ldesmar
09-26-2009, 02:34 PM
Thanks for the feedback.
Just joined this forum today and have been doing a lot of browsing on your site. Find it most helpfull and informative...nicely done!
I read multiple forums and threads regarding Wireless N and understand now why I should simply add a Wireless N Single Band to my existing (fully working) G Router rather then go to Dual Band N Routers. Makes sense based on the info I saw:)
After reading all this, it leads me to another question regarding the "right single band Wireless N" for me! Here is my current set-up and what I want to add to it:
I have 4 wireless devices ( 3 laptops + 1 wireless all-in-one printer).
2 of the laptops can only use Wireless G and would remain on my existing Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router once I convert it into an Access Point ( and will likely keep the WiFi Printer as I doubt it offers Wireless N ...but will check).
The other laptop has Intel 5300 WiFi which could make use of the Wireless N speed once I purchase and install it as my "main Router".
I also want to ADD a new wired Network Acessible Storage device to this. I am looking for a device that could act as the central repositary for shared files (music, videos and the likes) AND serve as a central auto-back-up system for all laptops. The auto back-up is now important to me as I recently fried my main PC HD and have lost everything that had been accumulated for years on it! Am considering RAID 1 or better from what I read so far!
I also want the ability to deliver Music or Video-Streaming over the LAN to any of the laptops and to incorporate my HD TV 480p into the mix. ( Am looking into VLC or something similar)
Finally, I would also like to somehow segregate the traffic from my son's laptop. He is a fan of P2P and am mostly concerned of viruses; even though he is equipped with all necessary licensed protection tools. He is pretty good at staying within his download limit to avoid exceeding my total allowance each month :) It would still be "nice" if the chosen system could also set a capacity limit or warning message for him, but not an absolute necessity in this case.
I admit that I am getting confused with some of the options that Wireless Routers offer in terms of attaching an managing a NAS, over the Network or as USB-connected. There are some articles that suggest some routers are not really offering good value to manage a NAS device.
I realize the above is a mouthfull, but would really appreciate any suggestions you can offer; either for Wireless N Single Band or for a proper NAS if these are better suited in a well coordinated purchase :)
Luc
Just joined this forum today and have been doing a lot of browsing on your site. Find it most helpfull and informative...nicely done!
I read multiple forums and threads regarding Wireless N and understand now why I should simply add a Wireless N Single Band to my existing (fully working) G Router rather then go to Dual Band N Routers. Makes sense based on the info I saw:)
After reading all this, it leads me to another question regarding the "right single band Wireless N" for me! Here is my current set-up and what I want to add to it:
I have 4 wireless devices ( 3 laptops + 1 wireless all-in-one printer).
2 of the laptops can only use Wireless G and would remain on my existing Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router once I convert it into an Access Point ( and will likely keep the WiFi Printer as I doubt it offers Wireless N ...but will check).
The other laptop has Intel 5300 WiFi which could make use of the Wireless N speed once I purchase and install it as my "main Router".
I also want to ADD a new wired Network Acessible Storage device to this. I am looking for a device that could act as the central repositary for shared files (music, videos and the likes) AND serve as a central auto-back-up system for all laptops. The auto back-up is now important to me as I recently fried my main PC HD and have lost everything that had been accumulated for years on it! Am considering RAID 1 or better from what I read so far!
I also want the ability to deliver Music or Video-Streaming over the LAN to any of the laptops and to incorporate my HD TV 480p into the mix. ( Am looking into VLC or something similar)
Finally, I would also like to somehow segregate the traffic from my son's laptop. He is a fan of P2P and am mostly concerned of viruses; even though he is equipped with all necessary licensed protection tools. He is pretty good at staying within his download limit to avoid exceeding my total allowance each month :) It would still be "nice" if the chosen system could also set a capacity limit or warning message for him, but not an absolute necessity in this case.
I admit that I am getting confused with some of the options that Wireless Routers offer in terms of attaching an managing a NAS, over the Network or as USB-connected. There are some articles that suggest some routers are not really offering good value to manage a NAS device.
I realize the above is a mouthfull, but would really appreciate any suggestions you can offer; either for Wireless N Single Band or for a proper NAS if these are better suited in a well coordinated purchase :)
Luc