Better to run new time capsule with dual band or two routers?

Mikebuzzsaw · Jul 30, 2009, 05:49 PM

I currently have the first generation 1TB Time Capsule which only supports compatibility mode for 802.11n. Using a slingcatcher, I get better speeds (way less video stuttering) running 5GHZ only mode vs compatibility mode. However, running 5ghz mode is annoying because my Eye-Fi card and iPhone aren't compatible with 802.11n.

So I have two options.

1) Keep current Time Capsule. Buy a used Airport Extreme for $100 or UFO one for $30-$50. Connect AirPort Extreme to Time Capsule.

2) Selling my old Time Capsule. Buy new Time Capsule 1TB. Price for the older Time Capsule 1TB is only $20-$30 less than the new Time Capsule.

geoffreak · Jul 30, 2009, 05:51 PM

Buy a cheap Linksys WRT54G for your non-N devices and run the TC on 5GHz.

rkdiddy · Jul 30, 2009, 07:02 PM

I agree with Geo - if you didn't have a TC - I would say get a new one, but since you do, it makes the most since to just get a cheaper router.

AMessy · Jul 30, 2009, 09:06 PM

I use one of the original AirPort Expresses for my "g" wireless devices to connect. I'm pretty sure they can be found used for cheap.

Jul 30, 2009, 05:49 PM	#1
Mikebuzzsaw macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Better to run new time capsule with dual band or two routers? I currently have the first generation 1TB Time Capsule which only supports compatibility mode for 802.11n. Using a slingcatcher, I get better speeds (way less video stuttering) running 5GHZ only mode vs compatibility mode. However, running 5ghz mode is annoying because my Eye-Fi card and iPhone aren't compatible with 802.11n. So I have two options. 1) Keep current Time Capsule. Buy a used Airport Extreme for $100 or UFO one for $30-$50. Connect AirPort Extreme to Time Capsule. 2) Selling my old Time Capsule. Buy new Time Capsule 1TB. Price for the older Time Capsule 1TB is only $20-$30 less than the new Time Capsule. __________________ 15' Macbook Pro Unibody - 2.4GHZ C2D, 4GB Ram, 500gb 5400RPM HDD 13' Macbook Air - 1.8GHZ C2D, 2GB Ram, 64GB SSD iPhone 3GS - 32GB

Jul 30, 2009, 05:51 PM	#2
geoffreak macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas; Wish I was in Japan	Buy a cheap Linksys WRT54G for your non-N devices and run the TC on 5GHz. __________________ Mac Mini 2009 2.26GHz \| MBP Early '08 2.4GHz \| iPhone 3GS 32GB \| TV 160GB \| Drobo \| Xbox 360 \| Wii I do websites to fund college! \| Anime Bite

Jul 30, 2009, 07:02 PM	#3
rkdiddy macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: OC Baby!	I agree with Geo - if you didn't have a TC - I would say get a new one, but since you do, it makes the most since to just get a cheaper router. __________________ 15" MBPu: 2.53ghz, 4gb, 320gb HD Mini: 2.0ghz, 4gb & 500gb Scorpio HD Dual Dell 2209wa \| 1TB TC & AEBS Print/Web/Twitter Design: www.risencreative.com

Jul 30, 2009, 09:06 PM	#4
AMessy macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Green Bay, WI	I use one of the original AirPort Expresses for my "g" wireless devices to connect. I'm pretty sure they can be found used for cheap. __________________ 17" MacBook Pro 2.8 GHz - Leopard 12" PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz - Tiger PowerMac G4 Dual 450 GHz - Panther

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