All in One WiFi Router?

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  1. Xtreambar, May 14, 2008

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    I am trying to find a WiFi router OR set-up that will let me do the following:

    1) Have a fast WiFi speed
    2) Back-up my MacBook's HD via Time Machine wirelessly
    3) Stream my iTunes to a stereo

    From what I can tell:
    - All of the Apple routers can do 1 as they all offer Draft N
    - AirPort Extreme w/an external HD can do 2 for cheaper than a Time Capsule
    - Only an AirPort express seems to do 3, but it cannot do 2

    Any suggestions for a set-up or device that can do all three? I don't mind buying a router plus external HD. Form factor is not an issue.
     
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  2. italiano40, May 14, 2008

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    i would get an AirPort Extreme for the fast wifi and time machine backup wireless and an AirPort Express to stream iTunes to a stereo
    that is my throught
     
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  3. PlaceofDis, May 14, 2008

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    afaik there are none that can do all three, i suppose picking the one that fits your needs better is what you should go with. ie if wireless backup is a bigger priority go for the extreme, if wireless music is more important go for the express. or if its cost, go with the express.
     
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  4. Xtreambar, May 16, 2008

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    Perhaps there is a non-Apple router than can handle all three issues?
     
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  5. MacinDoc, May 16, 2008

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    AFAIK, there is no non-Apple router that can do AirTunes, only the AE. Also, I'm not sure that any non-Apple router can do wireless backup through Time Machine (does anyone else know this?)
     
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  6. chrisgeleven, May 16, 2008

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    There is no non-Apple router that can do Time Machine backups. This is probably due to the fact that there is no non-Apple router that can read the file system Macs use.

    Your best bet is to get an Airport Extreme with an external HD (or a Time Capsule) and then get an Airport Express to do the stereo part.
     
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  7. Consultant, May 16, 2008

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    Time Capsule is also a router, so you can have
    - Time Capsule (time machine and wifi)
    - Airport Express (optical audio out)
     
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  8. TJones, May 16, 2008

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    Maybe consider using bluetooth speakers for the audio instead?
     
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