I just don't get how Linksys is still in business. I know Cisco bought Linksys ages ago, but apparently Cisco's vast experience with network technology hasn't leaked into Linksys at all. It's truly a mystery.
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Apple Officially Discontinues AirPort Wireless Router Lineup [Updated]
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My time machine working through my Linksys router for the last two years
I have Time Machine working with my Linksys AC2600 and previously had it working with a netgear router. In both cases no issues.
If you are looking to buy a time capsule replacement, Synology RT2600ac coupled with a usb 3.0 hard drive is an excellent inexpensive option for Wireless Time Machine backup and the setup is a little easier for people that are tech inept.
Agree albeit I'm more inclined to move over to Google Wifi now, the extreemes dont copy favorably with moving clients.
I'm more frustrated that I cant have a shared apple backup strategy (Time Machine) now to be honest... dedicating a desktop/mini to act as backup host is not ideal and I don't need anything as overpowered as a QNAP.
e coli asked: (reply 128)
"Serious question. How do people back up their Macs if they're not using a Time Capsule?"
Why would I want one of those?
I use external drives (both HDD and SSD), and CarbonCopyCloner.
Never touched Time Machine.
Never will.
Back to the topic:
For over a year now, I've advised folks wondering "what kind of router should I buy?" -- to get a mesh system.
I bought a Velop system before Apple started selling them.
Works fine.
The moment Apple started selling the Velop, it was obvious that the Airport routers weren't long for this world...
Aside:
I still have (and use) an OLD (flat) Airport Extreme here, too. It's been installed since 2011 and has never failed. It just works. I plan to keep it running until it fails.
"Serious question. How do people back up their Macs if they're not using a Time Capsule?"
Why would I want one of those?
I use external drives (both HDD and SSD), and CarbonCopyCloner.
Never touched Time Machine.
Never will.
Back to the topic:
For over a year now, I've advised folks wondering "what kind of router should I buy?" -- to get a mesh system.
I bought a Velop system before Apple started selling them.
Works fine.
The moment Apple started selling the Velop, it was obvious that the Airport routers weren't long for this world...
Aside:
I still have (and use) an OLD (flat) Airport Extreme here, too. It's been installed since 2011 and has never failed. It just works. I plan to keep it running until it fails.
Sold my Airport base stations about a year ago, replaced them with Eero devices (mesh network) and never looked back.
I can see Apple completely ditching Server and TM in the future and trying to force everyone into a paid iCloud account.
Second the synology suggestion. All their products are great, and they announced there will be mesh extenders available for the RT2600 soon.
This sucks.
First it was exiting the display business (and insulting the consumer with that utterly god awful ugly LG display (don't care how good the panel is, that hideous thing will never end up on my glossy white desk filled with white/aluminum clean Apple products)), now it's exiting the router business. Two important pieces to a complete Apple ecosystem.
I will keep using my LED Cinema Display from 2008, and my 2TB Time Capsule.
After those go, I am at a loss.
First it was exiting the display business (and insulting the consumer with that utterly god awful ugly LG display (don't care how good the panel is, that hideous thing will never end up on my glossy white desk filled with white/aluminum clean Apple products)), now it's exiting the router business. Two important pieces to a complete Apple ecosystem.
I will keep using my LED Cinema Display from 2008, and my 2TB Time Capsule.
After those go, I am at a loss.
I just purchased the RT2600 after today’s news. Will miss the ease of use of my Extreme.
Linksys leaned a lot on Cisco and produced great router hardware and software up (WRT54GL, etc) up until 2013 when Belkin bought them.
You cant see the writing on the wall? Apple is telling us they really aren’t interested in home computing the way we’re comfortable with home computing.
To be honest, I don’t think they have a clue on what they’re doing anymore.
Eek, the casualization of Apple is sad to see. I feel bad for Steve Jobs...
I am also disappointed. Apple clearly gave up on this category a while back. I’ve had the combination of Time Capsule and Airport Express as range extender for a while now. They work fine, but I guess they will be the last network devices I’ll own from Apple. The integration and ease of setup using the built in utility was nice.
I wonder if they will at least keep the software updated...
I wonder if they will at least keep the software updated...
You’re obviously not old enough to remember Apple’s resurgence. The iPod followed by a coherent introduction of Apple devices created the ecosystem that customers love and rely on today. Timmy and friends seem to be dismantling the ecosystem one pillar at a time.
I have three Extremes in one home, and a Time Capsule in another. Until the day arrives that they either all depart, or new technology just simply makes them unusable, then I will move to another brand. For the moment, because of the layout of one of my homes, the three Extremes do an awesome job, CAT6 wired all the way through.
Even if the Time Capsule's HDD goes, the first thing likely to happen, the router part should still be perfectly OK.
Bottom line: nothing is broken so far, just leave it alone to do its job.
Even if the Time Capsule's HDD goes, the first thing likely to happen, the router part should still be perfectly OK.
Bottom line: nothing is broken so far, just leave it alone to do its job.
Remember that time Apple stopped making speakers and then started making speakers again? Or that time they stopped making displays and then announced they were working on new displays?
Lame but let's be honest. Apple is the iPhone company. Not the computer company of yesteryear. What product besides the iPhone do they give any attention to whatsoever? Their OSes are full of bugs (even the iOS one sadly). Their Macs are randomly updated (Mac Pro every 5 years it seems, MacMini even less). iPods are dead. Most accessories are either dead (Airport) or vapourware (Airpower) and even the iPads have become mostly afterthoughts.
Not sure how focusing only on one thing properly will benefit them in the long run.
Not sure how focusing only on one thing properly will benefit them in the long run.