Hi all. Im in the market for a new router. Im also looking to pick up a NAS unit so I can back up 3 Windows PCs (1 desktop running XP, 1 laptop running XP, 1 laptop running Vista soon to be 7) and my Macbook Pro. I hope to be getting rid of the XP desktop and getting an iMac or mini for the wife in the next year or so. Currently I have an old SMC wifi router that is starting to get flakey. Im looking for a router that does gigabit speed and wireless N. Remote access to the NAS unit would be nice so I could access files remotely if needed. My options are below.
Routers:
Netgear WNR3500 Router
D-Link DIR-655
D-Link DIR-825
NAS units:
D-Link 323 NAS + 2 HDDs
HP Windows Home Server + 1 spare drive
All-in-one Unit:
1TB Time Capsule
I know the Windows Home server isnt really a NAS unit. But I do like how it handles backups with Windows machines. It can also be expanded fairly easily if I ever need more storage. Plus it does have quite a few other features that are pretty nice as well. The HP unit supposedly has a Mac plugin that lets it work with Time Machine.
I do like the looks and specs of the Time Capsule, but it only has 3 LAN ports so Id have to buy another gigabit switch for another $50. Plus its only a 1 drive system so there isnt much redundancy unless I buy another USB hard drive.
The D-Link 323 NAS does seem to get solid reviews. It does use its own file system so I cant just take a drive out and plug it in via USB into another computer if something happens. Plus I haven't seen too many reports how it works with Time Machine.
And if anyone has other suggestions Im all ears. Thanks in advance!!!
Routers:
Netgear WNR3500 Router
D-Link DIR-655
D-Link DIR-825
NAS units:
D-Link 323 NAS + 2 HDDs
HP Windows Home Server + 1 spare drive
All-in-one Unit:
1TB Time Capsule
I know the Windows Home server isnt really a NAS unit. But I do like how it handles backups with Windows machines. It can also be expanded fairly easily if I ever need more storage. Plus it does have quite a few other features that are pretty nice as well. The HP unit supposedly has a Mac plugin that lets it work with Time Machine.
I do like the looks and specs of the Time Capsule, but it only has 3 LAN ports so Id have to buy another gigabit switch for another $50. Plus its only a 1 drive system so there isnt much redundancy unless I buy another USB hard drive.
The D-Link 323 NAS does seem to get solid reviews. It does use its own file system so I cant just take a drive out and plug it in via USB into another computer if something happens. Plus I haven't seen too many reports how it works with Time Machine.
And if anyone has other suggestions Im all ears. Thanks in advance!!!