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Old May 30, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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Wireless Router

I need to replace my 5yr old Linksys with something new.

Here are my requirements:
* Have Comcast internet (fastest home connection they offer, don't remember what it is)
* Two heavy users on laptops all the time with more from time to time.
* We are a mixed family, PC's and Apple
* Stream Netflix, Hulu, Pandora and others regularly
* Use wireless print server
* Use Airport express as a audio server
* Will be buying some mini computers of some sort soon to put all movies and music on (likely Apple)

I can't think of anymore bandwidth hogs at the moment. I want the fastest home connection I can get for a reasonable price point (sub $200 unless there is a solid reason to spend more). I like the Airport Extreme, but I have read it has some issues with PC connections. I need a solution that will work with all of our devices without having to be rebooted on a regular basis.

Please let me know what I should get! Thanks!
 
Old May 30, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Get a 2 TB Apple Time Capsule. It is a router and will back up all of your machines at the same time.
 
Old May 30, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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Get a 2 TB Apple Time Capsule. It is a router and will back up all of your machines at the same time.
Ya but that costs $500
 
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Just bought Belkin Model # F7D8301 Dual-band N Router. We have Comcast. Works great. Bought it at Costco.
 
Old May 30, 2011 | 10:39 PM
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Just looked at your requirements again. Pretty identical to our situation.
 
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Loving the apple airports, havent had any problems with PC users on them.
 
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Originally Posted by SoCal
Get a 2 TB Apple Time Capsule. It is a router and will back up all of your machines at the same time.
The 1TB at $299 doesn't completely break me =) and I need the back up drive space. I already use a Airport Express for print server so set up should be super easy. Done!

Thanks for everyones help.
 
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