Forums
New posts
Articles
Product Reviews
Policies
FAQ
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Discussions
Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
Setup options for ideal communications b/t iMac, NAS, AirportExp/Ext, & TM for backup
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="mrplow" data-source="post: 1521375" data-attributes="member: 38928"><p>Impossible to say without investigation the connection speed/interference/quantity of data/write speeds and cpabilities of the NAS etc.</p><p></p><p></p><p>That's very likely yes. In almost all situations a wired connection will provide a more robust and quicker connection.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Most NAS drive don't support data connection over USB. But a gigabit connection will provide better throughput than a USB2 connection (though it's to be noted that the type of data/disk speeds/other network traffic all play parts in this. There are few absolutes)</p><p></p><p></p><p>If a G rated device is using an N rated wireless network the speed will drop to the lowest common denominator. Using a dual-band device like the Extreme will negate this as the G devices and N devices can be separated.</p><p></p><p></p><p>No benefit to connecting it the the AppeTV that has gigabit ethernet/n wifi already.</p><p>Not sure I understand your audio connectivity comment. The Airport Express has optical and 3.5mm analog audio out for audio streaming. This is the same as the gen 1. The gen 1 doesn't have an audio input. In fact using it to replace your gen 1 gives you N rated wifi.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I'd get an extreme, connect the modem/NAS/iMac by cable.</p><p></p><p>Replace the gen1 express with the newer airport express or use the newer express to extend the extremes wireless network if you have wifi deadspots.</p><p></p><p>You may even consider connecting the printer to the extreme to make it available across the network</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrplow, post: 1521375, member: 38928"] Impossible to say without investigation the connection speed/interference/quantity of data/write speeds and cpabilities of the NAS etc. That's very likely yes. In almost all situations a wired connection will provide a more robust and quicker connection. Most NAS drive don't support data connection over USB. But a gigabit connection will provide better throughput than a USB2 connection (though it's to be noted that the type of data/disk speeds/other network traffic all play parts in this. There are few absolutes) If a G rated device is using an N rated wireless network the speed will drop to the lowest common denominator. Using a dual-band device like the Extreme will negate this as the G devices and N devices can be separated. No benefit to connecting it the the AppeTV that has gigabit ethernet/n wifi already. Not sure I understand your audio connectivity comment. The Airport Express has optical and 3.5mm analog audio out for audio streaming. This is the same as the gen 1. The gen 1 doesn't have an audio input. In fact using it to replace your gen 1 gives you N rated wifi. I'd get an extreme, connect the modem/NAS/iMac by cable. Replace the gen1 express with the newer airport express or use the newer express to extend the extremes wireless network if you have wifi deadspots. You may even consider connecting the printer to the extreme to make it available across the network [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Discussions
Switcher Hangout (Windows to Mac)
Setup options for ideal communications b/t iMac, NAS, AirportExp/Ext, & TM for backup
Top