Hello,
Context: I'm finally having to upgrade from my Linksys WRT54Gv8 as it died. I would like something with both 2.4 and 5 GHz support as some of my smart home devices only operate on 2.4 GHz. I'm also interested in exploring network-attached storage. I live in an apartment with a LOT of 2.4GHz noise, but the apartment itself is ~1000 sq. ft., though walls interfered with the old router between the drop & bedroom. Ideally I'd like to spend under $150.
I read through the 2018 advice and so I've been focused on looking at dual band 4-stream devices. In doing more reading, I've also seen that many people prefer to use something like the Ubiquiti router and AP.
Questions:
Context: I'm finally having to upgrade from my Linksys WRT54Gv8 as it died. I would like something with both 2.4 and 5 GHz support as some of my smart home devices only operate on 2.4 GHz. I'm also interested in exploring network-attached storage. I live in an apartment with a LOT of 2.4GHz noise, but the apartment itself is ~1000 sq. ft., though walls interfered with the old router between the drop & bedroom. Ideally I'd like to spend under $150.
I read through the 2018 advice and so I've been focused on looking at dual band 4-stream devices. In doing more reading, I've also seen that many people prefer to use something like the Ubiquiti router and AP.
Questions:
- Would something like the Netgear R7800 Nighthawk X4S give me everything I need? Should I just bite the bullet and go down that route, or is there something better that I've overlooked?
- Does plugging in an external HD to something like that router let me map it like a network drive? It's unclear to me how NAS looks to the client.
- Are there good alternatives to the Ubiquiti EdgeRouter X that have USB / NAS support?
- How do I make sure I get the *right* Nighthawk? I read somewhere that they're now on a 'rev 2' with stats that aren't as great as the first device. Is that true?