I'm waiting for a new time capsule. I got the 2012 version as a gift and it has never failed me. I stay connected to it for up to 1000 feet, and it is upstairs in a back corner.
Kliph Sent from my mobile office On Oct 26, 2016, at 6:08 PM, Scott Granados <scott.grana...@gmail.com> wrote: Tim to go even more recent, the Apple Extreme still placed in the top 10 routers on PC Mag this year I believe. It’s an older AC 1300 design but still holds it’s own against many newer models. It’s not the most feature packed router in the world but as a basic router it’s fine and as an access point it’s really hard to beat with out spending twice the money. > On Oct 26, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Tim Kilburn <kilbu...@me.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > I'll chime in quickly here with some actual data, albeit dated. I recall > some tests over 10 years ago where a number of these devices were tested > against the Airport Extreme, and the Extreme won in pretty well all > categories. Being that it was over 10 years ago,, things have changed > considerably. I did, though find this comparison from a couple of years ago > that you may find interesting. > > https://www.tekrevue.com/802-11ac-routers-compared-apple-belkin-netgear-linksys/ > > Note that there are always factors that can impact performance of any WiFi > Access Point such as proximity of the base station to a wall, other > electronic interference close by the base station,, lots of network clutter > with other broadcasters close by. There are usually either configurable or > built-in filters to assist with the clutter aspect, but, how well they work > is a good question. > > Needless to say, at least from this comparison, the Extreme had the best > performance. Again, this is a few years old, so there is likely some great > performing competition that may narrow the gap. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Oct 25, 2016, at 17:52, jeff `greene <greenebo...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Scott and all, thanks for the router suggestions! I didn't even > think about a web interface. I've heard really good things about the > Netgear Nighthawk series, maybe I'll give one a try! > Jeff > > >> On 10/25/16, Scott Granados <scott.grana...@gmail.com> wrote: >> You might have smaller Wireless players or local players, I wouldn’t bother >> with DSL either, that’s last century’s technology. >> >>> On Oct 25, 2016, at 5:47 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: >>> >>> Its been stable for some time, my email client used to complain quite >>> often. Then recently, it appeared my Charter email account was not >>> behaving reliably. Will have to see how this merger goes. >>> >>> Interesting that my iCloud and gMail accounts worked fine. >>> >>> I have no other options here except perhaps DSL and I am not going to >>> bother with that since I turned off landline a long time ago. >>> >>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>> Without H2O there is no life! >>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>> >>>> On 10/25/2016 2:39 PM, Scott Granados wrote: >>>> I was a charter cable member for all of one month because the service was >>>> substandard. I had the 125 meg down 25 up and the network seemed >>>> congested to me. Maybe with the merger things will improve. >>>> >>>>> On Oct 25, 2016, at 5:37 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Charter now Spectrum. Standard Internet, think the slowest which still >>>>> to me is overpriced. >>>>> >>>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>>> Without H2O there is no life! >>>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>>> >>>>>> On 10/25/2016 2:35 PM, Scott Granados wrote: >>>>>> What type of service do you have off hand? >>>>>> >>>>>> Which provider? >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Oct 25, 2016, at 5:34 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ok yes makes sense. But then if I run a test from my provider it might >>>>>>> look good while its actually on the low end of the speed dial so I may >>>>>>> be a skeptic here. I think I will leave myself in the dark, what I do >>>>>>> not know cannot hurt me. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>>>>> Without H2O there is no life! >>>>>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 10/25/2016 2:29 PM, Scott Granados wrote: >>>>>>>> You know things like that are hit and miss. You’re testing the whole >>>>>>>> network between you and the speed test server rather than the speed >>>>>>>> of any specific link so you might get some idea but it depends on >>>>>>>> network conditions and any number of things. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> If you used Comcast for example you might want to use their speed >>>>>>>> test which may be a better indicator but it may give you a rough >>>>>>>> idea. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Oct 25, 2016, at 5:27 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Scott, >>>>>>>>> Is Speedtest.com a reliable way to measure performance? I am happy >>>>>>>>> with the Netgear router but am curious to know if this site would >>>>>>>>> provide meaningful data. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>>>>>>> Without H2O there is no life! >>>>>>>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 10/25/2016 2:21 PM, Scott Granados wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Most routers are very doable from the web interfaces. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> The ones I’d suggest are the Netgear Nighthawk 7800 series or the >>>>>>>>>> DLink DIR-897/lr or Asus has an 88U model that is highly rated >>>>>>>>>> although I have not tried it’s web interface personally. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Thanks >>>>>>>>>> Scott >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Oct 25, 2016, at 4:22 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> >>>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I bought a Netgear Nighthawk AC1900 earlier this year. Don't need >>>>>>>>>>> software. Its quite doable from the web interface. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>>>>>>>>> Without H2O there is no life! >>>>>>>>>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On 10/25/2016 1:14 PM, jeff `greene wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> Hi, Sorry in advance for the long post! My friend brought over >>>>>>>>>>>> his >>>>>>>>>>>> Linksus 5400 802.11AC router and I was blown away with the >>>>>>>>>>>> difference >>>>>>>>>>>> between his router and mine on my internet connection. For a long >>>>>>>>>>>> time >>>>>>>>>>>> he has been saying my Apple Airport Extreme is slow. So, I'm >>>>>>>>>>>> thinking >>>>>>>>>>>> about replacing my Airport Extreme. I don't want a Linksus but >>>>>>>>>>>> am >>>>>>>>>>>> considering Asus and Netgear. Does anybody on the list know >>>>>>>>>>>> which >>>>>>>>>>>> router software is accessible with voiceover? 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