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Adding NAS to RBR 50
My Apple Airport Time Capsule died. I have an RBR 50 with one satellite which is connected to my ISP modem (arris). One ethernet port is used by a time capsule acting as a WAP in the office (connec...
congratulations on getting ethernet to work over 200 yards, given that it is 'rated' for only 90 meters (328 feet). Over the years, I have always found that things often work at greater distances, and it is encouraging to find that this application has succeeded.
Yes, all the inexpensive solutions offer only USB connections, which are not supported on the Orbi product line. (sigh).
There are 4TB NAS solutions (with ethernet) starting at under $200.
Something to consider is "how paranoid am I?"
The backup is to keep data safe in case the primary computer fails.
What happens if the backup drive fails?
- No big deal. Just get a new backup and start over.
If the primary computers are still intact, there has been "no real loss". - Get a NAS with RAID drives (2), so that failure of one hard drive does not mean all the data is lost.
Thanks CrimpOn,
I'm looking at the Synology system, and realizing that we're in trouble if/when the other Airport TC dies, so we'll need to spend more $ to have a redundant system in 2 locations (house vs. office). Also considering cloud at this point. I purchased some temp USB drives just to make sure we're covered in the short term while we sort this out.
Also, just wanted to correct myself - ethernet connection was 200' not 200 yds.
Thanks all!