RN42200 SUITABLE FOR HOME USE AS WINDOWS 10 FILE SHARE AND MEDIA SERVER ? - Trying to decide !

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z1r wrote:

Is the RN42200-100NES( Amazon) suitable for use as a home based unit for file sharing /media streaming mp4 /mkv etc /light backup using a Windows 10 

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Yes.  Though at the moment you'd get the RN424 for $100 more (current US amazon prices) - if the budget will stretch to that, I'd suggest getting the extra bays.  Then keep at least one bay empty for future expansion.

You can enable the built-in DLNA server for streaming, or install the Plex server.  Of course you can also play the files directly with Windows File Sharing.  One caveat is that it won't handle HD transcoding of your media (based on the Plex guidelines).  That would limit your ability to stream to an Android phone or laptop when you are away from home.

Note that while RAID is useful, it is not enough to keep your data safe.  The best way to do that is to keep a backup on another device - for example on external USB drive(s).