The Router should be "in front of" the Extreme.Hi Emile, I was able to test the configuration you laid out above and found that, at least to me, placing the switch between the Extreme network card in slot 5 and the NADAC sounds about 5% better than placing the switch between the router and the Extreme. Overall, there appears to be a small but noticeable improvement in coherence and separation. To help clarify, the original configuration I used was Eero node -> switch via copper Ethernet -> switch to Extreme via DAC cable connected to network card in slot 2-> Extreme to NADAC via copper Ethernet from network card in slot 5. The revised configuration was: Eeros node to Extreme via copper Ethernet using the network card in slot 2 -> Extreme to switch via DAC cable, using the network card in slot 5 -> switch to NADAC via copper Ethernet. Question: If I want to use the second configuration (switch connecting directly to NADAC) using the new router, where should it go in the chain?
Thank you for the reply. So if that’s the case, and the router needs to connect directly to the switch, I can only use the first configuration once the router is in the system. Is that correct? I.e,, the switch shouldn’t be in between the Extreme and the DAC as it is now.
Will the router ap be 6 or 6e?
As things are looking now neither, we have the following setup running which adds Wi-Fi over USB at a very low power consumption.
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We could integrate this inside the Router chassis, ideally adding an exclusive power rail/filter/regulator. This is by far the best solution we’ve tested. We’re just looking at what that would entail / if we can make this work for the presale batch without significant delays. It would require ordering new PCBs but we can recycle most of the expensive parts.
Having a delay to the presale which results in improvement in the router is something I’m betting all presale purchasers would happily welcome.As things are looking now neither, we have the following setup running which adds Wi-Fi over USB at a very low power consumption.
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We could integrate this inside the Router chassis, ideally adding an exclusive power rail/filter/regulator. This is by far the best solution we’ve tested. We’re just looking at what that would entail / if we can make this work for the presale batch without significant delays. It would require ordering new PCBs but we can recycle most of the expensive parts.
Definitely agree, I'd much rather have the full capability too.100% agree! And it’s probably better to get it right the first time even if it takes longer.
Definitely agree, I'd much rather have the full capability too.
As will I.In addition, this will keep the slot available for future enhancements. I'll happily wait.
I do agree!Having a delay to the presale which results in improvement in the router is something I’m betting all presale purchasers would happily welcome.
David's write up is therapy for me !I’d like to share an imho amazing write up from a valued UK dealer:
Going even more Extreme with Taiko Audio!
He's a good guy. I bought my current server from him. Rumor has it, my Extreme will be in the house this week, so we'll be talking Ed!David's write up is therapy for me !
Thanks David