Which Router to work with Synology DiskStation DS212j NAS?

!TIMMY! · 22 Nov 2011 at 21:11

I am wanting to get a Synology DiskStation DS212j NAS in the future and was going to get a new Router at the same time, but my old Linksys is giving up the ghost so needing to buy a new Router now.

I mainly game on my PC and Xbox (wired), but also want to be able to stream iPlayer to the TV and radio to the digital radio so need a Router with good QoS to keep my ping down while others are on the internet doing stuff. We have Wireless N and G stuff to connect so would it be best to get a simultaneous dual band Router?

What would be your recommendations for a Router that's on the compatible list for the Synology DiskStation DS212j?

http://www.synology.com/support/faq_show.php?q_id=426&lang=enu

I have read the Billion 7800 is good, does not having 5GHz matter?

Oh, I am on Be 24mbps ADSL with fast path on.

bremen1874 · 23 Nov 2011 at 02:02

5GHz, or not, will only matter if you have anything that's capable of connecting at 5GHz.

The compatibility list only refers to routers that can be auto-configured. Almost any router should be fine (as far as the DiskStation is concerned) if you’re capable of changing a few settings.

I can’t think of any good reason not to use a Billion 7800 if it fits your budget. If nothing else you’ll be able to keep on using it if/when you upgrade to a FTTC connection.

!TIMMY! · 24 Nov 2011 at 16:24

Thanks for the reply. I've been looking at reviews of the 7800n and it looks good (well physically it doesn't but u know what I mean). Really want it but can't afford it with Xmas around the corner and I don't think I need it until I get the Diskstation which I also can't afford right now.

SeeKified · 24 Nov 2011 at 18:05

I've got a Linksys E3000 router and WUSB600N clients with my DS212j, it's working great. 5GHz definitely helps the transfer speeds though - I get 19-21 MBps on 5GHz and 9.5-10 on 2.4GHz (sequential, transferring a 1.5 GB MKV).

ps3ud0 · 3 Dec 2011 at 23:31

Did you decide on a router in the end |TIMMY|? Looking to get the same NAS and I doubt my WRT54GS is up to the task too...

ps3ud0 :cool: