The good news: Contrary to the Netgear horror stories I was able to hard-reset and update my current router and all is well.
Good stuff!
From your netstat output, it looks like your network is performing normally.
Router for Audio Streaming
I have been streaming Pandora, Spotify and Qobuz through a wifi network streamer from a Netgear AC1750 R6400v2 router with no sound quality complaints.
Recently a router firmware update failed (a known issue with these) and as a result it is no longer accessible for administration. It still seems to perform ok and accepts new devices however the network settings are "frozen" and I am unable to view device IP addresses or traffic, neither via desktop browser nor via the Nighthawk app.
I will try a factory reset but have read that quite often this does not work in these situations, so I started investigating getting a new router to be able to pull the trigger quickly if needed.
I heard/read that routers can make a difference in sound quality, beyond just being able to keep up with streaming with no buffering. I'm wondering what router experience and recommendations folks have here for reliable audio streaming with superior sound quality at a reasonable price.
Thanks!
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Thank you, @yage ! It was very helpful. That dump was before fixing the router. I can only assume that nothing changed for the worse. Thanks again! @teknorob23, no worries! |
I would look into a mesh router system. I've had good luck with the Netgear Orbi series and the Synology line of routers. Older routers may still function but lack many of the newer WiFi standards and may no longer receive security updates from their manufacturer. If the router is at least 4-5 years old, I would replace it if only from a network/data security and performance standpoint. |
@nmolnar , thank you for this! Duly noted! My Netgear is from late 2018, and just got its firmware update. It has been and is performing fine. Our house is not very big and we do not experience drops while roaming around with mobile devices, but my focus is audio performance. I still have on my hands the sealed TP-Link X60 3-pack mesh system which I'm about to return in the interest of cashflow... Do you think I should bite the bullet and install it now, postpone for a year or two, and/or in any case steer clear from TP-Link? Thanks! |
I would install it now. There is a difference in technology between functionally and technically obsolescence. Hardware can still work but does not have the benefits (performance & security) of the rapidly advancing underlying technology. I suggest you compare the specs of your old router to the new one. If you bought the TP-Link X60 3-pack mesh system from Amazon and its within its return window, try it out being careful to keep all of the box and packings in case you wish to return it. |
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