I've never understood routers, so here is a dumb question . . .

[Numo]

I have a 4th generation AirPort Extreme. Would upgrading to a newer router be worth considering? If so, how about this one: http://www.rakuten.com/prod/d-link-dir-8...23714.html

My current AirPort specs are:

AirPort Extreme 802.11n (4th Generation) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight

Length: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
Width: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
Height: 1.3 inches (34 mm)
Weight: 1.66 pounds (753 grams)1
Wireless protocols

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency bands

2.4GHz and 5GHz simultaneously
Radio output power

20 dBm (nominal)
Compatibility

Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or 802.11n enabled Mac computers, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Windows-based PCs
NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)

[GuyGene]

I'd say let'er be. Sounds like ye've got a good one already, but hey, wha' do I know?

[jdc]

If it aint broke, then don't fix it.

[Will Collier]

That one has some pretty bad user ratings on NewEgg and Amazon, lots of dropouts requiring manual resets is the major complaint. I don't think I'd swap a working Apple router for that model, even though the price is tempting.

[Article Accelerator]

Ammo wrote:
I have a 4th generation AirPort Extreme. Would upgrading to a newer router be worth considering?

The current Airport Extreme supports 802.11ac and this supports higher data rates, higher signal strength, and better beamforming capability.

Is your current AE inadequate?

[Onamuji]

Do you have a new Mac? If so, which model?

If you have a Mac that is capable of 802.11ac WiFi then it might be advantageous to upgrade to a router capable of 802.11ac WiFi... If you feel that you need a modest speed boost.

Otherwise, don't worry about it.

[silvarios]

Article Accelerator wrote:
[quote=Ammo]
I have a 4th generation AirPort Extreme. Would upgrading to a newer router be worth considering?

The current Airport Extreme supports 802.11ac and this supports higher data rates, higher signal strength, and better beamforming capability.

Is your current AE inadequate?
That's the question, is the OP having problems currently? Also, what is the Internet speed and are there frequent LAN transfers?

[OWC Jamie]

unless you have newest hardware like ipad air2, mac pro or macbook air or other hardware that can take advantage of 802.11ac I'd not upgrade yet

[Numo]

Thanks to all that responded. I think I'll stick with what I have.