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2nd gen Eero announced.
Well. Eero just announced a new 2nd gen hardware, and I must say, I have pre-ordered it. Orbi raw speed is great (when it seems to work) but you have some major flaws that I just think it's time to...
Thanks Pete, I hope they give you a lifetime supply of networking equipment for the amount of work you do on their behalf!
as a beta tester you get to keep what you test and when it came to orbi that quite a saving
i dont particapate in all beta testing but i help where i can
my aim is to help where i can when i can and tbh i dont bias one manufacturer over another as i test for many , i have cupboards full of routers most of which i agree to not sell and most dont have serial numbers , but its fun to have a play and test the differences , keeps the mind active , idle hands and all :)\
as i said anyone can apply to become a beta tester with netgear as long as you are keen to help and learn at the same time as thats the key as no matter how much i know there is always something new to learn and be amazed by , im just like a kid in a lolly shop when it comes to this network stuff :)
pete
Speaking of new systems coming out, the Samsung Connect Home 3-Pack is out soon. Its claim to fame is a built in SmartThings home automation hub. I think there is a speedier version of this called PRO, but the stats for the basic 3-pack are:
2x2 Mu-Mimo 802.11AC
866 MBPS @ 5 Ghz, 400 MBPS @ 2.4 Ghz, AC1300
Coverage for homes up to 4,500 sq feet (1,500 per device).
One App controls it all, home automation, router configuration
Updates Automatically
2 Ethernet Jacks per Device
Can have 5 devices total.
PRO is AC2600 1.733 Mbps on 5Ghz, 800 Mbps on 2.4 Ghz, 4x4 Mu-Mimo 802.11AC
Don't have any info about what the backhaul signal is, or if it is true mesh topology, or if it can do wired backhaul.
