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AC2200 or AC3000 and existing EX7500
2 questions: Trying to decide between AC2200 and AC3000 to replace Spectrum supplied Sagecom WIFI router. 2500 sq ft 4BR 2 floors. 2 cellphones 2 laptops 3 tvs. 2 smart tvs. Streaming problem at nig...
Agreed. I prefer to use RBS with Orbi and Extenders with R or XR series routers. Though I beleive the EX and RBS/Ws are basicially similar HW. Just FW would be the main difference. :smileywink:
Thank you very much for thorough analysis and recommedation, CrimpOn! I do appreciate it.
Extenders can join and re-broadcast the same SSID name as well.
FURRYe38 wrote:Extenders can join and re-broadcast the same SSID name as well.
This is true. I have mixed feelings about which is a better way to go.
- Duplicate the SSID/password, which makes configuring devices more consistent,
but may lead to a false assumption that "one big mesh nework" has been created, when it has not, vs. - Have separate SSID/password, which makes very clear that devices are connected to the extender.
Agreed. I prefer to use RBS with Orbi and Extenders with R or XR series routers. Though I beleive the EX and RBS/Ws are basicially similar HW. Just FW would be the main difference. :smileywink:
- Duplicate the SSID/password, which makes configuring devices more consistent,
