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AC2200 vs AC3000
I am new to mesh wifi.
Costco is offering the AC2200 for $169 as there is a coupon. I saw that there is also an AC3000 and watched a tutorial for that.
I have a single story, 3 bed 3 bat...
Libertas1 wrote:
I am new to mesh wifi.
Costco is offering the AC2200 for $169 as there is a coupon. I saw that there is also an AC3000 and watched a tutorial for that.
I have a single story, 3 bed 3 bath house with 2000 sq ft. Would the AC2200 be sufficient for me? Yes, I have a 5000sq ft two story home and my cable modem Orbi which is AC2200 works great. 30 feet is recommended in between the Orbi router and satellite(s) to begin with depending upon building materials.
If I have Comcast/Xfinity come out and install in my new home, and I also have this device:
a. Assume the tech from Comcast will NOT install it? Correct
b. If I am going to use the Orbi, what do I have the installer do differently? If possible, have the ISP tech install a modem only unit. Something with out a built in router. If possible.
c. Is Comcast installing a combo modem router or just modem? If possible, have the ISP tech install a modem only unit. Something with out a built in router. If possible.
Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
Thanks and I have NO clue what you are saying. I will have to hire professionals it sounds like. Thanks
Almost any modern router will cover a single story 2,000 sq. ft. house if placed near the center of the house. In my experience, cable installers do not enjoy running cable much past the outside wall of the house. If he (she?) puts the cable drop near the center, the modem/router that Comcast installs might be "good enough". A drop against the outside wall is tailor made for a mesh system, such as Orbi, because you do not have to pull any wire to get your WiFi across to the other side of the building.
It's good that you are thinking ahead. Not only do you need technical help choosing and installing the right solution, you also are likely to need support when "things go bump in the night." If everything is from Comcast, then you call Comcast. Once you mix in customer owned equipment, solving problems becomes more challenging.
Good Luck!
Thanks, just found out to use the Comcast Wireless Gateway router modem I must rent it for $11.00 a month, not doing that. So what I need is a netgear version of what they want to rent to me that will be compatible that I can purchase.
Here is one of the items Comcast recommends https://mydeviceinfo.xfinity.com/device/netgear-c7800-611 and I cant find it on Amazon.
Retail Wireless Gateway
Netgear C7800 | Model number: C7800
