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Actively looking for a replacement
I have had this setup for about 6 months now. I have followed everything here and updated to the latest beta. We have had it. Just passing this on for others. We are actively looking for a rep...
I had Velop- worked ok, returned it after reading reviw of Orbi.
Velop is like Orbi if you can get to telnet interface -access to more features like a 5GHZ SSID.
Can you tell me what you mean by functioned okay?
Along with Orbi, I have tried Velop and Google Wifi. All worked great initially and then started to have similar problems with random disconnects. I am wondering if mesh wifi just isn't a good solution.
idahoski wrote:...I am wondering if mesh wifi just isn't a good solution.
Well, it's been a phenomenal solution for me. Previously, I had a wireless router with a couple of range extenders, the devices in my house disconnected constantly, and roaming never functioned properly. With Orbi, the issues I used to have are 100% gone - it's been just about perfect thus far.
Regardless, if you are fed up with the strictly mesh offerings (e.g., Google, Velop, et al), perhaps you might want to look at the ASUS routers that support AiMesh - you might get the best of both worlds there.
If you can manage without eithernet ports on the remote satellites, have a look at Amplfi HD. Not quite as fast as Orbi (but what is?) but 100% rock solid and great range too.
Only used Velop for a week-about a year ago-cannot really comment on reliability.
Velop tech support took a week to respond about having a separate 5Ghz SSID- by then I had returned the unit.
Like Orbi-via telnet you can get access to more features. (supported ?)
I think I'll send back my rbk53 on Monday and try Orbi pro, That store I buy in Norway, we have 45 days of open purchase, so i can I test for 45 days if I'm not satisfied I can send back free of charge,dont have to pay before i like it :)i have tried asus lyra and linksys velop to many bugs,i also have tested asus ac5300 and ac86u and ac68u as aimesh,there is stil just beta firmware to ac5300,aimesh may be fine but is a bit early to work well yet to many bugs.I think orbi was great rbk53 if they just could fix the problems.I think orbi is the best so far,so i think i want to try Orbi Pro system.
- I decided to give Eero a try. I use my wireless network in AP mode so I don’t think I have as many problems as people who use it it router mode. I kept having strange issues but just chalked it up to be general wireless issues: dropped connections, sporadic network slowdowns, etc. I can say, the Eero is way more stable for me. They say the Orbi is faster but for day to day use, the Eero seems to be more stable and smooth. Will give it more time and see if it continues. If Netgear figures out the kinks, I may put Orbi back in.
