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Serafin630
Jul 07, 2017Tutor
Advantages/Disadvantages to using Orbi RBK50 pair as Wireless Access Points
I use an xFinity wireless router/modem for internet, wireless and VOIP. I understand that I could use the Orbi RBK50 units as access two wireless access points for this router, but am wanting to kno...
netwrks
Jul 07, 2017Master
YMMV with the Orbi, but... I don't see any advantage to using an Orbi over Ethernet connected Access Points. You can purchase Enterprise Access Points, for less than the cumulative price for an Orbi, and have a stable, secure, wireless network, where 99% of your wireless clients can connect (including IoT stuff). Then there's Guest access with vlans, and more..