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Advice on the Orbi vs Linksys Velop
I'm looking to this group to provide some honest feedback on the Orbi, please. I currently use a 4 node Linksys Velop (in bridge mode connected to a C7100V modem for Xfinity voice and data servic...
If you use the C7100 modem as your main host router, then you would want to use the Orbi in AP mode.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
For Orbi, 30 feet is recommended in between router and satellites to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.
My house is two floors and 3,500 sq' with some thick walls and metal beams here and there. The modem/cable comes into one of the corners of the house. Not super easy to set up a wireless network.
Placement will be key to any wifi systm to work well. You'll have to try Orbi out and see how it does for you.
Having the RBR at one end of the home and the RBS at the opposite end should work. Distance you'll have to play with to see how the RBS works with the building materials that are in the home.