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Superpop's avatar
Superpop
Star
Jan 16, 2017

Alternative to Orbi

Getting frustrated with the constant drops on my IOS devices, wondering if it is time to take the Orbi back to Costco and get something else.  I have a 4000SF house, wood construction and Ethernet dr...
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djc6's avatar
djc6
Luminary
Jan 17, 2017
Superpop wrote:

Want to like and keep the Orbi but at some point I need to not have drops in my Wifi, particularly since we all use WIFI for calling on our phones.  

Do you have either of these settings enabled:

 

Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING - Boosts WiFi speed, reliability, & range for all mobile devices

Enable MU-MIMO

 

In the Orbi Advanced -> Wireless settings?  The default for these settings is OFF and they are known to cause problems.    I've got three units covering about 3500 sqft and the performance is stellar and no drops - but I am using all of the default settings. 

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st_shaw
Master
Jan 17, 2017

djc6 said, "The default for these settings is OFF and they are known to cause problems."

 

These settings were ON by default in my Orbi.  I still have them ON and I'm covering 3,000 SF, three levels, and a decent radius outside with no issues.