NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Best choice for >150' linear coverage
I am trying to pick the best Orbi kit for my application. Currently I am using an ASUS AC1900 router with a TP-Link RE-580D extender. The router is about 50' from the extender servicing a guest hous...
Now that the Orbi is daisy-chain capable, maybe it will work for my application after all. I would be interested in anyones experience with the daisy-chain feature re: how it extended in linear feet. Specifically, anyone using two RBW30 satellites
Unless you plan to put an Orbi satellite midway between your two buildings, I do not expect the wireless daisy-chaining to buy you anything. The 5 GHz backhaul signal will not travel well through a minimm of two exterior walls separated by 150'.
Your best solution is still a wireless bridge, but let's see if anyone has experience with the feature.
I, too, believe a wireless bridge is your best bet for decent performance and minimum hassle. I personally use an EnGenius ENS202 to bridge to my pool equipment from my ORBI. The distance between them is about 80' with a concrete block wall 15' from the ORBI that the 2.4 gHz signal has no trouble penetrating. I've not done a "max distance test" but I can tell you that the ENS202 "sees" nearly every 2.4 gHz signal in my neighborhood–up to almost a mile away!
