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champ712
Aspirant
Apr 19, 2018

Best Orbi System for tall rowhome

Hi,

 

I was hoping the community could help me with my wifi networking issues in my house, and recommend the appropriate Orbi system.  I have a tall skinny house, so need wifi coverage "up", but don't need a "wide" coverage area. The house is 4 floors (including basement), and 2400 square feet.  On top of the third (top) floor, we have a roofdeck where I would like to have wifi service.  The house is 15 feet wide and 40 feet deep, with 9 foot ceilings.   

 

The modem is in the living room on the first floor, so the roofdeck is approximately 35-40 feet above where the modem is located.

 

Currently I am using a powerline adapter on the third floor with a Netgear EX6200 extender.  I get strong wifi coverage on the 3rd floor, but the signal does not travel through the roof to the deck above.

 

Should I start off with the RBK33 (with router on first floor, and plug-in satellites on each of the two upper floors) and daisy chain the satellites?  Or should I opt for the RBK50 and see if that works (and add-on satellites or exchange if it does not  work).

 

Thank you in advance for any insight/suggestions.

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7 Replies

    • champ712's avatar
      champ712
      Aspirant
      Apr 19, 2018

      It is 2400 square feet, each floor is roughly 15 feet wide, and 40 feet deep

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 19, 2018

        I would try one of the 40 series models. I have this one. 5000sq ft home. Place each unit at the opposite ends of the house from each other. 40 feet in between. Good coverage and performanc. I would do this at your place. main floor at each end of house...