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Laurent1630
Aspirant
Mar 12, 2019

Best Wifi option for my house

Hello,   I want to install a full wifi coverage in my house and I don't know what is the best device folr me.   I have a 3 floors house with a wired network in almost all the room. What I wan...
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Laurent1630's avatar
Laurent1630
Aspirant
Mar 12, 2019

Thanks guys for your answers, you're a great community and it really helps but...

 

I'm still not sure what I need. ORBI is definitively the choice, now  the question about the model.

 

 My house is about 750 square foot (70 m2) by floor, 3 floors. My idea is to install the base in the basement (where is the router) and then, a satellite on the ground and 1st floor. If they are linked with Ethernet, I think that a RBK20 could be enough. The difference of price between 20 and 50 is quite important and even if I want a good solution, I won’t pay twice for a 10% gain.

 

Sorry for the typo and english mistakes, I'm a french speaker from Switzerland ;o)

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 12, 2019

    If ethernet connected, the 20 series should be good for your size of home. 

    I would try to make the Orbi base on the main floor if possible for best wifi singal propagation. Basements are not idea and concrete materials can cause singal problems. 

    • plemans's avatar
      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Mar 12, 2019
      FURRYe38 wrote:

       

      I would try to make the Orbi base on the main floor if possible for best wifi singal propagation. Basements are not idea and concrete materials can cause singal problems. 

      Agreed with this. Between concrete in basements and HVAC ducting there are plenty more signal issues in a basement. Shoot for the main floor with the main unit and hardwire the rest if possible. 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Mar 13, 2019

        Let us know how it turns out. :smileywink:

        plemans wrote:
        FURRYe38 wrote:

         

        I would try to make the Orbi base on the main floor if possible for best wifi singal propagation. Basements are not idea and concrete materials can cause singal problems. 

        Agreed with this. Between concrete in basements and HVAC ducting there are plenty more signal issues in a basement. Shoot for the main floor with the main unit and hardwire the rest if possible.