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Best WiFi Solution for unique long/tall home.
I just moved into a new home and I am trying to get WiFi coverage in all spots. It's a very unique skinny/tall home with 2,700+ sq feet of space. There are 4 floors including the basement with the li...
hammerstein:
Since you have such a large house, I would recommend an RBK53 for you. That way, you could put satellites (3 come with the RBK53) on each floor not serviced by the base. That should give you good connectivity on each floor that you are using.
I realize that I don't have the same issues that you do, but that's okay. I hope that this information helps you.
BillYoung
You should just try out the Orbi with at least a couple satellites. If it works well you can add another satellite (if necessary). Buy from a place with a good return policy and in the off chance it doesn't work for you then you're protected.
My house is 3 levels and ~2800 sq ft. I have 3 satellites but my original system with just 2 satellites was probably fine. I have satellites on each floor, one very close to the front and one very close to the rear so this easily covers my outdoor-mounted cameras. I check my wifi speeds very carefully and with 5Ghz get 230Mbps vs. only 160Mbps on my old Netgear R8500 (Nighthawk X8). I don't have any the device or internet disconnects that some others report in this forum.