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dual band vs. tri band
I live in a townhome.
four floors.
Three adults in the house streaming video.
No gamers.
would the orbi dual band system be adequate, or shoudl I consider tri-band?
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You might start here first to see what fits the size if your home:
https://www.netgear.com/orbi/default.aspx
https://www.netgear.com/orbi/wifi-systems.aspx
https://kb.netgear.com/000038220/What-are-the-hardware-specifications-of-the-available-Orbi-WiFi-SystemsWhat is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-routerHaving 4 floors, you maybe best served with the tri band.
