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Great performance...form factor more disappointing than expected
The range and speed of this product is amazing. I've got more testing to do in terms of placement (distance between satellites) but so far I don't think I could ask for more. For example, I can get a...
You should post your suggestions on the Idea Exchange (link below) since it will get more play in the section.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-home
Orbi Product Manager here.
Good feedback -- we've actually been thinking about this a little bit. have you considered this kit: http://netgear.com/orbi/rbk23w.aspx. Smaller Router, with 2 Wall Plug Satellites. Still 5K sq ft coverage.
We did look at a PoE injector, but it didn't meet the neeeds of the RBK50. We can however, revist the power adapter to see if we can reshape / resize it.
I did look at the plug in Sat's. However I like the ethernet backhaul feature, which those lack. And I like the ability to get the Sat up higher (above furniture, and preferably above bodies). Ceiling or wall install is ideal, I think, for any house 5000sf and larger, especially if they have the option to pull hidden ethernet cables to the ceiling or up a wall. I realize that ceiling is tough, but a lot of newer homes have ethernet pulled to multiple rooms and fishing a few drops up a wall is not a big deal. And if it is a remodel or new home planning for a ceiling install is easy. I'm a fan of Negear products, and I love the performance of this one, but I will likely be going with a different product that offers more of a custom install (unobrtusive wall or ceiling mount) and PoE.