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Help and Recommendations needed for a Orbi or Orbi-Pro
I have signed up for Verizon Fios internet with 940Dn/880Up Mbps speed for my 3-levels home office of 6,000 sq ft. My questions are :
1. Do I need the Verizon Fios modem that supplies the fiber optic connection in a coaxial ?
2. So the Verizon modem attaches to the Router of Orbi ?
3. Can I hardwire the Orbi Router and Satellites using cat-5 or cat-6 cable ? Will this hardwiring of Router to Satellites preserve the extreme high-speed of the internet and not let it fall drastically ?
4. Will Orbi Pro offer me better performance over the Home Orbi ? I am looking at either Orbi RBK53 or SRK60B03. I may also need to add 1-2 more satellites over the 3-pc system.
Looking fwd to your suggestions & recommendations ...
Many Thanks in advance !
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1. Do I need the Verizon Fios modem that supplies the fiber optic connection in a coaxial ? Need internet connection with the ISP modem/ONT serivces that has RJ45 connections.
2. So the Verizon modem attaches to the Router of Orbi ? The Orbi has a router. Preference is to have a ISP modem with out a router built in and just be a modem only.
3. Can I hardwire the Orbi Router and Satellites using cat-5 or cat-6 cable ? YES. Will this hardwiring of Router to Satellites preserve the extreme high-speed of the internet and not let it fall drastically ? Wireless speeds of client devices max out at about 400-500mb. Current wireless design and limiations will not compair to LAN wired performances.
