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Cynefin
Dec 10, 2020Follower
I want to expand WiFi coverage in the basement when I now have an Orbi RBR20 and a RBS20.
Have been quite happy with my Orbi 20 system but my WiFi in the basement sometimes drops off for a seond or two. Is it worth it to add another sattelite to the system or just buy a 3 pack of a newe...
CrimpOn
Dec 10, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Cynefin wrote:Have been quite happy with my Orbi 20 system but my WiFi in the basement sometimes drops off for a seond or two.
Is it worth it to add another sattelite to the system or just buy a 3 pack of a newer system.
I agree with plemans . The RBS40V is a good price. Not stereo, of course. This postpones a MAJOR WiFi upgrade investment until the situation has become more certain. (which version of WiFi6 will prevail? Which brand offers the optimal combination of features/price/performance? etc.)
It might be worth taking a minute to describe basement WiFi "dropping off". Is this when moving around with a mobile device or the bahavior of something that is fixed in place? (Sonos, perhaps?)