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Is Orbi an option UK home
Hi read many reviews about Orbi and the issues that appear with disconnects, guest setup, hiding internal devices from guest or allow etc.... The house is and old UK miners house brick 3 bedroom and ...
The house in total is 1500 square feet (That's total for both floors) the back yard about 2100 square feet
What is the best option with the Orbi direct connect to ISP by removing router and satellite upstairs to other end ...
Again I have purchased yet and my concern is the orbi and the reviews on forums ad this community of its instalbilty
What is the best option with the Orbi direct connect to ISP by removing router and satellite upstairs to other end ...
Again I have purchased yet and my concern is the orbi and the reviews on forums ad this community of its instalbilty
1500 sq ft is probably not big enough for a Orbi sysetm. since 1 wifi router can cover up to around that kind of Sq Ft on it's own. Having too much wifi in a small area causes problems. Satellites needs a good starting distance between the base router and satellites, 30 feet ot begin with. I have a 5000sq ft home and use just the base router and one satellite or extender 40 feet in between. For your configuration, maybe just one base router and if your wanting out door coverage, install a outdoor satellite, RBS##Y
What is the Mfr and model# of the IP modem and router you currently use? .
FURRYe38 wrote:
1500 sq ft is probably not big enough for a Orbi sysetm. since 1 wifi router can cover up to around that kind of Sq Ft on it's own. Having too much wifi in a small area causes problems. Satellites needs a good starting distance between the base router and satellites, 30 feet ot begin with. I have a 5000sq ft home and use just the base router and one satellite or extender 40 feet in between. For your configuration, maybe just one base router and if your wanting out door coverage, install a outdoor satellite, RBS##Y
What is the Mfr and model# of the IP modem and router you currently use? .
You're applying US parameters to UK homes that are predominantly brick built and, therefore, WiFi ranges tend to be smaller than US houses - predominantly framed in timber. Additionally, the satellites are not available outside the US.
- Are the issues of hiding devices on the internal network resolved for guests account setups... So e.g. I can give nas access to one guest user but not to another
Dragonuck76 wrote:
Are the issues of hiding devices on the internal network resolved for guests account setups... So e.g. I can give nas access to one guest user but not to anotherI'm not aware of a means of allowing access to a NAS (that is part of your main network) via the Guest network. That said I have not looked into this as my Guest network is for visitors, the main network for family.
If logged on to the Guest network then elements of the 'Home/Main' network are visible but not accessible. At least this is how it is for me. Netgear is aware of this but doesn't seem in any rush to correct it. For home use it's not a massive issue, just poor implementation of the feature. Some mesh solutions don't give you the option of a Guest network.
Ok, the OP did say they are using a satellite...So reason why I posted info.
And of course, building materials will always be a factor. So placement will be key.
I persume the RBS##Y is available outside the USA?
AC641 wrote:
FURRYe38 wrote:
1500 sq ft is probably not big enough for a Orbi sysetm. since 1 wifi router can cover up to around that kind of Sq Ft on it's own. Having too much wifi in a small area causes problems. Satellites needs a good starting distance between the base router and satellites, 30 feet ot begin with. I have a 5000sq ft home and use just the base router and one satellite or extender 40 feet in between. For your configuration, maybe just one base router and if your wanting out door coverage, install a outdoor satellite, RBS##Y
What is the Mfr and model# of the IP modem and router you currently use? .
You're applying US parameters to UK homes that are predominantly brick built and, therefore, WiFi ranges tend to be smaller than US houses - predominantly framed in timber. Additionally, the satellites are not available outside the US.
FURRYe38 wrote:
Ok, the OP did say they are using a satellite...So reason why I posted info.
And of course, building materials will always be a factor. So placement will be key.
I persume the RBS##Y is available outside the USA?
AC641 wrote:
FURRYe38 wrote:
1500 sq ft is probably not big enough for a Orbi sysetm. since 1 wifi router can cover up to around that kind of Sq Ft on it's own. Having too much wifi in a small area causes problems. Satellites needs a good starting distance between the base router and satellites, 30 feet ot begin with. I have a 5000sq ft home and use just the base router and one satellite or extender 40 feet in between. For your configuration, maybe just one base router and if your wanting out door coverage, install a outdoor satellite, RBS##Y
What is the Mfr and model# of the IP modem and router you currently use? .
You're applying US parameters to UK homes that are predominantly brick built and, therefore, WiFi ranges tend to be smaller than US houses - predominantly framed in timber. Additionally, the satellites are not available outside the US.
Apologies, of course the satellites are available. It's the outdoor satellite that is not available outside the USA.
