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Orbi compatibility
I am thinking of ditching my ASUS TR-AC68U in favour of an Orbi soution. Will an Orbi mesh set up work well with my ASUS AC68U PC network card
Ok, the distance is something to keep in mind for Orib and the satellite(s)
Thanks @FURRYe38 and @ JoeCymru
I find the range of the RT AC68U poor although everything else is pretty good. My issue is range down a long thin house. I have a recent AC 68U network card that seems to work with most things e.g. my ISP provided modem/router (the router bit of it being very poor!)
I don't want to have to change the network card, but I don't think Netgear makes one, (only USB adapters?) so if I want to use the Orbi RBK50, I might as well try with my existing card
I buy through Amazon so the returns situation is covered
Try with the adapter and see how it works first, then see if you need to upgrade the adapter or not.
Cornish27 wrote:
Thanks @FURRYe38 and @ JoeCymru
I find the range of the RT AC68U poor although everything else is pretty good. My issue is range down a long thin house. I have a recent AC 68U network card that seems to work with most things e.g. my ISP provided modem/router (the router bit of it being very poor!)
I don't want to have to change the network card, but I don't think Netgear makes one, (only USB adapters?) so if I want to use the Orbi RBK50, I might as well try with my existing card
I buy through Amazon so the returns situation is covered
Yup, that's my plan. I will let you know what happened
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
The distance between the router and satellite(s) should be 30 feet, is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials.Squ ft not so huge, but it's over three floors and long! About 90 ft. Have to cover my office on top floor and entertainment at the other end on the ground floor