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StevedoreNJ's avatar
StevedoreNJ
Aspirant
May 27, 2019

Orbi Coverage Question

  I'm considering either the Orbi RBK23 Performance Wi-Fi system or the RBK50 Ultra Performance system for our home.  Looking at both on Amazon.      The RBK23 has 3 units & claims 6000 sq ft of co...
StevedoreNJ's avatar
StevedoreNJ
Aspirant
May 28, 2019

  Thanks for your reply!

 

    The main unit would be on the ground floor, and the satellite would be almost directly above on the 2nd floor, but about 10 ft further towards the rear of the house; definitely within 30 ft.  What I'm most concerned about is getting a good signal to the end of the house with our main TV & Roku; about 50 ft from the Orbi main unit.  Is 50 ft too far?

 

Thanks again.

 

 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 28, 2019

50 is with in range. Depending upon building materials. Concete and metal will effect wifi signal. Wood and sheet rock, not so much. 30 feet is recommended in between them to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected.

 

 

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    StevedoreNJ
    Aspirant
    May 28, 2019

      Thanks for the comments; I think I'll go with the RBK50.  Worst case, if I can't get good coverage everywhere, I'll buy another satellite.

     

      I should have it in a couple of days, and will be back here when I have problems setting it up. :smileyvery-happy: