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Samtwo
Aspirant
Mar 31, 2020
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Orbi mesh systems

I have a Netgear AC1900 WiFi cable router-modem. My ISP is Spectrum. I need to add a mesh WiFi system; the Orbi systems seem like the best choice since they'll be compatible with the existing gear. ...
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    FURRYe38
    Apr 02, 2020

    You need 30 feet to start...

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 02, 2020

Any progress on this? 

Samtwo wrote:

I have a Netgear AC1900 WiFi cable router-modem. My ISP is Spectrum.

I need to add a mesh WiFi system; the Orbi systems seem like the best choice since they'll be compatible with the existing gear.

So I'll apreciate help in clarifying some points -

1) Do I need to replace the AC1900 or is it possible for the Orbi to plug into the modem?

2) The coverage is for a ~2,500 sqf home plus outdoors. Should I get a 2 or 3 component system?

3) Should I go with a WiFi 6 system or is it an overkill?

 

Thanks, Sam

 

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    Samtwo
    Aspirant
    Apr 02, 2020

    Thanks for the help. Yes, there's progress - my Netgear cable router-modem can be set in bridge mode.I have ordered the Orbi RBK50V, a 2 pack with Alexa built-in. I may need a second satellite; this will bedetermined after the 2 pack is installed.

     

    This sytem is now at a discount so grab it if you need something like that.

     

    Sam

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 02, 2020

      Sounds good. Review the placement suggestion when yout get your system in and start setting it up. 

       

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        Samtwo
        Aspirant
        Apr 02, 2020

        The placement is not flexible, unfortunately. The cable comes in in a far corner of a 2 story home so the new router will need to be placed close to it unless I choose to go with a very long Ethernet cable, not a good option. The satellite will be downstairs and a second one may be needed.