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Orbi Router + 2 Satellites for sale at Costco
I took my Orbi back to Best Buy when I walked in to Costco and discovered they have a Orbi 3 Pack for sale (and for less than the 2 pack and adding a second sat later on). Now I have one router and t...
Why buy a 3 pack setup if the Orbi isn't operating in a mesh mode? Correct me if I'm wrong but will this work if I have Orbi > satellite 1 > satellite 2? Or is Orbi still only operating in a star mode where the satellites must connect to the router and cannot pass communication between satellites for a multi hop required scenario?
From what I read, for mesh systems, each time a satelltie connects to satellite then to a router, you lose bandwidth each time. When satellites connect directly to a router (which should be in the center of the home), you get maximum bandwidth. Also the reviews I have seen, Orbi has been outpeforming mesh systems. In reality, I doubt you will be able to detect big differences between the two systems though for general home web activites. The Orbi system is expensive, but there is a reason for that (expensive technology behind it). In the end, you have to decide what system works best for you. I can only go on reviews and my own experience, and I have been very happy with the Orbi system. Either way I am sure you can try it for free. Whether you buy from Costco, or some other store, they likely have a 30-day or more refund guarantee. Especially Costco - you can return your purchase any time (up to 90 days for electronics?) for a full refund for any reason - no questions asked. What have you got to lose? Lastly, the $50 off Orbi (1 router and 2 satellites) starts TODAY(Jan 22) and runs thru Feb 4.... so $450 after discount. Good luck finding that elsewhere... especially at a reputable dealer like Costco which backs up your purchase!