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Bw0821
Jan 07, 2018Aspirant
Orbi to replace Apple AirPort Extreme
I appologize in advance for the long post. I intend to replace my Apple AirPort Extreme and several Apple Express units as extenders with the RBK50. Our home is 2500 sq ft with basement and an atta...
aaz
Jan 07, 2018Virtuoso
I had an airport extreme before but was never satisifed with the stability of it. If your house is completely wired you may not get as much benefit from Orbi as someone that has no wiring. Question is why are you replacing your current system?
Anyways - what you have planned should work. I would try to place the router and then do a scan around the house to see where you have deadspots before placing the satellite into its final place. The airport utility on iphone or ipad have a built in scan - just go into options and turn on the ability to scan and then walk around the house.
One satellite may do well enough or if you need two and if costco is an option they seem the have the best price for the set of 3.