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Oribi in house and shop?
I am considering an Orbi system to replace my current LAN setup. One concern though. I have my ISP enter my house in a dedicated point of demark in the basement. That is where the existing "Host"...
Yes, you can configure Orbi for Access Point mode then wire the main Orbi to your router, anywhere in your house, using the existing wiring. Placement is critical for good coverage.
For the shop, you can just leave your existing AP there and use it as you do now. The metal walls will prevent interference with Orbi in the house.
Or, if you have wiring already in place, you could use a set of managed wireless access points instead of Orbi. That's what I would do in that scenario.