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RBK50 - Need an Extender
Hi All - I have an RBK 50 (Tri-band System with 3Gbps Speed) which came with the router and an extender. I'm a little paranoid about moving my computer into a new area, as I use it to work from home....
I know - and I have a small home (2000 sq feet). Maybe I am just too paranoid, as I have the current receiver across my yard connected a "shop" where I have a few pieces of equipment (engraving equipment) connected to it. Plus a lot of devices - Roku, tablets, phones, etc., connected to the router.
The router is in the house. I'm affraid to move the router to the back of the house, further from the shop, as connectivity to the shop is really important for me. Not sure how that will work!
ajredaelli wrote:I know - and I have a small home (2000 sq feet). Maybe I am just too paranoid, as I have the current receiver across my yard connected a "shop" where I have a few pieces of equipment (engraving equipment) connected to it. Plus a lot of devices - Roku, tablets, phones, etc., connected to the router.
The router is in the house. I'm affraid to move the router to the back of the house, further from the shop, as connectivity to the shop is really important for me. Not sure how that will work!
I hear ya....it's your choice.
Another thing to keep in mind that extenders are great in concept, however all they really did is take the current signal and 're-transmit' it. Some claim they boost or amply it, which is probably not the case.
Good luck.
True - I had awful experiences with Wi-FI and repeaters, but Orbi did resolve the isse with my shop - well worth the expense. I may try it first withoout the repeater and see how it works. Much appreciated.