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mcnylen
Mar 12, 2018Aspirant
RBK50, RBK52W or RBK53 - that is the question...
Hi, new to this community. I am finally committed to buying the Orbi, but which one? 2 story house plus basement (3K sq ft). The cable comes into the basement in my home office (there is a ps4 downst...
FURRYe38
Mar 12, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Any chance you get get ethernet up to the main floor or top level? It's recommended to have wifi routers on main level or top level of houses for best operation and coverage.
3000sq ft the RBK50 with one Satellie to start should be good. I have a 5000sq ft house, main router is up on top level at one end of the house and 1 Satellite is at main level at the opposite end. Stellar range, coverage and performance inside and out. I would review the RBK22 for your size of house.
- mcnylenMar 12, 2018Aspirant
Thanks for your reply. I have the cable modem coming into my office in the basement and would prefer having it there since I am connected with wire. I have ethernet going up to Main and top floor as well though.
- FURRYe38Mar 12, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Basements are great for wifi. You can test it out and see how well it works for you.