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RBK53 Orbi system or keep my RAX120 and add EAX80?
My RAX120 is not cutting it alone in my house. I am liking what I have heard about mesh systems. Would adding the EAX80 be true mesh system, or am I better off just going with the Orbi RBK53? What I w...
The EAX would work similarly to the Orbi system's satellites.
What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
Would be similar for your RAX system.
House size vs Orbi systems:
https://www.netgear.com/orbi/default.aspx
https://www.netgear.com/orbi/wifi-systems.aspx
https://kb.netgear.com/000038220/What-are-the-hardware-specifications-of-the-available-Orbi-WiFi-Systems
Thank you for your help! My house is roughly 4000 sq ft. 3 floors including my basement. So the EAX acts like a mesh system? I guess I’m not sure how it turns to a mesh system. I know with the Orbi system I can get outdoor coverage too that will help out by my pool.