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Recommended Orbi Solution For Isolated Networks
I'm struggling to figure out which Netgear solution(s) would solve my problem. I've been looking at Orbi primarily so I thought I'd post the question here. Overall context: Have cable service t...
How much of that speed do you want over wifi?
Even if you go with a top of the line wifi 6 orbi pro setup, the bottleneck tends to be the devices you're using and not the router. Are your devices wifi 6 (AX)? If not, its not going to be the router holding you back.
And can you hardwire in your access points/satellites? If you can, you can buy cheaper solutions that don't need the triband option.
I have a SXK30 (Orbi pro) and an RBK752 and I always end up back using my SXK30 with a wired backhaul over the 750 series. Its half the price but its fronthaul is the same as the 750 series. And its more stable as the pro lines they push stability.
In terms of firewall. If you're that concerned about it, I'd highly recommend an aftermarket one or built one over one built into a consumer router. I don't have one to recommend though.
The pro setup is nice with the vlan/multiple ssid setup. I use it for my IoT devices as well.
Thanks very much. I appreciate it.
Hardwire to satelites is not an option unfortunately.
Currently only have one device that is WiFi 6 capable. I'm hoping I could get more throughput to the laptops than the current 250Mbps we're getting on AC1750.
I was actually considering the Orbi Pro WiFi 5 Tri-Band - the SRK60 (AC3000). It's available for (what seems like) a steal on Amazon: $150. Given that price point it leaves room in the budget (or makes it easier) to get a separate firewall.
that's a pretty good price for that setup.
You probably won't see much speed difference as the fronthaul is still 866mbps (5ghz) and 400mbps (2.4gh) on link speed.
Hardwired into it you'll see a difference.
And I've never used that version so can't attest to the vlan/multiple ssid aspect of it.
but its still a good price on that setup.