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peteytesting
Hero
Oct 10, 2016

smallnetbuilder comparison review

hi guys   smallnetbuilder have just completed the comparison review and included the orbi   see   http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33022-mesh-mashup-redux-netgear-s-orbi...
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Skrymir's avatar
Skrymir
Guide
Oct 10, 2016

I'm surprised this review nor cnet's review have run into the disconnect issues with non-ac devices. I saw it within a day of setting up Orbi.

  • peteytesting's avatar
    peteytesting
    Hero
    Oct 10, 2016
    Skrymir wrote:

    I'm surprised this review nor cnet's review have run into the disconnect issues with non-ac devices. I saw it within a day of setting up Orbi.

    and im not seeing it here ether , prehaps you have a faulty unit

     

    i would however hold of on judgement till the next fw comes out as this may solve may of the issues ppl are seeing , im sure the dev team are working hard at it , just wish they would get it out as soon a possible

  • jjon90's avatar
    jjon90
    Guide
    Oct 12, 2016

    What issues? I have numerous non ac devices running smoothly with no disconnects on the Orbi.

     

    Devices connected:

    WeMo

    Ring

    Phillips Hue

    Amazon Echo (2)

    Amazon Echo Dot (2)

    Apple TV

    Invidia Shield

    Foscam

    Lorex

    Rachio

    Tappeque

    Motoraux

    Vizio

    Ecobee