So, if I do not buy Orbi, what do I buy and why? Don't forget I live in the boondocks far out in the

There is no possible way for anyone on the forum to respond to this question.

It depends on so many  considerations:

• Level of technical expertise
• Size of property to be covered
• Intended use (gaming? streaming?  "general use"?
• Type and speed of internet connection(s)
• What there is to connect

This sounds like an opportunity to (a) read a bunch of articles on "WiFi systems for 2020" and (b) call upon a freind or acquaintenace who will be most likely to help out with whatever solution you settle on.