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Thinking of getting an Orbi but worried...
Hi, I would like to set up a mesh WiFi network, but keep my existing Router for a large number of LAN connections. My set-up is a modem (input via FTTP), linked to a router (Asus RT-AX88U), a...
You can do that.
I'm running a similar setup right now but with an RAX200 and not a Asus.
You might have misunderstood that you just need an Orbi router. Many think you can just use the satellites as access points but they need a router to coordinate/control them. The router has access point mode and is easy to put into it.
You can do that.
I'm running a similar setup right now but with an RAX200 and not a Asus.
You might have misunderstood that you just need an Orbi router. Many think you can just use the satellites as access points but they need a router to coordinate/control them. The router has access point mode and is easy to put into it.
Right. This is totally doable. Like the OP, my main concern was wifi coverage while keeping my own router (pfSense box). I got the ORBI 20 which came with the router unit and 2 satellites. I put the RBR20 into AP mode and then added the 2 satellites. Works perfectly now but I DID have an issue with the wifi cutting out which I resolved by removing one of the satellites. The satellite was not defective but apparently for the size of my house, 3 AP units was too much and caused outages due to oversaturation or something?? Anyway, I tried playing around with settings and then read of an end user with the same problem who removed a satellite to clear up the problem. It worked for me as well. My house is 2700sqft with an open floor plan and 3 AP units were too much for the space. Happily running the RBR20 and (1) RBS20 now with good coverage and no outages. Iâll keep the unused RBS20 for a replacement or if we move into a larger house đ