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Puddles
Dec 29, 2019Follower
WIFI
Im building a new home and it is 4000 square feet. Im debating between the three pack Orbi system or the nighthawk pro gaming XRM570. My houase will have several smart switchs and smart devices. we s...
CrimpOn
Dec 29, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Puddles wrote:When i look into the XRM570 it comes with a mesh port but im unsure if you can add to it.
People on this forum have Orbi's. To get opinions on the "XR" series, it's probably more effective to post on that forum. It may be:
Puddles wrote:Also after reading on here i have learned that the orbi dosent daisy chain. SO my question is as long as the router is essential in the middle you can connect severl orbis around it is this correct ?
This is not correct. Orbi certainly does "Daisy Chain". It is almost always more efficient to place the router in the "center" of the building, but that is often not practical. There are "how do" articles showing that Daisy Chain can be set up using both WiFi and ethernet.
I echo the previous opinion. Purchase from someplace that has a "no questions asked" return policy.