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k17's avatar
k17
Aspirant
Oct 20, 2018

YEA or NAY?: Orbi AC300 (RBR50 & RBS50)

I was all ready to pull the trigger based on several online pro tech reviews, then I read some of the many user comments here and on Amazon detailing all the problems with this system.

 

The two other routers I'm considering are the Linksys Velop and the Ubiquiti Amplifi HD. These both also have their detractors.

 

But yea or nay on the Orbi?

 

Thanks

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4 Replies

  • st_shaw's avatar
    st_shaw
    Master
    Oct 20, 2018

    Orbi has worked great for me in AP mode behind a more advanced router for almost two years so far.  Every system has its detractors. I would not recommend basing your decision on a support site like this one.  It's where people with issues come to post. This means the posts here are skewed towards the negative.  Also, many issues posted here turn out not to have anything to do with problems with Orbi.

     

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 21, 2018

    Been enjoying the CBK40 since it arrived. No issues. I set up a friends RBK50 earlier this year:

    https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-firmware-update-v2-1-4-16-availability/m-p/1592753/highlight/true#M34020

    He's told me of no problems since. Enjoys it. Games and Streams video on it. 

     

    There are others with not so much luck. We've been able to help many resolve some of the issues here in the forums however...

    Orbi prefers non managed switches when one needs to have one. IGMP needs to be disabled on Managed switches for some reason. 

     

    Distance to start on orbi between the base and satellites should be 30 feet upwards to 50-60 feet depending upon building materials. 

    Modem Combo Units:
    Couple of options,
    1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
    2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
    3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router.

    k17 wrote:

    I was all ready to pull the trigger based on several online pro tech reviews, then I read some of the many user comments here and on Amazon detailing all the problems with this system.

     

    The two other routers I'm considering are the Linksys Velop and the Ubiquiti Amplifi HD. These both also have their detractors.

     

    But yea or nay on the Orbi?

     

    Thanks