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cax80 vx CM1000/CM1100/CM1200 -> ORBI
I'm looking to convert from ATT to SPECTRUM and get my own Cable modem. I currently have a PACE 5268AC. The modem connection is upstairs and I have dead zones downstairs. Upstairs is about 1100 s...
- I've actually left the wifi on my CAX80 running. it allows me to test/play with AX devices. I just make sure the wireless channels are separate from what my orbi is using. And I have the orbi in access point mode. This keeps it simple since I'm only using the orbi for wifi. I do the rest of the management with the CAX80
The primary point of the CAX80 is the fact that it has a 2.5g port. The cm1100 has port aggregation but I've found port aggregation to be fraught with issues and unreliable. So I can connect my primary pc to the 2.5g port and pull 1.2gig speeds. At some point I'll probably purchase a 2.5g capable switch but for now the wife says no. There currently isn't a modem with a 2.5g port on the market (yet).
In terms of the coverage its tough to tell you what's the best option. You have a large home with wanting outdoor coverage. Plus certain home materials can block wifi very effectively. I've never used the Orbi AX but the Orbi AC has provided plenty of coverage for my setup as well as it has the outdoor extender. so its tough to tell you exactly what'll work without actually trying things.
Something you can check/try. Some cat5 cables had 4 twisted pairs (8 cables) and could potentially run gigabit on short runs. You might try checking the cat5 cable to see if it has all 8 strands and try connecting all of them. Potentially it might work for a gigabit run.