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steve02aa
Dec 21, 2017Aspirant
Orbi Pro SRK60 Questions (before purchase)
I'm looking to use the Orbi Pro in a client's building that is dual-level. Probably 6000-7000 sq feet total. Can the Orbi be used as access points only? I don't want to replace my business-class r...
- Dec 22, 2017
steve02aa,
It is possible if we are going to set the orbi on the range network of your router and disabling the DHCP server.
You may check this link: How many devices can my Orbi system support?
Regards,
JohnC_V
Dec 22, 2017NETGEAR Moderator
steve02aa,
It is possible if we are going to set the orbi on the range network of your router and disabling the DHCP server.
You may check this link: How many devices can my Orbi system support?
Regards,
steve02aa
Dec 22, 2017Aspirant
That article said "Your Orbi system can simultaneously support up to 250 clients under most conditions"
In that case, I'll be totally fine with 20-25 cells phones on wireless and 3-4 laptop users. Nobody will stream video (maybe music once in a while, but no video) - all business related stuff.
And I did discover I can use these as AP's only and forgo using one as the router (since I don't want to replace my router).
- BretDJan 24, 2018Administrator
Great thread! I've promoted it to the NETGEAR Communities Homepage.
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