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SAK1011
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Feb 12, 2020

Orbi vs Nighthawk Mesh System for large Home

Hi, I am in process of upgrading my home wifi network. All wireless, no Ethernet. I am trying to see which of the 2 options is better for large home, better speed, future mesh node extensions. ...
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schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 13, 2020
SAK1011 wrote:
1- Orbi RBK50 (1+2 Satellites)
2- Nighthawk AX12 + EX8000 (Mesh) Extender

FWIW: Both options differ from the community section subject Nightawk Mesh system. Orbi is using a proprietary "mesh" system, AX12+EX8000 is a "normal" WiFi extender config. The Netgear Mesh system is implemented based on the standardized Wi-Fi EasyMesh.