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jcat71
Tutor
Oct 08, 2020

CAX80 vs CBR750

Other than the CBR having mesh satelittes, what are the differences?

What the sq. ft coverage are for each router? Speed comparisons? etc?

 

Not sure which to purchase. My house is 40' wide by 45' deep, 3 floors (basement, first, second) I can place this dead center of the house on the middle floor.

 

Thanks

8 Replies

  • Check the spec sheets for each of these models. 

     

    Sq ft of home is preferred. 

     

    I've got the CAX80 and it works well in a 5000sqft home. For additional coverage, I use two EX7700s as extenders and works well though they are not AX supporting. 

    • jcat71's avatar
      jcat71
      Tutor

      How was coverage without the extenders? 

       

      Sq.ft is kinda of decieving.... I would think it has more to do with distance and interference to  router in any direction.

       

      I'm thinking since it only has to cover no more than 30-40' to any farthest corner that it may work fine for me. The house is new construction /drywall so not much to impeded the signal.

       

      i had an asus ac5300 (the one with the 8 antennas) and coverage was horrible. A single orbi rbr50 currently in use works fine. The orbi coverage seems great, not sure if the mighthawk has the same coverage?

       

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru

        Signal is decent on the opposite side of the home for me. Mine is located on one side of the home on 2nd level. Main floor and oppostite from there is good. Basement are is ok boarding on on poor. So why I added a extender down there. 

         

        Sq ft can play a role. Too small of sq ft then your just broadcasting signals a bit too much outside. Thought some coverage there is ok too. Just not overly. 

         

        For single use, then placement will be key in the home. Central and on the main or 1st floor is recommended. 

         

        What is the sq ft of your home?