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Sam_Cop
May 19, 2020Guide
Connection Strength in RBK852
Hello, I have 1 gbps connectivity with my WIFI system on a ORBI RBR50 + 2 RBS50. I had to buy an extra RBS50 satellite since I had a poor connectivity between the router and the satellite. WIth "Dai...
Sam_Cop
May 20, 2020Guide
Thanks a lot for you responses.
Could you alslo comment on Qs 1 & 3.
Cheers
Sam
Mikey94025
May 20, 2020Hero
Sorry, I don't have definitive answers for questions #1 and #3.
#1 - From my personal experience (of only one), it seems the new AX Orbi covers at least as well, if not better, than the AC Orbi. I recommend you can start with just one satellite and see what happens. I have personally added 2 additional satellites for my small home, but more to have ethernet connections easily available and because I'm obsessed.
#3 - The AX Orbi offers less options than the AC Orbi. There are fewer options or options missing, like the AC Orbi's beamforming and selecting star or linear satellite modes. The new AC seems to further push the "let Orbi do it automatically for you since we know better" model. So far it's worked fine for me (only one experience).