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Jarvo
Sep 29, 2020Follower
Orbi RBK853 - Appropriate?
Hi All I've recently upgraded my home broadband to 1Gbps Down/100 Mbps Up. My current BT Whole Home Wifi Mesh really isn't up to scratch in terms of speed or coverage. I've been considering...
FURRYe38
Sep 29, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Please post about this over in the Orbi AX forum:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax
For that size of phone, the RBR would be sufficient by itself. 1 RBS in addition max.
30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
WiFi Roaming is automatic and it's up to the wifi device to pick and choose where they connect too.
Thank you.