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Range extender purchase recommendation
I have the Orbi Router (RBR750) Orbi Satellite (RBS750). However I need to extend the wifi on the basement and don't want to buy a whole satellite because it's to expensive
I have a Ethernet port in the basement. Which extender can I buy that matches well with model I have
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Matches well? The actual RBS750 satellite.
Can be used but won't integrate? Pretty much any of the extenders or even a router.
If you've got hardwired access, you can use an extender or a router and run them in access point mode. They won't integrate with your network as part of the mesh. If you're wanting that, get the actual satellite. Otherwise, it merely comes down to what you're budget is and what you want it to do. You didn't give any details of what your budget is or what you're using it for, the coverage area, etc.
I'd probably either look at a router or an EAX extender. Amazon has a pretty good selection of renewed devices which can keep costs down for your purpose. Heck you could get a renewed RBK752 system for around that $200. Use the satellite and keep the router as a backup since you'd have so much into an orbi system
mushqji wrote:I have the Orbi Router (RBR750) Orbi Satellite (RBS750). However I need to extend the wifi on the basement and don't want to buy a whole satellite because it's to expensive https://omegle.onl/
I have a Ethernet port in the basement. Which extender can I buy that matches well with model I have
I got this,...
There are a huge number of options. All of them feature contain the important caveat: WiFi devices will not roam seamlessly between the Orbi WiFi system and the basement WiFi access point. If the primary need is to provide stable connections for devices which remain in the basement, roaming is not a concern. Beyond that, it depends on what capabilities are desired.
On the low end, for example, a TP-Link TL-WA1202 ($40 on Amazon) will provide WiFi5 capability, but no Ethernet ports:
A more expensive option would be something like a Netgear WAX104 ($80 on Amazon) which also provides WiFi5 plus 3 Ethernet ports for wired devices.
If WiFi6 ((802.11ax) is desired, there are many devices which support WiFi6 and have Ethernet ports in the $75-$100 range) - Archer AX21, etc. The key is to read the manual first to ensure that the product has an Access Point (AP) mode so that the Orbi system can manage all devices in the network.
Having that Ethernet port in the basement makes a world of difference!
