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RBRe960 versus RBR860
My trusted RBR 850 failed. I am trying to decide whether to replace with an RBR860 versus RBRe960. I have 3 rbs850 satellites (probably overkill for my house 4500 square feet but needed Ethernet ports...
- Figured it out! Bad Ethernet cable.
I really appreciate your assistance.
One last question - why if the RBR960 and RBR860 both can take up to 10gb download from router and I have an internet speed of 1400 Mbps according to Orbi app (xfinity feed) do I not see more than 850 Mbps on my iPhone (with Wi-Fi 6) even when in same room as router?
Turns out the Orbi 850 satellite is also not officially supported for 860 router so now back to wondering if 960 is better option. With discounts 960 router and 1 satellite is a little over twice as expensive as 860 alone but then am assured at least 1 satellite with “supported” compatibility. Anyone faced same choice?
I know un-officially the 750, 850 RBS are compatible with the 9 series. I believe the 860 series may not have any support. This 860 series came out just last year I believe as doesn't fully support older model RBS. We've tested 7 and 850 series RBS with a 960 series system and they work. No official word from NG if they are going to support this or not.