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Parth_Goyal
Aspirant
Oct 06, 2020

WiFi 5 vs WiFi 6 with majority WiFi 5 devices

I'm looking forward to setup my home network. Entire home's on automation, so network will be extensive. I'll be installing Orbi Mesh WiFi. Currently almost all devices are WiFi 5. Over a period of t...
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Mstrbig
Master
Oct 07, 2020
Parth_Goyal wrote:

So, as per my setup where there would around 100 lighting automation circuits, 50 IOT devices like cameras, security & sensors and 50 personal devices such as mobiles, PCs & TVs. Where majority would be WiFi5 as mentioned above. What should I go forward with? Is RBK750 a great choice.

 

Thanks

I personally own an RBK753 system (1 router, 2 satellites). So if you need 1 router and 1 satellite the RBK50 is an excellent choice.

If you need more coverage go with the RBK753, a little more power, go with the RBK850 or 853 for more power and coverage.

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Parth_Goyal
Aspirant
Oct 08, 2020

I'll be having around 100 lighting automation circuits, 50 IOT devices such as Cameras, security & alexas and 50 persnal devices such as mobiles, TVs & PCs.

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    Parth_Goyal
    Aspirant
    Oct 11, 2020

    So, which one shall I use RBK750 or RBK850 in my case?