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Any real world experience on Orib970 range
Hi everyone,
I'm considering to buy the Orbi 970 to finally create a future-proof WiFi mesh system in my house. However, I'm doubting whether I should go for the 3-pack or a 2-pack would be sufficient to cover my house. Since it is more expensive to buy a 2-pack and then later on buy a separate satellite if it turns out I need it, than buying a 3-pack to start with I'd appreciate any experience you might have.
A bit of a description of my living situation: The floor area of my house is 5.60 metres wide and 21 metres long. The house consists of 3 floors (each with the same surface area as mentioned above, so approximately 120 m² per floor). The first floor is 3.70 metres above ground level and the second floor is at 6.70 metres.
I would like to place my main router on the ground floor, next to my modem, almost in the middle of the length of the house. I plan to place a satellite on the second floor, vertically above the main router (with Ethernet cabling between the router and the satellite).
Do you think this setup with just the two units will be sufficient to provide WiFi throughout my house, or do you think it is necessary to place a second satellite on the first floor?
I know that much of your answer will depend on the floors and walls in my home. What I can say about that is that the floors in my listed building are almost entirely made of wood.
Thanks for your thoughts
Michael
Yes there are known issues that NG is working on resolving currently. We've help get all this to NG. Also this effects both Apple and Android so they are in the mix as well. Also some WiFi7 seen with NG devices have been seen with other Mfrs as well so seems to be industry wide problem with WiFi7.
I don't have any Apple WiFi 7 devices nor have Ipv6 from the ISP so I don't see these issues. I only have a few WiFi7 PCs and one Android 25s phone that user doesn't seem to exhibit issues on our 970 series.
If you want something a bit more mature, might review the 960 series if you are looking for high speed support though no WiFi7 with the 960.
All up to you.
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You bet that would work great. Especially if the RBS is ethernet connected.
Recommend 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR 📡 and RBS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected.
https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite 🛰What brand and model# ISP modem do you have currently?
The RBE873 is worth considering for your size too. Its pretty rock solid. I've got both (testing purposes) and for my size home (about your size) I can't tell a difference in speed or performance. I pay for 2gig services
Thank you for your quick responses – that certainly helps.
My current Modem & ISP (in The Netherlands) are from Sagemcom and Delta respectively. Currently that is only 1 Gb/s, but I’m considering upgrading to 8 Gb/s glass fiber, hence my interest in a high-quality mesh system. I don’t know what ISP or modem that will come with yet.
My only (other) concern holding me back to invest in the Orbi970 is the many unresolved technical issues users are frequently reporting also in this community (e.g., connectivity issues with IOS, Pixel, and Google Nest devices which happen to be the most prominent devices in my home). Similar issues appear to be true for the Orbi870’s... The solutions that are offered (e.g., by @ donawalt) seem to work, but it shouldn’t be up to users to disable certain functionality such as IPv6 to get a system to work (in my humble opinion). I know it might almost sound blasphemous in this community, but it makes me wonder whether I shouldn’t rather go for the Deco BE85 … Or are the issues exaggerated out of proportion? Any thoughts?
Yes there are known issues that NG is working on resolving currently. We've help get all this to NG. Also this effects both Apple and Android so they are in the mix as well. Also some WiFi7 seen with NG devices have been seen with other Mfrs as well so seems to be industry wide problem with WiFi7.
I don't have any Apple WiFi 7 devices nor have Ipv6 from the ISP so I don't see these issues. I only have a few WiFi7 PCs and one Android 25s phone that user doesn't seem to exhibit issues on our 970 series.
If you want something a bit more mature, might review the 960 series if you are looking for high speed support though no WiFi7 with the 960.
All up to you.
Thanks - makes sense. Appreciate the quick feedback.
Good luck in finding something.
