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Ludo78
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Jun 18, 2024
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Can we extend Orbi 960 network with 970 satellite?

Hi,

I have invested into an Orbi 960 system a year ago (1 router + 3 satellites)

I need to extend my network to an office in my garden, where i have pulled an internet cable from my house (a cable because it is too far away to have a good signal, like 40 meters and 2 big walls)

I could buy a 4th 960 satellite but it would really be a shame since 970 has been released now

Do you know if I could plug a 970 satellite to my 960 router to extend my network?
I would like to migrate progressively from 960 to 970

Thanks!

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      Ludo78
      Aspirant
      Jun 18, 2024

      Ouch that's very bad news for my wallet ^^

       

      Thanks for your quick answer and for the link!

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    CrimpOn
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    Jun 18, 2024
    Ludo78 wrote:
    I need to extend my network to an office in my garden, where i have pulled an internet cable from my house (a cable because it is too far away to have a good signal, like 40 meters and 2 big walls)

    This situation may be suitable for a different solution: a simple WiFi access point (AP).or router which supports AP mode.  For example, a Netgear R6700AX (or similar router from other vendors) sells for under $100 on Amazon. The R6700AX provides WiFi6 and four gigabit Ethernet ports for devices like desktop computers, printers, NAS devices, etc.

     

    Mesh WiFi systems were created for one specific purpose: seamless roaming for mobile devices.  The only devices likely to "roam" between the office location and the main house are phones, tablets, and laptops.  40 meters and two thick walls may result in mobile devices losing their WiFi connection to the house by the time they enter the office (or vice versa).  In that case, they will simply reconnect and the user will be blissfully unaware that anything has happened.  Otherwise, turn WiFi off and back on again, and "voila!"

     

    I want to be clear that the "A" solution is a 960 satellite selling for $600 on Amazon.  Just want to point out that this situation is a bit unique.