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teemacs
Jan 30, 2025Aspirant
Orbi - will it work with an existing (non-Netgear) router?
We have a tricky internet situation. Our Internet comes via an old-fashioned telephone pole, download 375Mbits/s, upload 80 Mbits/s. We like to stream TV programmes, but the problem is that the route...
plemans
Jan 30, 2025Guru - Experienced User
You'd need the router and the satellites.
We can't say 100% that it'll work because so may factors influence wifi. They do work solid and are very beneficial. Which is why I usually tell people to buy from somewhere with a good return policy. That way if you buy one and if it doesn't help, you can always return it.
- teemacsJan 30, 2025Aspirant
Thank you, I might try to see if I can get some satellites and see whether they talk to the existing router. The existing router also provides our telephone, which is why I'm reluctant to change it.