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Wireless Access Point
I need to replace my existing LInksys Wireless Access point. What new Netgear Wireless Access points are available and recommended for home use? Thanks!
How big is your home?
Mesh network is what orbi is. Its a router and satellites that use either a wired/wireless backhaul to talk to each other and use a single ssid for all devices. It allows your devices to roam and the router/satellites to do bandsteering as needed. It allows better coverage as well as higher average throughput because of better coverage and roaming.
2500 sq ft
2500 sqft is the max of what I'd use a single AP for. you might see benefits from moving to a mesh network just to eliminate dead spots.
We have not experienced dead spots with previous single Wireless Access Points. I'm leaning more towards the RAX200 as a replacement. I realize that it is a wireless router but I should be able to use it as a wireless access point to my existing wired network right?
yes you can. I've actual used mine as an AP before. Quite a large expense though if you're going to use as an AP.