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Most cost effective way to increase wifi coverage with my Netgear Nighthawk X4s R7800?
Hi, I currently have this router and that's wired to another network switch in my living room. My fiance recently moved her desk into a bedroom farthest away from the router. I'd love to replace th...
You can get some extenders, or if you can pull cable, access points.
For the most seamless experience, you can't go around Orbi. That's designed with it in mind and is a true Mesh system.
For the most seamless experience, you can't go around Orbi. That's designed with it in mind and is a true Mesh system.
Can I add 1 Orbi to my Nighthawk router to get the same experience?
- No, your router is not Mesh capable so you don't get the same experience.
You can also look at the mk nighthawk series. both orbi and mk nighthawk are mesh.
If you've already got the wiring, you don't need a triband setup and a dual band would be fin.
I'd look at the MK62/3, Orbi 350 series, and the orbi pro SXK30 series.
Those are all dual band and support the wired backhaul.
Sometimes you can find them refurbished/renewed as well.
The only thing to keep in mind is if you ever plan to upgrade to a wireless backhaul, then look at the tribands for that dedicated backhaul.
