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Bassett72
Sep 24, 2019Aspirant
Need better wifi coverage
OK, I have a TRI-LEVEL home. For many reasons, I would love to change that, but it just isn't in the cards. When I say TRI-LEVEL, there are actually 4 levels. A basement (concrete walls and where ...
- Sep 27, 2019It works the best imo with a wired backhaul
plemans
Sep 25, 2019Guru - Experienced User
From the sounds of it, the orbi system would work well for you. You have a lot of concrete which does a great job of blocking wireless signals. this means you need more satellites. You also desire to have a single ssid setup. this again would point at an orbi setup. The benefit is that they are pretty set and forget once you have them setup and optimized. Just make sure they're at least 30 ft apart if you go that route.
- Bassett72Sep 25, 2019Aspirant
Thanks for the reply. When you say 30' apart, would that include up and down?
- plemansSep 25, 2019Guru - Experienced UserYes. At least a total of 30 foot away from each other
- Bassett72Sep 25, 2019Aspirant
Sorry, another thought. IF they aren't 30' apart, what is the downfall?
Any reason to go with the new 6 Ultra or just go with old tri band wifi?
Another thing, if going with the old, which model would you suggest?