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Orbi RBK40 system and building construction issues
I would replace my R6300v2 router / EX6100 extender combination with an Orbi system if it would solve the problem of poor WiFi performance we are having. We need to get good 5G signal from one end o...
Hello Tom488
It possibly could solve your issues as the orbi may put out a stronger signal in the home to get a faster internet connection to where you need but if something is interfering with the signal enough it may not work it just different for every persons environment.
DarrenM
Thank you Darren for your reply. By experimenting with placement, I have found that the 5G signal from our existing Netgear equipment has characteristics of a "beam". If you are exactly in the right spot, the signal is very strong, even through plaster/cement wall. But if you go even a few feet to one side or the other, the signal strength drops.
Can you tell me, does the third band carrier signal on the Orbi have the same characteristics -- if so, then the Orbi may not be able to resolve the signal strength issue in our building. Thank you.
Hello Tom488
If you know the exact spot where 5g worked orbi might be good for you if you can place the satellite in the same position because it would then broadcast a better signal to the rest of that area.
DarrenM