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Repeater Extender set up?
Not necessarily a strictly Netgear question, but I could use some good advice and help here... I have very minimal networking knowledge, but would like to add a couple repeater/extenders to my wifi....
Mesh systems function best with a dedicated backhaul. A backhaul is the connection between the router and satellites.
You can either use a wireless backhaul or a wired backhaul. Either works (wired is faster).
The tribands have a dedicated 5ghz chip that is dedicated for that. The user can't connect to it or connect devices to it. Its only for router---satellite communication.
The dual band systems don't have that wireless backhaul. They can use a wired backhaul but many don't have that option. If you don't, then I'd avoid the dual band systems. If you do, then its a pretty reasonable option.
Looks like I can narrow my searching a little more. Tri band with wireless capability.
The locations I am looking at do not lend to running a wire between.
BIG THANKS
Curious if this is a good deal I am seeing now, or outdated and better to get newer (more expensive technology-system)
NETGEAR RBK43 Orbi Whole Home Mesh AC2200 WiFi System with Tri-band - 3 Pack
$199.99I see it is $150 cheaper than buying brand new.Also see WAY better speed ratings on newer FAR more pricey systems, but wonder if I need the newest, biggest, best, and costliest; or would I even realize any difference with my service and devices???THANKS againIts a pretty solid system. I've used it quite a bit. I'd choose it over any of the dual band mesh AX systems.
Its only when you get to the triband mesh systems that you start seeing benefits versus the RBK43 system.
The RBK43 is tri-band, correct?
I see it described as one.
Anyone know if there is any difference between RBK43 and RBK43 S ?
Thanks once again !!
The RBK43 is triband. It uses a dedicated 866mbps backhaul for the link from satellites to router.
The S system models includes a 1 year armor subscription. Not sure if that is still applicable with refurbed units though.
Thanks very much !!!
Appreciate the help, info, and advice
:)
I ended up getting an Orbi set up.
https://computers.woot.com/offers/netgear-rbk43-ac2200-orbi-mesh-wifi-7
Family is much happier.
Works LOTS better.
With weather getting better, we spend more time out and about the yard.
Thinking I want to possibly add another satelite.
Not totally sure if it is even needed as I have the router and one satelite in the house, and the third in the garage spreading things out.
The far end of my yard has a shed and I usually add a smart home entertainment set up hooked to wfi in there.
I see a Nighthawk AC2200 plug in extender
Wondered if compatible, or will only Orbi stuff work with my new system?
Or is it difficult to add?
It was nice being able to set up the Orbi as quick and easy as it was.
THANKS again !!!