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jctmpma30
Feb 23, 2021Aspirant
Use of Nighthawk® X4S Tri-band WiFi Mesh Extender, 2.2Gbps, Wall-plug, Internal Antenna
My ISP is FIOS and my configuration is the FIOS AC1750 WiFi G-1100 Quantum Gateway Router configured as an access point into my NetGear AC1900 Smart WiFi Router. The house is 1900 square feet with 2...
jctmpma30
Feb 24, 2021Aspirant
Many thanks for the quick response - to be precise, I would replace the NightHawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router with the Orbi mesh system and if I bought the 3 pack Orbi, my configuration would be to use my Verizon Quantum Router (which is coax) to connect as an Access Point to my Orbi and place the other 2 Orbi's throughout the house, correct?
plemans
Feb 24, 2021Guru - Experienced User
correct.
LIke I said, you can use more than 1 extender but by the time you buy 2 extenders, the price difference isn't a whole lot (especially if you go renewed on orbi) and you'll get better performance/stability. I'd highly recommend the tribands over the dual band setups.