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What Do I need to Replace R6700v3 System?
I have a current setup with a CM1000 ethernet-connected to a R6700v3 (first floor) and connecting wirelessly to an EX7000 (third floor). The second floor seems to be spotty, so I wanted to upgrade t...
- Much better performance using the cm1000 versus the orbi with integrated modem. Definitely keep your cm1000. It's a solid modem
Thanks! I'll check into Orbi as I've not looked into it before. Also, while my existing system supports mesh, I don't actually use it since the firmware on the router (post v1.0.2.62_10.0.46) didn't ever seem to work. After getting burned with flaky firmware updates, I just stayed on that version. I would prefer to have a working mesh, however. Does Orbi do that?
Orbi's whole purpose is running in mesh with a single ssid for all device and running band steering. Its worked great for me.
I'd make sure to look for the triband orbi's. They just came out with a dual band version and I'm not really sold on it performance wise. The tri-band setups have been great.
I'm looking at the RBK50 as a complete replacement, but I need a cable modem. Is there a cable version of the Orbi Router AC3000 (RBK50) or can I just connect the router to my existing CM1000 modem? Any performance cons to that idea?
- Much better performance using the cm1000 versus the orbi with integrated modem. Definitely keep your cm1000. It's a solid modem
Excellent suggestions for the Orbi RBS50. I replaced the Nighthawk with the Orbi and now I have a much faster home network with a mesh that actually work. Thanks!
plemans wrote:
Much better performance using the cm1000 versus the orbi with integrated modem. Definitely keep your cm1000. It's a solid modem