What is the functional difference between an Orbi System and my N300 WiFi extender model EX2700

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Garvin wrote:

Thank you for that excellent and comprehensive reply.   So in follow up, can I connect my ex2700 to the Orbi system in order to extend the wifi even more?  With the understanding that the ex2700 is functionally limited compared to the Orbi. 

In principle, you should be able to use the EX2700 to extend the Orbi.  The Orbi is supposed to have amazing range, so this may not be necessary. 

Also, I have a modem/wireless router that came with my new Time-Warner ( new name of company: Spectrum) cable system.  For the week prior to my purchase of the Orbi, I was using the Time-Warner Cable (TWC) router exclusively.  I pay an extra $5.00 to TWC to have the Wifi portion of the router active.  A TWC technician suggested I still keep ( and pay $5.00/month) the wireless router portion of my TWC router and that another wireless access band is a good option to maintain my connection speeds.  I do not know what to make of such a suggestion.  Is this true and worthwhile based on your knowledge and experience -- which appears significant -- or just a way to squeeze another $5.00/month out of me?  Is there ant real benefit to me.

Unless you live in a huge residence, the Orbi will probably cover all of your Wi-Fi needs, so save yourself the $60/year.  The TWC Wi-Fi is probably not that good, anyway. 

P.S. Maybe I can connect the ex2700 to the wireless band of the TWC router to extend its reach?

Frankly, I would trash or sell it.  Range extenders should only be used as a last resort. 

 

Thank you again....you rock!

Garvin Fred ( Male "P" do you know the reference?)

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