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jtbhall
Aspirant
Apr 29, 2020

Wifi Mesh Extender vs Mesh Wifi Systems

I have a Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router C7000v2 and need to improve the wifi coverage in my 7000+ sqft home. I have tried to research the best product to augment my system and cannot find g...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 29, 2020

I wouldn't go with a mesh extender. I'd go with a full mesh system because of the size of your home. A simple extender works well when you only need 1 extender. If you need more than 1, its a better option to use a full mesh system like orbi. 

 

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    jtbhall
    Aspirant
    Apr 29, 2020

    Thank you for responding to my question. Do you have any insight into which mesh system I should use given the size of my home and existing modem/router?

     

    • Orbi WiFi System (RBK14) AC1200 (199.99)
    • Orbi RBK53S Whole Home Mesh WiFi System up to 7,500 sqft (369.00)
    • Orbi WiFi System (RBK44) up to 8000 sqft ($470 out of stock)
    • NIGHTHAWK® MESH WIFI 6 SYSTEM (MK63)
    • Deco X60 AX3000 Whole Home Mesh WiFi System Wi-Fi 6 ($329.99)

    Thanks,

     

    Jeff