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I have the AX4200 WiFi Mesh System (RBK753) with 2 satellites. I've had U-Verse Fiber for years and now can switch as I move. I'm going with Vyve Broadband, and, as I understand, can supply my own router.
So I guess I have 2 questions:
Do I need a router? I've always had to use AT&T's in the past and never had to worry about a router.
What router would you recommend so that things work best?
There are configurations that need additional RBS, however for some of these, one can do this and then turn down the power on the system to help with getting good wifi over lap and wifi coverage. I have a 5000sq ft home, 3 levels I can get away with one RBS at 100%. I normally have two online and use 50% or 25% power depending. I get good coverage and over lap.
Do I need a router? I've always had to use AT&T's in the past and never had to worry about a router.
What router would you recommend so that things work best?
Yes, every customer needs a router. You already have a router as part of the Orbi RBK753 package. If this is the new Internet Service Provider (ISP) https://vyvebroadband.com , then they appear to offer the eero WiFi product as one of their options (which you do not need unless you want to change - and pay Vyee more money every month).
On the forum terminology is critical. Every customer has to have some device which converts the ISP platform to Ethernet for their internal use. Traditional cable systems (Charter, Cox, Xfinity, etc.) piggyback internet on their cable TV systems, and customers need a cable modem interface. AT&T provides their own box (which your Orbi is connected to). Fiber systems, such as Vyve use an Optical Network Terminator (ONT).
There are configurations that need additional RBS, however for some of these, one can do this and then turn down the power on the system to help with getting good wifi over lap and wifi coverage. I have a 5000sq ft home, 3 levels I can get away with one RBS at 100%. I normally have two online and use 50% or 25% power depending. I get good coverage and over lap.
