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5GHZ on Orbi
I am considering purchasing one fo the Orbi systems to improve our WIFI throughout our house. We currently have a dual band ASUS router. I am used to having two separete networks that I can assign ...
Orbi doesn't easily allow you to have different SSIDs for 5GHz and 2.4GHz. It seems to connect to whatever bandwidth is "optimal". For example, I have seen my IPad connecting to either 5 and 2.4 GHz at different times.
It seems you want your clients to have Wi-Fi access but not interfere with your Wi-Fi. The Orbi allows you to enable a Guest Wi-Fi network which is independent from your regular network and has it's own SSID and password. We use it to give our visitors Wi-Fi access.
For your size house, the Netgear website recommends the Orbi WiFi System with a Router Base and 2 Satellites. That is what I have. I purchased mine from Costco where it is on sale right now for $380.