Best Orbi System for tall rowhome

[champ712]

Hi,

I was hoping the community could help me with my wifi networking issues in my house, and recommend the appropriate Orbi system.  I have a tall skinny house, so need wifi coverage "up", but don't need a "wide" coverage area. The house is 4 floors (including basement), and 2400 square feet.  On top of the third (top) floor, we have a roofdeck where I would like to have wifi service.  The house is 15 feet wide and 40 feet deep, with 9 foot ceilings.   

The modem is in the living room on the first floor, so the roofdeck is approximately 35-40 feet above where the modem is located.

Currently I am using a powerline adapter on the third floor with a Netgear EX6200 extender.  I get strong wifi coverage on the 3rd floor, but the signal does not travel through the roof to the deck above.

Should I start off with the RBK33 (with router on first floor, and plug-in satellites on each of the two upper floors) and daisy chain the satellites?  Or should I opt for the RBK50 and see if that works (and add-on satellites or exchange if it does not  work).

Thank you in advance for any insight/suggestions.

[FURRYe38]

Whats the sq footage of your home? 

[champ712]

It is 2400 square feet, each floor is roughly 15 feet wide, and 40 feet deep

[FURRYe38]

I would try one of the 40 series models. I have this one. 5000sq ft home. Place each unit at the opposite ends of the house from each other. 40 feet in between. Good coverage and performanc. I would do this at your place. main floor at each end of house...

[champ712]

Thanks!  Is there any downside to going with the RBK50 over the RBK40?  The RBK50 is only about $30 more, with faster speeds.  Thanks again

[FURRYe38]

If you think you need faster speeds. Go for it. wireless range and coverage should be the same...

[champ712]

Thanks for the help, very much appreciated!

[FURRYe38]

Hope it works well for you. Come back and visit if you need help and info.