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Orbi RBK 50 AC3000
Hello All. Could somebody tell me if Orbi RBK 50 AC3000 is automatically switching devices connected at 2.4GHZ network to 5GHZ. I have designated devices which are working only at 2.4GHz and this kin...
The discussion would be incomplete without mentioning that many people run into difficulty when connecting a "smart device" (such as the ADAX Neo) to WiFi. A quick look at the ADAX app for Android reveals a pretty dismal "2.2 rating", with complaints about both the initial setup and how the app works to control the heater. One consistent theme is that people find the connection process works better for them using an Apple product than Android, although some mention using an Android tablet that worked. Once the device is connected, they appear to be able to control it from their Android phone, although that's when the complaints about how the app works begin.
This is a well-known issue with "smart things." When something has a method of input, such as a keyboard, keypad, touch screen, or even camera, the user can specify the WiFi name and password and put it directly into the device. When the device has no method of input, manufacturers have come up with a variety of schemes to get that information into the device. The most common method appears to be having the device create a simple WiFi host that their smartphone app can connect to and relay the home WiFi name and password. (Some devices use bluetooth or even both bluetooth and WiFi.) The device then disconnects from the smartphone and connects to the home WiFi. Alas, what should be a routine programming task has proved too much for some engineers. Either their apps cannot find that temporary WiFi, or they mistakenly pass invalid credentials. Whatever the case, some people experience no problems at all, and some people report tremendous frustration. And they always blame the WiFi vendor, never the product. ADAX build heaters, not computer equipment. It looks like whoever wrote their app for them did not fully understand the complexity of the problem.
So, are you Apple or Android? I would read the app reviews and probably install only one heater before purchasing more.
When the product app is faulty, it has problems with any mesh system (Google, Velop, Orbi, etc.). There are techniques that can be used to temporarily shut down or rename the 5G WiFi until after the device is connected (at least on Orbi, we don't use the other mesh networks).
Good Luck, and please report back with your success (or frustration).
Hello CrimpOn and thanks a lot for the detailed answer.
I already have those ADAX Heaters and I am just about to buy Orbi Home Mesh System and I was looking for RBK 50 AC3000 ( 1 Router and 1 Satellite). Just wanted to be sure that if I experience any problem with the connection I can do something with the Orbi System. I have seen that there is an option for giving separate names on Both Bands. Do you think that this Orbi Configuration RBK 50 AC3000 ( 1 Router and 1 Satellite) is going to be good to handle my connected devices which will be numerous lighting Switches – maybe 30 pcs, Heaters, 2PC, 3 Phones, 3 Security Cameras and 2 or 3 TV’s.
Or I need to choose different Orbi model or configuration?
I have at least twice that many on my RRR50 + 3 satellites.... works flawlessly.
Sorry Chuck_M, I am still new.
This RRR which model it is......RBK50... Can you please give me exact specification so I might go for the same configuration but with only 1 Satellite. I presume your house is much bigger. :)
I really want to build reliable home mesh network.
Once everything is connected, I am pretty confident that the Orbi RBK50 can provide excellent coverage and performance. It is the "top of the line" Orbi. (The forum has a thread about the "Orbi Coming Soon!", but I do not believe it is shipping yet.) However, I fear there is confusion about the way Orbi works. People on this forum have pointed out ways to work around limitations in the manufacturer's smartphone app, but those are temporary fixes, such as reducing the power of the 5G radio to 1% so that the smartphone simply cannot connect to it. Users with iPhone/iPad seem to have an easier time with this particular product than Android users. And, the particular brand of Android phone seems to matter.
