Orbi Vs WN3000 Extender

[mobster63]

question.

OK i have a WN3000 Netgear extender and was having trouble dropping out so i was looking for a new extender but found that if i updated the firmwear it started working good again.

but i brought a new Orbi set triband now do i take back and live with the extender or is the orbi better.

[ekhalil · Accepted solution]

There is a big difference between using extenders and mesh networks.

The mesh network provided by Orbi will give you a complete wifi system with good wifi coverage everywhere in your home and with smooth roaming between the Orbi base stations. 

Here is a good article comparing the two solutions: https://uk.pcmag.com/how-to/117310/whats-the-difference-between-a-wi-fi-extender-and-mesh-syste

[ekhalil · Accepted solution]

There is a big difference between using extenders and mesh networks.

The mesh network provided by Orbi will give you a complete wifi system with good wifi coverage everywhere in your home and with smooth roaming between the Orbi base stations. 

Here is a good article comparing the two solutions: https://uk.pcmag.com/how-to/117310/whats-the-difference-between-a-wi-fi-extender-and-mesh-syste