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my stable orbi (router + 1 satellite) config
on the off chance that this might help somebody (and also in case i forget) since i was having connection issues here's my config (everything else was left to default). router:RBR50 satellite:RBS50...
the config i posted was stable for a couple of days but since i noticed the fact that with WMM disabled it reduced the connection speed to 802.11a (54Mbps) i'm not impressed with the entire situation. factory reset everything and i'll be sending it back. this is actually the first time i've ever sent a purchase back. it's not worth wasting my time anymore. in it's current state with the current firmware the orbi isn't functionning as promised/advertised.
back to using my asus.
Retired_Member The reason i run my Asus AC68 as my router, is that it has a TON more features and security than the Orbi does (as a router). Using custom firmware (merlin), i can set 3 different types of QOS, i have built in network protection via AIProtection (Trend Micro), i can assign different DNS settings to different devices (using OpenDNS to filter the bad stuff out of my kids devices). The Asus router also has a PROPER guest network, where my main network is entirely hidden from the guest network. With Orbi, their guest network still allows guests to "see" ALL devices (guest or non-guest), with even some protocols (bonjour,etc) still accessible from the guest network to the non-guest (serious security flaw).
The reason i bought the Orbi (for $199, Walmart), is because i can not run ethernet to a central location in my house, and i just wanted a wireless system that would cover my 2800 sq ft house. 200 bucks is probably cheaper than hiring a home network installer to run cabling, although i am now considering it, just to get a single router to the center of my home.
Thanks for your response.
I had the same Asus router and never thought of running with the Orbi. I guess for me I'm not into all the different configurations you mention. That stuff drove me crazy years (20+) ago that today all I need is a good stable Wi-Fi through my 2000 sq. foot home. At this point I'm not sure how much time I'll give the Orbi. So far things are humming along. If it wears me down, I'll take it back to Costco and go back to an Asus router which may prove to be where I should have stayed. Enjoy your Orbi / Asus marriage.
I have been trying to run the orbi system by itself and am having stability and speed issues. I'm about to crate it back up unless customer support can come through with a fix soon... or at least a reply.