Orbi RBK 853 and Orbi Pro

[MSS37448]

Hi,

I am based in the UK and live in a "large house", which suffers from poor WiFi and WiFi dead spots.  

I am considering investing in a WiFi 6 Network System, as there at least 30 devices on the network regularly, not all of which are mobile.

Can someone please explain to me the difference, other than the cost, between these 2 Netgear systems?

1.  Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Tri-Band AX6000 WiFi System Pack of 3 (SX80B3)

https://www.netgear.com/orbi-pro/sxk80b3.aspx?_ga=2.55823147.1205809823.1603710812-538524941.1602322...

2. Orbi WiFi 6 System (RBK853) AX6000 [https://www.netgear.com/orbi/rbk853.aspx?_ga=2.124363530.1205809823.1603710812-538524941.1602322963]

So far all I have managed to gleam, from the volumes of Web Data is, that the SX80B3 system is designed for the Business environment and the RBK853 is targeted for the home environment.

Also does anyone have any experience of using the updated Orbi App for iOS devices, apparently released about 5 days ago?  Is there any significant difference in terms of providing parental controls etc.

Thank you and appreciate your help. 

[FURRYe38]

Review the data spec sheets on NG web site for each model to compare:

https://www.netgear.com/support/

Also be sure to visit the Orbi Pro forum for additional help and information regarding the pro version:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-Pro-WiFi-for-Small-Business/bd-p/en-business-orbi-pro

For any Orbi app questions, help and information, please post in the Orbi app forum:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ap

Good Luck

[MSS37448]

Hi FURRYe38,

Thank you for the information.  

Having reviewed the Specs, I am of the view that the Orbi WiFi 6 RK853 would be my preferred option.

I do have a follow up query

The link to the app you sent, returns a Node not Found message.  I have pasted the link belelow

For any Orbi app questions, help and information, please post in the Orbi app forum:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ap

Is there an alternative link?

To reitherate, my query which is does the updated Orbi App provide parental controls?

Thank you

MSS37448

[FURRYe38]

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-App/bd-p/en-home-orbi-app

Sorry about that, it was malformed... 

[MSS37448]

Thank you FURRYe38

the new link works. 

Have a nice day 

[FURRYe38]

Good Luck.

[MSS37448]

Hi FURRYe38,

Would you know if I can use Orbi RBK 853 with my ISP Router, by just turning the WiFI Radio off [i.e. do not switch the ISP Router into Modem Mode}.  Would this work and are there ny drawbacks with this approach?

Thank you for yiour help and patience.

[FURRYe38]

Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ/ExposedHost or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop

[FURRYe38]

This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT