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Orbi 970 vs Orbi 860 through cement walls
Hi! I tried browsing through existing posts, but could not find a similar topic.
I currently have an 860 which was fine in the old house, but recently moved into a house with cement exterior walls and now cannot get reliable wifi to the patio. Will the 970 provide better performance through the cement walls? I don't need a lot, but maybe extending coverage an additional 20 more feet past what I currently get through the wall would be good.
An RBS50Y in extender mode was suggested, but I don't think they are in production anymore and the prices I see on the internet are ridiculous.
Concrete will cause same problems for any wifi system.
Might set up a ethernet wire out to the patio area and install a wireless AP. If the unit has to be outside, then they have external weather proof cases that could be used for the wireless AP.
Review one of these?
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Concrete will cause same problems for any wifi system.
Might set up a ethernet wire out to the patio area and install a wireless AP. If the unit has to be outside, then they have external weather proof cases that could be used for the wireless AP.
Review one of these?
Wifi broadcast power has been maxed out for quite a while. And you already have a top of the line system.
Its not going to penetrate any better.
You're best option is to connect an outdoor access point hardwired. This could be using an ethernet run, a powerline connection, or using a moca adapter (ethernet over coax). That'd be the best way to get outdoor coverage.
Trying to use a wireless backhaul will run into the same issue you're currently having.
Sometimes its worth the investment for a hardwired connection
I guess I was hoping that the new antenna of the 970 would provide better penetration.
I did manage to put an 860 satellite outside in the patio right by a window that was able to daisy chain to one of the inside satellites. There's a large overhang so it should be protected enough from the elements.
Is the RBS860 exposed to the outside environment? Orbi systems are not designed for outside use, even if under a over hang or covering. Exposure to humidity, cold and hot temperatures in a out side environment will not be good for the RBS that are designed for indoor use. If you need a RBS out side, you should look into a outdoor weather proof electronics case.
Thanks for the tip.
Maybe I'll try it inside sitting right at the windowsill pointing out.
