New Orbis - MESH or Hub and Spoke?

[mgdurand1]

I have the oroginal Orbi and could not be happier.  I read that it is not a true MESH system as each satellite communicates directly with the router through the dedicated back channels.  I see a new Orbi system out (the AC2200 set, I think).  Claims up to 8000 sq feet coverage.  A diagram suggests that it is a true MESH system as it shows a satellite communicating with another satellite.  Anyone know if that is the case or are all Orbi systems still Hub and Spoke?  Thanks.

[tagteam · Accepted solution]

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mgdurand1 wrote:

...A diagram suggests that it is a true MESH system as it shows a satellite communicating with another satellite...

The diagram is correct and the result of one of the latest firmware releases for the systems.

See https://kb.netgear.com/000048467/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-0-0-74    and

https://kb.netgear.com/000048463/RBR40-RBS40-Firmware-Version-2-0-0-56

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[tagteam · Accepted solution]

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mgdurand1 wrote:

...A diagram suggests that it is a true MESH system as it shows a satellite communicating with another satellite...

The diagram is correct and the result of one of the latest firmware releases for the systems.

See https://kb.netgear.com/000048467/RBR50-RBS50-Firmware-Version-2-0-0-74    and

https://kb.netgear.com/000048463/RBR40-RBS40-Firmware-Version-2-0-0-56

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[mgdurand1]

Many thanks for that quick response! Just the answer I needed.  Again, thank you.