YEA or NAY?: Orbi AC300 (RBR50 & RBS50)

Been enjoying the CBK40 since it arrived. No issues. I set up a friends RBK50 earlier this year:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-firmware-update-v2-1-4-16-availability/m-p/1592753/highlight/true#M34020

He's told me of no problems since. Enjoys it. Games and Streams video on it. 

There are others with not so much luck. We've been able to help many resolve some of the issues here in the forums however...

Orbi prefers non managed switches when one needs to have one. IGMP needs to be disabled on Managed switches for some reason. 

Distance to start on orbi between the base and satellites should be 30 feet upwards to 50-60 feet depending upon building materials. 

Modem Combo Units:
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge 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 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.

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k17 wrote:

I was all ready to pull the trigger based on several online pro tech reviews, then I read some of the many user comments here and on Amazon detailing all the problems with this system.

 

The two other routers I'm considering are the Linksys Velop and the Ubiquiti Amplifi HD. These both also have their detractors.

 

But yea or nay on the Orbi?

 

Thanks

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