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Re: orbi micro vs big brother

hariou
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orbi micro vs big brother

Hi

If on a wired backhaul. whats the range difference between micro and 3000 version?
Model: RBK53|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi System
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FURRYe38
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Re: orbi micro vs big brother

Range would be only that of how long your wired cable length is between the RBR and RBS. 

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hariou
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Re: orbi micro vs big brother

To clarify, the range of clients to the satellite or router.

 

The antennas seem bigger, thus I would expect a longer range.

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FURRYe38
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Re: orbi micro vs big brother

Usually 30 feet is a starting point between the RBR and RBS when wirelessly connected. This sets a good wifi signal over lap between them. Some have have them well beyond this as well. Say 60 feet. However this is between the RBR and RBS.

 

Different devices have different radios and receivers. Depending upon how well they are designed, will dectate on how well they can receive and connect. 

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CrimpOn
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Re: orbi micro vs big brother


@hariou wrote:
If on a wired backhaul. whats the range difference between micro and 3000 version?

It would help if you identify specifically what "micro" refers to.  The new RBK12 system (the "little cubes") is not capable of ethernet backhaul.  The satellites have no ethernet port.  https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/orbi/RBK12.pdf 

 

I am not aware of any published signal strength vs. distance comparisons of the different Orbi models.

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