I have recently moved and I am with Virgin media (Viva350) and using SuperHub3 as router and a EX8000 wifi extender. My Ring camera devices still cannot connect to the wifi due to poor reception (SH3 is on 2nd floor and EX8000 is on 1st floor, Ring cameras are on the ground floor outside the house).
I am thinking about either buying additional EX8000 or switch to Orbi system with router and 2 satellites (RBK53).
My question is, can I buy the Orbi twin pack (RBK50) and use my EX8000 to extend sigals from Orbi satellite/ router?
What would be the best solution?
Thank you
Fui
Model: EX8000|AC3000 Nighthawk X6S Tri Band WiFi Range Extender
Netgear tech has stated that Nighthawk extenders in mesh mode will prefer connecting to the router if it is in broadcast range even if another stronger signal exists. At the moment Orbi is the only Netgear system that supports true peer-to-peer meshing. Nighthawk allows advanced user configurations as you are used to in standard routers and extenders. The Orbi system has a simpler setup and feature set aimed for home users. Orbi may or may not have the same range of coverage as the Nighthawk and you may still find deadspots with just two satellites depending on how your house is set up and where you place the satellites.
The big question is whether Orbi will actually support a non-satellite extender. If it's possible to piggyback off the base, it may not exactly perform optimally. I would recommend either going with another Nighthawk extender to add to your current system or go completely with an entire Orbi setup. I am currently using a R8000P on the first floor which covers the ground floor decently and a EX8000 to strengthen the signal in the basement which has lots of deadspots from all the walls some devices have to go through and from all the large metal appliances.
