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Wireless Performance Mixing AC3000 / AC2200
Current system: RBK50 (claims up to 5,000sq ft) coverage. FW v1.12.0.18 Home: 2 story 2,600sq ft, nothing significant from a construction or interference stand point. RBR50 on first floor left si...
wrote:Is this a case of the rbk/s 50 have a 2x2 setup vs a 3x3 or whatever the r7000 and r6400 provides to the client devices?
i too am curious what effects mixing satellite types does to the back haul.
Glad you brought this up.
I've attempted to do extensive research. These are not Meraki's, Rukus, etc, enterprise grade devices. They are consumer grade, and if they supported AP "isolation" (lack of better word) then Netgear would have said "hey, each unit performs independantly". But they didn't. Because they can't.
Further, With the latest FW, you can change the operate mode from STAR to Daisy Chain... I can tell you right now that if one of the satellites is relying on a "slower" device in the chain for front/backhaul performance it's not going to run faster than the device is connecting to. This is confirmation to me that introducing a "slower" upstream device is absolutely going to affect downstream (down the chain) device performance. So there is no way I'm going to intruduce a slower device to save a buck. It totally dillutes the purpose of buying the higher priced AC3000 system.
Cheers
Crickets thus far. Am upgrading to the new FW today. Will post the results.
Sadly the v2.0.0.74 FW did nothing for broadcast signal to the room directly above the RBR50. I have 100% stability, connection and bandwidth throughput, but less than expected signal broadcast strength to a room above the router separated by lumber, foam padding, carpet and some drywall. If I cut a hole in the floor and ceiling I could practically touch the router. Was hoping for a killer upgrade. Instead the Orbi RBK50 system for me (in my case) only performs better from a maximum/theoretical bandwidth perspective. Broadcast signal strength remains disappointing.
My R7000 remains king serving all 2,800sq ft in my other home with a little bit slower throughput.