I've recently upgraded my home broadband to 1Gbps Down/100 Mbps Up. My current BT Whole Home Wifi Mesh really isn't up to scratch in terms of speed or coverage.
I've been considering the Orbi RBK853. However I've got a couple of questions.
I'd need to run it in Bridge Mode, as I'm really impressed with the capabilities of the Firewalla Gold - Router/Firewall.
The property I'm looking to cover is circa 1500 Sq Ft for th house, and almost the same for the garden and outbuildings. But the house has 3 storeys, with the main router being located in the centre of the ground floor. It's a new build property, so no big solid walls!
Q1. I realise it's subjective, but do you anticipate that I would need the main device and one satellite, or two?
Q2. How well does the mesh handle devices moving between them? For example, I take lots of calls over WiFi Calling, and wander around the house. Prior to changing to my current mesh, I had problems where the calls would get dropped between nodes of the mesh. Keen for that not to happen again!
I've recently upgraded my home broadband to 1Gbps Down/100 Mbps Up. My current BT Whole Home Wifi Mesh really isn't up to scratch in terms of speed or coverage.
I've been considering the Orbi RBK853. However I've got a couple of questions.
I'd need to run it in Bridge Mode, as I'm really impressed with the capabilities of the Firewalla Gold - Router/Firewall.
The property I'm looking to cover is circa 1500 Sq Ft for th house, and almost the same for the garden and outbuildings. But the house has 3 storeys, with the main router being located in the centre of the ground floor. It's a new build property, so no big solid walls!
Q1. I realise it's subjective, but do you anticipate that I would need the main device and one satellite, or two?
Q2. How well does the mesh handle devices moving between them? For example, I take lots of calls over WiFi Calling, and wander around the house. Prior to changing to my current mesh, I had problems where the calls would get dropped between nodes of the mesh. Keen for that not to happen again!
Thanks in advance.
A1. Being 3 stories, you may want the router ground floor, 1 satellite top or middle floor, 1 satellite remote building.
The RBK853 may be overkill. If you want the AX model, I have the RBK753 and it covers a 2 story large home and out building with no issues. Full WIFI throughout the home, out building, pool area and yard. It is a little less powerful than the RBK850, but also less money.
A2. There are 4 cellphones being used in the home, walking, talking, going outside, etc., and I've never experience any issues. To add to that, I'll be watching a movie or series on TV and will cast it to my phone, to go to another room and cast it to a TV seamlessly.
