I love my Orbi RBR50/RSB50. As far as Gigabit speeds, well it doesn't quite hit that. But when I connect via Ethernet to a Orbi satellite and basically measure the backhaul speed (NOT wired) I get about 800Mbps. That's pretty respectable for having to go through 3 walls (TBH, one floor and two drywalls.)
I think I can stay with this setup for a while yet (plus where it counts, I use wired to the ONT anyway.)
Same for me. The connection between my Orbis is really good at high distance and very reliable.
The one thing that is really annoying is the long time it takes to resync after you made a small change in the web interface. But once is set up it's really good.
I even got rid of my ubiquiti and asus stuff, though I miss all those configuration options that Orbis don't have.
That's interesting, I didn't realize the interconnected backhaul was that decent... I've been debating adding a second Ethernet drop at home since we're getting gigabit internet service from a local fiber co soon and one of the two desktops is on WiFi right now...
Maybe Orbi might make more sense than re-drilling holes and adding more keystone jacks, we have concrete walls/construction here tho... I dunno how it'd fare past about 2 concrete walls (including a bathroom and a water heater somewhat in the way).
Doing the Ethernet drop might end up being the cheaper option even if it's more of a hassle, rest of the house is already well served as far as WiFi for mobile devices goes.
Hello, I also want to use this Wifi system in my home, but can you tell me what is the range of this wife system how much coverage will it give, as I want to use it for editing my website https://ezameen.pk
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hansmuff - Monday, January 7, 2019 - link
I love my Orbi RBR50/RSB50. As far as Gigabit speeds, well it doesn't quite hit that. But when I connect via Ethernet to a Orbi satellite and basically measure the backhaul speed (NOT wired) I get about 800Mbps. That's pretty respectable for having to go through 3 walls (TBH, one floor and two drywalls.)I think I can stay with this setup for a while yet (plus where it counts, I use wired to the ONT anyway.)
brakdoo - Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - link
Same for me. The connection between my Orbis is really good at high distance and very reliable.The one thing that is really annoying is the long time it takes to resync after you made a small change in the web interface. But once is set up it's really good.
I even got rid of my ubiquiti and asus stuff, though I miss all those configuration options that Orbis don't have.
Impulses - Monday, January 14, 2019 - link
That's interesting, I didn't realize the interconnected backhaul was that decent... I've been debating adding a second Ethernet drop at home since we're getting gigabit internet service from a local fiber co soon and one of the two desktops is on WiFi right now...Maybe Orbi might make more sense than re-drilling holes and adding more keystone jacks, we have concrete walls/construction here tho... I dunno how it'd fare past about 2 concrete walls (including a bathroom and a water heater somewhat in the way).
Doing the Ethernet drop might end up being the cheaper option even if it's more of a hassle, rest of the house is already well served as far as WiFi for mobile devices goes.
Jorja149 - Tuesday, January 8, 2019 - link
Netgear says it is tracking issues related to using HomeKit accessories with its Orbi mesh routersshalisha - Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - link
Hello, I also want to use this Wifi system in my home, but can you tell me what is the range of this wife system how much coverage will it give, as I want to use it for editing my website https://ezameen.pk