Anyone Have a NetGear Orbi?

kizashi on 27/10/2019 - 19:30
Last edited 27/10/2019 - 19:37 by 1 other user

I am looking at buying a Netgear Orbi. I have been looking at my house layout. I am now looking to buy a Orbi RBK20 AC2200 and put the router in the middle of the house and satellite at end (back) of the house. What I am wondering is how far the wifi signal would go from the router (middle of house) to the front of house (where I will not have a satellite)? As always, thanks ozbargainers for any of your advice.

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  • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2019 - 20:19

    Depends entirely on walls. Clear line of sight, probably a good 25-40m.

    Probably bounce 6-7 surfaces before signal is inconsistent.

    • kizashi on 27/10/2019 - 20:26

      Are you sure measurement right? What I am trying to measure is the distance in the opposite direction from router to to satellite. ie front of house (no satellite) middle of house (router) rear of house Satellite. What I need is approx 4-7m coverage for the signal to go to front of house (only one wall inbetween). Unsure what distance it goes though and if that is too far.

      • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2019 - 20:30
        +1

        Clear line of sight meaning you can see the router from where you intend to put the satellite, ie a big hall.

        Chances are, it is not and the range is significantly less. It depends on how many surfaces the signal has to bounce off/go through before getting to the satellite.

        • kizashi on 27/10/2019 - 20:35

          NOT measuring towards satellite. Measuring opposite direction as previously mentioned. Distance away from router where there IS NO SATELLITE.

          • [Deactivated] on 27/10/2019 - 20:41
            +4

            @kizashi: Same thing. The satellite and/or your device still runs off a similar signal. The wireless backhaul channel on the satellite works a little differently but the concept is the same, the signal degrades over time and obstructions.

            Without a layout of your house, the answer can vary significantly.

  • John Kimble on 27/10/2019 - 20:45

    Website days 2,000 square feet.

    • kizashi on 27/10/2019 - 20:47
      -1

      is 280sqm. But this does not answer my question.

      • John Kimble on 27/10/2019 - 20:48
        +6

        No one can answer your question, because your question lacks specific details and there's so many variables.

  • Zaphod42 on 27/10/2019 - 21:04

    My RBK50 works flawlessly. It’s acknowledged that Orbi’s manage to deliver consistent speeds across the network the same as if you were right next to the router. I highly recommend them. Not cheap but absolutely worth the money

  • Farrba on 27/10/2019 - 21:10

    got the rbk23 from goodguys for $350. it wasnt working initially but when i turned off the apple capsule somehow it fixed itself. if youre parked in front of the house and try to connect, it couldnt connect considering its only 10m from front of house.

  • skillet on 28/10/2019 - 12:42

    How is your current situation with your existing wifi router in the middle of the house and mobile phone on porntube at the front of the house?

    The Orbi wifi router will perform roughly the same as any other high end non mesh router. The RF power transmitted for consumer devices at 2.4ghz is limited and governed by law.

    Adding a third unit will always solve your problem. Wireless mesh is wonderful, I love it.

  • leadehh on 28/10/2019 - 13:00

    Yeah I have an orbi, and sell plenty of them at work.

    They are fantastic products that delivery arguably the best range of any product on the market. My house is similar in that I have the main router in the middle, with the satellite at the back sending the signal to an upstairs that is at the back of the house. My room is in the front where I game and the signal remains fantastic even with 3 walls between.

    Most of the time when they're sold at work (HN) the customer feedback is very positive, and have yet to see a customer come back for poor range issues with them.

    • kizashi on 28/10/2019 - 18:00

      Thanks for the info. Can you give an idea on distance on setup for your front room? Also which Orbi model number using. Tried ringing all Netgear phone numbers to ask but all ring out. Thanks again.

  • tikelz on 07/12/2019 - 21:37

    Gents.. question about the Orbi. sorry to hijack… I was looking at the RBK23. I have data points around the house and wondering… is it possible to use the ethernet ports around the house to plug into the Router and satellites? Basically using the Ethernet to create the mesh network… rather than the satellites connecting to each other via wireless?

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