A:Answer The Orbi is not a true mesh network. The two units it comes with are the router and satellite. They work together as a traditional router and extender with the added perks of mesh networking. Handoff of devices between units is seemless. You don't have to worry about one of the devices holding on to a connection when the other node would be giving you a better signal. The problem is that it is not a true mesh network. If you buy an additional single satellite, you must now make sure to place the original router between the two satellites or the furthest will not work. This can make laying them out in a home difficult if perhaps the cable enters the house at one end, but you need internet at the other. This is why Orbi is not a true mesh system. Velop is new and still has some software/firmware bugs to work out, but if you need more than the two nodes the Orbi comes packed with it is still the better choice. Otherwise if the two devices the Orbi comes with would be enough to cover your home get that. It also has some improvements to make still, but overall it is a solid platform and meets the same standards as the Velop for practical application.
