Do the smaller plugins cut the speed of your wifi? I've heard that "repeater" wifi plugins cut the speed in half. null

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Cliff · Accepted Answer

I have experienced no loss of speed in my Wi-Fi from the plugin satellite or other satellite. I have only seen an increase in speed among all devices no matter where they are in my house or outside. I have both in my Orbi system.

Answered by Cliff 7 years ago

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JohnR · Answer

To my understanding, this Orbi router uses a separate band to communicate with the satellites so it does not cut the speed in half. In my measurements, I have seen this. I see very little difference between standing next to the base and in the far reaches of my house covered by one of the satellites.

Answered by JohnR 7 years ago

AaAhouse · Answer

The speed is fine- the range is a little quirky.

Hank · Answer

This system is not a repeater it works like a daisy change from Router to AP to AP.. Totally beyond extenders, just installed the system and a 6000 SF home and super coverage even to the back yard and street. Zero dead spots. Best WiFi setup ever!!!!

Answered by Hank 7 years ago

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txag06 · Answer

no- these are not like simple repeaters/extenders. There is a dedicated wifi band that is solely used for communication between the devices, and does not cause any degradation of bandwidth/data.

DARR · Answer

These are not just repeaters, but are part of a system. I have no slowdown in speed anywhere in my home upstairs , main floor, or basement,

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