“Is this router better that apple AirPort Extreme ? Will it cover an 8000 sq ft home or what would you recommend ?”
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see my review of the Orbi. I was using the Apple AirPort Extreme system and it failed to work in my house (6000+ sq ft). From what I have read, the Orbi works better because the unit(s) outside the main router unit creates a web wifi that replicates the signal instead of retransmitting it (as the airport units do), meaning the signal from each satellite is as strong as its incoming signal. I thought adding more airport express units would extend the signal further from the main router; however, each airport express unit actually ended up only sending out half of the incoming signal. However, if you want to try going the AirPort Extreme route - I haver a few airport express units I could sell to you...
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The components included in the box can cover about 2000-4000 square feet with up to 3 additional satellites that may be added to the main router for additional coverage up to 8,000-10,000 square feet according to some web reviews. I have excellent coverage in my 1500 square foot, three story home. Better then Apple's AirPort, D-Link's AC3200 and Linksys's AC3200.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.In order to cover 8000 sf, you will need to buy the package with the router and two satellites and then buy at least 1 or 2 more of their satellites.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Each device in the Orbi system is designed to cover approximately 2,000 sq. ft. utilizing a powerful AC3000 Tri-Band mesh network. Additional satellites can be added to increase coverage. Keep in mind, however, that the router will need to be centrally located as the satellites need to connect to it directly, similar to a star topology (i.e. they cannot be "daisy-chained" to each other).
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Far better than air port extreme, pretty easy to use. You might be pushing it a bit at 8000 sq ft but it will be far better than the airport which I also have
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