“What is the user interface / app like? Does it have the ability to control the setup and individual device control like the EERO and LUMA have? I currently have a R8000 and it won't cover the home and the interface does not provide much control over wor”
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Unfamiliar with EERO and LUNA nut the Orbi has the typical Netgear interface with basic and advanced options - it gets pretty granular in what can be configured [hours of service, device connection allow/disallow, etc.].
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes it has great interface. They will be adding the ability to add a guest Network soon. I'm impressed and it takes allot to impress me
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Orbi’s Tri-Band system and beamforming technology will allow up to 250 devices to connect with standard use (a maximum of 50 devices if there is heavy HD streaming/gaming) without affecting the overall performance of any of the devices. There is no need to manually control the WiFi connection for your devices. The UI does allow for fine tuning of things such as DHCP, IPV6 6 to 4 tunneling, Parental Controls, AP/WAP mode, security, and much, much more! Orbi is also accessible using the NETGEAR Genie app to manage your settings while you’re away.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I can't speak on EERO or LUMA as I have never used them. If you are a R8000 user then you know the interface is fairly simple and nothing flashy. You will be used to the interface. The Orbi logo replaces the Netgear Genie Logo. The mobile app is Netgear Genie so you probably know how to use that as well. I would say Netgear needs to do an app refresh, but it is functional. I have used almost all of the Nighthawk line and I can honestly say the Orbi system is the BEST Netgear product offering coverage/performance utilizing a mesh network. If you need better coverage then get an Orbi system as it will provide double the coverage and seamless WiFi roaming without sacrificing performance. These are the 2 major reasons to upgrade over your R8000. Performance is similar for both.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I know you can use the Netgear Genie app on your phone/device to control it, but the settings there are not the full list of settings available in the main interface. That being said, you can view all devices connected to the network and block them, add parental controls, manage media from attached hard drives (via USB port on router/range extender), view a traffic meter, reboot the router, and look at the general set up of the router. Accessing the settings on the router itself has a nice interface. Lots of options, with basic and advanced menus. You can do all of the above and a ton more granular settings.
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