According to đȘđȘđȘ itâs the best deal historically.
Very recommend this for a mesh wifi system.
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Interesting… my much older RBK23 seems to have better specs.
What's better in RBK23?
2.2 gbps vs 1.9 gbps, triband vs dual band, 557 sqm vs 480 sqm. Thought the tech would improve as my unit is over 3-4 years old I think.
"Connect up to 25 devices" seems a bit rubbish.
I honestly donât know why this sort of stuff is listed.
I lived with 8 other people at one point and we wouldâve had close to 50 IP addresses being leased over wifi.
As in while using this mesh and you're proving the provider limit is not true?
I set this up in my sister's house. Excellent mesh. Only annoying thing is the extra features hidden behind a paywall and the constant nagging to subscribe.
I had that when I switched to tp link x50. Parent controls that were part of m5 were behind a pay wall on x50, caveat though is that they had more granular controls on the paid version, but annoying nonetheless.
I've since switched to Asus xt8 and much happier with overall ability to configure. Haven't played with parental controls yet, but they're there.
I am using this mesh for last 6 months or so , replaced the buggy google mesh which were going offline very often and slow internet speed from satelites. Replaced with RBK23 and no issues for at all. Connectivity to satelites and end devices are excellent and getting similar speed from the main router and satelites.
So you used the 1800 for 6 months and have now upgraded again to the 2200? Are both systems working together now or are you only running 2200 now? Sorry, I'm trying to learn about mesh.
I moved to RBK23 first from google mesh , no issues other than its bit bulky and not wifi 6. i upgraded to RBK353 6 months ago , this router is relatively small ( can easily fit in tiny space. my RBK353 is going good and no issues at all.
That's great, thank you.
Can I add my older wifi 5 RBK50 satellite to this setup and have 4 all up? Will there be any compatibility issues with this wifi 6 system?
As someone living in a largish stone house who has spent many $$$$$ and frustrating hours to achieve whole of house reliable wifi coverage on 2.4GHz and 5GHz, please ensure the over hyped system you're considering:
1- supports backhaul over ethernet
2- allows you to control which frequency band particular devices should connect on
AND
ideally the system has a web interface accessible over the LAN at all times.
Good luck.
Asus XD6. Not cheap however.
… there comes a time when one should realise that money cannot solve wifi blackholes. :-)
Is "backhaul over ethernet" option the same as having an ethernet port on a node? I mean a RJ45 port different to WAN (in case the node is/can be the main one).
If not, what's the ethernet port role there?
I think youâre a niche case tbh.
The majority of people donât have accessible Ethernet hence going down the mesh route rather than attempting Powerline adapters and wireless range extenders.
Iâd say if you have ethernet available there are more appropriate solutions on the market - especially so if youâre using a PoE switch into your patch panel. Can use other things like Ubiquiti Unifi APâs, no need for a janky mesh solution that doesnât quite fit the criteria of something needed.
I have this and it works great except:
One satellite dies and needs to be turned off for a while to fix (happens every couple of months)
You can't split 2.4ghz and 5ghz which is a huge bummer.
You can't split 2.4ghz and 5ghz which is a huge bummer.
Oh what? In a $299 set?
https://kb.netgear.com/000062547/Can-I-choose-if-my-Orbi-rouâŠ
Deal breaker to me and everyone with smart home things, I guess.
Hence why I returned my mesh wifi system the last time I got one. The available config on them are super limited especially around VLAN and multiple SSID. Now I run Xiaomi AP with OpenWRT.
I got around this (somewhat) on TP Link Deco by disabling 2.4ghz on the main SSID and using the Guest Network (a separate SSID) to connect devices that need 2.4ghz which is mainly just IoTs.
Yeah - I haven't tried this yet but I'll probably just wire an access point somewhere that is only 5Ghz for game streaming
I did the same. Works well.
I'm on 50/20 NBN, planning to install 4 PoE cameras. Devices using WiFi in my house including my PC, 2 phones, printer and laptop. Occasionally getting visitors over, so extra +3-4 devices on WiFi. Is AX1800 mesh going to be enough for my case? Or should I spec a bit over to AX3000 (thinking about Deco X55)?
Itâs a good deal I think. $199 for Netgear Orbi AX1800 mesh system. I bought it during Christmas. Everything is good.
https://www.centrecom.com.au/netgear-sxk30-orbi-pro-ax1800-dâŠ
Why does everyone need faster than gigabit speed.
How many here actually have a gigabit internet speed and how many others are transferring data locally higher than 1gbps or downloading at 1gbps and transferring data at a fast rate over wireless concurrently.
The AX1800 is overkill for majority of people - especially so if you need to ask.
Good luck friends.
People transfer files within their networks, it's not always about the internet speeds.
Also I'm currently using a 12-13 yo router and it's still up to scratch as it was pretty future-proof long time ago.
That's what I was saying about the local data transfer. Haven't ever seen speeds over that unless backing up to a SAN
AX1800