Netgear Orbi relies on a sing SSID as opposed to having separate Wi-Fi connection names for each Wi-Fi band.
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Generally, with this system, you’ll benefit from maximum speed on the network, and this is because half of the band is free from router-to-router communication. The backhaul system allows for constant communication between the devices on a private network, and it eliminates the poor connectivity that is often associated with a single band for communication. With a dedicated 5 GHz Wi-Fi band for backhaul, the Orbi unit is in constant communication with the main router and the satellite router. Instead, with this extender, you benefit from fast-blazing Wi-Fi connection and effortlessly easy setup procedure.
Secondly, contrary to our expectation, setting up the Orbi doesn't come with disappointing performances or a head-scratching setup routine. The good thing with this combination is that they work on the same Wi-Fi network, or rather SSID, and so, regardless of where you’re in your home, this device will seamlessly connect you, either to the base router or to the extender. The performance on the Orbi is largely because this extender combines two routers in one, with the second unit acting more or less like a glorified extender. The Netgear Orbi offers a new spin on the home Wi-Fi router, and it's designed with the sole purpose of stretching your coverage than what your router can achieve. This is because the Orbi’s six antennae are squeezed inside a much smaller space.īut here is the thing, with Wi-Fi extenders it’s not always about maximum performance, but rather, more far-reaching performance.
The only downside I found with the design is that the raw performance can’t match that of some of the hefty routers. With such a small footprint and absence of external aerial, it's easier to place the extender unobtrusively in your window or shelf. I find the oval profile quite design-friendly and more practical, too. Overall the design of the Orbi is a far cry from the aggressive and angular styling we see in a majority of the high-end routers.