anyone here have the Orbi system for Wifi?

Setup was pretty easy from what I remember and the coverage has been great. WiFi went from 60 Mbps near the router upstairs to the full 75 Mbps that I was paying for, and downstairs near my main TV it went from 10 Mbps on my old router to 65-75. I also no longer have issues when I run my microwave. My old router wasn't that old and it was even AC, but the Orbi addressed all the WiFi issues I was having.

The only problem I had was with some smart plugs that only operate at 2.4 GHz I had to jump through a few hoops to get them connected.

I believe I have the RBK 23 which is 3 2000 model routers/satellites. What is or isn't happening that you're thinking of returning it?

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Anyone who would pay 300

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You can get them for less than that if your able to wait around for a deal.

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WAY cheaper options out there that you would get just as much out of or not notice any difference with..

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I didn't want to pay twice as much as a normal router for a WiFi solution, but I had tried other range extending options unsuccessfully and my TV was starting to buffer regularly. Mesh networking was the next option and despite your ASSumptions to the contrary, I have noticed a big difference.

I have Orbi. Love it. Setup was easy enough. Great coverage.

Havent tried to install it yet, and am pretty pathetic with technology.

I have an older Netgear R6300 and it is going out.

I have 3300 SF house with terrible internet locally, asked for more power... not available.

The so called booster I purchased is crap. figured the mesh system would help a bunch. the 249.00 cost was a bit to swallow. May keep it now. thanks