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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    When using Ethernet backhaul, I wonder if there are any consumer-priced multi-AP systems that support all of 802.11k/r/v seamless roaming? IIRC not even Ubiquiti's latest Unifi AP-AC line supports them...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Oh definitely Tim, that's where I got my info. I guess I misread Pete's reply and thought he was implying something else, and wanted to make sure I was still on the same page. I double checked the Orbi, sure enough the 5GHz client radio is low band only (Ch 36-48). I guess when DFS channels...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Oh I didn't realize the Orbi 5GHz for client is only low band, and 5GHz backhaul is only high band? To confirm, each Orbi unit has 3 independent Wi-Fi radios correct? 2x2 2.4GHz for client, 2x2 5GHz for client, and 4x4 5GHz for backhaul? (Whereas Eero has two radios: a 2x2 5GHz-low-band radio...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Thanks, do you just mean Orbi doesn't incur the same single-hop bandwidth penalty/overhead as mesh nodes or Wi-Fi extenders that share the same channel for client and backhaul? Or is Orbi doing something even more unique? I saw your post in the other thread. I didn't use a PC when I visited...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Thanks everyone for all the info. I got the Orbi for my sister's house, same day she switched to AT&T's gigabit fiber Internet. Better results all around, thanks to Orbi's strong radio backhaul. She previously had unreliable DSL (borderline loop length) and an old Asus AC66U + Amped Wireless...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Hmm another thread says that Eero already supports k, but not v (which the dev on that thread implied is coming later)? https://www.reddit.com/r/eero/comments/4z0z8a/have_you_all_seen_the_orbi_system_from_netgear/d6vja3k More relevantly, same thread also says that Orbi supports 802.11v (not...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    It's impressive that the SNB tests show Orbi doesn't really seem to lose capacity even when going through a (single) hop... Will support for multiple satellites come with the November update? If so, will this be introduced as a star topology first, or with mesh network capability (satellites...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Thanks Pete! AT&T seems to make it compelling to upgrade in her town (despite the fact that her AT&T fiber is still priced higher than other cities with Google Fiber competition). She's currently paying $69/mo ($62 service + $7 modem lease) for U-verse "Max Plus" which is up to 18 Mbps down...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Sorry to keep posting, a family member is upgrading her Internet to gigabit fiber (AT&T GigaPower). In terms of the internal routing speed, can the Orbi and other consumer mesh units handle symmetrical gigabit WAN without throttling? EDIT: I really should read the SNB reviews more before...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    And to clarify, none of these consumer units support any of 801.11 k/v/r? EDIT: Nvm, the Eero review mentioned 802.11 r support, while Luma review says full k/r/v support. I wonder about Google Wifi, does its Network Assist incorporate the above seamless roaming standards, or something...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    Wow awesome test results, thanks Tim! Must now go back and re-read all your reviews past few months as I'm in the market. So the Orbi is considerably bigger than the other "mesh" units? I wonder if that means stronger/higher-gain internal antennas. You mentioned being surprised that the 5Ghz...
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    Google Gets Into Wireless Mesh Networking; Pre-Order Announced

    What about this: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202628 The article states: "Most Wi-Fi network hardware vendors support 802.11k, 802.11v, and 802.11r (FT)." I assume Apple is talking about enterprise equipment, not the consumer market?
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    Y-Cam HomeMonitor Reviewed

    http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/multimedia-voip/multimedia-voip-reviews/32237-y-cam-homemonitor-reviewed Thanks for the timely review! I was also piqued when I found Y-Cam's Roku channel. In a funny coincidence, the next generation Dropcam Pro model was also announced today (see here and...
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    Adding Unblock-Us DNS using DNSMasq

    ^ I can certainly understand that, thanks for all your work. Anyways does anyone know how Dnsmasq interacts (or doesn't) with VPN on the router, per my previous question?
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    Adding Unblock-Us DNS using DNSMasq

    Say we've set up OpenVPN Client, or installed a script applet such as Astrill VPN. Would Dnsmasq (configured for unotelly.com, unblock-us.com, tunlr.net, overplay.net, or whatever DNS proxy service) only apply when the VPN is not active? P.S. RMerlin, would you have time to reconsider...
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    Roku Launches Zippy New Streamer - Roku 3 Review

    Ahh got it now, thanks again :)
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    Roku Launches Zippy New Streamer - Roku 3 Review

    FYI I thought my Eye-Fi SD cards received Wi-Fi Direct certification in an update, but they must still toggle between connecting to an existing infrastructure or Direct (not both simultaneously). Maybe I'm wrong on the certification. Other wireless storage gadgets like the Kingston Wi-Drive...
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    Roku Launches Zippy New Streamer - Roku 3 Review

    Thanks Tim! So in the real world, are most existing Wi-Fi Direct devices capable of simultaneous connection to an infrastructure network? Of those that are, are the same physical radios being shared for both? The specs seem to deal with what certified devices are capable of, without defining...
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    Roku Launches Zippy New Streamer - Roku 3 Review

    Speaking of Miracast (aka Wi-Fi Display wireless screen mirroring which runs on top of Wi-Fi Direct), rumor is that it's coming to the Roku in a firmware update. But some reports say it needs dual-band Wi-Fi Direct (see here, here, here, and here)? "While Miracast must run over 2.4GHz to...
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    Roku Launches Zippy New Streamer - Roku 3 Review

    BTW has anyone had the Wi-Fi Direct remote randomly disconnecting after a time requiring a reboot? Trying to see if it's a widespread problem. And what about battery life? Strangely, one site thinks Wi-Fi Direct will last longer than the previous Bluetooth remote :confused:
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