So as stated above I went with the Orbi RBK50 refurb kit from Amazon $200. I have had it set up and configured for about 8 days now.
My review:
1) Super easy to set up, mostly plug and play with minimal effort using the IOS based app on my Ipad for a few things.
2) I did not run the speed...
I think I will wait and see what the next year brings and depending on whats out there at that time decide if I want to try a different setup that will push my skills and requiring some addtional learning on my part for my new home when its ready.
For now I order the RBK50 since it was $200 I will jsut hook up the one unit at first and see how it goes in my current smaller home. If I need to I will hook the 2nd AP if I don't get the wifi coverage/speeds I'm looking for. If I do hook up the 2nd unit I may just run the wireless back haul...
Val. D Thank you for the comment. The budget really isn’t a concern. I mean I don’t want or need the most expensive stuff out there. But the Apple Air Ports weren’t exactly cheap.
Thiggins, thanks for the reply. Since I would really like to run a single unit for the next year while I'm...
So I have been doing a lot of reading and trying to research everything on the site to help narrow down my decision. This site is truly great and has helped me a lot already. The reviews by Thiggins are awesome!
First let me tell my current needs are and what my future needs will be so you can...