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    X6S w R7000 or Orbi RBK40 or Orbi RBK50 over MoCA Ethernet backhaul

    I have a somewhat similar setup. I have about 30 wired devices, 50 wireless devices, and a TiVo Bolt with several Minis. I was using an Asus RT-AC-66U with Shibby Tomato firmware with two ActionTec bonded MoCA 2.0 adapters as a backhaul from downstairs to upstairs as well as to feed TiVos...
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    Blocking Wired devices?

    Given the info provided in both threads, my recommendation would be to consider solutions like Untangle with captive portal, content filtering, and firewall. Captive portal could force users to authenticate. The content filtering is similar to what you might see at a large company where...
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    Long range 5.2 GHz buying advice: ASUS AC87u Vs AC3100/AC88u

    If you require a low level of customization and need 5GHz coverage, consider what TonyH said and look at one of the mesh/star whole home solutions with "advanced" settings. If you need a high amount of customization, consider a DDWRT/Tomato/OpenWRT capable router and running a whole home...
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    Mesh Mashup Redux - NETGEAR's Orbi Checks In

    I purchased Orbi late last week and have been extremely impressed! I upgraded from an Asus RT-AC66U and RT-AC68U that were connected by MOCA 2.0 Coax adapter. I was running Shibby Tomato and was very satisfied until the RT-AC66U began experiencing stability issues. I placed the Orbi...
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