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    Looking for Advice on Mesh with Ethernet Backhall on large property

    I own a nearly 4000 sqft home with three floors. In 2016 installed an Orbi RBK50 system. One satellite, one router. Router in basement, satellite on Main; covers upstairs with no loss of signal. Last year, 1st son ,lives a mile east of us,, installed same in a similar size home. 2nd son moved...
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    Streaming TV app is location based

    Thanks, am planning to try Untangle on an I5 Qocom box. Hopefully I can route correctly.
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    Streaming TV app is location based

    Asus RT 5300 AC Router w/Merlin and Express VPN installed, PSVue will not accept the network connection due to being “location based” Connected to the Chicago server as that is closest. Contacted ExpressVPN with no success. Am willing to invest in another device as my wireless speed is also...
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    Replace Netgear WNDR3700 with Orbi Mesh?

    Have had the Original Orbi AC 3000 system for over 2 years. Home is a large 4K + sq ft home with Router and Orbi in basement. Another on First Floor. Covers all three floors very well. I cut Comcast (use their Internet) several months ago with PSVue as my main provider. All works great and I...
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    Asus RT-5300 w/ Merlin and ExpressVPN

    Thanks!
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    Asus RT-5300 w/ Merlin and ExpressVPN

    Installed and working. Without VPN, around 300 MBpS, VPN enabled, around 60MBpS. Express VPN states that this is what I will get (tried numerous servers). Have thought about a Server with Untangle and VPN Tunnel, but not sure that it would greatly increase speed. Realize there will be some...
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    Phones consistantly refreshing apps\browsers

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208332
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    Voxel Voxel's firmware for Orbi RBK50 system

    I am interested, Thanks
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    Untangle at Home Reviewed

    Am contemplating buying the Zotac above as am presently using an Asus router with Orbi 2 pack configured as an AP. Could tje Zotac be configured as the router and then the Orbi again configured AP? Thank You!
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    Overall happiness with Orbi

    I have had for 4 months and use in AP mode with ASUS RS AC 5300. House is three floor 4K + and we have great coverage with no issues. (Comcast 150). I really like (1) SSID and network stays up and running very consistently. The 5300 was good, Orbi is better. Better coverage.
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    Netgear Orbi discussion thread

    As with many things, time will tell. Hopefully it will be solid; never had a Netgear router, might be my last!
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    Netgear Orbi discussion thread

    Purchased Orbi Router and Satellite; up and running, excellent coverage and I like one SSID. Posted to sell AC5300, RT AC68U and Linksys AC1200 extender in Buy, Sell, Trade.
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    FOR Sale: Asus-AC5300, Asus RT-AC68 U, Linksys AC 1200 Extender

    Will keep AC 5300 RT-AC68U, no box or paperwork $80.00 shipped AC 1200, no box, $45.00 shipped I purchased new and all work, I purchased a new Orbi system Pictures on request jeff.braman@gmail.com
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    Strange RT-AC-5300 questions :)

    I have had 5300 for several months after a 68U for several years and it is bug free and has much better coverage in my large home. I do not need a Repeater as I did with the 68U, I surely assumed I would. I am extremely satisfied.
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    Will A New AC Router Bring You Wi-Fi Joy?

    My network is all wi-fi. "Take the antennas off the 5300 and put them on the AC68U and you will see better coverage", just out of curiousity, how practical is that? I cannot just "add" 4 more antennas to the existing antennas on the Ac68U! I would also venture that better CPU and design have...
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