Looking for a mesh router that supports speeds around 1000 Mbps?
Looking for a mesh router that supports speeds around 1000 Mbps?
Hello, I’d suggest looking into Netgear Orbi RBK863SB as a solid option. It’s designed for mesh networking and should work well with your fiber connection. For a 2-story home of that size, you’ll likely need multiple dedicated mesh satellites to ensure strong coverage throughout. If you don’t have a router with built-in fiber support, consider using a compatible converter to integrate the satellite signal properly. Other models like the Netgear Orbi 5G or Ubiquiti UniFi Nighthawk could also be good alternatives depending on your specific setup needs. Let me know if you want more details!
You're right, I was supposed to schedule this today. Regarding your question about products for SC/APC to lan converters, here are some options I came across—though it's hard to say which is the best without more details. Amazon has a product called Tdtprofesional Eaton that seems relevant. Your experience with mesh routers also stands out; they’re reliable, easy to set up, and switch networks smoothly.
The Orbi's are ridiculously expensive and a nightmare to setup (at least in my experience). I replaced my Orbi's with a suite of Amazon Eero Pro 6E's and love them. Easy to setup, fast & reliable and easy to add to if required. C
The Eero Pro 6E offers two ports per device and lacks strong signal reception over long distances. Online reviews suggest it may not perform well for larger setups. Comparing it to the Orbi model highlights differences in price and features. The ideal router should provide at least three ports—WAN, TV box, and coax modem. Many find configuring Orbi challenging, which is why some prefer alternatives like the Netgear Orbi RBK863SB.
Your current router is probably a combined ONT/gateway, with the fiber connection likely using GPON rather than Ethernet, making it unsuitable for direct adaptation. There are independent ONT units available, but it’s unlikely your ISP will approve a third-party solution. You might need to provide login credentials, and while there are possible workarounds, they’ll be complicated and costly. If you aim for Gigabit speeds, all connected devices should be wired back to the main node.
Yeh, it really hinges on what other gear you have connected. My ISP Fibre Router supports four ports, but I only use two—one for internet and another for a 12-port switch. The remaining eleven ports handle devices in that room plus other areas of the house. Each room has its own smaller switch, and at certain spots, I’ve hardwired extra Eero units. Compared to my old Orbi models (RBR50/RBS50), my signal now reaches the garden much farther than with the same number of satellites. Getting them to connect was a struggle; it didn’t work no matter how I tried—phone app, web interface, even the third attempt. Honestly, I’ve had trouble setting up wireless devices in any property before, so this time I went all-in on Cat6 everywhere. The Eero units performed perfectly out of the box with solid coverage.