Joseph
15 de agosto de 2024
Highly Satisfied: Went from ~100mb/s using Vlop to 600+mb/s using Orbi 6E
My wife and I both work from home most days and while the system is very expensive, it is a significant improvement and worth every penny!BackrgoundAs a base, I have a 1GB/s cable connection and had a Linksys Vlop mesh Router + 2 satellite nodes in a 2 story city home built in 2003.Using the Vlop I experienced disconnects and very slow speeds daily; sometimes speeds went as as low as 15mb/s. Standing right next to the router node (in basement), I would get ~600mb/s, but speeds reduced to around 100mb/s anywhere else in the house.Using the Orbi and with the mesh satellites in the same locations, my speeds were consistently 600+mb/s anywhere in the house and 800+mb/s when near the router node. After a couple of weeks of use, zero network disruptions.Outdoor security cameras:Using the Vlop, I could view live feeds on my security cameras, but the quality and loading speeds weren't great due to less than optimal wifi connections. After switching to the Orbi, there was an immediate and noticeable improvement to and connection shows as 100% signal strength to all devices.Cost:The Vlop cost was ~$350 ($3.50 per 1mb/s) and at full price of the Orbi was $1600 ($2.67 per 1mb/s). So while very expensive, if high performance is the end goal the Orbi was cheaper in my scenario.Setup:Replacing the Vlop was quite simple and the Orbi setup made the switch easy. With the exception of a Reolink wifi camera, all of the devices connected automatically to the Orbi system.Speed Tests:In a side-by-side comparison, I ran a speed test while connected to a Vlop node (~10 ft away) and my speeds were peaking at 96 mb/s. Running the same test on the Orbi in the exact same location was 754 mb/s.Features:The Orbi app offers a lot of great features. I am currently on the free trial (an actual free trial, with no credit card required), which I found to be very useful. I haven't checked into the subscription fee once the trial expires, but if it's reasonable it is something I plan to set up for the long term.Final Thoughts:I would definitely recommend this setup for anyone experiencing speeds that are much slower than the advertised service provider.In a single story home, it is is quite possible to go with the single satellite option.Ver másVer menos
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