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Orbi Whole Home WiFi System delivers up to 2.2Gbps high-performance WiFi. Sleek, modern design with high-gain internal antennas for up to 6,000 square feet of coverage. FastLane3 Technology creates a dedicated Tri-Band WiFi for seamless 4K streaming and gaming everywhere in your home. Keep a single WiFi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Circle with Disney runs on Orbi Routers for a smart way for families to manage content and time online, on any connected device. Provide internet access to guests without sharing your personal network password. Orbi is ready right out of the box and compatible with your ISP. Just use the Orbi app to get started with better WiFi, everywhere in minutes.
Posted by: hask
from Dublin California
I live in a house which is 3100 Sf, and the wifi signal has always been an a problem in our home.
When the mesh technology, for non-commercial use, was first introduced through Eero, I was excited and thought that my wifi problems were solved.
I purchased a three pack Eero. The initial Eero which was setup next to the cable modem had no issues, however as the other two Eeros were setup throughout the house, the speed began to degrade. As time went by, the Eeros' performance worsened. The Eeros also ran extremely hot to the point, that one of the units burned out.
I next purchased the Luma system. Lumas were awful off the get go.
I get 200 Mbps through my local ISP. The Lumas never exceeded a 75 mbps download speed.
I finally purchased the Linksys Velop. The Velop, initially, worked great however, as time passed the speeds began to drop, and the three unit pack was not performing as advertised. My son complained that he was experiencing lag while playing online games on his Xbox 1. There was always a delay, and buffering when watching YouTube and Netflix, through the third Velop node which was located in the family room at the other end of the house.
I then bought the Netgear Orbi, AC300 two unit set. The Orbi worked great, but the signal completely dropped in the living room where a wifi enabled TV, along with the Ring doorbell is located. just to note, that there was no Orbi Satelite setup in the living room.
I returned the AC3000, and bought the Orbi AC2200 three pack.
I have not yet been disappointed. Speed tests are constant with a 238 Mbps download and a 12 Mbps upload. The speed test has been consistent throughout the house. I have owned the AC2200, three pack, for a week, and the Orbis run cool, and the their performance is getting better.
In my opinion, and someone making a point through personal experience, I believe that the Orbi AC3000 is an overkill. The three pack AC2200 is the perfect solutions for any person who owns an architecturally challenged home.
When the mesh technology, for non-commercial use, was first introduced through Eero, I was excited and thought that my wifi problems were solved.
I purchased a three pack Eero. The initial Eero which was setup next to the cable modem had no issues, however as the other two Eeros were setup throughout the house, the speed began to degrade. As time went by, the Eeros' performance worsened. The Eeros also ran extremely hot to the point, that one of the units burned out.
I next purchased the Luma system. Lumas were awful off the get go.
I get 200 Mbps through my local ISP. The Lumas never exceeded a 75 mbps download speed.
I finally purchased the Linksys Velop. The Velop, initially, worked great however, as time passed the speeds began to drop, and the three unit pack was not performing as advertised. My son complained that he was experiencing lag while playing online games on his Xbox 1. There was always a delay, and buffering when watching YouTube and Netflix, through the third Velop node which was located in the family room at the other end of the house.
I then bought the Netgear Orbi, AC300 two unit set. The Orbi worked great, but the signal completely dropped in the living room where a wifi enabled TV, along with the Ring doorbell is located. just to note, that there was no Orbi Satelite setup in the living room.
I returned the AC3000, and bought the Orbi AC2200 three pack.
I have not yet been disappointed. Speed tests are constant with a 238 Mbps download and a 12 Mbps upload. The speed test has been consistent throughout the house. I have owned the AC2200, three pack, for a week, and the Orbis run cool, and the their performance is getting better.
In my opinion, and someone making a point through personal experience, I believe that the Orbi AC3000 is an overkill. The three pack AC2200 is the perfect solutions for any person who owns an architecturally challenged home.
My Best Buy number: 2965429834
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
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Do not waste your time or money
on July 20, 2016
Posted by: hask
Picked up the EA 9500, today from my local Best Buy.
I have a Macbook Air, which has no ethernet port. I tried to set it up through the Lynksissmartwifi, however, since I didn't have an internet connection, I was not able to log into the Linksys website. Luckily, my Xfinity modem is also equipped with WIFI. I was able to log into the Lynksys website, through my Xfinity Wifi router modem, and setup the device.
I have a Macbook Air, which has no ethernet port. I tried to set it up through the Lynksissmartwifi, however, since I didn't have an internet connection, I was not able to log into the Linksys website. Luckily, my Xfinity modem is also equipped with WIFI. I was able to log into the Lynksys website, through my Xfinity Wifi router modem, and setup the device.
The reason I switched from the Google WIFI Router to this one was due to the fact that I live in a large house and have many dead spots.
I believed that this device would solve these problems, and increase the my Comcast internet speed. I was wrong. The EA9500 does not perform any better that the cheaper WIFI Routers. As a matter of fact, this WIFI Router's performance is substandard; I found new dead spots with this router, which I didn't think I had. The Google router, which is priced at half the cost of this router, performed ten times better.
I'm not even able to connect my Samsung 55" TV to the internet with this router. I never had this issue with my previous routers.
Thankfully, I purchased the Best Buy's additional warranty. It will be going back, sooner than later.
I believed that this device would solve these problems, and increase the my Comcast internet speed. I was wrong. The EA9500 does not perform any better that the cheaper WIFI Routers. As a matter of fact, this WIFI Router's performance is substandard; I found new dead spots with this router, which I didn't think I had. The Google router, which is priced at half the cost of this router, performed ten times better.
I'm not even able to connect my Samsung 55" TV to the internet with this router. I never had this issue with my previous routers.
Thankfully, I purchased the Best Buy's additional warranty. It will be going back, sooner than later.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
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1 out of 5Do not waste your time or money
By hask
Picked up the EA 9500, today from my local Best Buy.
I have a Macbook Air, which has no ethernet port. I tried to set it up through the Lynksissmartwifi, however, since I didn't have an internet connection, I was not able to log into the Linksys website. Luckily, my Xfinity modem is also equipped with WIFI. I was able to log into the Lynksys website, through my Xfinity Wifi router modem, and setup the device.
I have a Macbook Air, which has no ethernet port. I tried to set it up through the Lynksissmartwifi, however, since I didn't have an internet connection, I was not able to log into the Linksys website. Luckily, my Xfinity modem is also equipped with WIFI. I was able to log into the Lynksys website, through my Xfinity Wifi router modem, and setup the device.
The reason I switched from the Google WIFI Router to this one was due to the fact that I live in a large house and have many dead spots.
I believed that this device would solve these problems, and increase the my Comcast internet speed. I was wrong. The EA9500 does not perform any better that the cheaper WIFI Routers. As a matter of fact, this WIFI Router's performance is substandard; I found new dead spots with this router, which I didn't think I had. The Google router, which is priced at half the cost of this router, performed ten times better.
I'm not even able to connect my Samsung 55" TV to the internet with this router. I never had this issue with my previous routers.
Thankfully, I purchased the Best Buy's additional warranty. It will be going back, sooner than later.
I believed that this device would solve these problems, and increase the my Comcast internet speed. I was wrong. The EA9500 does not perform any better that the cheaper WIFI Routers. As a matter of fact, this WIFI Router's performance is substandard; I found new dead spots with this router, which I didn't think I had. The Google router, which is priced at half the cost of this router, performed ten times better.
I'm not even able to connect my Samsung 55" TV to the internet with this router. I never had this issue with my previous routers.
Thankfully, I purchased the Best Buy's additional warranty. It will be going back, sooner than later.
hask
Dublin California
Still No Improvemenets
July 23, 2016
The signal is so weak on the router, that when downstairs, using my my cellphone to browse the internet, it automatically switches from WIFI to "LTE."
Still horrible signal, and unreliable. I tried to like it, but it just doesn't work. What good is all that "MIMO, Direct Beam" BS when this thing just doesn't work. Linksys stop trying to be fancy, first deliver a reliable product, don't waste your customers' time and money, then add all the special features like direct beam and mimo.
Additionally, I don't have time to call Linksys customer service, and have them work with me to change the radio code, or some other stuff.
You spent $400 on a device you expect it to work out of the box (Period).
Still horrible signal, and unreliable. I tried to like it, but it just doesn't work. What good is all that "MIMO, Direct Beam" BS when this thing just doesn't work. Linksys stop trying to be fancy, first deliver a reliable product, don't waste your customers' time and money, then add all the special features like direct beam and mimo.
Additionally, I don't have time to call Linksys customer service, and have them work with me to change the radio code, or some other stuff.
You spent $400 on a device you expect it to work out of the box (Period).
IT IS GOING BACK, or its giong into the Bay to swim with Nimo.
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Your household is busy streaming media, working online, and playing games every day. This Linksys Wi-Fi Router will expand your network coverage, send signals directly to your devices, and deliver a lag-free connection, even when you’re all online at the same time.
Is this easy to install? Currently we have Century Link Broadband>
No, it's a pain in the butt. If you don't have an ethernet port, then make sure you have some internet to log into Linksys's website to setup the device.
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