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Will netgear orbi rbk50 work with eir broadband

  • 16-06-2019 1:54pm
    #1
    talkingpj
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭


    Will netgear orbi rbk50 work with eir broadband with a speed of 23mbs. The house is quiet big and the current eir router isnt great even with extenders. I dont mind spending money if it works.


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  • #2
    LoGiE
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 2,975 Mod ✭✭✭✭LoGiE


    Yes, it will work just fine. You will need to configure your existing router to Bridge mode and configure the VDSL settings on the ORBI. If you are using EIR TV you will also need to configure some VLAN tagging but it's very straight forward from the ORBI GUI.

    Is there a reason you need a mesh system (Large area to cover?). With those speeds a much cheaper Netgear router could max your current connection, even at a distance.


  • #3
    talkingpj
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭talkingpj


    LoGiE wrote: »
    Yes, it will work just fine. You will need to configure your existing router to Bridge mode and configure the VDSL settings on the ORBI. If you are using EIR TV you will also need to configure some VLAN tagging but it's very straight forward from the ORBI GUI.

    Is there a reason you need a mesh system (Large area to cover?). With those speeds a much cheaper Netgear router could max your current connection, even at a distance.

    Its for a large b&b so need coverage in every room. I have tried numerous different routers and plug ins but no joy. Willing to spend the money if it works. Wifi speed is currently poor but will likely improve in next 12 to 18 months. Thanks for the info.


  • #4
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,169 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    If GPON is coming then opt for wired APs not a mesh. Then your customers will be able to absolutely hammer it - a good thing for your tripadvisor.


  • #5
    grbear
    Registered Users Posts: 693 ✭✭✭grbear


    ED E wrote: »
    If GPON is coming then opt for wired APs not a mesh. Then your customers will be able to absolutely hammer it - a good thing for your tripadvisor.

    The Orbi system can use a wired backhaul if needed.


  • #6
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,169 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Yep, but do it from day one or you never will.


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  • #7
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    Devolo Magic 2 WiFi MESH kit uses powerline as a backhaul .


  • #8
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,169 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    alec76 wrote: »
    Devolo Magic 2 WiFi MESH kit uses powerline as a backhaul .

    Half Duplex and peaks at around 150Mb in many cases. I wouldnt.


  • #9
    jarvis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭jarvis


    Op how have you found the orbi? I’ve one arriving soon and wondering did it make a big difference for you?


  • #10
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    Prime Deal on Amazon Orbi RBK53

    £284.99


  • #11
    Mightymunster1
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭Mightymunster1


    Is there any way to set up the orbi connected directly to the OTN


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  • #12
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=111327496&postcount=5


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