With a second 5GHz radio set aside for backhaul traffic, the Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 is a tri-band wireless mesh network that supports 802.11ax connections on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. One dedicated router and one satellite are included in the base pack, which has a total coverage of up to 465m2. Because the Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 is portable, you can add more satellites as needed to increase your wireless range.
Each device has eight antennas and supports 4×4 MU-MIMO. According to Netgear, the highest connection rates over the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands are 1,200 Mbits/sec and 2,400 Mbits/sec, respectively. Naturally, you’ll need an 802.11ax-capable client to get the most performance, but the Orbi also works with older devices that use 802.11ac or 802.11n.
The Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 devices resemble one another almost exactly, but unlike some mesh systems, they cannot be switched between; one is always assigned to serve as the router and the other as a satellite. While Wi-Fi is undoubtedly the heart of the Netgear Orbi WiFi 6, each station still offers four Gigabit Ethernet ports at the back, much like the prior models.
Wired networking is, if anything, more common than it was five years ago thanks to the emergence of smart home hubs and NAS appliances, so it’s disappointing that mesh systems only provide one or two outlets. For your internet connection, the router unit also features a fifth Ethernet jack. Both Gigabit and 2.5GbE speeds are supported.
1. NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home WiFi 6 System
For optimal speed to your devices, the other two bands are freed up by adding a third band just for your Orbi Whole Home System. When compared to Orbi tri-band systems, other WiFi systems’ performance is considerably reduced because they are dual-band. With a 30-day free trial, the top cybersecurity software in the world guards against viruses, spyware, and data theft on all of your home devices. A WiFi 6 satellite system with an integrated cable modem offers high-performance WiFi coverage for up to 5,000 square feet and 40+ devices. With each add-on, coverage is increased by 2,500 square feet. Satcom Orbi Mesh WiFi 6 (sold separately)
Key Features:
- The DOCSIS 3.1 modem is compatible with the majority of cable service providers and enables internet plans up to 4Gbps. Spectrum and Cox have currently approved Xfinity (up to 1Gbps) (up to 800Mbps).
- Future speeds offered by these service providers might vary in the future.
- WiFi 6 technology and quick AX4200 Gigabit speed for continuous streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferencing.
- You can reduce your annual equipment rental costs too.
- Use the Orbi App to effortlessly control WiFi settings, test internet speed, and keep track of data use; setup takes only a few minutes.
Specifications:
- Brand: NETGEAR
- Compatible Devices: Gaming Console, Tablet, Smart TV, Smartphone
- Frequency Band: Class Tri-Band
- Wireless Type: 802.11ax, 802.11ac
- Security Protocol: WPA2-PSK
- Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi, Ethernet
- Voltage: 100240 Volts
- Data Transfer Rate: 800 Megabits Per Second
- Types of controllers: Vera, iOS
2. NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System
A tri-band Wi-Fi system called Orbi Wi-Fi 6 uses the newest and fastest Wi-Fi 6 technology to deliver the ultimate smart home experience with unimaginable Wi-Fi coverage and connection capacity. Maintain a robust Wi-Fi signal in every room. Constantly with sufficient bandwidth for all of your devices Your Wi-Fi-connected speakers can broadcast music in many 4K/8K UHD formats. It has coverage for up to 100 devices and an area of 5,000 square feet. 2,500 square feet of extra coverage are added with each subsequent satellite (sold separately).
Key Features:
- The Wi-Fi 6 technology with ultrafast AX6000 gigabit speed for continuous streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferencing.
- It is compatible with any ISP up to 2.5Gbps, including DSL, cable, satellite, and fibre.
- It also replaces your WiFi router and connects to your current cable modem.
- You can utilize the Orbi App to effortlessly control WiFi settings, test internet speed, and keep track of data use. Setup takes only a few minutes.
- Both the router and the satellite include four Gigabit Ethernet connections that may be used to connect PCs, gaming consoles, streaming devices, and more.
- A 30-day free trial of NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender offers protection for all of your home devices against viruses, malware, and data theft.
- Netgear orbi wifi 6 is backed by a hardware warranty for a year.
Specifications
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi and Ethernet.
- Compatible devices include gaming consoles, tablets, smart televisions, and smartphones.
- Wireless communication standards supported by the device include 802.11ax and 802.11ac, as well as the WPA2-PSK security protocol.
- 5 ports; 120 volts and Voice control for controllers
3. NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 6 Router | Covers up to 2,500 sq. ft. 40+ Devices
A WiFi 6 router with an integrated cable modem offers high-performance WiFi coverage for up to 2,500 square feet and 40+ devices. With each additional Orbi Mesh WiFi 6 satellite, coverage may be increased by 2,500 square feet (sold separately). The DOCSIS 3.1 modem is compatible with the majority of cable service providers and provides Internet plans up to 4Gbps. This is now accredited by Xfinity, Spectrum, and Cox (up to 1Gbps) (up to 800Mbps). Also, future download and upload speeds with these service providers might fluctuate over time.
Key Features:
- Web conferences, HD video games, and uninterrupted streaming are all possible with the quick AX4200 Gigabit speed and WiFi 6 technology.
- Annual equipment rental costs can be reduced by up to $168.
- Make use of the Orbi App to easily manage WiFi settings, check internet speed, and monitor data use. It doesn’t take long to set up.
- Your WiFi is encrypted in compliance with WiFi security standards, so you can relax.
Specifications
- Brand: NETGEAR
- Compatible Devices: Gaming Console, Smart TV, iPhone
- Control Method: App
- Frequency Band: Class Dual-Band
- Wireless Type: 802.11ax
- Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi, Ethernet
4. NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System
With a 1-year subscription, NETGEAR Armor cybersecurity protection powered by Bitdefender guards all of your home devices against viruses, malware, and data theft included
Key Features:
- Coverage for up to 40 devices and an area of 7,500 square feet. 2,500 square feet of extra coverage are added with each subsequent satellite (sold separately)
- WiFi 6 technology and quick AX4200 gigabit speed for continuous streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferencing.
- Up to 2Gbps and compatible with all ISPs, including cable, satellite, fiber, and DSL
- With the Orbi App, you can simply modify WiFi settings, test internet speed, and keep track of data use.
Specifications
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and NETGEAR are the connectivity technologies used.
- The control method is an application, and the frequency band is a class tri-band wireless communication standard.
- 8 ports; 12 volts
- Voice control for controllers
5. NETGEAR Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Mesh System
Business-grade security with 4 SSIDs connected to 4 distinct VLANs, 4 independent DHCP servers to provide IP addresses for complete network segmentation, QoS, and the newest WiFi security, WPA3, as well as the ability to dedicate any SSID to 2.4GHz devices to avoid congestion.
Key Features:
- A Business VPN add-on subscription service enables site-to-site and site-to-multi-site secure VPN connections in one step across corporate, branch, and home offices using a single corporate wireless SSID. A free 30-day trial membership is offered.
- Fast AX1800 (up to 1.8Gbps) gigabit bandwidth for continuous streaming, HD video gaming, and web conferences with WiFi 6 technology.
- coverage for up to 4,000 square feet and 40 users at once.
- Up to four satellites are supported by an expandable mesh system (additional satellites are sold separately).
Specifications
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet are the technologies used for connectivity.
- Products are compatible with laptops, gaming consoles, and smartphones
- Touch is the control method, and the frequency band is class dual-band wireless communication standard 802.11ax.
- 120 volts of voltage and 1.8 Gigabits per second of data transfer
- Switch is the type of controller
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6. Opinion
The Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 fulfills all of its guarantees. Its mesh architecture enables it to project a strong signal into areas that a solo router may find challenging to reach, and it is quicker than any 802.11ac extender system.
It’s overkill for many residential situations, which is the catch. People have become accustomed to having an extender to achieve whole-home wireless coverage in the 802.11ac era, but with 802.11ax, that’s no longer a given. A three-bedroom maisonette can function just as effectively with a regular router as it can with a mesh network.