NETGEAR Orbi Quad-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (RBKE962), Router with 1 Satellite Extender, 10.8Gbps Speed, Coverage up to 6,000 sq. ft, 200 Devices, 10 Gig Internet Port, AXE11000 802.11 Axe

Having experimented with multiple Wi-Fi systems in an exhaustive quest for flawless internet access, I can confidently affirm that the Orbi router and satellite system has effortlessly seized my uttermost preference. This system is a remarkably innovative product from Netgear that garners a flawless 10/10 rating from me, convincingly dazzling with its impressive features and powerful performance. The installation process is absolutely breezy, even for non-tech savvy users. Detailed, step-by-step instructions on the accompanying Orbi app made the setup a walk in the park, and I was up and running with astonishing speed. It's truly a plug-and-play affair. In terms of coverage, the Orbi router and satellite system emerges as the unrivalled champion. My previously unreachable corners shrouded in Wi-Fi dead zones are now lit up impressively, thanks to the pervasive coverage of this system. Whether it's the basement or the backyard, every inch of my house now enjoys consistent, high-speed internet. What's laudable is the Orbi system's robust speed. Its Tri-band technology ensures that my internet access is not just supremely fast, but incredibly reliable too. Even with multiple devices connected simultaneously, there's no remarkable downgrade in the speed - a refreshing experience indeed. The product’s design also merits applause. The sleek, modern look of the units not only fits seamlessly into any decor, but also subtly hints at the advanced technology housed within. The added feature of Ethernet ports on both the router and satellite provides flexibility for wired connectivity, yet another feature that sets Orbi apart from many of its counterparts. Security is well-covered too, with Netgear Armor providing robust cybersecurity for all connected devices. Real-time protection against cyber threats like viruses, malware, and data thefts makes me all the more confident in the system. Customer support is yet another tenet this company excels in. From clarifying setup-related queries to resolving technical glitches, their prompt and professional customer service has never failed to impress. In conclusion, the Orbi router and satellite system stands as testimony to Netgear’s capabilities in providing unparalleled Wi-Fi solutions. It's a shining example of exceptional tech that marries style with substance and manages to deliver a stellar Wi-Fi environment to satisfy even the most demanding user. If you're hunting for a robust, reliable, and capable home Wi-Fi system, then your search ends with Orbi.

Orbi 960 is an awesome Wi-Fi access point. I have a router and a satellite on two floors of my house. Wi-Fi signal is strong everywhere and speeds are fast. 2.5G wired backhaul channel between the two parties works nicely. Wireless backhaul may be slow if you place them too far, no miracles here. 2.5 Gbps ports on both router and satellite are a bit weak. I have Cat 5E wires, which I admit is an absolute minimum for that speed. All my other multi-gig devices work with those wires, including Netgear switches. Even Orbi router's 10G WAN port negotiates at 2.5G! But 2.5G ports revert to 1G speed. I replaced patch cords at wall sockets and at the central switch with Cat 6A ones (in-wall cables are still Cat 5E) and now I get full speed. If AP mode is all you need then stop reading here is go buy it. It is great. If you want a router as well then you get more WTF moments for such a high price than you might expect. Heck, even my tiny travel pocket router for $20 has more routing features than Orbi! Security configuration is mostly fixed. There are very few checkboxes that you are left guessing what exactly they do. You can have multiple Wi-Fi networks (regular, guest, IoT). There are also several wired ports. But there is no way to configure what goes where. IPv6 routing is a shame. There is an always enabled totally unconfigurable firewall that blocks all incoming traffic and perhaps some more. Even IPv6 traffic between LAN devices is unreliable for some reason. I talked to support about features that I would like to have. They were responsive and spent some time to understand my needs. I ended up buying an extra wired router that does all the routing right. I put Orbi in to AP mode and left it doing what it can do great.

I like the Quad that I bought, because it’s number 1 On the market today, except for the newer Quad that came out recently, it’s called Quad WiFi 7, because it is capable of k7 which we are years away from getting 8k video on our television so I think that I’ll Stay with the Quad that I have now, I am very happy with it, it’s net gear 6 and it’s can handle 200 devices connected to it, my old one was furnished by my fiber optic cable supplier, they are good people and didn’t require me to stay with their WiFi box, it was not very reliable, so I believe they realize that, but amazon has been very helpful, reliable, and honest with me, I know that they are dominating the industry with their sales, it has caused quite a lot of Companies to challenge them in court and congress, but the people that I have dealt with are very helpful people, and they go out of their way to help me, and they listen to me when I have a complaint and will refund my money, and if my issues is about one of their sellers, and turns out to be a fraud and if I can prove it, and they can verify it, by checking it out, they will take the item off their site, so they don’t intend to cheat people at all ! Thank you to all the people who work in sales and marketing and management for your fairness and all your help, and thanks for being so kind with me, your patience is much appreciated! I look forward to doing more business with you, bye now: Gregory Howard from Kentucky, feel free to share this with anyone, even the owner,”Mr Jeff Bezo even though he’s not CEO anymore after 2021.

I have been setting up networks for 30 years and thought I wanted to try this unit because of all the claims that is was the best. I was upgrading from a Amplyfi unit which I had been pleased with, but was expanding my coverage and had read great things about the new Orbi 9600. Set up went fairly easily but the ethernet ports on the unit were not active. They would give an IP, but not connectivity. A after lots of reading and a firmware upgrade, the ports started working, but the WiFi was incredibly slow. After a bunch more reading it was suggested to do a hard reset. At this point I was pretty put out with what is one of the most expensive WiFi Apps around and learning that after a firmware update you have to hard reset the unit. But I did and the WiFi was fast again. But the ports quit working again. If I had not waiting so long after purchase to set this up, I would have returned this unit at this point. The app for this unit has very few of the features available and after more reading I decided to access the unit with a browser. Many more features offered here. While neither the app or the web browser access said there were any more firmware updates, the website did so I followed the instructions to do a manual firmware upgrade. At this point I concluded this was the most difficult WiFi AP I have ever set up. Especially since after updating the firmware it locked my laptop out of the Router. No more browser access. I had to use a mobile device to login with a browser, allow access to the dozen or so devices that it randomly decided to disallow access and reboot the unit. This final firmware update did resolve the port connectivity issue and the WiFi is fast again. Updateing the firmware in the satellite unit was equally as difficult, having to access the unit independently via a browser. There is no way I can recommend this unit to anyone who is not very technically included and patient. I cannot believe any home users can plug and play with this unit. It is incredibly expensive so you would expect it to be intuitive and simple to use, but it is not. By far, the most difficult unit to setup and use. I would not buy this again. Would even sell it if someone wants it. Frustrated I paid so much for it.

Love the speed on this, the quality and the style. It’s going to sound (incorrectly) like my comments below offset the positive, but please don’t read them that way. It terms of downsides, setting this one up can be a bear, as the app doesn’t always recognize the device, even under perfect conditions. Also, the default to a non-standard subnet is great, in that it prevents clashes with an existing router, which likely is running at 192.168.1.1. But pity the person who doesn’t understand IP addresses and can’t get other network devices to “see” this router. Also, for the price, this system lacks some of the more advanced networking features we’d expect. So, I love this system, but it’s definitely focused on generic home markets, versus prosumers.