Add-on Orbi Satellite (RBS850)

Just got upgraded from my old Orbi to the Orbi 970 WiFi 7 system, and it’s been a solid improvement. I’m on a 2-gig internet connection, so having hardware that can actually keep up makes a noticeable difference. Setup was easy using the Orbi app and everything came online without issues. WiFi performance has been very strong. Even with a wireless backhaul, I’m seeing close to 1 Gbps download speeds, and uploads hit the 300 Mbps limit of my ISP plan, so the router clearly isn’t holding anything back. Latency has been low and stable, which matters a lot for work calls and streaming. We have a lot of family devices connected, including smart home gear, TVs, and phones, and coverage has been consistent across rooms and floors with smooth handoff. Overall, it feels like a reliable, future-proof upgrade that works well for everyday family use.

I previously used the Orbi-Pro WiFi 5 mesh system which at the time was the best available. I found the network 'reach' was not the best in my property at times so had to add more satellites, I was happy for some time achieving 300-400Mb speeds over WiFi with my 500Mb service from Spectrum. Upgrading to the Orbi 970 system has been a game-changer. I'm now down to only 4 satellites (required as I have 3 locations that require RJ45 connection) and I'm seeing regular WiFi speeds in the 600-700Mb range. I have not upgraded my service to anything faster; I believe Spectrum now class it as 600Mb but I'm seeing speeds in excess of that which I'm extremely happy with. I'd recommend this system to anyone with a device heavy home; I have 3 adults living here and regularly over 80 devices connected without issue.

Although the speed of this WiFi mesh network is great, the reliability and glitches are big detractors. I purchased two of the Orbi 970s for coverage of my 3500sqft home with AT&T Fiber 2gb/s. For context, I was upgrading from the standard issue AT&T hub and WiFi extender. The set up process for the Orbi was fine, but not without hiccups, including an initial botched setup secondary to the Orbi app timing out, I was impressed by the speed of my new WiFi network - clocking in at close to 2gb/s was mind blowing. However, my joy was short lived. The first issue I began discovering was that the range did not reach as far as advertised - it would not reach several of my outdoor Ring cameras that the standard issue AT&T router could. So I played around with moving the satellite Orbi and even physically moved my Ring cameras closer to my house on my backyard fence. Eventually I got it all working, only to have it start dropping cameras on the front of my house. Ugh. Frustrated I decided to purchase a Ring Chime Pro to serve as a connection strength booster for my cameras. Good - it was finally all up and running Or so I thought. The Orbi now keeps dropping my iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. And the devices will not reconnect unless I turn off WiFi and then turn it back on. And this consistently happens several times a day. And it occurs when I’m not walking around, so it’s not like the Orbi is trying to transfer from one satellite to another. I’ve tried everything - turning off private WiFi address, reconfiguring IP addresses, resetting network settings, rebooting the network (yes it’s the most up to date Orbi firmware). Imagine the frustration when you are downloading a Mac system update and the internet drops for no reason and creates a whole mess of frozen MacBook bliss. Been there. Imagine trying to browse the internet and webpages randomly stop loading. Yup, been there too. It’s very frustrating and happens without warning - my stress level is as high as this Orbi’s price tag. Ok I’m being dramatic, but you get the point - this is all very frustrating for such an expensive system. And it’s made worse because I just recently set up an Eero mesh network for my mom and hers has been working flawlessly. Not only was it easier to set up, but the performance and reliability has been superior. Netgear is an old company and I think we are seeing an example that older is not always better. Needless to say, I’ve decided to order myself an Eero. Unfortunately I am out of the return window for the Orbi as I kept trying to fiddle with it, changing settings on my devices, etc. So I’ll be eating the cost of the Orbi. Please learn from my mistakes.

I upgraded from an older Orbi WiFi 6, and the Orbi 970 blows it away. I pay for 1 GB from my ISP but constantly receive 1.5Gb. I couldn’t be happier! Performance was considerably noticeable immediately! Set up was easy. Simply rename your Orbi to the previous name and password used on your router your replacing and everything will connect without re signing in. All my devices run constantly faster. Keep in mind that speeds will vary depending on age and WiFi acceptance on your current devices, i.e. if you have a tv or smart phone that is only capable of let’s say WiFi 4, then that’s all you’ll get, But I will say even my older devices run better. I could go on and on about this router. And best of all it future proofs you for later as your ISP increases speed and you replace devices with newer ones. The app makes setup a breeze. This router will allow for more complicated setups via the Orbi web site where after creating an account you can change just about everything you need if your a power user.

It came with 110v POWER ADAPTER. I ordered from amazon.sa, it should be all electronic in KSA is 220v.

I have 4 units in a mesh system, When this works it's great. However, for the price it is disappointing. My good experiences are tempered by too many drop outs and random disconnects. Occasionally iPhones/Ipads disconnect and the wi fi has to be switched on and off to reconnect. The app is slow and clunky and not really of much help - in particular, devices connected. It often appears out of sync with reality. Also its very irritating that every time the app is opened, Netgear bug you with adverts for paid subscriptions to anti malware protection. It's a router .. not an advertising platform !! When it works it's fast - but I couldn't whole heated recommend this product.

Sin ningún problema y midiendo las velocidades, se aprecia la mejora del mis equipos ya con 8 años de uso, pero que se pudieron integrar a través de cable y como AP Mode

I originally had a basic Velop mesh system and decided to upgrade to a premium option. I chose Netgear, expecting great performance given its price and marketing. However, when I set it up in the same spot as the Velop, the units couldn't even connect to each other. Despite the large size of the device, I was willing to overlook its appearance for a superior connection. Unfortunately, this turned out to be my worst experience ever, and I felt completely ripped off. I will be replacing it with the Deco X90.

after trying a few other products, this is the only one that managed to cover my full 2 stories house with no gaps in any rooms.. I needed to install one router plus 3 satellites in order to maximize the coverage and cover all the wholes, but after that it's been working perfectly for more than a year. Also with as many satellites, all rooms have strong coverage with very good speeds. Only issue is it's one of the most expensive options in the market, but amazing quality and installation is super easy following the steps on their application.