Netgear Orbi features: Tri-band | Coverage up to 5,000 square feet | Netgear security and parental controls | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands
Mesh home Wi-Fi networks are increasing in popularity as we adopt smart connected devices and streaming services in our homes. Mesh topologies can improve the stability and interconnections between IoT devices by working with “nodes” placed around the home, reducing blind spots and buffering issues.
While mesh Wi-Fi devices do not always offer the same advanced settings or features as some traditional routers, they can be suitable for those with a home office in an area with a weak Wi-Fi signal or those competing for streaming capacity.
The Orbi’s strength is its coverage, which can extend up to 5,000 square feet, supporting up to 25 devices. The tri-band, MU-MIMO router offers decent Wi-Fi speeds on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It is powered by a quad-core ARM processor and comes with 512MB RAM on Wi-Fi 6. The included Ethernet port provides 1GB connectivity. And, as it is an older model, all this is on the table for an affordable price.
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The Netgear Orbi two-pack can be purchased with standard specifications, or you can upgrade with additional satellites.
The Netgear Orbi should be considered when more than one person is competing for broadband resources, such as when multiple occupants are working from home, or children need stable connections for learning. It also includes parental controls and the option to adopt Netgear Armor.
At the moment, Amazon is offering 51% off the router’s typical retail price.
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