Netgear has expanded its family of Wi-Fi 7 mesh and standalone routers with the new Orbi 770 Tri-Band Mesh System and Nighthawk RS600 and RS200 which can offer multi-gig speeds in your home at a more affordable price.
Wi-Fi 7 is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6 to offer enhanced performance across the modern home to handle high quality video streaming, faster speeds for online gaming with near-zero latency, multiple connected smart home devices, the capacity for AI-driven computing and AR and VR experiences.
“Wi-Fi 7 represents a monumental leap forward in wireless technology, and adoption has quickly picked up momentum with more and more Wi-Fi 7 devices coming to market, including the recently announced iPhone 16,” said David Henry, president and GM of Connected Home Products and Services at Netgear.
“Netgear’s latest Nighthawk RS600 and RS200 routers, and the Orbi 770 mesh system give more households access to the connectivity benefits of Wi-Fi 7 while also delivering robust network security to protect their homes and digital lives.”
NETGEAR ORBI 770 MESH SYSTEM
The Netgear Orbi 770 tri-band mesh systems offer speeds of up to 11Gbps across 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz and 6Ghz bands and can connect up to 100 devices in homes up to 540 square metres.
Connection speeds are improved using multi-link operation by combining 5Ghz and 6Ghz bands to offer both fronthaul to connect devices and backhaul to link the router and the satellites.
It also includes 2.5 Gig LAN ports on the router and satellite which can be used for multi-gig wired connection between the two.
It can also be used to connect to shared storage or a gaming PC or console.
On the design side the Orbi router and satellites have slim, cylindrical bodies and a design to blend into the decor in any part of the house whether it is a desk, shelf or entertainment unit.
Under the hood of four high performance internal antennas with high powered amplifiers to offer 360-degree coverage across their entire home.
Orbi 770 Technical Specifications:
– Ultra-Fast Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band Speeds up to 11Gbps – Experience combined Multi-Gigabit speeds up to 11Gbps with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands.
– Higher Capacity & Robust Wi-Fi – Supports Wi-Fi 7 technology enhancements like 320 MHz, 4K QAM and preamble puncturing.
– Multi-link Operation – Combines two Wi-Fi bands at once, for both backhaul (shared 5GHz & 6GHz) and fronthaul (5GHz & 6 GHz) to improve network reliability, reduce latency, and ensure data is delivered with maximum speed.
– Multi-Gig Speeds with 2.5 Gig Internet Port – Use the 2.5 Gig internet port for multi-gig cable and fibre plans. Compatible with any internet service provider.
– More Multi-gig Wired ports on Router and Satellites – Plug in wired devices to improve performance or setup a multi-gig wired connection between the router and satellites via three 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports on the router, and two 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports on the satellites.
– Do It All with the Orbi® App –Easily manage your network from anywhere, including pausing the Internet, running Internet speed tests, tracking your Internet data usage, setting up separate guest networks, and more.
NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK RS600S AND RS200
The Netgear Nighthawk RS600S and RS200 are standalone Wi-Fi 7 routers and provide high speeds, low latency as well as high capacity.
There are patented omnidirectional internal antennas under the slender chassis which provides coverage to every corner of your home.
Customers have the choice of a Nighthawk router with either 2.5 Gig or 10 Gig internet port that suits their requirements and the size of their home.
The RS600 can connect up to 150 devices while the RS200 can handle up to 80.
The Orbi 770 and Nighthawk RS600 and RS200 also include a 30-day trial of Netgear Armor Powered by Bitdefender to provide robust security for all the connected devices on the network.
Home networks see on average 10 attacks every 24 hours with the highest vulnerabilities found with TVs, smart plugs and routers.
Netgear Armor is powered by AI and offers real time alerts when threats are detected and blocked.
It also includes Netgear Smart Parental Controls to manage screen time across connected devices and built good online habits.
PRICING
The Netgear Orbi 770 Series, Nighthawk RS600 and Nighthawk RS200 are available now on netgear.com.au and through major retailers.
ORBI 770
– RBE773-100APS: Router and 2 Satellites – 3 pack, $1,499
– RBE772-100APS: Router and 1 Satellite – 2 pack, $999
– RBE770-100APS: Add-on Satellite – $649
NIGHTHAWK
– RS600: Router – $799
– RS200: Router – $499
Stay tuned to Tech Guide for a review of the Orbi 770 and the new Nighthawk RS600.
