Netgear has released the Orbi 870 Series and expanded its growing family of mesh systems which can consistently deliver the speed of Wi-Fi 7 around every home.
The Orbi 870 Series is built on the foundation of more than 30 years of Wi-Fi innovation and expertise and is designed to meet the modern needs of today’s connected homes.
The new system offers speed and reduced latency as well as the capacity to handle the growing number of connected devices being used in our households.
In fact, the Orbi 870 can handle up to 150 connected devices.
Today we are connected and streaming more than ever before to work remotely, for our entertainment and for gaming and the Orbi 870 can provide the speed and consistency to offer that content anywhere in your home at its highest quality.
Users can enjoy combined speeds of up to 21Gbps with 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands.
It also offers multilink operation which combines two bands at the same time for improved backhaul and fronthaul which works to improve the reliability of the network, reduced latency and ensure data is delivered on the network at the maximum possible speed.
On the security side, Netgear’s routers have stated of the art encryption protocols and advanced threat detection.
They include security features like automatic firmware updates, VPN support, WPA3 security, access control and guest and IoT Wi-Fi network options.
For added protection, Netgear offers a 30 day free trial of Netgear Armour, Powered by Bitdefender which provides a shield of security for all your connected devices and added privacy with a VPN.
“We are seeing a significant rise in the adoption of WiFi 7, as top brands are introducing devices with the latest standard, driving a growing need for a router that helps consumers maximize their new technology,” said Sandeep Harpalani, VP of product management at NETGEAR.
“NETGEAR is a trusted brand, committed to delivering exceptional WiFi performance and security features tailored to meet the diverse needs of every home as this market evolves. Whether users are upgrading their network or embracing WiFi 7 for the first time, the Orbi 870 offers the perfect balance of performance, coverage, and security.”
The Orbi 870 joins the Obi 770 and all B970 series systems which offer impressive speed coverage and reliability in every corner of your home including your backyard.
This gives customers a wider choice on the best Wi-Fi solution that suits their home and their needs.
PRICING AND AVAILABILITY
The Orbi 870 is available in black or white on netgear.com and at other major retailers.
– RBE873: Router and 2 Satellites – 3 pack, $1299.99
– RBE872: Router and 1 Satellite – 2 pack, $999.99
– RBE870: Add-on Satellite – $549.99
Orbi 870 Technical Specifications:
– Ultra-Fast WiFi 7 Tri-Band Speeds up to 21 Gbps[1] – Experience combined multi-gigabit speeds up to 21 Gbps with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands.
– Higher Capacity & Robust WiFi – Supports WiFi 7 technology enhancements like 320 MHz, 4K QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and preamble puncturing.
– Multi-link Operation – Combines two WiFi bands at once, for both Enhanced 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 10 Gig Internet Port – Use the 10 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 four 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports on the router, and four 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 and IoT networks, and more.
Orbi 770 | Orbi 870 | Orbi 970 | |
Latest technology at best value | Uncompromising Performance for Large homes | Ultimate WiFi Performance | |
Recommended Internet Speed | Up to 1 Gig | Up to 2.5 Gig | Multi-Gig up to 10 Gig |
Coverage | Up to 8,000 sq. ft | Up to 9,000 sq. ft | Up to 10,000 sq. ft. |
Combined WiFi Speed | Up to 11Gbps | Up to 21 Gbps | Up to 27Gbps |
Technology | WiFi 7 Tri-Band | WiFi 7 Tri-Band | WiFi 7 Quad-Band |
Devices | Up to 100 | Up to 150 | Up to 200 |
Ports | 2.5 Gig + 3 x 2,5 Gig | 10 Gig +4 x 2.5 Gig | 10 Gig + 10Gig + 4 x 2.5 Gig |
MSRP | $999.99 for 3-pack | 1299.99 for 3-pack | $2,299.99 for 3-pack |