Each Orbi device is 9 inches tall and looks more like a wide flower vase than an internet router. The router and satellite both have ethernet ports so you can connect wired devices to your network.

While pricey, the Netgear Orbi (RBK50) is one of the fastest, most powerful routers we've tested, even without its mesh extension. Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours ...

If your Orbi satellite ring is solid amber for 10 seconds, the connection between the router and satellite is fair. [section label=”Software”] Netgear Orbi Software ...

The high cost aside, the Orbi System is a sure and easy way to cover a relatively large home with high-speed Wi-Fi coverage.

To set up the Orbi Outdoor, plug it in near your main Orbi router. I had no problem from about 15 feet away. I waited 3 minutes for the white light to stop pulsing and turn solid.

The Orbi Router and its Satellite broadcast three distinct bands of Wi-Fi signal: one at 2.4GHz and another at 5GHz, and then another 5GHz band that’s locked off from normal access.

Netgear believes it can get rid of that problem with its latest product: a WiFi system called Orbi. The $400 basic kit comprises of a router and a satellite that the company says will cover up to ...

That said, the Orbi system isn’t exactly a cheap solution. The base “router” unit alone costs $250, while each additional “satellite” unit is another $250.

The NETGEAR Orbi Home Mesh WiFi Router with Built-in Cable Modem, model CBK40, combines fast 802.11ac wireless networking with a DOCSIS 3.0 cable - Page 2 ...