Orbi mesh systems come with one unit designated as a router and additional satellites, so make sure your router is an RBR50, RBR40, RBR20 or an SRR60 model.

Today at CES, Netgear announced a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh router that neatly slots between its existing Orbi 770 and Orbi 970 product lines. As you might have already surmised, the new mesh system is ...

The outdoor satellite will also work with Netgear’s less-expensive consumer Orbi routers, the RBR40 and RBR20.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Netgear Orbi AC3000 (3-pack) wireless router to find out if it's worth it.

The Orbi Outdoor Satellite is an expensive, weather-resistant way of extending Wi-Fi outside your home, up to 2,500 square feet.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Netgear Orbi 750 Series AX5200 (3-pack) wireless router to find out if it's worth it.

Let’s get it out the way: the Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 AX6000 costs $699 for a 2-pack (comprising router and satellite). It costs $999 for a 3-pack and each additional satellite costs $379.99.

Recommended Videos The Orbi system doesn’t use the traditional router/repeater setup, but instead consists of identical units with one serving as the hub/router and the second as a remote satellite.

The Orbi system uses both units to blanket your home in Wi-Fi, all using the same network name and it's all very speedy. The router and satellite are paired from the factory, so setup is a snap.