Netgear Orbi RBK50 Mesh Router - Reviews
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3.1.2020
Before buying this product, I researched it in great depth compared to its competitors. I decided to go with the Orbi for 2 main reasons- a dedicated 5ghz back channel meant that compared to its competitors, signals between the router and satellite were much stronger between walls. My speed by Ethernet connected directly to the router is 92.3mbps down, my speed connected directly by Ethernet to the satellite is 92.3mbps down, my speed connected by wifi to the satellite is 92.1mbps down standing right next to it and 90.9 at the furthest point in my house from the satellite. This was important to me because my modem line connection is in one corner at the far end of the house.
23.4.2019
I bought the Orbi RBK50. It is well made and aesthetically pleasing in any home environment. It is different to other Mesh WiFi systems at this price point as it has multiple Ethernet ports on both the router and satellite which is a real plus for me when you have a NAS, powerline, PC etc to connect up. There is a also USB port which can be used to hook up a networked printer using Netgear’s Readyshare driver software, if you’ve run out of Ethernet ports. Installation and setup is a breeze using either the Orbi app or web interface and can be done in 10-15 minutes. I personally preferred to use the web interface as it has more features to configure as per a standard dual band router but the app is good for the basic setup.
17.6.2020
After first setting up it seemed to work great then after a few days I started to experience problems with my Sony TV (2019 Model).At first the TV connected to satellite on 5Ghz channel, but after a few days it was on 2.4Ghz channel and then after few more days it was on 5Ghz channel on Router which is further away. Then it started disconnecting and would not connect back (TV Says SSID is disabled), I would connect back and it wold only stay connected for 10-15 mins before disconnecting again After forgetting the network on the TV and adding again it connected back at 5Ghz on the Satellite but after few days it went through same cycle as before and eventually would only stay connected for
12.4.2017
RecommendedFinally a stable decent solution to a tricky layout houseOur house is principally 3 floors, but there are some 1/2 floors also for bathrooms and so you could argue there are 5 floorsMy setup, I have kept my main router ,an Asus which I have configured in a certain way (various things aren't configurable yet until they do a firmware update with the Orbi router, e.g. no dnsomatic, and it doesn't have a vdsl included so you will still need your fibre modem to connect to the orbi router), and setup the Orbi router / satellites as purely the wifi part, after disabling the wifi on the asus.Easy setup, very high broadband rates throughout the house.Not many downsides,
29.5.2019
I found the Orbi Mesh system easy to set up (even with Alexa steering me wrong on which app I needed) and use. Being able to scan in the router information with my phone was a nice plus, and after setting up the router and my Orbi account, plugging the router into my modem and power outlet, and plugging in the satellite unit, all the wi-fi dead zones in my old house disappeared. When setting up Alexa, the Alexa app said I needed to download the Nighthawk app for setup, but this was incorrect; the Orbi Netgear app was needed. This app crashed about halfway through the setup and I was had to delete and reload it to get it to work, but after that, Alexa worked perfectly (in fact,
29.5.2019
As my home network expanded over time my current router could no longer handle the speed or distance required to keep it all running smooth. My network consists of 4 WiFi cameras, 1 thermostat, two fans, WiFi speaker, network receiver, two I-phones, two roku smart TVs, laptop, 2 desktop PCs, and a smart ac switch. The Orbi rb50 system handles it all with no issues. I was able to switch over to this new router in about 1 hour for 80% of the devices, only a few components required some additional configuration. The iPhone Orbi app is very simple and will get you up and running in no time, but when you need more advanced options such as port forwarding then use the Orbi web interface which has all the settings required.
29.5.2019
Getting a full 130Mbits+ through my cable modem using the RBK50 mesh system. For years I lived with an aging Apple wi-fi router and extender where I could get at max 50mb through the cable modem. Always thought the problem was with my cable provider overstating their bandwidth. But the bandwidth problem disappeared with this new mesh network.Also, my entire network got easier to manage. I didn't have to hardwire devices to the router to get better bandwidth. I now have 20 devices that our connected to the Mesh getting excellent bandwidth, even with multiple systems communicating at the same time.And the simple app let's you know which devices are connected, the Orbi router/satellite they connect to),
29.5.2019
I have tried several WiFi 'extender' devices over the years. Even ones provided by Cable companies themselves. Nothing came even close to the Orbi AC3000. It's amazing!!! Takes 2 minutes to hook up and literally I now have a WiFi connection in a dead spot where I couldn't get any signal, to now downloading speeds of around 460mb/s!! Even the satellites which I only needed one which came with the main system are just plug and play. Plug it into your wall outlet and that's it. You now have internet access just as strong as if guy were standing in front of your main router. Another bonus is each satellite also has 4 gigabit Ethernet connections on each one in case you want wired connections in some rooms of your house,
29.5.2019
U shaped house with an atrium in the center, historically bad signal from one end to the other. Add to that strong signal from neighboring houses (go figure). Bought the Orbi 3 pack, followed instructions (so simple) strong fast WiFi through out the house. Observations: old speed test wirelessly some where around 50Mbs close to gateway router. Speed test with Orbi installed around 300Mbs!The Orbi app for iOS seems a little buggy. Got in this loop of trying to register with email and password and later would not authenticate. Lastly, my wireless Ring devices have got a very strong signal. But in a r cent trouble call they suggested because of the single SSID across Orbi router and satellites the Ring devices might be confused bouncing from one satellite to the other causing delay issues.
29.5.2019
Frustrated by my ISP's all-in-one router/modem performance, The plaster walls in my 2200 square-foot home seemed to eat WiFi signal the further on wandered from the router. The signal in my sons' playroom at the other end of the house was virtually non-existent, and there wasn't even enough signal to run an Amazon Echo device without constantly having to reset it. Enter the Orbi AC 3000...Setup was relatively simple, and would have been even more so had I contacted my ISP's tech support before starting (combo router / modem resisted the initial self-setup). The consistent and powerful signal (not one drop in over a month) is omnipresent within my house, and I even get full signal in my tool shed /
29.5.2019
I'm an IT engineer and I deal with WiFi and general network performance ALL THE TIME. I've setup and managed hundreds of WiFi products for enterprise and residential situations. The Orbi product line is the best WiFi experience for almost any setting. At my current home I've used Ubiquiti, Linksys, Cisco, Ruckus, TP-Link, and even other Netgear products (in standard & mesh formats). This pair of Orbi SB50s is the best setup hands down. Blanket coverage, range, clean device connection performance, smooth connection experience, and advanced features. Period. I'm such a nerd that my favorite feature might even be the wired connection capability for backhaul.
29.5.2019
I am extremely happy with the ORBI mesh network extender. It saturates my home with WiFi and gives us uninterrupted access for our devices in every corner of the house and well out into the yard. It provides a single network SSID to connect to wherever you are in the house unlike previous solutions that I have put in place. The ORBI helps immensely with connecting to peripheral devises such as WiFi printers and Smart TVs. It also helps to work with other tech devices such as coding my Raspberry Pi projects because it extends one network throughout the house. This provides solid coverage for connecting to these devices remotely through SSH for example. It was a bit of an investment but has been well worth the money.
29.5.2019
I was looking for a WiFi Mesh system that would provide the best performance regardless of price. I looked at review from multiple tech and gadget sites and the NETGEAR Orbi AC3000 was always at the top of every site. At first, I thought it was either corporate favoratism or paid reviews, but after using it for a month, I can definitely say that every 5-star review was accurate. You get great performance regardless of where you are at within its field, you have zero dead zones and the user interface is amazingly simple yet helps you keep your network secure without any confusing prompts or settings. Setting up the hardware seems intimidating when you unbox everything,
29.5.2019
We just moved into a house that was laid out a little broader than our old place and the router had to be installed in one corner of the home on the first floor. Due to the construction of this house, our wifi range was limited and we had very little signal from the rented router our internet provider gave us.I took the plunge and bought this mesh router system and my own cable modem and it has worked out perfectly. The setup was very simple with the app and the signal lights make positioning the satellite unit child's play. My girlfriend was concerned about the amount of light that the satellite was giving off,
29.5.2019
I had been frustrated for some time with my current WiFi setup. I prefer to keep some of my computer equipment connected via wire which dictated the placement of the WiFi router at one end of my two-level house. As a result, I had poor connectivity at the other end including my patio area. After doing some research I decided to go with a "mesh" type network and the Orbi system was consistently getting the best reviews so I took the plunge. The new equipment has been set up now for the past couple of weeks and it is working great. I no longer have any connectivity issues on the patio (or anywhere else!). Overall throughput has increased as well. Once I discovered the "Advanced" settings via a direct connection to the master device,