Seems like a decent price for a whole home, mesh, system with router and satellite system. I haven't seen these much below retail at £299.99.
I've just bought one, having also bought a Google Wi-fi from eBay a few days ago (which will probably have to go back on eBay...).
I understand that this mesh system is meant to be one of the best for speed from the satellite, with plenty of customisation options.
It's compatible with Alexa too/Amazon Echo.
Only available today.
Product Description
Orbi is a simple and smart way to enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi in every corner of your home. This Orbi Wi-Fi system kit of two covers homes up to 4000 square feet with strong Wi-Fi signals. It creates a dedicated wireless connection to the Internet using tri-band Wi-Fi delivering maximum speeds no matter how many devices is connected. First with innovative Tri-band Wi-Fi, Orbi helps deliver the fastest available Internet speeds even as more devices connect. This Orbi Wi-Fi System comes with an Orbi Wi-Fi Router and Satellite and replaces your home router and extenders.
Covers up to 250 sq m (2700 sq feet) with high performance Wi-Fi; get rid of Wi-Fi boosters or extenders; this kit includes an Orbi Wi-Fi router and satellite
Enhanced tri-band Wi-Fi helps maximise the internet speeds available in your home; single Wi-Fi network name provides seamless room-to-room roaming throughout your home
Easy setup with a single and secure Wi-Fi network that works with your existing internet service; guest Wi-Fi network - easily setup separate and secure internet access for guests
Use the Orbi app or any web browser to create secure whole home Wi-Fi in minutes; no accounts to create or personal information needed to setup
Compatible with Amazon Echo/Alexa - control your home network using voice commands
7 comments
richstroller
11 Jul 171#1
Worth noting that this is the fairly recently released AC2200 version, not the AC3000 version that is on sale at Amazon for £299.99 (down from £399.99) - Link here
bouttime2
11 Jul 171#2
I have the RBK50 version and it is fantastic!
richstroller to bouttime2
11 Jul 17#3
There seem to be a few complaints on the Netgear forums about the satellites dropping connections. Have you had any issues?
boonkoh
11 Jul 17#4
Be aware that the satellite does not support wired where backhaul. So satellites communicate to the main hub via wireless only.
sjaddy
11 Jul 171#5
yes all the time, on ipads - drops connection for about 10 seconds and then reconnects. I have even unhidden the SSID to try and stop it!!
sm-1991
11 Jul 17#6
This happens on my bt home hub, no idea why, it never happens on any other wifi device.
freakstyler
11 Jul 17#7
You'd think the connection on these would be rock solid for the price. You could just buy a couple of cheap routers with repeater modes (Tenda AC6 AC1200 is a good example £20ish) and daisy chain them.
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I've just bought one, having also bought a Google Wi-fi from eBay a few days ago (which will probably have to go back on eBay...).
I understand that this mesh system is meant to be one of the best for speed from the satellite, with plenty of customisation options.
It's compatible with Alexa too/Amazon Echo.
Only available today.
Product Description
Orbi is a simple and smart way to enjoy high-speed Wi-Fi in every corner of your home. This Orbi Wi-Fi system kit of two covers homes up to 4000 square feet with strong Wi-Fi signals. It creates a dedicated wireless connection to the Internet using tri-band Wi-Fi delivering maximum speeds no matter how many devices is connected. First with innovative Tri-band Wi-Fi, Orbi helps deliver the fastest available Internet speeds even as more devices connect. This Orbi Wi-Fi System comes with an Orbi Wi-Fi Router and Satellite and replaces your home router and extenders.
Covers up to 250 sq m (2700 sq feet) with high performance Wi-Fi; get rid of Wi-Fi boosters or extenders; this kit includes an Orbi Wi-Fi router and satellite
Enhanced tri-band Wi-Fi helps maximise the internet speeds available in your home; single Wi-Fi network name provides seamless room-to-room roaming throughout your home
Easy setup with a single and secure Wi-Fi network that works with your existing internet service; guest Wi-Fi network - easily setup separate and secure internet access for guests
Use the Orbi app or any web browser to create secure whole home Wi-Fi in minutes; no accounts to create or personal information needed to setup
Compatible with Amazon Echo/Alexa - control your home network using voice commands
7 comments