![]() ![]() It’s all powered by a quad-core processor that runs at a maximum of 2GHz. The Orbi RBK852 uses Qualcomm’s newest Networking Pro 1200 Wi-Fi chip with 1GB of RAM and 512MB of capacity for storing firmware and settings. Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) review: Performance Both the router and satellite have four 1 Gbps LAN ports for connecting things like a printer and NAS storage, but no USB port. The router has a single 2.5 gigabit per second (Gbps) WAN input port for use with the newest modems. Using the latest MU-MIMO technology to support lots of connections and beamforming to tailor the signal to each device’s needs, the system is capable of moving a theoretical 6Gbps of data back and forth. With its Qualcomm Networking Pro 1200 chip, the router and satellite supports 4X4 streams of data. Inside each unit are eight smart antennas that aren’t replaceable or aimable. ![]() When the light is purple, there’s something wrong because it is offline and requires attention. When the device is starting up, it blinks white and remains blue when data is freely flowing back and forth. However, Netgear breaks new ground by offering a wall mounting bracket ($19) (opens in new tab) for its devices, instead of relying on third party accessories.īoth the router and satellite have a single LED band near the bottom, serving as a status indicator. Still, the RBK852 devices can sit on a bookshelf or desk, but there’s no built-in provision for wall mounting them. Both the RBR850 router and RBS850 satellite measure 10.0 x 7.5 x 2.8 inches, making them enormous compared to the likes of the TP-Link Deco X20 or Google Nest WiFi. Like its predecessors, the RBK852 gear is big and continues with the tall, oval cooling tower look that makes them hard to hide. Netgear updates its Orbi mesh networking kits for the Wi-Fi 6 (aka 802.11ax) era with the Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System. Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) review: Design And if you find yourself needing more coverage, you can always expand your mesh system with an additional Orbi satellite unit, which adds 2,500 square feet of coverage to whatever Orbi AX6000 system it's added to.Īnd, since all of the Orbi Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 options are designed to operate with the same range and performance, we're confident in recommending any of these options just as strongly as we do the 2-pack featured in our Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 (RBK852) review. The 2-pack seen in our review can cover up to 5,000 square feet, while the 3- and 4-unit packages cover 7,500 and 10,000 square feet, respectively. Single Add-on Orbi AX6000 Mesh WiFi 6 Satellite (RBS850) - $379 (opens in new tab)Īvailable in packages of two, three or four units, the Orbi Wi-Fi 6 AX6000 system can cover a lot of area.4-Pack Orbi AX6000 Mesh WiFi 6 System (RBK854) - $1,299 (opens in new tab).3-Pack Orbi AX6000 Mesh WiFi 6 System (RBK853) - $999 (opens in new tab).2-Pack Orbi AX6000 Mesh WiFi 6 System (RBK852) - $699 (opens in new tab).The Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6 system is also available in a 3-pack and 4-pack, or you can purchase additional satellite add-on units individually. On its own, an extra RBS850 satellite costs $380. With the router and two satellites, the RBK853 kit costs $1,000. Make sure that the switch ports are 1 Gbps or faster.It’s among the most expensive networking gear you can buy at $700 for the router and satellite that can cover about 5,000 square feet, according to Netgear. Note: The Ethernet ports on your Orbi satellites and Orbi router are rated at 1 Gbps. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router using daisy chain topology to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router using star topology to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. For more information, visit How do I update the firmware on my Orbi router and satellite? Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another satellite to create a wired backhaul connection.īefore you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. ![]()
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