NETGEAR Orbi Quad-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (RBKE963) Router
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About NETGEAR Orbi Quad-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System (RBKE963) Router
Overall Feedback:
93% positive
67% praised the intuitive app, but 33% struggled
The phone app is great as it allows you to control your network even when you are out of the house. The web interface to the router is also good and allows control over permissions and data usage by device and user on the network. This helps prioritize devices like apple TV so that you don't get buffering while watching a 4k movie.
The Orbi app is great as it highlights what is connected to each switch, keeps track of all devices, and has a built-in speed test.
The app is outstanding and super easy to use, contrary to what some people have said.
I had to access the app for this unit through a browser as it has limited features.
86% praised the coverage area, but 14% found dead spots
I get great speeds and connections throughout my house and yard, which is 2 levels on 1 acre, and the coverage area is awesome.
The Orbi router and satellite system has a pervasive coverage and has lit up previously unreachable corners shrouded in Wi-Fi dead zones.
In my bedroom, I am getting 3 bars even though my home is only about 3kft, although the unit is supposed to cover 5000 ft.
66% liked the customizable settings
I run my mesh in AP mode.
The domain lot option is a perfect solution for security or monitoring 2.4gb systems, eliminating conflicts with 5gb equipment.
The Orbi system has Ethernet ports on both the router and satellite, providing flexibility for wired connectivity.
It took some time to set up correctly, but now it is stable.
88% found it easy to set up
The setup process was super easy and the admin interfaces are excellent for both web app and iOS app.
The setup was quick and all our existing WiFi devices automatically reconnected.
I found it very easy to set up the whole-home-mesh-wi-fi-system and it works well with all my equipment across large distances that required 4 Velop units.
74% liked the ability to support many devices
According to Netgear specs, our new system can support 200 devices, whereas the previous system could only support 100.
I bought an additional satellite to go outside in a weatherproof box and now I have 100% signal strength across my 10,000ft2 block and 3 level house with 1 router and 3 satellites.
85% appreciated the performance
The performance of the Orbi Quad 6E system is stellar. I have not faced any problem or issue while using it. The latency, speed and coverage are excellent.
After running Ethernet to each satellite, our system's performance improved and was more in line with our expectations.
Wi-Fi is working seamlessly without any complaints from my daughters who have iPhones, iPads, Meta Oculus, Nintendo Switch, and other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
I have experimented with multiple Wi-Fi systems and found Orbi router and satellite system to be the best, effortlessly seizing my preference.
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75% were impressed with the security features, although 25% weren't
I use Netgear and their Armor subscription provides high-level malware and intrusion protection to the router and software.
Onboard protection and scanning has been thorough and informational.
The device is a 2nd network tuned for older 2.4ghz and security devices.
