NETGEAR - Orbi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (4-pack) - White

I recently got the new Orbi 4 Satellite Dual Mesh Wi-Fi system, and all I can say is wow! Setup - Scan a QR Code download the App and you are literally online in a few minutes! The App is so easy to use this is what I would buy if I were not savvy about home routers and extenders! The only thing I wish is that you didn't have to have a net-gear account to use them. Form - Factor - These look like art! they are so small and unobtrusive they blend in, my house guests don't even know they are wifi units, Some people even thought the were stylish - speakers! Use - I set these up on 2 floors of my McMansion, and one near my outdoor living space. I couldn't believe how strong the signal was. I can go anywhere in my house and patio and get an amazing signal, also I have my WiFi camera's hooked up, they just work! Slight Con: Info Armor doesn't work behind my residential gateway. I feel this is an important feature, however it's not a deal killer, I am not to enthusiastic about the Bit-Defender system anyway, a lot of my accounts with sub-domains were blocked or out-right couldn't connect, I do not recommend installing bit-defender, it's a pain to install on my Mac, and harder to remove. If you want to get a great WiFi system look no further than this bundle, they are ascetically pleasing to look at and small enough to place all over the house! This is the system for you if you love getting online but hate the bulky appearance of most home-WiFi systems. I used a WiFi scanner app to determine my coverage, and I got almost 100% signal everywhere, I don't have one in my garage but I still got a great signal! I received ORBI as part of NETGEAR’s First Look Review Program, and have reviewed other NetGear products and I would have to say this is by far the best one I have reviewed.

NETGEAR Orbi RBK14 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System is the best mesh router on the market today. It is everything all of us ever wanted and wished for. It is not just for gamers or IT professionals. It is for the rest of us as well. Yes, this router is very powerful but it is also very easy to setup. The setup is done through Orbi app on my phone. Once I unpacked main unit and plugged it into the wall and modem, it was very easy to set it up using Orbi app. Just changed ssid to my previous one and used the same password so all my devices will seemingly connect to the new router without the need to punch in a new password. This is very useful since I have a lot of devices that control my home and they all found this new mesh router very fast. Some devices are using 2.4ghz but most use 5ghz and they all connect to a single network that automatically decides which to use. I placed the rest of the satellites strategically around my house and they all connected to main router automatically. I tested speed with my phone from all nooks and crannies and everywhere outside as well and I am getting full coverage now at full speed just like that. I am very impressed with the simplicity of this router system and how powerful it actually is. I am streaming movies in every room, kids play their PS4 and Xbox without any lag. It is very impressive. It is also very beautifully designed. No antennas sticking out. It has small footprint and modern design. It is also priced very affordably when comparing to others on the market. I like that Netgear Armor protects my whole network from viruses and data loss without a need to install separate applications on each computer and phone. Also parental controls work good allowing me to manage my kid’s internet time and places they go. I’m having a blast with this router and would like to recommend it to you. This is how networking should be. Very stable connection, great security, ease of installation: what else one would want in a router. Thank you Netgear for providing this wonderful complimentary router to me through first look review program.

It was very nicely packaged, the router and satellite units. All the satellite units are the same size (right size). I followed the quick install instructions, removed my old router. I plugged the Orbi router into the cable modem with the ethernet cable (provided in the box). I put a couple of satellites downstairs and one in a room upstairs and plugged in the power. I installed the Orbi Android app on my cell phone and started the installation process. Installation was simple and easy, it took a while for the Orbi app find the satellite. I had to try a couple of times to find all the satellites. The configuration was simple and easy. The router upgraded to the latest firmware and was ready to use in a few minutes. This router eliminated the "WiFi dead zone" in my house. Now I have great Wifi connection in every room. I get great bandwidth, finally able to leverage the bandwidth from the service provider. This product exceeded my expectation. I have been using it for a week without any issues. Awesome performance and reliability that Netgear is know for. I am happy that this product didn't disappoint me, it met my needs and exceeded my expectation. I highly recommend this to anyone who has a large house and "WiFi dead spots" or WiFi coverage issues. SImple and easy installation, it is a breeze to set-up and you will be up and running in a few minutes. Awesome product.

I received this product as part of Netgear's First Look Review Program. I have been using another Netgear router for a couple years and it was working great for me but the range has always been a little disappointing as my house is 2900sqrt ft. So I am very open to try another router with better range. Installation was easy and straightforward. Note that the main unit takes quite some time to boot and initilize. It would help a lot if a step by step instruction sheet is included for beginner users. Setup required its app to be completed. The 3 other units just require power and work as is. It took me about 30 minutes to complete the setup. Performance was better than I thought. I initially thought the casing material and design was not great and had the impression it was product targeted low budget so the speed performace would be average. I ran my speedcheck and they can actually support speed up to my cable service contract speed which was 200Mbps. The range was awesome. I placed one at each corner of my house and now I got full bar of WIFI signals at every corner of the house. I used a lot of wireless cameras, sensors throughout the house and they all get very good signals. I am now permantly using this Netgear product for my home WIFI. Recommendation: label the default network name and password on the main unit like other Netgear Router products; include step by step setup instructions

The Good: - Setup: The setup was easy, I was surprised at how fast it was up and running. I am glad to see they are finally making the setup ‘dummy proof’ - Mesh Network: If you are not using a mesh network to cover your entire house, your doing it wrong. There is no more ‘low connections’ in different parts of the house. I have full strength in every room of the house, my backyard, my garage, and my shed. Its really awesome. - Parental controls: not perfect…but pretty good filter. Kids will find a way to get around it if they try hard enough...but I like that it helps keep some of the 'accidental' adult exposure away from them. - Gigabit ports: not that I really need it, but I like know I have it! -Aesthetics – pretty cool little compact router The Bad: -Netgear Armor: basically a really cool anti-virus layer that protects everything on your network…however they only give you a 1 month trial of it. I wish they included it standard. -Internet speeds on wifi max out around 850 mbps…for most people that will be plenty, but if you have gigabit service you won’t get the max out of wifi Other – - I was part of a Netgear first look program and received this router as part of a review and test program. I am so glad to see Netgear investing in bringing more Mesh network type routers to the market.