Customer Ratings & Reviews

After 1 year using for some reason my internet speed decreased from 300 mbs to 16-34 mbs with WiFi and 60-70 mbs wired. This disappoints me greatly!

Starting off the packaging is done very well. All the items are well protected without going overboard. Everything is separated and protected to prevent any scuffs, etc. The set up was easy, but took awhile though. A piece of advice. Follow the instructions well. Dont go ahead and connect all your devices before going through the set up. When I tried that I couldnt complete the set up. Heres what I did that worked. 1) Plug in the Router Orbi, Turn on, then connect the Ethernet form your modem in. Wait for the Light ring to turn white. 2) Find the location you want to put the Orbi Satellite, then plug it and power on. 3) The Satellites light ring will also turn white, then Magenta while the the 2 should automatically try to sync with each other. If they do the ring on the Satellite with turn solid blue then off. 4) If it turns Amber they are too far apart, so move them closer 5) If the Satellite does not turn solid blue then you will need to manually sync them by pressing the sync buttons on both. 6) It took awhile, but eventually the light turned solid blue then off. They are now connected so you can move on. 7) Now you are ready to log on to the Orbi's set up page and go through the web based set up. Once I had it all set up I was very surprised at the speeds I was getting from my Wired and Wireless connections. My internet max speeds are set at 150 MBPS, but I was actually able to get 180 MBPS downloads when wired, and the same speeds with my Galaxy S7 connected wirelessly. This was literally over 100 MBPS faster than my other router. And even more important was the connection strength. In my room about 30 feet away from the router I use to drop to 1 -2 bars on my Galaxy S7, but with the Orbi I had a full 4 bars and amazing speeds. And we have a lot of devices that rely on that wireless connection and now have no dead spots, and all the speeds for all devices are great. No more Netflix buffering, or low resolution when streaming. Another thing I didnt know at first was that this only has one SSID to choose from. No more switching from 2.4ghz to 5ghz depending on where you are in the house. It automatically chooses the best and strongest connection each time. So in summary this is a must for anyone that wants great speeds, simple set up, fast wired speeds, and full wireless coverage throughout your house or office. Thank you for reading and have a nice day.

I wanted to love the Netgear Orbi system. I really did. But, alas, it was not meant to be. First, the positives: 1. Impressive speed and wifi coverage. If that's all you're looking for, then the Orbi is a strong contender. 2. Relatively attractive appearance. 3. MU-MIMO ability. 4. USB port and a few LAN ports. 5. Print server function. 6. The satellite unit does make a big difference in terms of signal strength in areas of the house further from the primary router. The negatives: 1. No guest network. Seriously? I had a hard time believing this was correct, but that's what the setup software said, and there was no way to override or change it. 2. Horrendous management app and software. I've used a lot of modems in my day. The Netgear app and UI is far behind other top routers, IMO. 3. Setup process is automated and had to be restarted several times before it actually worked. Even registration didn't work. I would have preferred a manual setup option. The lack of flexibility in terms of secondary networks is a killer for me. I really did not think there were wireless routers being sold in 2016 that could not accommodate a guest network. Yet, the Netgear is a new product in a new niche - the home mesh network. The idea seems to have a lot of merit, but this attempt isn't worth the price, IMO. I was provided this router for review. My normal router is a Linksys EA9500. I must admit the signal strength for the Netgear exceeded the Linksys, and both were equal in terms of speed. That's saying something, because the Linksys is the best router I've ever used. That's part of why I think the home mesh network idea has merit. But the Netgear was not good enough to make me want to switch. Improve the UI, and add guest network capacity, and maybe I'd reconsider.

So aesthetically this duo is cute and not at all an eye sore. Compared to other routers i've had that have antennas that stick out this is a pretty set that almost looks like a art piece on my side table and by my tv in the living room. Now regarding the features, it was as quick to set up as the box describes. I definitely agree it's plug and play after you go through the short set up process of your network. On day one I had to test the speed and it was 400 Mbps! I mean I just got my other router a couple of months ago and this one outshines it easily. This one says it covers 4000 square feet so that's cool. What's neat also for those of us who can't diagnose a problem is that if the router or it's satellite are having an issue they glow a certain color to tell you whether it is connected a solid white which goes away after it confirms connection or it glows red. Perfect fit for a person in college who just wants no hassle or for a parent who wants to be able to plug it in and now worry about a whole bunch of sets. My one down fall is that there isn't an iOS application to manage my connection from my phone but i'm sure that will come later. Definitely worth the buy.

I do consider myself a bit of a tech gadget geek, though I definitely have many friends who are far more proficient geeks than I. While I’m not always first to adopt new tech, I have long learned the value of understanding new technology and being able to act quickly to leverage enhanced capabilities eary, so I was intrigued when invited to the Best Buy Tech Panel and decided to join. My first product review in the program is of the NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Wi-Fi System. The product description provided on the selection site consisted of only the following: “NETGEAR - Orbi Wireless-AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi System - White Achieve high download speeds with this Netgear Orbi Wireless-AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi System. The three Wi-Fi bands have a combined wireless speed of up to 3 Gbps, and Smart Connect intelligence helps pair the fastest available speed with your wireless device. This Netgear system has six built-in antennas for achieving maximum range.” I did a quick google search and saw some references to solutions to eliminate wi-fi dead zones. I do have one in the basement/gym, so perhaps this will address that, which I view a fair trade off for my effort to write a review, so I placed the order. I’m not exactly sure when the package arrived – I work out of state during the week at a client location – but it wasn’t long after I responded to the product selection notice. I know I looked over the package just before leaving for our extended 25th Anniversary vacation overseas however, because I sliced my thumb on the curve-shaped outer package sleeve (upper left in the package photo) in a doozy of a paper cut scenario and it smarted for a few days. While I can appreciate the attractive appearance of the packaging, it seems to me the same effect could be achieved by just printing the design on a square box. My enthusiasm for further investigation was certainly dampened, so the review had to wait until our return. Finally back in the US from vacation, it’s now time to get to the review ASAP since it’s been so long delayed and I want to see whether I am suited for this type of creative expression. I committed to myself to do it my very first free day at home. As luck would have it, this product, which I had selected on a lark with no urgent need for at the time, will likely address a need that I only identified the night before I had planned/scheduled to write this review on my calendar. I flew home from work last night and wanted my husband to check out a show I had found on Netflix, so I tried to access the Smart features of my TV and discovered that the D-Link wireless bridge (DAP-1522) I had been using for several years to supply a wired ethernet connection for both it and my Blue Ray home theater system was no longer operating (would no longer power on) and would need to be replaced. Imagine my delight and surprise when I opened the box this morning and realized that the orbi satellite provides 4 wired ethernet ports as well and therefore can fully replace that device! After taking some time to wonder at the unlikeliness of this coincidence and marvel at the awesomeness of the universe, I pulled up the review I had started when I placed the order and readied myself to install the product and write my review. More good news as I was setting this up: the base router ALSO has 3 ethernet ports, so this will also replace my need for the Netgear WN104TP 4-port wired hub that I’ve also been using for years to provide wired connections from my modem to other peripherals on my desk (external hard drive, connection to in-wall ethernet ports in other areas of my home, etc.). The wired hub still works perfectly after much more than a decade, so it will just be set aside for some future use ;-) The setup process itself is fairly easy/straightforward. The most difficult thing for me to figure out was how it would fit in the mess of plugs and cables I have stuffed behind my desk. The fact that this device can replace the wired hub was a thankful answer to where to plug in – the rest was just cord wrangling and rearranging the devices on my desk. The quick start guide provided really spells it all out. I found it very easy to follow. It even automatically checked for firmware updates as part of the setup process, so I am happy to know that it is fully up to date with the latest security measures available, though I did have a few moments panic during the update process when an error page was displayed. Thankfully since I knew I was updating the firmware, I just left it alone for a while. When I returned after a few minutes and saw that the light was blinking white again, I reconnected and continued the setup process and then personalized/changed the SSID and password. I had to reboot a few peripherals and such, but once I did a quick test of all, I confirmed that the setup was a success. As for the only issue I actually THOUGHT this was potentially going to address – the “dead zone” in my gym: since the satellite is one floor closer, I am able to connect my gym equipment to the web at last for those interactive workouts I need to be devoting more of my time to moving forward. Yay!?!? So the final verdict: the universe is amazing and this orbi device was destined to be for me. It not only fixed/addressed the one thing I thought it might when I signed on, it replaced and improved upon two other devices I had been using as well. Given my very positive history with Netgear products in the past, I suspect this will be something I won’t have to think about again for many years to come (knock wood)! Thank you Universe, Best Buy Tech Panel and Netgear for a karmic experience!

In short..See the attached picture I test Netgear X10 & Linksys EA9500 trust me none of them gave me 100% in the dead spot even on 5GHz the only thing to beat all the above routers was ORBI I couldnt believe my eyes when the speed was constantly constant on dead spots at 100% and finally choose to kept ORBI. So just go-ahead and I am sure you will not be disappointed. Just make sure you upgrade router first and then the Satellite as upgrading the firmware is pain. Rest its been a week with this product and I cant be much happier, and more happier that all these X10/Linksys failed in front of this Dinosaurs Eggs, they both are really powerful. And this review is a comparison between Apples to Apples don't fall for the each specific product review, if you are concerned only about getting the full speed and full coverage\strength then ORBI is the one. X10/9500 are good routers but they are not even close to ORBI in terms of Range\Speed.

Outside of the box: - High Performance AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi System - Covers up to 4,000 square feet with strong WiFi Signals - Creates dedicated wireless connection to internet using Tri-Band WiFi delivering maximum speeds no matter how many devices connect - Just plug in. With simple setup from your mobile device, your secure WiFi network is ready in just minutes Whats in the Box? - 1 Orbi Router (RBR50) - 1 Orbi Satellite (RBS50) - 1 2m Ethernet Cable - 2 12v/3.5A Power Adapters - Quick Start Guide Requirements to have Orbi work? - High Speed Internet Connection - Connect to existing modem or gateway Physical Dimensions - 6.7 x 3.1 x 8.89in (170.3 x 78.9 x 225.8mm) each - Weight 1.96lb (890.5g) each Technical Specifications: - AC3000 (1733 + 866 +400 mbps) - Simultaneous Tri-Band WiFi * IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz - 256 QAM Support * IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz - 256 QAM Support - Memory: 4GB Flash and 510 MB RAM - 6 High-Performance Antennas with High-Powered Amplifiers - Implicit/Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 & 5GHz Bands - MU-MIMO Capable for Simultaneous Data Streaming on Multiple Devices - 4 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Ports * 1 WAN & 3 LAN for Router * 4 LAN for Satellite - 1 USB 2.0 Port - 24/7 Technical Support (90-day Complimentary Technical Support) Testing/Setup/Speeds: - Packaging is BEAUTIFUL!, extremely slick - Unit came with a little bit of random dust or something on it. So if you have OCD like I do, this may be an "issue" for you - Material of the units feels very nice, smooth, and guess what... NO FINGER PRINTS! - Nicely labeled for "Router" and "Satellite" so you know which one to use, even if its your first time setting up any router - Construction and build quality is nice. Finish is amazing. Product looks stunning. The only issue I had with the build quality is the "sturdiness" of it. What I mean is the base kinda doesn't sit solid on top of where you're placing it. Meaning, it wobbles. So if you have any children or pets around, be careful where you put it because the unit kinds rocks back and forth if moved. I wouldn't recommend putting it anywhere high - Manual included is easy to follow and is clear - Included Ethernet cable is flat, thin, and flexible; awesome - AC adapter build quality feels a little cheap (as far as the base goes) but the wire/cord is nice. But honestly... WHO CARES! - Current speeds WITHOUT Orbi: *PC Direct Ethernet - 66.32 down, 4.33 up, 13ms ping *iPhone 6 Plus in bedroom - 2 of 3 bars signal, 48.62 down, 4.37 up, 16ms ping *Android tablet in bedroom - 1 of 3 bars signal, 12.98 down, 4.79 up, 15ms ping *PC WiFi connection in bedroom - 2 of 3 bars signal, 66.29 down, 4.37 up, 13ms ping *iPhone 6 Plus in bathroom (further) - 1 of 3 bars signal, 25.60 down, 4.73 up, 17ms ping *Android tablet in bathroom (further) - 1 of 3 bars signal, 12.30 down, 4.75 up, 14ms ping - Post speeds after installing Orbi: *PC Direct Ethernet - 66.34 down, 5.80 up, 12ms ping *iPhone 6 Plus in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.90 down, 5.71 up, 40ms ping *Android tablet in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 66.16 down, 6.04 up, 14ms ping *PC WiFi connection in bedroom - 3 of 3 bars signal, 64.53 down, 5.79 up, 16ms ping *iPhone 6 Plus in bathroom (further) - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.94 down, 6.05 up, 37ms ping *Android tablet in bathroom (further) - 3 of 3 bars signal, 65.74 down, 6.04 up, 14ms ping Conclusion: WOW! Ladies and gentlemen, this ORBI is amazing. By the test results, it improved the strength/connection, extended my WiFi to wherever I needed it, and boosted my upload speeds. Ethernet connection (direct), same but that's a given. The unit is supposed to deliver what it promised which is better "coverage" and stable speeds across all devices; and it did. Another thing to note even though it wasn't on my test, typically when I go downstairs to the garage where my car is parked; on my old setup I didn't get a good connection. With the ORBI, guess what? FULL BARS, FULL SPEEDS, and STABLE. Setup was a breeze, even for beginners. The device looks very nice in any modern home, apartment, condo, etc. Having guest come over and want to use your WiFi? NO PROBLEM. The Orbi will handle everyone's necessities. All I can say is, I am very pleased with that Netgear released. The only gripes I have about the unit itself is the way the base sits. So if you're planning on buying this bad boy/girl, make sure you find somewhere to put it where it won't fall off somewhere high and break as it hits the ground. The other gripe I have is the customer service 90 day ordeal... Not quite sure how that works cause I typically don't call in but does this mean you only get complementary 90 day support then that's it? You have to pay? Hopefully you would never need to call since this thing is a beast and the build quality is great.

I was skeptical I could get adequate coverage in my 2-story 2700 sq ft house without hard-wired Access Points. My previous wireless wifi repaeater left much to be desired. Orbi was a breeze to set up and works great! I get about the same wifi speeds all over the house that I get on a hard-wired PC. I've been using it for about 2 months now and have not noticed a single disconnect, something I had to deal with regularly with my old wifi equipment. I also have no trouble making VPN connections. It's simple enough for a beginner to set up, yet has all the advanced settings you would likely ever need. There are some other similar high-speed whole-house wifi systems available for much less. Not having to log in to an online account just to have all my internet traffic spied upon made the higher price worth it. Buy this. You won't be sorry.

The Netgear Orbi AC3000 Tri-band mesh wi-fi is awesome, it can connect up to 80 something devices or more. It's not a so-called wifi gaming router, but it runs excellent in a house that has 3 gamers, and unlimited streaming devices and tv's without lag. I would definitely buy again. It's 2024, and I purchased this Orbi mesh wifi pair in 2017, and it has seen it's fair share of power outages, but it works great, still!

I'll be honest. I was not expecting much from this product. At this day and age when every major technology/electronics manufacturer (and third party for that matter) is promising you blazing fast Wi-Fi speeds, glorious Wi-Fi coverage, and no Wi-Fi drops, with their router systems it's rather easy to see that this is simply marketing at its best. However, once in a while, a product comes a long that pleasantly surprises you. This was one of those products. First and foremost, the setup for this Wi-Fi system was extremely easy. It comes with two devices. Each device is either labeled as "Router" or "Satellite". You simply connect the router to your internet provider's modem and wait for the LED on the Orbi router to turn solid white. Then you simply place the satellite device in the center of your home to a wall outlet and you're done. Once the LED on the Orbi satellite turns a solid white and then turns off it's connected. There is no additional setup required. The network name and password is labeled on the router. Of course for you advanced users, you can modify the settings to your liking. Now for the performance. I know what you're thinking. This is just a fancy router with an extender that acts like an access point. Wrong. The router shares a dedicated channel with the satellite device and takes on a non-traditional approach. I was pretty blown away to say the least. Netgear claims that this device is suitable for users that have a large home up to 4000 square feet. I will be giving you my honest opinion testing it in my home of 1800 square feet. My home typically has dead spots at each end at the home. Especially at the two furthest bathrooms. I deliberately streamed media on multiple devices while testing in the bathrooms with the doors closed and I was very impressed. Blazing fast speeds and very consistent. I also had full signal bars. Typically with my internet service provider's gateway I would struggle to retain 2 bars and the signal would be very inconsistent and drop off. With Orbi,i being in these two bathrooms rivals the experience of being in the living room next to the router. The coverage was THAT good. I tested over the course of a couple of weeks streaming things like netflix, youtube, etc in different rooms of the house and not a single hiccup. I asked my girlfriend about her experience and she also stated she noticed an improvement in the speed and range. So far Orbi has delivered on what it's intended purpose is; to provide coverage in areas that are typically dead spots in your home. For those of you who have larger homes or who need coverage in the garage or upstairs do yourself a favor and try this product. If it doesn't work for you, return it. The user interface was very simple and intuitive. However, there were several advanced features available like port forwarding, packet prioritization, Router/AP mode, and even an ability to create static routes!! I'm geeking out but the ability to create static routes is not something typically seen in residential grade routers. I also downloaded the recommended iOS/Android app "Netgear Genie" and I was able to see who's connected to network, make changes to the router remotely, and I loved the traffic meter which gave me an overview of data consumption to determine which device is consuming the most bandwidth! Finally, the design of the product is very interesting. It definitely feels like it's top notch quality, however, most might not like the fact that it looks like a vase of some sort. I see why netgear went this route as this is likely a product that will sit somewhere in the middle of your home so they trend to make something that was easy on the eyes and that blends into it's environment without looking loud with sharp accents. However, I would have at least liked to see an option for a black unit but I won't dock it a star for that. Overall, I have to say I am VERY surprised by this product. The design initially did not impress me and I felt that this is was just another router that over-promised and under-delivered. In my experience, I had solid speeds and consistency with NO deadzones in my house. If you currently suffer from deadspots or are trying to get Wi-Fi access in something like a basement, attic, garage, distant room give this a shot and it may save you money from having to install another modem in another location of your house which would mean paying more service fees to your provider that extra modem.

I previously had the comcast modem router and a netgear signal extender but I would still get some Major drops in speed downstairs (each router and extender were upstairs on opposite ends of the house) So i needed some more powerful hardware to give me the coverage necessary in my downstairs living room for gaming and streaming HD video. One I installed the Orbi system all that seemed to have gone away. I now get 180-220 mb speeds in my downstairs living room which is more than enough for my gaming and streaming needs. (my plan with my provider is for 250mb speed) Also the satellite pushes out anywhere from 200-250 mbs speeds to my devices connected via data cable. Very powerful system and it seems no matter where in the house I go (3,000 sq/ft) I always seem to get consistent speeds on my network. No more buffering or lagging. Even as I move towards the edge of the coverage area is still get speed almost as strong as if I were right next to the Orbi. At the sale price that I got this I would definitely recommend to anyone who is tired of dead zones in their home. The only thing I don't like is that you can't choose which wifi band you are on. The Orbi chooses whether you are using the 2.4 band or the 5ghz band based on your devices capabilities. I would have liked the freedom to choose which of my devices i connect to the 2.4 band or the 5 over wifi. On the plus side the Orbi & Satellite automatically connect you to their wifi as you move throughout your home. So if you're on one end of the home and move across to the other side of your home your Orbi/Satellite will automatically switch you over to the coverage of the Satellite/Orbi Router that you have on that end. So you don't get disconnected from one wifi and then have to go and manually connect yourself the Sattelite or Orbi's wifi because you walked out of range of the access point your were on. Overall I would not trade this system for any other. I am very happy with its performance. Setup is quite simple. In less than 10 minutes you can have it up and running.

The sleek design of this Orbi and Satellite network extender will blend into any room in the house while it provides ultimate networking power for all your wireless devices through your entire house. It easily handles our home automation devices for the garage doors and light modules, a wireless printer,NEST thermostat, a few wireless security cameras a couple of ipads, iphones and two laptops without causing a single hiccup or buffering issue for the internet radio or the Fire Stick. Of course it does not boost the actual internet speed, it only transmits that signal wirelessly. We have a 100mbs service and this transmits the signal to our wireless devices as fast as to the one wired computer. Setup really is as easy as they claim. In 15 minutes or less you should be online, but stll may need to add devices to the network depending on the previous setup (Image attached shows our wireless speeds from our 100mbs service)

My home is on 2 levels and we have multiple internet dependent devices through the home. It has been a stretch at best to get the coverage and speed needed in certain areas where needed. After some online research and talking with a knowledgeable friend I decided the Netgear Orbi AC3000 was suited for my use. One of the Geek Squad members told me it was the easiest thing to set up. In less than thirty minutes I had everything up and running and getting the coverage and speed throughout my home that I was paying for from my cable company. An added bonus unknowing to me, the day I went to the store it was on sale and saved me nearly a hundred dollars. I highly recommend the Orbi AC3000 as it works as advertised.

My house is one level and ~2,400 sqf. I had a router (TP-Link Archer C9) bought around 4 years ago. Decided to go with mesh technology. My internet is through cable and at 300Mbps. Problems I was trying to solve: 1. Outside cameras and doorbell always showing weak signal. 2. Improve speed around the house. My experience: 1. speed improved but somehow not to the level I was expecting. I used the BestBuy Home app in my iphone 7s. It had been connected to my old router on the 5G channel. Results before/after installing the Orbi: - same room as the router: 110Mps before, 110Mps after. - farthest room from the router: 12.6Mps before, 22Mps after. - Outside cameras and doorbell show strong signal now. Not sure if the app is not reliable, but I was expecting to see the full 300Mps in the same room and at least 100Mps in the farthest location. Set up was ok. Straight forward but sometimes it gets confusing. Such as: saying it is trying to connect to the wifi, but in fact you need to go to settings and do it manually. Or, ended up saying that everything was connected (satellites and main router) but no internet connection (??). Doing some back and forth on the steps solved it. Pros: - I have not experienced any drop in connection. - Speed not what I would expected but ok. - Strong signal all over. as a matter of fact when I drive away from my house, my iPhone keeps connected for 4 houses down the road. I used to lose connection as soon as I left the driveway. - app is neat. Cons: - not the speed I was hoping for - big devices, if you are worried about aesthetics and want to hide them In general good solution. Works for me and improved a lot the range. However I don't see the speed improvements I would expected.

This is by far the best system I have owned. It covers corner to corner in our house and the basement with 0 drop in speed or signal from the “tap”. I am pushing 117mbps throughout the whole house. This system literally took 15 minutes to set up. I have had no crashes or performance issues. We have had this system for a over a year. If I had to critique anything, while the app is nice and well designed, it is very limited in capability. For me, as long as it keeps trucking along flawlessly, I love it. For those that may want more control at the palm of your hands, not so much.

Since my Spectrum modem can't run in bridge mode, it is necessary to setup the Orbi in bridge mode (what NETGEAR refers to as an "Access Point"). This is doable, but not without some manual configuration so that both the modem and Orbi would be on the same subnet (192.168.0.x). Then, the auto firmware update for both the main and satellite units failed, so I had to update the firmware for both manually. After an hour +, it was all working and there hasn't been any glitch since setting it up over a month ago. Performance is fantastic, with access out to my back patio for the first time. Web content displays so much faster. No more complaints from the family about connection issues.

The system was very easy to set up.The long part was going to all the TV's, printer, other computers etc and changing them over. A desktop app (I'm running on Windows 10) comes with Orbi, it's called "Netgear Genie". I know other people don't like Netgear Genie; I love it! It sits on my windows desktop, and I can see all the devices that are using the network, do speed test, see the router settings, parental controls, etc. quite a convenience! You can get to Orbi information either on-line, on your phone or on your desktop. I have a unique house setup; our house is 2500 sq ft, but we have an office on the property that is disconnected from the house. With Orbi, I still only needed the Router and 1 satellite! I have NO dead spots and it really is working seamlessly, i.e. when I leave the office and go to the house, my phone keeps a good connection without me having to change networks! YAY! I just had a system that I needed a wi-fi extender in the house. I would have to physically change networks every time I went in the house, or back to the office. The fact that it it's pretty cool looking really helps, too! In fact the only con to this system is it is a bit pricey!

Very good unit, easy to setup and performs exactly as promised. Couldn't be happier. It is a little larger than the Google unit but offers much better coverage.

I recently moved into a new home with 2 floors and 2900 sq ft. The modem/router combo I was renting from my ISP was not cutting it at all and I had a ton of dead spots. I originally bought a Netgear Nighthawk router but I was still not getting quite the coverage I wanted. So I decided to bite the bullet and go ahead and spend the extra money and get a mesh wifi set up. I paired this router with an Arris Surfboard SB6190 and I could not be happier with the results. Installation is a breeze and the app is very nice and easy to navigate. I have had this for about 3 months and have not found a single dead spot, I even have wifi in my most of my back and front yards (I have my router towards the back of my house and the satellite placed towards the front). I have xfinity wifi and pay extra to get higher speed (150mbps). I found out I was not even using half of that when I was renting the router from them, around 70-75 mbps, which was pretty annoying. After getting this I actually get MORE mbps, about 175-185. I’d suggest getting this to anyone who is interested in getting a mesh wifi setup and looking to eliminate any deadspots they might have.

When the BB sales person described how good this router was compared to everything else in the store I was skeptical to say the least. However, upon further discussion (capable and technical sales person) I accepted his opinion along with some of my own research and agreed to buy. Well, they are great. Easy to instal and set up, great range and compared to my Apple router and extenders they stand out great in a performance respects. PS: I bought a second set with 2 extenders for my other house and I am thrilled.