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NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System - 2 pack
Free delivery between 14–20 May
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Orbi home mesh WiFi system. This is my second purchase of the Orbi. I bought the first one 3 years ago, the homes in Costa Rica are made with cinder blocks which restrict the WiFi signal, plus internet is terrible in that country any way. I purchased the current refurbished Orib system, my mothers home is over a hundred years old back when house was built there was some form of concrete used which hinders the internet signal. I must admit now that Orbi has been implemented we haven't a lot of our issues are now obsolete.
originally posted on netgear.com
This system and experience is OK, but for the price, it should be great. The router and satellites mostly work as advertised, but they do occasionally "drop" internet service. What's really troubling, is simple, yet necessary things such as firmware/software updates can cause the router to crash, have slow connectivity, or no connectivity. This is the warning part...the warranty AND live (human) tech support for this product is only for 90 DAYS from date of purchase. Once that has expired, you are on your own for figuring out problems, or you have to pony up even more money(!) to get live tech support Now, for free, Netgear will guide you to their online forum/ web page for tech support, but good luck. You must post your problem/issue, wait for a response (here's to ... MoreThis system and experience is OK, but for the price, it should be great. The router and satellites mostly work as advertised, but they do occasionally "drop" internet service. What's really troubling, is simple, yet necessary things such as firmware/software updates can cause the router to crash, have slow connectivity, or no connectivity. This is the warning part...the warranty AND live (human) tech support for this product is only for 90 DAYS from date of purchase. Once that has expired, you are on your own for figuring out problems, or you have to pony up even more money(!) to get live tech support Now, for free, Netgear will guide you to their online forum/ web page for tech support, but good luck. You must post your problem/issue, wait for a response (here's to hoping the online tech support people know what you are asking/describing the first time), then try to figure out if that solution fixes your problem. If that solution doesn't work, it's back to the drawing board and the online forum. For people that are not tech savvy, this could pose a huge problem. Also, with some of the tech support responses, you will be made to feel like you just fell off the turnip truck or that you are talking to a bunch of "homers." The entire tech support process is an unnecessarily drawn out, arduous process that could be made better, by talking to a live person, for FREE. The Orbi app apparently is hit or miss as well, because updates pushed through using the app can cause problems. In summary, the price does not meet the expectations of what this product should be able to do and the support that should be given. For the price, I feel that I bought great looking sports car, with a 4 cylinder engine.
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So I got this mesh system to replace my router and repeater that were driving me nuts with reliability issues. This system works great! I'm getting 5g connections reliably whereas in the past, I only got that connection close to my router or repeater. I'd say the range of these is great! Also, of note, I don't see that the speed decreases when the signal is being received by the satellite unit. I get 120mbps five feet from the main unit, and I get that much connected to the satellite 20 feet away. Really remarkable! Oh, and this: it works great with a tv streaming video in one part of the house while several other items are also attached with no reliability issues. This is my favorite and best wifi system I've ever owned and I am literally in awe that I don't have ... MoreSo I got this mesh system to replace my router and repeater that were driving me nuts with reliability issues. This system works great! I'm getting 5g connections reliably whereas in the past, I only got that connection close to my router or repeater. I'd say the range of these is great! Also, of note, I don't see that the speed decreases when the signal is being received by the satellite unit. I get 120mbps five feet from the main unit, and I get that much connected to the satellite 20 feet away. Really remarkable! Oh, and this: it works great with a tv streaming video in one part of the house while several other items are also attached with no reliability issues. This is my favorite and best wifi system I've ever owned and I am literally in awe that I don't have to mess with wifi anymore - it's done! I just want to stare at the little white cubes and admire them.
| Area of Coverage | Up to 3,000 square feet |
| cable (accessories) | 1x 2metre Ethernet cable |
| Compatible with | Amazon Alexa, The Google Assistant |
| Compatible/Used for | Home Mesh WiFi System |
| Power adapter | 2x 12V/1A power adapters |
NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System - 2 pack
Free delivery between 14–20 May
Orbi home mesh WiFi system. This is my second purchase of the Orbi. I bought the first one 3 years ago, the homes in Costa Rica are made with cinder blocks which restrict the WiFi signal, plus internet is terrible in that country any way. I purchased the current refurbished Orib system, my mothers home is over a hundred years old back when house was built there was some form of concrete used which hinders the internet signal. I must admit now that Orbi has been implemented we haven't a lot of our issues are now obsolete.
This system and experience is OK, but for the price, it should be great. The router and satellites mostly work as advertised, but they do occasionally "drop" internet service. What's really troubling, is simple, yet necessary things such as firmware/software updates can cause the router to crash, have slow connectivity, or no connectivity. This is the warning part...the warranty AND live (human) tech support for this product is only for 90 DAYS from date of purchase. Once that has expired, you are on your own for figuring out problems, or you have to pony up even more money(!) to get live tech support Now, for free, Netgear will guide you to their online forum/ web page for tech support, but good luck. You must post your problem/issue, wait for a response (here's to ... MoreThis system and experience is OK, but for the price, it should be great. The router and satellites mostly work as advertised, but they do occasionally "drop" internet service. What's really troubling, is simple, yet necessary things such as firmware/software updates can cause the router to crash, have slow connectivity, or no connectivity. This is the warning part...the warranty AND live (human) tech support for this product is only for 90 DAYS from date of purchase. Once that has expired, you are on your own for figuring out problems, or you have to pony up even more money(!) to get live tech support Now, for free, Netgear will guide you to their online forum/ web page for tech support, but good luck. You must post your problem/issue, wait for a response (here's to hoping the online tech support people know what you are asking/describing the first time), then try to figure out if that solution fixes your problem. If that solution doesn't work, it's back to the drawing board and the online forum. For people that are not tech savvy, this could pose a huge problem. Also, with some of the tech support responses, you will be made to feel like you just fell off the turnip truck or that you are talking to a bunch of "homers." The entire tech support process is an unnecessarily drawn out, arduous process that could be made better, by talking to a live person, for FREE. The Orbi app apparently is hit or miss as well, because updates pushed through using the app can cause problems. In summary, the price does not meet the expectations of what this product should be able to do and the support that should be given. For the price, I feel that I bought great looking sports car, with a 4 cylinder engine.
So I got this mesh system to replace my router and repeater that were driving me nuts with reliability issues. This system works great! I'm getting 5g connections reliably whereas in the past, I only got that connection close to my router or repeater. I'd say the range of these is great! Also, of note, I don't see that the speed decreases when the signal is being received by the satellite unit. I get 120mbps five feet from the main unit, and I get that much connected to the satellite 20 feet away. Really remarkable! Oh, and this: it works great with a tv streaming video in one part of the house while several other items are also attached with no reliability issues. This is my favorite and best wifi system I've ever owned and I am literally in awe that I don't have ... MoreSo I got this mesh system to replace my router and repeater that were driving me nuts with reliability issues. This system works great! I'm getting 5g connections reliably whereas in the past, I only got that connection close to my router or repeater. I'd say the range of these is great! Also, of note, I don't see that the speed decreases when the signal is being received by the satellite unit. I get 120mbps five feet from the main unit, and I get that much connected to the satellite 20 feet away. Really remarkable! Oh, and this: it works great with a tv streaming video in one part of the house while several other items are also attached with no reliability issues. This is my favorite and best wifi system I've ever owned and I am literally in awe that I don't have to mess with wifi anymore - it's done! I just want to stare at the little white cubes and admire them.
This mesh system is great for a small business or a home if you are comfortable with networking. It was support for separate networks, VLANs, and SSIDs. It has great coverage and the components are much smaller than previous Orbi routers which makes them a lot easier to install and fit into cabinets. I am able to keep my office devices separate from our security cameras, and with VPN support built-in it is easy to access the information remotely. It has great coverage our office is about 2500 sqft and we have great signal all around. Netgear mobile app is not the best but it is handy to troubleshoot issues when a computer is not nearby. I strongly recommend it, especially when on sale. I bought another set for my house and is much better than our previous Orbi.
I've been putting off getting a mesh system for a while. But flaky internet in spaces like my garage (where I added an Aladdin wifi capable opener and an alexa for music) and in my bedroom led me to finally try it. Wow, Alexa enabled lights that were unreliable (and just a few feet away from a T-link router) my Simplisafe webcam (again, just a few feet away from the router) that were super flaky before just started working. I have an alexa light switch that every other day would lose connection. No more. Same thing with the garage door opener. It would take sometimes as long as 20 seconds to respond to an open or close request...so long that I hardly ever used alexa or the app to operate it. Now, its instantaneous, even with alexa. I also use the router to setup ... MoreI've been putting off getting a mesh system for a while. But flaky internet in spaces like my garage (where I added an Aladdin wifi capable opener and an alexa for music) and in my bedroom led me to finally try it. Wow, Alexa enabled lights that were unreliable (and just a few feet away from a T-link router) my Simplisafe webcam (again, just a few feet away from the router) that were super flaky before just started working. I have an alexa light switch that every other day would lose connection. No more. Same thing with the garage door opener. It would take sometimes as long as 20 seconds to respond to an open or close request...so long that I hardly ever used alexa or the app to operate it. Now, its instantaneous, even with alexa. I also use the router to setup port forwarding and static reservations on dhcp for certain devices, and Netgear made that easy as well. Overall very happy I got this.
Opened the box yesterday with router and two satellites. Advice is to immediately register the products and power up the units. If have problems set up a case number through Netgear before calling tech support. I made the mistake of getting in the RMA queue and I was #60. Called back with the case number and got in a queue as #15 and "only" was an hour before I talked to the first person. Set up was not as easy as advertised. Firmware was out of date and could only update router and one satellite. The other satellite continued to blink red for over 9 hours going through the 142 page online manual and all usual resets (30+30+30) until I finally called tech support. Two hours and 45 minutes and two troubleshooters later, they finally agreed with what I told them at ... MoreOpened the box yesterday with router and two satellites. Advice is to immediately register the products and power up the units. If have problems set up a case number through Netgear before calling tech support. I made the mistake of getting in the RMA queue and I was #60. Called back with the case number and got in a queue as #15 and "only" was an hour before I talked to the first person. Set up was not as easy as advertised. Firmware was out of date and could only update router and one satellite. The other satellite continued to blink red for over 9 hours going through the 142 page online manual and all usual resets (30+30+30) until I finally called tech support. Two hours and 45 minutes and two troubleshooters later, they finally agreed with what I told them at the beginning. The satellite was a brick. Because it was blinking red, its firmware was corrupted. Actually, just very old version, but since it will not connect to the router, it cannot update. The second tech that actually took over my laptop to add new firmware, which was needed for the router and the good satellite, after almost an hour, finally realized the satellite has no ethernet port, so he could not download the new firmware directly to the satellite.Then he finally pronounced it a brick and began the process to send me a new satellite. During the course of talking to the two tech support people, Rose and Jim, they really had no clue what equipment they were dealing with. Rose kept asking about the power light on the back of the satellite and there is not one there. I referenced her to the specific page of the online manual and asked why she kept asking about the power indicator light on the back of the satellite. Of course, Jim thought I had the ethernet cable hooked directly from my laptop to the satellite, but it was connected to the router, because the satellite does not have an ethernet port. Since I spent almost 12 hours of one day either doing my own troubleshooting or being on the phone with tech support, I have not tried to reset my smart devices throughout the house to use the Orbi as the network connect. Alexa, phones, laptops, and other devices are still using an old Netgear 26 router, that does get signal from ground level to main level and to some parts of second level (directly above router). It does not reach the opposite end of the second level so the need for the Orbi network. Now it will be another 5 to 7 business days before I will receive the replacement satellite.I usually don't like warranties, but this experience may change my mind, since support is only provided for 90 days before having to pay. If I had this much trouble in the first 12 hours of opening the box, I'm really not looking forward to the next 90 days and dreading anything after the 91st day. Can recommend the parts that work, even though not as easily as advertised. Support is questionable and takes forever.
We had been having problems with our router from Frontier. Despite paying for a lot of bandwidth, and $10 a month for their supposed best router, our connection was horrible, always disconnecting, with poor signal strength. So we decided to purchase this Orbi mesh system after reading favorable reviews about it. It has delivered in all areas. The guided setup through the Orbi app was easy. The signal strength proved to be an amazing upgrade. The connection after a week or so has been stable without a disconnect yet. Well worth every penny! We have the main router centrally located in a 2000 sq ft home. And each of the two satellite routers on opposite ends of the house to provide signal to areas that the previous router couldn't reach, including the separate cottage ... MoreWe had been having problems with our router from Frontier. Despite paying for a lot of bandwidth, and $10 a month for their supposed best router, our connection was horrible, always disconnecting, with poor signal strength. So we decided to purchase this Orbi mesh system after reading favorable reviews about it. It has delivered in all areas. The guided setup through the Orbi app was easy. The signal strength proved to be an amazing upgrade. The connection after a week or so has been stable without a disconnect yet. Well worth every penny! We have the main router centrally located in a 2000 sq ft home. And each of the two satellite routers on opposite ends of the house to provide signal to areas that the previous router couldn't reach, including the separate cottage behind our house.
This product (base station with two satellites) provides the coverage needed to run 20 devices consistently. The initial setup truly only lasted ten minutes at best. Our multilevel home never loses connection and the parental controls are great as well. I’ve tried difference routers over the years and I can say that the Orbi system is the way to go! Works on Apple, Windows and Android devices seamlessly. Please try this system ASAP!
I recommend the Orbi's to my customers that need to cover mid to larger areas. They work well. Setup, is straight forward, be patient. The Orbi system is REALLY flexible and seamless the way that they communicate. From base router to device, satellite to satellite, base router to satellite, satellite to device. All communications can be hardwired, wireless, or a mixture of both. The wireless radios in the Orbi's are pretty powerful in transmitting and receiving, regarding distance and speed. If you have a fast internet service 100 Mbps (and beyond) you will be amazed with the wireless speeds the Orbi can handle! Oh and most important, When you need support you can actually speak to a human. They are worth it.
We live in a 3,000 sq ft three story house and have reception problems. There is no good place to put the router to allow full coverage. the walls are plaster, which does not help. My wife's tablet took, on the average 20 min to load her paint by numbers game. Since we placed these routers on all three floors, the load time has been cut to seconds. Installation was fairly straight forward and since I have a netgear nighthawk router I did not have to go through the account setting up situation. I doubt that we will do this, but you can unplug them and move them to a closer location, if necessary. there is a base unit which needs a hard wire connection to your modem, and needs to stay in that location (I presume as I have not tried to unplug it) All in all we are very ... MoreWe live in a 3,000 sq ft three story house and have reception problems. There is no good place to put the router to allow full coverage. the walls are plaster, which does not help. My wife's tablet took, on the average 20 min to load her paint by numbers game. Since we placed these routers on all three floors, the load time has been cut to seconds. Installation was fairly straight forward and since I have a netgear nighthawk router I did not have to go through the account setting up situation. I doubt that we will do this, but you can unplug them and move them to a closer location, if necessary. there is a base unit which needs a hard wire connection to your modem, and needs to stay in that location (I presume as I have not tried to unplug it) All in all we are very happy with this product. It is small and not any worse looking then Alexa.
| Area of Coverage | Up to 3,000 square feet |
| cable (accessories) | 1x 2metre Ethernet cable |
| Compatible with | Amazon Alexa, The Google Assistant |
| Compatible/Used for | Home Mesh WiFi System |
| Power adapter | 2x 12V/1A power adapters |
The Netgear Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System is a great solution for anyone who wants a reliable and stable internet connection. The system includes a Wi-Fi router and a satellite, which work together to provide a strong and consistent connection throughout your home. The Orbi system is compatible with all Internet Service Providers and comes with a variety of features, including parental controls, guest Wi-Fi, and cybersecurity. The sleek and modern design of the Orbi system will blend in well with your home decor, and it includes a variety of convenient features to make setting up and using your home network a breeze.
The Netgear Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System is a great solution for anyone who wants a reliable and stable internet connection. The system includes a Wi-Fi router and a satellite, which work together to provide a strong and consistent connection throughout your home. The Orbi system is compatible with all Internet Service Providers and comes with a variety of features, including parental controls, guest Wi-Fi, and cybersecurity. The sleek and modern design of the Orbi system will blend in well with your home decor, and it includes a variety of convenient features to make setting up and using your home network a breeze.
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The lowest price for Netgear Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh Wifi System - 2 Pack (RBK12-100AUS) right now is $388.70 at Australian Warehouses.
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Netgear Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh Wifi System - 2 Pack (RBK12-100AUS)
The Netgear Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System is a great solution for anyone who wants a reliable and stable internet connection. The system includes a Wi-Fi router and a satellite, which work together to provide a strong and consistent connection throughout your home. The Orbi system is compatible with all Internet Service Providers and comes with a variety of features, including parental controls, guest Wi-Fi, and cybersecurity. The sleek and modern design of the Orbi system will blend in well with your home decor, and it includes a variety of convenient features to make setting up and using your home network a breeze.
The Netgear Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh Wi-Fi System is a great solution for anyone who wants a reliable and stable internet connection. The system includes a Wi-Fi router and a satellite, which work together to provide a strong and consistent connection throughout your home. The Orbi system is compatible with all Internet Service Providers and comes with a variety of features, including parental controls, guest Wi-Fi, and cybersecurity. The sleek and modern design of the Orbi system will blend in well with your home decor, and it includes a variety of convenient features to make setting up and using your home network a breeze.
