Orbi 860 Series Router | Netgear Orbi Mesh Capable Tri-Band Wifi 6 Router, 6Gbps, 10 Gig Port

The setup for the Orbi RBR863S was easy and straight forward. Using the app is mostly for initial setup but you will need to access the web interface for customized setting such as changing the Subnet (if desired), IP reservations, port configurations and wifi broadcast options. The interface is a little slower to respond then my previous Netgear R6300.I used ethernet backhaul since I was already setup to do so but it also worked fine using wireless backhaul. I have a 3 story 2400sqf. house and signals are good in most portions of the house and don't have any issues with throughput. I have many wifi devices which include switches, plugs, appliances, Echo's and a Thermostat. The only issue I have is with the Bryant Thermostat that I have not been able to get ... MoreThe setup for the Orbi RBR863S was easy and straight forward. Using the app is mostly for initial setup but you will need to access the web interface for customized setting such as changing the Subnet (if desired), IP reservations, port configurations and wifi broadcast options. The interface is a little slower to respond then my previous Netgear R6300.I used ethernet backhaul since I was already setup to do so but it also worked fine using wireless backhaul. I have a 3 story 2400sqf. house and signals are good in most portions of the house and don't have any issues with throughput. I have many wifi devices which include switches, plugs, appliances, Echo's and a Thermostat. The only issue I have is with the Bryant Thermostat that I have not been able to get connected to the wifi. I have seen online where others have had this same issue so I believe it to be more of an issue with the device than the Orbi since I also had some problems over the last few months on my R6300.Ok, now for my only real complaint. At over $1K I think there should be built-in fine grained firewall options for parental and device controls without having to pay for a subscription based app that is lacking in configuration options. I find this to be just a money grab for continued revenue steam. I have a couple of internal services I run that use port forwarding and with all the port scanners out on the internet they obviously hit and get sent into the device. Thankfully they are secure connections which get rejected but would like to have the ability to block inbound IP's before they even hit my devices or have a list of approved IP's for the service. There are no options for that so you have to relay one the Orbi's "PAID" Security Interface. If it does find an attack, it merely states an attack was found an blocked but only shows you the IP and no info on what kind of attack it was.Overall I am pleased with the Orbi RBR960 and would recommend it. I am taking one star away due to the lack of built-in controls at this price point.

The Orbi system has been largely disappointing. After one of my Asus routers died (from extreme environmental conditions), I sprung for the Orbi to get the improved speed/coverage, and I thought Netgear would have a good back-end without having to fiddle around with flashing custom firmware.The initial Orbi setup was straightforward, but I had an issue with one the satellites right from the start but didn’t think much of it as most of my coverage needs at the time were being met between the router and the functioning satellite. Now that I have additional IoT devices ranging further afield, I wanted to get the faulty satellite working. I tried factory resetting and opened a warranty case with Netgear to troubleshoot or replace, but after several weeks getting the ... MoreThe Orbi system has been largely disappointing. After one of my Asus routers died (from extreme environmental conditions), I sprung for the Orbi to get the improved speed/coverage, and I thought Netgear would have a good back-end without having to fiddle around with flashing custom firmware.The initial Orbi setup was straightforward, but I had an issue with one the satellites right from the start but didn’t think much of it as most of my coverage needs at the time were being met between the router and the functioning satellite. Now that I have additional IoT devices ranging further afield, I wanted to get the faulty satellite working. I tried factory resetting and opened a warranty case with Netgear to troubleshoot or replace, but after several weeks getting the same generic “reset the router”, “re-sync the satellite”, etc nonsense from Netgear, I’m ready to throw in the towel, because I don’t have the time for this BS. Based on the performance of the router and functioning satellite, I think the Orbi system is very solid when it works, but if you get a lemon, return it ASAP or you will get jacked around by Netgear and not get a replacement.The app and web-based admin portal are pretty weak, particularly if you’ve had an Asus or other router with more advanced functionality. You can revoke network access for devices but can’t allow local access without internet access. All the parental controls and traffic monitoring require a subscription which is ridiculous. It’s fair to say that I made an ill-informed (and expensive) purchase, so I thought I’d write a review to prevent others from making the same mistake. If you just want to set it and forget and get great coverage, this is probably a good option, but if you have any issues during the initial setup, RETURN IT IMMEDIATELY. If you want some semblance of network control without paying for a subscription, find something else. And if you have to make a warranty claim, I hope you have better luck than me.

I have CenturyLink Gigabit Internet and the supplied router started to cause me some issues with dropped wifi and strange behavior. One thing that was great about included router was its range.I tried the new Nest WiFi Pro and while it was easy to set up, one point didn't cover my 1700 sqft home.The Orbi AX6000 covers my home easily and the speeds are fantastic. I have had no issues with any wifi drops. Once everything was setup, it was very easy to use.That being said because my internet requires a username/password to be used, the setup took me far longer than it should have and I had to use a combination of the app and web interface to get it all working properly. I was thinking about replacing the CenturyLink router entirely, but have not gone through that ... MoreI have CenturyLink Gigabit Internet and the supplied router started to cause me some issues with dropped wifi and strange behavior. One thing that was great about included router was its range.I tried the new Nest WiFi Pro and while it was easy to set up, one point didn't cover my 1700 sqft home.The Orbi AX6000 covers my home easily and the speeds are fantastic. I have had no issues with any wifi drops. Once everything was setup, it was very easy to use.That being said because my internet requires a username/password to be used, the setup took me far longer than it should have and I had to use a combination of the app and web interface to get it all working properly. I was thinking about replacing the CenturyLink router entirely, but have not gone through that process yet as I had enough issues just using the bypass mode.One other thing I would say is that for what it is, it's very expensive. I have used the Amplifi Alien router and that is less expensive and seems to work just as well, with a much easier to use app. Also, for the price while it has a 10 gbs incoming connection the outgoing ethernet ports should probably be at lease 2.5 gbs.Am I satisfied, yes, it works well in my situation, but the setup with the app could be much better.