Is the Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 AX6000 Mesh Networking System Worth Buying?
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- Опубликовано: 28 июл 2024
- getconnectedmedia.com - With increased Internet usage, many people are discovering just how weak their home networking has become. Most older routers, or the ones that come with your service provider, are toiling with Zoom calls, video streaming, online gaming, as well as all the smart assistants, speakers, robot vacuums, tablets, smartphones, video cameras, thermostats, and more. That's where a system like the Netgear Orbi wifi 6 AX6000 Mesh Network comes in handy.
Built for wifi 6, the latest wifi standard, the Netgear Orbi wifi 6 AX6000 covers up to 5000 sq ft with just two devices. The system, as shown in this video, supports a quad stream backhaul, a feature that was in the previous Netgear Orbi mesh systems, that allows direct connections between each access point, and faster direct speeds to devices. It'll handle over 100 devices with ease. As Mike pointed out, he's already at 65, so he's almost there.
While few devices at home currently have wifi 6 802.11ax support, except the latest smartphones and laptops, the Orbi wifi 6 AX6000 system is fully backwards compatible with previous generation wifi standards. Speaking of the latest standards, as more homes become wired for fibre optic, the WAN port on the central unit will connect at up to 2.5 Gbps. So, if you are lucky enough to have 1 Gbps service to your home, this system will handle it. There's even a built-in four-port Gigabit switch in each access point, allowing you to plug-in devices that require an Ethernet connection, increasing the flexibility of the system, and keeping you from drilling holes in your walls to accommodate them.
The system is made for high performance, but there are two immediate caveats. For starters, the system is costly at over $699 US for the two-pack system, as shown. If you have a family, parental controls are not available, so if you do go with this system, you will have to find other ways to control access. So, if you want the fastest WiFi currently available, you should buy it. But if you have kids, hopefully, a software update adds much needed parental controls, or check out an add on like Circle, also from Netgear.
What are your thoughts on the Netgear Orbi wifi 6 AX6000 System? Let us know in the comments!
#Netgear #Orbi #WiFi6
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It would have been nice to see how to set it up and speed comparisons with and without the orbi.
In my opinion this is the best mesh Wi-Fi system on the market as of September 2020. I could care less about parental controls since there’s no kids in my house but if there was one thing I was going to criticize it would be the lack of QoS.
A test of the system would have been nice to see.
You should consider doing a "deeper dive" into this (and other) Netgear mesh router systems. For example:
-- What's the length of their warranty?
-- How is support provided, both during the warranty period, and afterwards?
-- Show us the app interface and the browser interface.
-- How reliable is it? What are they saying on the Netgear Orbi support forum?
-- What kind of distance range does it have? (Speed isn't everything if you walk outside your house and lose signal).
-- To the second point, above. You have to pay for Netgear support after the warranty period is over.
-- Have you tested how well it handles firmware updates? (My RBK50 system locks up after each FW update).
-- You didn't show us where you located the main unit and satellite in your house. Did you test other locations?
Just got this router with a nighthawk cm1200 modem with a Comcast 1 gig plan. With the entire family of 5 online gaming and all I was still getting 940 down 42 up & 14 ping on my iPhone 11 Pro. So I can testify this router is great if you have have a 1 gig plan to take full advantage of it cuz it ain’t cheap. I think there’s cheaper options if you don’t have gig speed plan.
What really can i email you ?
I am not interested in the router part so can I set both units as an access point only? Also can I hookup satellite unit into a wired port at my house and use that as a backhaul rather than dedicated 5GHz radio?
So what do you do with the extra 4 ports in the unit? For best results I imagine you should connect the unit to your pc via a lan cable if you’re a heavy gamer. I currently have the tp link m4, connected to my pc via a cable and i get 330 ish down and 60 up
simply yes its worth buying. i had a office a long way from my house and for the first time in 20 years I get great wifi in there using orbi
Great to hear!
How does it compare to the Eero
6 Pro?
I plan to purchase Orbi Pro AX6000, But I need Zwave and Zigbee, How can I do this effectively. I also have 3 buildings to install the Orbi, on 2 1/2acre property
Appreciate any help
I have a mount mount specifically designed for Orbi WiFi 6
did you test the RBK753 also ?
Is it faster than a power line extender?
We have this, and honestly we are happy with it. It is expensive, but we lucked out and got it on sale on black Friday, and then his company offered to pay for it so we got it for free. 😂 Perks of having someone that works in the tech field I guess.
On average, and I know cities and states differ, what are labor costs for installing a mesh system ❓❓❓I was quoted in Houston Texas, to install Ubiquity Mesh, $249 for the labor to install a Ubiquity Amplify HD Mesh System.
All these "So called Reviews" are really just commercials for the product. How about actually showing it in action and saying I'm 20 or 50 or 100 feet from the base router and here are the speeds I'm getting in each room of my house. An actual review would show this. Take your Iphone or Ipad or any laptop and even tv's with android have use of apps that can give you a speedtest to get an idea of how good the router and the satellite really are. You don't see this in this so called "Review"
Agree. This seemed more like an ad from Netgear. (Though it wasn't mentioned, I'd guess Netgear supplied this system to him).
If you listen to what this person is trying to explain to us he actually tells us the speed of the router. I hope that helps.
Man i'd love to get it but its so expensive. Love that the router unit has so many ports
just got one today. cost me $475 an its worth it, get one, you wont be disappointed. This is the next thing in WIFI. I went from 303 download speed to over 600 download speed. I have a two story house and it works good!. The guy at best buy answered all my questions because Ive bought many routers, modems and it works for a bit then back to garbage internet. This is the next best thing! yeah, its a bit expensive BUT you get what you pay for right. So far this thing is great and its easy to set up to, I was surprised how easy it was. Good luck!
I got it for $18 cause there was a glitch on prime day
@@tony237840 >:(
Awesome Mike! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Question is there a way to hard wire your satellite? I’ve been thinking about hard wiring a few rooms with cat8. If I do that is it possible to hard wire the satellite? I always hear wired is better then wireless and thought well hey if my satellite was wired in would it be faster or say more consistent.
Yes, the main router can be connected to the satellites via the ethernet ports to create a wired backhaul which is far more reliable than the wireless connection. Also, CAT8 would be totally overkill and an order of magnitude more expensive than CAT6A or even CAT7. I really dont think you need the 40gbps up and downlink. CAT8 is meant for server farms and hardcore enterprise networking requirements.
Abhishek Singh so is it as simple as just plugging them in to each other with an Ethernet cable. And yea I know cat8 was over kill but when I was looking up just patch cables the price what much difference but when your buying it buy the reel yea it adds up lol. So I’ll probably go cat6A
Do the two routers need to have visual contact in order to establish mesh network?
One is a router and the other is a satellite. They do no need visual contact to work, as they can pass through drywall, and concrete with no problems.
Hi Mike, we currently have FIOS 1G and my intention is to get rid of fios tv and their mediocre router and utilize my 3 roku tv's with all the apps I will ever need for programming. So I don't need the coax for fios tv only there internet. That said, can I simply call fios and have them activate the ethernet port on the ONT then plug my orbi mesh system directly into the ONT?
Cbn
Is this system really that much better than the 4200?
Does any one know how many satellites the NETGEAR Orbi RBK753S will support ??? Is two? or can it handle more?
It can handle up to 6 satellites, but it would have to be daisy-chained, basically 3 sets of 2. Look at their website. Now, just because you can doesn't mean it would be just as efficient, so you better do more research.
I have 3 tbs wired in Ethernet plugged into my router, would i plug them.into the orbi or is the orbi just fo wifi
Mean 3 TVs
@@stephenlivesey1 This system replaces your router. If you need more ports than what is offered you will need to buy a switch. The satellites extend the WiFi range. This is how mesh networks work.
This seems like it's just an infomercial sponsored by Netgear
I wonder if it works on concrete walls tho
is this a modem and wireles router ? what makes it diff from netgear wifi 5 and wifi 6 ?
It's a wireless router. The router would be provided by your service provider. This upgrades the WiFi portion in those devices for better features and performance. This is a WIFi 6 router and supports everything WiFi 5 routers support. As a WiFi 6 router it will support devices that have that new standard as well.
Does that cool stereo console in the back have an 8-track player?
It does. We found some 8-track cartridges for it too. Whether it works or not is another matter.
Had Costco version with 2 satellites and router after year having connections ensues satellites disconnected -NOT WORKING Properly not worth that price tag😢
hi, I am using 1000m modem connected to Ax6000 router with Cat5e and then wirelessly connected two satellites on different floors. but when I use the speed test, I found out the speed with the router cannot go over 400mps (while I stand next to it) and ever lower speed when connecting with two satellites. can you help to explain why?
Wifi is both limited by the router and the chip on the device accessing the network. The router supports wifi 6 yet it seems that the device you are using might have wifi 5 which is limited to around 400mbps
I had to go back and check but he said DSL, while I understand there are still areas that that's all they can get but they won't be looking at something like this.
this is false, have you ever been to europe?
Is the Orbi WiFi 6 capable of creating a wired mesh environment between the router and satellites?
Yes I asked this question and yes you can wire your satellite to the main unite for faster speeds to the satellite unite. I plan on trying this out. I hope it’s as easy as just plugging them into each other with a Ethernet cable. The hard part will be finding a cable long enough because I’ll probably go along side the walls. I ain’t going through the walls or anything lol.
@@ridin_low193 Amazon is your friend. I have a really really long Ethernet cable
Ridin_ Low (these comments are about powerline modules) i use powerline module for ethernet backhaul between routers. I dont have orbis, im using apple extreme 1gig. The powerline works fine assuming your electric powerlines are up to the challenge, not loaded full of efi noise. Even some outlets dont work as well as others maybe due to less than perfect termination at the plugs, sometimes reterminating a new wall plug solves that. Once i found a plug that was hot and arching because i was trying to get it running better for powerline module.
I think this is what I'm looking for. I'm getting at most 250mbps second from wifi in our home from the router. We recently moved over from eir to Vodafone's 1gigabit package here in Ireland and was wondering how to boost the wifi around my house which has too many dead zones. I have never had the router and extender option work for me so the mesh might be the way to go. Many thanks for sharing your experience.
Mesh is pretty awesome :)
I would be very interested to hear your experience on this? My understanding was that Vodafone has proprietary tech to stop third party modems/ routers? I am on digiweb and just ordered one!
One thing that MUST be worth noting is that the AX WIFI6 Orbi units no longer have a setting for 'topology '. This means that you cannot force one satellite to connect to another. In my case the router connected to a distant satellite despite another satellite being between them,. Speeds were poor and there was nothing I could do to force connect the mesh in the configuration I wanted. Back to TP LINK it is.
Have you tested the AmpliFi Alien Vs The Orbi ???
Unfortunately, it looks like the Orbi has returned to the hangar so it won't be squaring off against any Aliens this time.
Holy smokes! I remember you from the good old days on Dave Chalk’s show! Good god time flies.
One deal breaker for me is a web browser interface. Having an app is too simplistic while web browser configs are more granular; allowing one to tweak settings not available,on the app.
There is a web browser interface as well...not sure why you said there isn't one. (This being said, there are functions exclusive to the app, and others exclusive to the web browser).
I say this as a Netgear Orbi RBK50 owner...I'd find it hard to believe Netgear would ditch the browser interface for a $700 system.
@@Mhosborn Was not implying there wasn't a browser interface. Merely saying lack of it would be a deal breaker when comparing products. I seem to remember in Netgear's Communities that Netgear was doing away with browser access but never followed up. Good to know it's still available!
@@CescoCDN Apologies...I interpreted your comment to mean there was no browser interface.
@@Mhosborn No worries. Have a good one. Cheers!
I have a bachelor type apt I don’t need 2 can I get 1 instead?
You might be better off just buying one single powerful router. Are you noticing any issues with your provider issued modem/WiFi router? This won't make things faster than what your provider already allows. If your apartment is having coverage issues then it's possible a mesh system can help with coverage.
Don't just read the manuals and specs about 7,500 sq ft, because we all know that not true, test it yourself before reading spec sheet
Just bought the rbk4200 which is one level below the 6000. got 10% off buying it straight from Netgear.
How do you like it?
@@getconnectednow wifi6 enabled phones report 930mbps speeds. And no more complaints of weak wifi on the 2nd floor of the house.
@@siliconslopes4runner95 I am moving into a bigger house next month and have the rbk4200 on the way. Hoping for the same !
@@KZap_ I live in a 4bd 3 story home and my main router is on the living room. I have one satellite in the basement but I wish they would release a standalone of the satellite so I can add on to the 2nd floor. 2nd floor has 2 out of 4 bars signal but I wish it could be better.
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Even though this is for a wifi 6 can I use it on a 5g wifi
Mobile standards on cellular networks like 5G/4G/LTE etc. only live inside mobile devices with service enabled by a provider (SIM card/eSIM etc). This router is not capable of cellular network data. Hope that clarifies.
Lol 5G is cellular, WiFi is for home use mostly learn the difference
@@Vegitobluuuuu actually thats not correct, there is 5g home internet
@@tsayabal never heard of it
@@Vegitobluuuuu Then don't tell people what they should learn. You're the one that doesn't know what you're talking about.
What laptop is that on the table?
It looks like Mike's HP Spectre X360.
How fast?
Up to 6Gbps by the specs. That's a best-case scenario and with WiFi 6 capable devices.
@@getconnectednow Ok, that will be great. I think the reality is US internet infrastructure is so slow so not able to support the fast router. So I am doubtful about benefit of such a extremely high speed router. Perhaps very limited area that Google fiber internet is possible might support that speed though.
Is this necessary if i have AT&T fiber internet?
No. Are you having WiFi coverage issues? If so, then yes.
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Necessary no. Will it greatly improve performance? Yes as long as you configure properly and disable the WiFi on the ATT modem.
Biggest pos I even bought. I have Verizon fios running to my house brand new fiber line. Brand new cat6 to my verizon modem. Next to the orbi I get 96mb uploaded and 93 downloaded. Hard reset the routers and satellites. Did hard firmware upload. It is now slower. Things are junk! $1000 for the three pack. 4 hours on the phone with netgear. They said to return them. I feel like it’s Comcast asking me if I unplugged the system and let it reboot. If anyone know how to boost this pos up lmk please!
but is it worth buying ? - if your title says 'is it worth buying', then ... is it ?
Let me add. I got the RBK 753S AX4200 from Costco 2 month ago. 220Mbps download though out my house, not a single drop or restart since it was installed. This system is amazing
Infomercial................
Can I control my kids turning their ps4 WiFi even I’m away at work?
There is a companion app for iOS and Android for the Orbi series from Netgear. Parental controls are part of the feature list. The level of control you might have to dig in deeper. But usually, these types of apps do provide per device control. The way you do it varies by app. Check it out.
Yep. it's called warning them once, if they ignore you, goodbye PS4. Actions have consequences
So if I buy this product do I still have to pay my Internet provider? I just don't understand how buying a new WiFi box is better when my Internet provider limits me to 37 mbps please explain
It will triple you speed and expand its Wifi around your home. You Need to keep you're providers plan for you internet this is a way to expand the dead zones like somewhere in you're home It won't have any reception
@@shadowaussien7743 no you’re wrong lol. It will not triple the speed. If your modem gives out 1g of speed, by installing a wifi mesh, it does not suddenly make your speed 3gb…. It will only extend your wifi over the house
Do I still need a modem or can I skip it? Thanks.
No modem. No Internet.
This is just a router you need to have a cable modem or a fiber modem or something else to modulate from your ISP. All the router does is manage Internet traffic the modem takes the signal from your ISP and converts into a signal your router can use.
@@Starwarsgames66 Awesome. Thank you!
Thankfully Al Gore created the internet
He’s also a hero for warning us about ManBearPig
@@amritsingh8918 Love this!
I like the review but not the product. A price tag of $500 plus for a Soho solution is absurd! You better off with Unifi Dream Machine which packs IDS and IPS but if you looking for a more "Secure" solution, go for a pfsense with a few Unifi AP.
There are definitely a lot of options in this space.
I get 1.5 gigabyte
No parental controls is a deal breaker. I need to block certain websites and limit web traffic during certain hours. You mentioned wireless backhaul, but does it do Ethernet backhaul?
Not for me. I have to download my porn and play M rated games with as much speed as possible.
@@tl3139 nice
I agree, but color is not pink is also a deal breaker, I really like the color pink!
It doesn't have a USB Port to for a Hard Drive Hard Fail!!! Linksys - Atlas Max 6E Tri-Band Mesh Wifi System Much Better Buy!!!
NO PARENTAL CONTROLS?? AT THAT PRICE?!
They use Circle for parental controls.
@@schlay40 are they working now? I read that they weren't set up yet?!
Welcome to the New World Order. Do you really need your juicer and your shoes to connect to the internet? Its a bit odd how we are being compelled to do this.
It’s really crazy which is doesn’t support 2K and 4K I’m having trouble with streaming via wireless they told me you’ve to connect to the Ethernet 🤣🤣🤣🤣 price is only for the name and the design there’s better mesh WiFi. Than this bullshit Orbi which is very expensive for what we get….
doesn't worth buyiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing
Dont get this crap. Go look up Airties wifi mesh. These are the best there is when you put price and quality in the scope. I install these on daily basis and i never have problems. This “ review “ isn’t really a review at all. You’re just talking. Open the app, get a camera and show us the speed test in each room explaining how far your mesh is ect. This is just talk which i could have read online on the website.