Yes, you are exactly correct, the orbi system setup as star topology (not full mesh) is amazing... definitely beats most other competition. There are a couple settings to be wary of that I cannot remember off hand (look up settings you aren’t sure about to get general consensus if it is good or bad to enable in its current state/firmware version, especially if you are noticing subpar performance). One thing I really like about these also is that the web admin interface is fast in page refresh and settings changes. Some, even modern ones, are god-awful slow, which is extremely frustrating. I have been so impressed as to recommend and install these in the houses of 4 other friends and family, and they have worked flawlessly and problem-free.... the first among them 2 years ago.
Peyton, Nice review, easy to watch and listen to. Thanks. The Orbi system is great! I set mine up about two weeks ago and it's been perfect - fast! Setup was mostly automatic, and does NOT require a vendor account or constant connection to the Google Mothership. (There was NO REASON Google had to do that, other than to monitor and pry into your internet usage patterns.) My home is a very long ranch style house which got spotty reception in the far end rooms with a high-end router. Wifi extenders helped, but just like the Google "mesh" system, the extended signal is only 1/2 speed. The Orbi system gives FULL speed from both the router and satellite. BTW, the LED complaint you had is simple -- you can turn on/off the multicolored lights from the web based setup page. Default is off, as you found out.
Hey Peyton, good review. Would like to know if it is worth buying / having this router now (Nov 2021), considering that it is a three year old model. Wouldn't I be better off buying one of those AX1800 or so capable models which Netgear offers under its Nighthawk range of WiFi6 Routers ? I must admit I had an unpleasant experience with an RAX10 router from Netgear, and when I opted to return it and sought a refund, just to assuage me they have offered to replace my RAX10 with the RBK50 router, at no extra charge. Would like your view on whether it is worth the trade off, and if I will be able to use the Orbi RBK50 Router for the next couple of years without worrying about its redundancy (technology wise). Thank you.
Excellent video! You mention the thing isn't very good when it comes to seamless roaming between router and satellite WiFi signals. How bad is it? Do VOIP calls or Skype calls lose connection?
Orbi on sale now for $130.00 RBK50. Now I get 940 Mbps from 200Mbps. Great product!!! First time I heard of mesh. The hardest part for me was setting my TP Link smart plugs back up. It wasn't detecting them.
Thank you for your review and thank you for showing the speed test result for a wired connection to a satellite! That has been my main concern since I've an original PS4 which can only connect to the 2.4Ghz wireless band which really really sucks for gaming online. One question, I've gigabit internet with Xfinity can I expect the same +400Mbps performance as yours via a wired connection with a satellite?
Great video. Does the Orbi allow you to set up a separate ssid for 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands or are you forced to use only one ssid and the router chooses the band?
I live in an 1300 sq ft. apartment and right now having issues with TP-link archer reaching one of the corners where my work desk is. Anyways I wanted to buy a second router for redundancy. What would you recommend between AC1900 vs. Orbi. I was considering Orbi for future proofing in case I move a house. Price seems to be the same for both. Suggestions?
Since it has been two years since you posted this review, do you still have the same thoughts on the Orbi? Did they do the USB storage drive update? For a novice, would this be a problem product?
My thoughts are basically the same; it’s still one of the best routers I’ve ever tested. And no, no update regarding the USB capabilities. For a novice, this would be a great choice as it is relatively easy to set up and maintain.
Ever since I got this set up(1 CM1000 modem 1 rbr50 router and 3 rbs50 satellites... I've loved my 1gb speed internet. I just hope in the future model it can do GB speed wifi.
I've got 1 gig Wi-Fi service but my current wifi set up isn't giving me the speeds I'm paying for. Someone suggested this orbi system. I'll let you know if it's finally giving me the speeds I'm paying for.
Peyton, thank you for the great reviews. I desperately need a new router and was looking at the Orbi AX6000 RBK852. Then I read your review and I was troubled by a few things like the fact that you can't hide the SSID and you don't have a USB port on the RBK852. As you suggested, I went back and watched your video on the RBK 50 and it looks fine. I have an old 4400sq ft house that has 3 large floors. My computer sits on one side of the main floor and the entertainment center is 50 feet away on the main floor. My husband has an office in the basement and there are bedrooms upstairs. Will the main floor router cover that area? Or would I need to buy an extra RBS50 satellite and put one satellite upstairs and one satellite in the basement? I see that the standalone RBS50 satellite costs about $250. I was hoping that the standard RBK 50 package that has a router and 1 satellite would be enough to cover the house, what do you think? Thank you!
Any performance updates? I want to buy for my 1900 sq ft home (1950s built).i hear a lot of chatter about dropped connections and difficulty syncing with the Ring doorbell. Any advice?
I’m getting upload speeds of 70 when the Orbi router is actually getting 500 for upload? My old Verizon router was able to do 300. Any idea what is going on?
I setup my Orbi 3 weeks ago Im not getting anywhere near what your speed tests are 40ms DL and 5.64 Upload Guess I need to call support and find out why
Hey there! I got 2 main q s: 1. Let's say: from the provider modem-->rj cable -->the main orbi router. Can i continue with another rj cable (inserted into the router) to the satellite? Essentially to connect them through internet cable? If so does the back haul still work? Also can i connect a pc to the satellite (wich is already wired to the main orbi) ? 2. I've heard numerous complaints about updates that literally guts the user experience. Signal drop outs, lower speeds. Do u still use this mesh or ud u recommend smth else?
1) Yes, you can use Ethernet as the backhaul just as you described. 2) Yes, I still use the Orbi, and there’s a workaround way to disable automatic updates which I would strongly recommend you do. If you decide to get the Netgear Orbi, send me an email and I’ll let you know which firmware version I recommend for the best stability, as well as how to disable automatic updates.
What's going on P? I've got the RBR50 system with the two RBS50 satellites..My internet speed is 600mbs down and 15mbs up. Wifi speeds are great however, my backhaul im only getting 150mbs max on satellite which my pc connects directly into. Also have an 8port lan switch connected to this satellite to connect all my other electronics in my bedroom including my Phillips 4K android Tv which i barely get 50 mbs onto.. What am i doing wrong? Can i remedy this issue? I've cut the cord from my cable and upped my internet from 300mbs down but im still struggling with streaming on my TV and other android boxes.
Do I need to turn my Virgin media hub to modem only and then connect the Orbi to the one outlet port. So it makes my virgin media hub redundant??? NEED HELP PLEASE!!!
Can you do a mix setup ? For example, The Main orbi router is connect to sattelite 1 via wire, and sattelite 2 is connected via wireless to the sattelite 2. Is that possible ?
So you mention seeing which clients are connected to which AP, can you do that with the web interface since you mentioned that you can't see it in the app? I have Google Wifi and also want to know which devices are connected to which ap, since I've noticed that some of my devices will (for some God awful reason) be connected to an ap across the house, and getting poor performance even though they are in the same room as an a different AP.. I'd like to see this get better by moving to Orbi. Have you noticed devices connecting to the wrong ap with Orbi?
Yes, in the web interface you can see which AP each client connects to. Based on my experience, the Orbi does a pretty good job of making sure devices are connected to the appropriate AP. I find it pretty aggressive; it will start the handoff process not long after the client device is within better signal strength of another AP. One minor issue is that I noticed a slight lapse in network usability during the handoff process, but functionality comes back very quickly (maybe 10 seconds). Here’s an example of what I mean by that: My phone will be connected to the Orbi upstairs. I’ll walk downstairs, and my phone will start switching to the basement Orbi before I get to the bottom step. I’ll open the Home app on my iPhone to turn a basement light on, but my phone won’t be fully connected for another few seconds, so I’m unable to turn the light on right away. The same is true if I were to try to access something over the internet. Hope that helps.
This handoff is what seems to be missing from my Google Wifi experience. I'll often be downstairs on the opposite side of the house from my master bedroom wifi access point and notice my phone is connected to the master bedroom wifi point. IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE LIVING ROOM AP. It just never gets moved to the AP in the same room as it. As a result, I'm getting half the signal I'd get from the AP in the same room. It's often an hour or so after I have been sitting there that I notice it's still connected upstairs. Note, I probably have too much overlapping coverage in my house. I have a 3k sq ft house with 3 Google Wifi's in it.
Its a very nice router, but i got problems with it when im playing games such as PUBG and Apex. Internet randomly disconnect (not only from the game, but everything else on my computer, discord etc.). I tried to find a solution for it, and most people say that you need to change/add something in the QoS settings. But there is not settings there, only a way to speedtest ur internet... You know any other way to fix that?
That sounds familiar to problems I’ve experienced. For some odd reason, when I have my PS4 to the satellite via Ethernet, the satellite would have connection issues to the main router, which would then cut out any connection that is transmitting through the satellite (so games would get disconnected). I decided to connect my PS4 via WiFi, and I haven’t had any issues since. It may seem counterintuitive, but choosing WiFi over Ethernet might be the better option for gaming. I would recommend giving that a try.
I hate the app. BUT the performance is top notch, I have the Orbi rbk50 with 2 satellites with a fiber 1GB internet and I get between 920-950 all around the house which is pretty impressive. I recommend trying to change a few settings in the web app like changing the channels or enabling beamforming.
Initially when I bought this product, I had no issues. A few months later, the internet connection drops every few minutes. There is no support from netgear and it seems to be an ongoing issue from what I can see from other users on the netgear online forum. Has anyone experienced this issue and how did you fix it? I’m on the verge of throwing away the product altogether.
Does the internet connection cut out no matter whether you’re connected to WiFi or Ethernet? If it only cuts out over WiFi, you could try changing your WiFi channel; there may be other interference on the channel you’re on.
Can you hard wire the satellite if you have a switch on the other side of the house. This way the rbk50 is hard wired to the modem and the satellite is also hard wired to a switch? Thanks
I just purchased this and I'm still not getting good speeds over wifi, I have Verizon Fios 940/880 Mbps and over wifi the most I get is around 175/200 Maybe its on the Verizon side idk..
I’m not sure about going between concrete, but based on the fact that it’s very hard for any WiFi to travel through concrete, I’d guess this doesn’t perform that well, either. And yes, this is better than the AmpliFi HD, but I’m not sure about other Ubiquiti products.
Ubiquiti : many installers are done being married to their client's wifi needs. Orbi and other mesh : setup once and let the product self adjust over time... No need to handle channels power levels or roaming parameters. Oh and a great app to change wifi configuration fast !
If you’re planning on using this for gaming, you might wanna reconsider. It connect well but if someone else in your household streams Netflix or any other streaming apps, your game will lag badly.
what are your settings like i can only get 150mbps out of my 300mbps on wifi. im asking because you are getting 457 on wifi. my connection is a 300/300 fiber to the house connection with at&t
I have fiber broadband here in the UK. My down is 110mbps and my up is about 10mbps. Unless I wanna pay a much higher amount, my up will always be slower 😔
So I have 150 mbs plan from comcast. You mean to tell me that I will have a much higher speed than that. I cam here because I have been having so much trouble with when I play online with my PS4.. I don't mind the price... I just want a better gaming experience. Now will I get a far better signal when when I purchase this device.
I haven’t had disconnection issues. The routers automatically update, which has lead to problems. One auto-update made my HomeKit devices stop working properly; however, after updating to a beta firmware, that problem has been resolved. That’s the only issue I’ve had with this router.
The Orbi runs fine for about six months and then it gets hit with updates and becomes the worst investment you have ever made. I have even been sent a replacement which is worse. If you can get your money back do it now, you will be happy you did!
This mesh system is trash, yes it has range I'll give it that much, but extremely inconsistent. Go with something else, one big issue for me is the fact that everything connects to the router and not what devices are closest to the router or satellite. Even the app is terrible I'll save you the trouble, but don't say I didn't warn you. I wish I never bought this system and could return it.
Don't buy one under any circumstances if you use iPhones because 75% of websites will be unreachable with you being asked for a password to access them. I just paid NZD670 and now have to use mobile data to access websites that need a password, it's an absolute disgrace for Netgear to put such a piece of trash on the market.
"I'm not gonna bored you by showing you the website or the app" Dude you're reviewing a device f*ck boring you need to cover everything. This is a pass on to the next!
I purchase this same package yesterday after researching on RUclips. I agree this unit kicks butt!!!! Thank you for your review!!!
Yes, you are exactly correct, the orbi system setup as star topology (not full mesh) is amazing... definitely beats most other competition. There are a couple settings to be wary of that I cannot remember off hand (look up settings you aren’t sure about to get general consensus if it is good or bad to enable in its current state/firmware version, especially if you are noticing subpar performance).
One thing I really like about these also is that the web admin interface is fast in page refresh and settings changes. Some, even modern ones, are god-awful slow, which is extremely frustrating.
I have been so impressed as to recommend and install these in the houses of 4 other friends and family, and they have worked flawlessly and problem-free.... the first among them 2 years ago.
Peyton, Nice review, easy to watch and listen to. Thanks.
The Orbi system is great! I set mine up about two weeks ago and it's been perfect - fast!
Setup was mostly automatic, and does NOT require a vendor account or constant connection to the Google Mothership. (There was NO REASON Google had to do that, other than to monitor and pry into your internet usage patterns.)
My home is a very long ranch style house which got spotty reception in the far end rooms with a high-end router. Wifi extenders helped, but just like the Google "mesh" system, the extended signal is only 1/2 speed. The Orbi system gives FULL speed from both the router and satellite.
BTW, the LED complaint you had is simple -- you can turn on/off the multicolored lights from the web based setup page. Default is off, as you found out.
The app is great! Tells you each time something connects to your network and has testing capabilities to determine connection
Hey Peyton, good review. Would like to know if it is worth buying / having this router now (Nov 2021), considering that it is a three year old model. Wouldn't I be better off buying one of those AX1800 or so capable models which Netgear offers under its Nighthawk range of WiFi6 Routers ? I must admit I had an unpleasant experience with an RAX10 router from Netgear, and when I opted to return it and sought a refund, just to assuage me they have offered to replace my RAX10 with the RBK50 router, at no extra charge. Would like your view on whether it is worth the trade off, and if I will be able to use the Orbi RBK50 Router for the next couple of years without worrying about its redundancy (technology wise). Thank you.
Excellent video! You mention the thing isn't very good when it comes to seamless roaming between router and satellite WiFi signals. How bad is it? Do VOIP calls or Skype calls lose connection?
Love that the light dosnt stay on blue have an issue sleeping in a room and the router is blinking and bright
Orbi on sale now for $130.00 RBK50. Now I get 940 Mbps from 200Mbps. Great product!!! First time I heard of mesh. The hardest part for me was setting my TP Link smart plugs back up. It wasn't detecting them.
If it did track real time data usage, you would not like the performance hit it would cause. It's a MAJOR hit on performance, regardless of MFR.
Thank you for your review and thank you for showing the speed test result for a wired connection to a satellite! That has been my main concern since I've an original PS4 which can only connect to the 2.4Ghz wireless band which really really sucks for gaming online. One question, I've gigabit internet with Xfinity can I expect the same +400Mbps performance as yours via a wired connection with a satellite?
Thank you for the sharing, Great video and editing, How is the this perform through walls? how is the speed behind walls . THank you
Great video. Does the Orbi allow you to set up a separate ssid for 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands or are you forced to use only one ssid and the router chooses the band?
You cant do the 2,4 and 5 seperate
You actually can, but it requires you to go into the debug mode and connect to the router via telnet. It’s relatively simple to do.
@@PeytonB well time for a explination video😜
I’ll have it uploaded within the next couple days.
@@PeytonB great! Oh and you have a new sub😃
My home is 2000 sqft but al the walls are concrete do you thing this will work or is it too much?
+1
It supports external hard drives now.
Hulk what do you use the hard drive for? Cameras? Can you connect Arlo to those
Great video. What speed are you getting from your ISP?
I pay for 400Mbps down and 20 up from Spectrum. Actual speeds are about 480/24.
About AUD$600 here in Australia. Just a bit too expensive. Performance looks very good though.
i always get stunned by the speeds the rest of the world talks about!
I live in an 1300 sq ft. apartment and right now having issues with TP-link archer reaching one of the corners where my work desk is. Anyways I wanted to buy a second router for redundancy. What would you recommend between AC1900 vs. Orbi. I was considering Orbi for future proofing in case I move a house. Price seems to be the same for both. Suggestions?
Since it has been two years since you posted this review, do you still have the same thoughts on the Orbi? Did they do the USB storage drive update?
For a novice, would this be a problem product?
My thoughts are basically the same; it’s still one of the best routers I’ve ever tested. And no, no update regarding the USB capabilities. For a novice, this would be a great choice as it is relatively easy to set up and maintain.
@@PeytonB I appreciate your reply
Just got fiber 1000 and don’t like their crappy router so thinking about purchasing orbi. Thanks for this video
Do you have GIGABIT FIBER? I love it works better than my AT&T Fiber Original Router
Ever since I got this set up(1 CM1000 modem 1 rbr50 router and 3 rbs50 satellites... I've loved my 1gb speed internet. I just hope in the future model it can do GB speed wifi.
I've got 1 gig Wi-Fi service but my current wifi set up isn't giving me the speeds I'm paying for. Someone suggested this orbi system. I'll let you know if it's finally giving me the speeds I'm paying for.
is it?
I have this system and was wondering if there is a way to make the handoff quicker?
Peyton, thank you for the great reviews. I desperately need a new router and was looking at the Orbi AX6000 RBK852. Then I read your review and I was troubled by a few things like the fact that you can't hide the SSID and you don't have a USB port on the RBK852. As you suggested, I went back and watched your video on the RBK 50 and it looks fine. I have an old 4400sq ft house that has 3 large floors. My computer sits on one side of the main floor and the entertainment center is 50 feet away on the main floor. My husband has an office in the basement and there are bedrooms upstairs. Will the main floor router cover that area? Or would I need to buy an extra RBS50 satellite and put one satellite upstairs and one satellite in the basement? I see that the standalone RBS50 satellite costs about $250. I was hoping that the standard RBK 50 package that has a router and 1 satellite would be enough to cover the house, what do you think? Thank you!
just got this at walmart for $125 on clearance, is it still good , i haven’t opened it yet
Any performance updates? I want to buy for my 1900 sq ft home (1950s built).i hear a lot of chatter about dropped connections and difficulty syncing with the Ring doorbell. Any advice?
uwack23 mine connected just fine for ring and for that size house your connection is gonna be perfectly fine
Have you had problems that other user had where the ORBI no longer worked after a few months or connectivity became hard to do?
I’m getting upload speeds of 70 when the Orbi router is actually getting 500 for upload? My old Verizon router was able to do 300. Any idea what is going on?
Thanks for a great video. Can you connect the satellite unit to the router via cable for a more reliable connection and improved speeds?
Yes, Ethernet backhaul is an option.
@@PeytonB But does it improve speed?
Hi, you know how to switch the Orbi RBR50 only to 2.4 Ghz? because my smoker Traeger 1300 controller only works on that frequency?
What modem and ISP package do you have to get 457? We have xfinity 400mb and Netgeat c7000/AC1700 and we get 180mb.
I setup my Orbi 3 weeks ago Im not getting anywhere near what your speed tests are 40ms DL and 5.64 Upload Guess I need to call support and find out why
Great review. Do you know if this system can support an ethernet back haul instead of the dedicated 5GHz link?
Yes, it does support Ethernet backhaul.
Peyton much appreciated
Hey there!
I got 2 main q s:
1. Let's say: from the provider modem-->rj cable -->the main orbi router. Can i continue with another rj cable (inserted into the router) to the satellite? Essentially to connect them through internet cable? If so does the back haul still work? Also can i connect a pc to the satellite (wich is already wired to the main orbi) ?
2. I've heard numerous complaints about updates that literally guts the user experience. Signal drop outs, lower speeds.
Do u still use this mesh or ud u recommend smth else?
1) Yes, you can use Ethernet as the backhaul just as you described.
2) Yes, I still use the Orbi, and there’s a workaround way to disable automatic updates which I would strongly recommend you do. If you decide to get the Netgear Orbi, send me an email and I’ll let you know which firmware version I recommend for the best stability, as well as how to disable automatic updates.
1) And yes, you can also use the Ethernet ports on the satellite just as you would with the main unit.
@@PeytonB also I'm looking forward to buy the orbi rbk50 just like yours
What's going on P? I've got the RBR50 system with the two RBS50 satellites..My internet speed is 600mbs down and 15mbs up. Wifi speeds are great however, my backhaul im only getting 150mbs max on satellite which my pc connects directly into. Also have an 8port lan switch connected to this satellite to connect all my other electronics in my bedroom including my Phillips 4K android Tv which i barely get 50 mbs onto.. What am i doing wrong? Can i remedy this issue? I've cut the cord from my cable and upped my internet from 300mbs down but im still struggling with streaming on my TV and other android boxes.
Is this powerful enough to get me coverage 1000 feet away line of sight with no obstructions?
Do I need to turn my Virgin media hub to modem only and then connect the Orbi to the one outlet port. So it makes my virgin media hub redundant??? NEED HELP PLEASE!!!
Can you do a mix setup ? For example, The Main orbi router is connect to sattelite 1 via wire, and sattelite 2 is connected via wireless to the sattelite 2. Is that possible ?
Yes.
I like it a BUNCH! Can VPN be added to the main router?
Lolzzn12 is there a tutorial on reddit ?
So you mention seeing which clients are connected to which AP, can you do that with the web interface since you mentioned that you can't see it in the app?
I have Google Wifi and also want to know which devices are connected to which ap, since I've noticed that some of my devices will (for some God awful reason) be connected to an ap across the house, and getting poor performance even though they are in the same room as an a different AP..
I'd like to see this get better by moving to Orbi. Have you noticed devices connecting to the wrong ap with Orbi?
Yes, in the web interface you can see which AP each client connects to.
Based on my experience, the Orbi does a pretty good job of making sure devices are connected to the appropriate AP. I find it pretty aggressive; it will start the handoff process not long after the client device is within better signal strength of another AP. One minor issue is that I noticed a slight lapse in network usability during the handoff process, but functionality comes back very quickly (maybe 10 seconds). Here’s an example of what I mean by that: My phone will be connected to the Orbi upstairs. I’ll walk downstairs, and my phone will start switching to the basement Orbi before I get to the bottom step. I’ll open the Home app on my iPhone to turn a basement light on, but my phone won’t be fully connected for another few seconds, so I’m unable to turn the light on right away. The same is true if I were to try to access something over the internet.
Hope that helps.
This handoff is what seems to be missing from my Google Wifi experience. I'll often be downstairs on the opposite side of the house from my master bedroom wifi access point and notice my phone is connected to the master bedroom wifi point. IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE LIVING ROOM AP. It just never gets moved to the AP in the same room as it. As a result, I'm getting half the signal I'd get from the AP in the same room. It's often an hour or so after I have been sitting there that I notice it's still connected upstairs.
Note, I probably have too much overlapping coverage in my house. I have a 3k sq ft house with 3 Google Wifi's in it.
Hello, does it feature a self-healing connection?
Can it switch from star to cascade topology, for moving nodes?
Its a very nice router, but i got problems with it when im playing games such as PUBG and Apex. Internet randomly disconnect (not only from the game, but everything else on my computer, discord etc.). I tried to find a solution for it, and most people say that you need to change/add something in the QoS settings. But there is not settings there, only a way to speedtest ur internet... You know any other way to fix that?
Do you game over WiFi or Ethernet?
@@PeytonB Ethernet
One more question: is the Ethernet cable connected to the main unit or the satellite?
@@PeytonB the satelite
That sounds familiar to problems I’ve experienced. For some odd reason, when I have my PS4 to the satellite via Ethernet, the satellite would have connection issues to the main router, which would then cut out any connection that is transmitting through the satellite (so games would get disconnected).
I decided to connect my PS4 via WiFi, and I haven’t had any issues since. It may seem counterintuitive, but choosing WiFi over Ethernet might be the better option for gaming. I would recommend giving that a try.
Question did you connect the Orbi direct to your internet port or via a cable box?
I connected it to the modem supplied by my internet service provider.
Peyton was there anything particular configuration that you had to do to the orbi or just auto?
Nope, all the automatic settings worked just fine.
What is the fastest possible speed of WiFi a router can give ? What router ?
*Sees spectrum
F for respects
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Is this a modem & router ?
If not, Is there an Orbi that is a combination ?
CBR40 is a modem/router combo. I'm purchasing it for our new house w/Cox Cable.
The model shown in the video is only a router. Orbi does have a modem/router combination that looks and works almost exactly like this RBK50.
Does the web version show real-time connection between devices and so on?
I hate the app. BUT the performance is top notch, I have the Orbi rbk50 with 2 satellites with a fiber 1GB internet and I get between 920-950 all around the house which is pretty impressive. I recommend trying to change a few settings in the web app like changing the channels or enabling beamforming.
Initially when I bought this product, I had no issues. A few months later, the internet connection drops every few minutes. There is no support from netgear and it seems to be an ongoing issue from what I can see from other users on the netgear online forum. Has anyone experienced this issue and how did you fix it? I’m on the verge of throwing away the product altogether.
Does the internet connection cut out no matter whether you’re connected to WiFi or Ethernet? If it only cuts out over WiFi, you could try changing your WiFi channel; there may be other interference on the channel you’re on.
Peyton just over WIFI. It will not cut when I am closer to the router but it cuts when I am further away, as in 10-15 metres away.
Can you hard wire the satellite if you have a switch on the other side of the house. This way the rbk50 is hard wired to the modem and the satellite is also hard wired to a switch? Thanks
Yes, assuming that switch is hard wired back to the RBK50.
I just purchased this and I'm still not getting good speeds over wifi, I have Verizon Fios 940/880 Mbps and over wifi the most I get is around 175/200 Maybe its on the Verizon side idk..
Orbi or Amplify? Amplify HD?
Is this alright to go between floors(concrete) on apartments?
Better than Ubiquiti?
I’m not sure about going between concrete, but based on the fact that it’s very hard for any WiFi to travel through concrete, I’d guess this doesn’t perform that well, either. And yes, this is better than the AmpliFi HD, but I’m not sure about other Ubiquiti products.
Ubiquiti : many installers are done being married to their client's wifi needs. Orbi and other mesh : setup once and let the product self adjust over time... No need to handle channels power levels or roaming parameters. Oh and a great app to change wifi configuration fast !
how far apart do these work?
Can still connect wirelessy to the main Orbi router (not the extension satellite)
If you’re planning on using this for gaming, you might wanna reconsider. It connect well but if someone else in your household streams Netflix or any other streaming apps, your game will lag badly.
What internet speed do you have?
For why?
Can we Purchase additional Satelite? For it
Can you connect them together via a cable rather than using WiFi
Yes.
what are your settings like i can only get 150mbps out of my 300mbps on wifi. im asking because you are getting 457 on wifi. my connection is a 300/300 fiber to the house connection with at&t
What device are you testing it from?
@@PeytonB a LG stylo 4 and a unbranded tablet both have ac wifi
Whenever I use this on my PS4 I lag like crazy?
It keeps buffering its not letting me watch 720p or 1080p
Why's the upload speed only 24Mbps?
gohsef might be just 2.4 connection
I have fiber broadband here in the UK. My down is 110mbps and my up is about 10mbps. Unless I wanna pay a much higher amount, my up will always be slower 😔
How did you get the VPN option to show up on your phone?
Ryan Amirault I would love to know.
What is the voltage rating volts/hertz?
So I have 150 mbs plan from comcast. You mean to tell me that I will have a much higher speed than that. I cam here because I have been having so much trouble with when I play online with my PS4.. I don't mind the price... I just want a better gaming experience. Now will I get a far better signal when when I purchase this device.
No, you will only get up to the speed you pay for, no matter what router you have. This router may help with your lag issues, though.
Felix Rko don’t use it for gaming bro. It’s good but as soon as someone streams instant lag comes with it
@@Luke_Anthony What would you recommend for gaming Luke?
Can anybody tell smth on vpn ) wanna know if it’s possible to set up on orbi( OpenVPN , l2tp) or maybe smth different . Bible question for me )
Watching them through these lol
Question. Is this its own wifi? Do i still have to pay monthly for example to spectrum? Or do i still make payments to a provider??
People get tons of disconnect issue after couple months use. go to check Netgear website and see how many people complain about it.
I haven’t had disconnection issues. The routers automatically update, which has lead to problems. One auto-update made my HomeKit devices stop working properly; however, after updating to a beta firmware, that problem has been resolved. That’s the only issue I’ve had with this router.
The Orbi runs fine for about six months and then it gets hit with updates and becomes the worst investment you have ever made. I have even been sent a replacement which is worse. If you can get your money back do it now, you will be happy you did!
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My nigga what up with the ubs 2 why no ubs 3 I ain't feeling dat.
Maybe if I don’t have sky I wouldn’t have to return my rbk50.
Nice video i subscibed
you sound exactly like internet comedian cole hersch wow
This mesh system is trash, yes it has range I'll give it that much, but extremely inconsistent. Go with something else, one big issue for me is the fact that everything connects to the router and not what devices are closest to the router or satellite. Even the app is terrible I'll save you the trouble, but don't say I didn't warn you. I wish I never bought this system and could return it.
I’m getting 570 mbps on speedtest using Xfinity XFi from phone
Whats the internet speed that u paid?
my internet downloads at 500kbps on a good day :(
Yo Lo i think its because of corona man
I have 1 gig internet, will i pull around 800-900 mpbs on wifi?
Thy Tran I get 589.48 down 937.90 up
10mpbs squad?
Has anyone had the guts to text the number in the description box?
Does Orbi work with Fios?
Yes.
Don't buy one under any circumstances if you use iPhones because 75% of websites will be unreachable with you being asked for a password to access them. I just paid NZD670 and now have to use mobile data to access websites that need a password, it's an absolute disgrace for Netgear to put such a piece of trash on the market.
Mine works like crap!
What would the ping be on fortnite
I bought this besause my wiifi SUCKS
Lmao we got orbi with our century link and it got 10x worse so I just booted our whole WiFi system now my mom has to buy new WiFi 😂
The Internet Guy Came Today And I Asked Him Is There Anyway My WiFi Can Be Faster He Said To Get A WiFi Extender And Is This A WiFi Extender
I still lag on league of legends so i give this product a thumbs down
NETGEAR SUCKS!
rbk50 very very slow device do not buy. customer care can not help you. i just dump my money to purchase it. rbk50 is very very bad product
Okay... but why...?
"I'm not gonna bored you by showing you the website or the app" Dude you're reviewing a device f*ck boring you need to cover everything. This is a pass on to the next!