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NETGEAR - Orbi Pro AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Average customer rating
4.9
(12,566 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 12,566 reviews
5 Stars
11,913
4 Stars
461
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
31
1 Star
71
55%of customers recommend this product.
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60 out of
109)
Customer Reviews for NETGEAR - Orbi Pro AC3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Customer Rating
5
Best mesh system for a reasonable price
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Cdbull841420
After sticking with the stock router provided by my ISP for 10 years, and constantly being frustrated by the poor WiFi range and performance. I decided to go all out this year and get one of the new mesh WiFi systems. I am never one to buy things without first researching it first. Before buying the Orbi, I reviewed the opposing Google WiFi, Linksys, and AImesh by Asus. None of these routers came close to the Orbi. The Orbi truly provides as much coverage as it says it does, unlike it's competition. I love it because it is perfect performance anywhere in the house, and I got to keep all my things ethernetted in! I definitely recommend the Orbi to anyone who is willing to take the time to Set it up and tweak with it till it is just right.
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Customer Rating
5
Reliable, fast, straightforward
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Connor87839
My household has always used NETGEAR products for our networking needs. Whether with routers, modems, range extenders, etc., we've always been satisfied with product simplicity and consistency. Needless to say, the Orbi maintains that standard. As internet technology has advanced, I have struggled to find a piece of equipment that maintains the necessary signal fidelity and range to suit my household needs. The advent of mesh networking has solved my problems; Orbi's intuitive setup, pleasing appearance, capable AC3000 signal, intelligent dual-band signal management have all met my expectations, and then some. I look forward to seeing how the product performs as time goes on, but I expect nothing less than the bet. Thanks again, NETGEAR.
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Customer Rating
5
As simple to set up as advertised
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Megan77379
We have been suffering through a standard Apple wifi system that worked great at first but never seemed to cover the whole house, which is not very big. Then I found out Apple was getting out of the home wifi business. Orbi seemed to have excellent reviews and promised easy set-up and to cover the whole house. Well, it does. Our new one satellite system is available in every room and I can finally work at my desk at the other end of the house, instead of the dining room. The actual set-up of the network was quick, just remember that you have to then reset every net-worked device in the house. After two weeks, everything is good. The Orbi app is good but I wish I had a utility like Apple's on my laptop also, as a backup. That is my one concern.
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Customer Rating
5
Better than advertised!
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Michael19027
I bought this system because my house was built in the 1940's, and for some odd reason the walls are very good at blocking the wifi signal. My house is approximately 3000 sq.ft. and I previously had my cable company wifi router that wasn't working properly. The signal was always bad on my first floor and would constantly drop out. I even added a WiFi extender that helped, but it was annoying having a separate network name and password. When I got the Orbi (RBK50), setup was a breeze and it worked like a charm. I no longer have connection issues and my network speeds are exactly what I've been paying for. The app for it is very user friendly and had great features that everyone one will use. Hands down, the best wifi mesh network in my opinion!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing Wi-Fi
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Bill88951
Dumped cable company's Wi-Fi modem that never worked throughout our small house, bought my own modem and the Orbi. Immediately boosted our Speed and connectivity for every Wi-Fi connected device, UHD TV's, Apple TV's, Phones and Thermostat. Unbelievable function. I have recommended it to 10 different people this past week. Thank you Orbi for making our connected life, Truly connected. Our Nest thermostat would regularly connect to xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot because the signal from my xfinity modem could not maintain connection. Frequently my thermostat was technically 'offline' when connected to xfinity Wi-Fi hotspot. So remote changing or checking my thermostat was lost. I can actually stream UHD content now on my TV's. Thank you Orbi!
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Customer Rating
5
This is a LIFESAVER
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Mitch37085
I was skeptical, but literally, I took it out of the box, followed the simple instructions, had the router and the 2 satellites do their voo-doo, then they upgraded firmware and was off to the races. I get wifi coverage inside and outside everywhere. I have a 2 story 4000 square foot home. No dead spots. I then configured the router just as you configure any Netgear Router. Very easy, added the port forwards for my security cameras and done! And to cap it all off, I connected the system as an ethernet backhaul so this rocks. Who ever thought I'd get wifi speeds of 400K+ down in places and a minimum of 95K everywhere else. Spend the extra money and get the Orbi. Way better than the Google system which I returned after 2 days and spotty coverage.
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Customer Rating
5
Absolutely fantastic
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Gary10545
I have had many routers before. The last was a Netgear Nighthawk. It gave great service, but I was tired of the reduced service of the extended that I had to use to get signal on another floor. Since switching to the Orbi, signal is off the scale on both floors. I used to live with the complication of losing 5Ghz signal when my landline was in use since it operates in that band too. It was possible to switch my laptop over to 2.4Ghz, get a signal again, and then continue. Then it was remembering to switch back over to 5Ghz again. The phone does not bother the signal at all with the Orbi. I'm not sure if it's strength of the signal or if may it's hopping back and forth to give me the best signal. But either way, it's great to not be interrupted.
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Wireless Mesh Router
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Baybrow55352
For the past 3 months, I have been searching for a great wireless mesh networking system to use in my 4500 sq ft home. After reading review after review from the experts, I decided to go with the Orbi system. I am so happy I did! First of all, the setup was simple. Just download the app and follow the prompts. The system was up and running in less than 15 minutes. Second, is the speed! Boy do I love the speed of this system. We have 33 devices connected to our wifi network and I'm still getting download speeds of 100mbps. We finally have great wifi coverage throughout our house, even the backyard. No more dead zones. The only negative about this unit is that it is a lot bulkier than some of the other systems out there. Overall, this thing rocks!
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