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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
It works
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Sean76996
I followed the instructions and used the app for installation and firmware update. The process went smoothly. I live in an old house with plaster walls and a brick chimney between the base station and the satellite receiver - sitting upstairs, about 40 feet from the base station (next to the satellite) I get about 60 mbps of the 75 I pay for; to be fair, no other router has been able to deliver my ISP speeds sitting on the other side of the house. At the router, I get 75/75, so it seems to work fine. My only complaint is that I can't seem to separate the 2.4 and 5 ghz bands into separate networks. It seems like a lot of routers these days are starting to "steer" devices between the two bands automatically. I'd prefer to be able to set a device which stays in one place on a single band, to prevent blips.
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Customer Rating
5
Works like a charm
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Bill57271
I read extensive reviews about mesh networks before purchasing. I whittled it down go the Orbi and Amplifi. Ultimately Costco ran an amazing deal and pick up the Orbi and two satellites. We have a a router in the basement and then two full stories over almost 6,000 square feet. Our masterbedroom always had slow WiFi. We live rurally so we only have 25 mbps. Now every corner or our house has full strength signal at 35 mbps. It took about 3 minutes to set up, you have to be a little patient with the app, but it's about as seamless as can be. I also updated firmware and that worked fine too. I am sure there will be more and more functionality added to the app, but it is working flawlessly after a week. Will updates again after 90 days. Whatever issues appeared with early units, seems to have been solved!!
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Customer Rating
5
Finally something that works.
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Bob9910
For the past two years I've been using a Linksys EA6900 router with a RE6300 extender. This is the third type of WiFi equipment I've tried over the past ten years. My house is 3300 sq.ft. and shaped like a horseshoe. The router was positioned, more or less, in the center with the extender at one end. This set-up worked good if you were at the side of the house with the extender. Very poor reception at the other end of the house. I tried adding a another EA6300 extender with no luck.
With the Orbi Tri-Band RBK50 System problem solved. The router is still positioned in the center of the house with the 'satellite' at one end. I now get excellent reception at both ends of the house. Over 100mps no matter where I check the download speed. I am so pleased to have something that finally works.
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Jay28308
Finally something that does what it should. After trying several brands of wireless routers (all claiming to be the best coverage and speed) extenders etc. we ended up on Orbi. I have had professionals tell me that any 'middle of the road' wireless router should more than cover my tiny 1100 sq ft house. We proved them all wrong. I have an all brick, block and plaster home that is hard on wireless signal. Orbi provides consistent coverage and speed throughout my entire house. Including downstairs! I even have above average coverage outside. We are a mostly Apple family and have no issues with switching between units as some other brands seem to experience. I have had WiFi since it was invented. For the first time I am satisfied with the results. No more settling for ' I guess this is as good as it gets'.
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Customer Rating
5
WiFi everywhere!
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: BC7282
I live in an old house with a stone foundation, plaster walls and choppy layout. Despite a central location for my wi-fi router, I simply couldn't get reliable connections in many parts of the house. I researched solutions (and tried extenders to no avail). This system rose to the top of most reviews. Well it works as advertised. My bonus room now can easily stream 4K when before it wouldn't stay connected.
Set-up is easy IF you follow all the instructions. I skipped a step and had to start over. But once I patiently followed them, I've had no issues. Other's complained about the bulkiness (the units are about the size of a box of baby wipes which stand on end). I just hid them behind a picture frame on my end tables. :)
This system is pricey BUT it will solve your issue if you install it correctly.
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Customer Rating
5
High-performance wireless
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Adolph33378
I just recently purchased several security cameras around my house and I was not satisfied with the quality of the connection throughout my property. I am an IT director at my company and wireless is a very essential service that we provide to our employees. So it was important that I had a similar experience at home.
Being an IT director you would think that I would like to be tinkering around with wireless settings. Which is not true, I want something to work I wanted to be easy and I wanted to be the best.
Installing the wireless Orbi, was pretty easy. But the best part was that it was very fast. With the previous wireless equipment that I had at my home. It did not take advantage of my high-speed bandwidth that I received from my cable providers. But with the Orbi it takes advantage of my internet speeds.
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Customer Rating
5
Finally, a WiFi network that covers my whole home.
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Stanton13961
I have gone through multiple modems and routers over the last several years. My home is somewhat large and getting signal from upstairs east side of house where the modem is, to main floor west side in my family room, was always a problem. I tried extenders and secondary WiFi routers. Some gave me a good signal on the main floor but left me with two networks to switch between. With printer on one network and phone on another I could not print without getting closer to the printer so I could switch networks. The Orbi system solved all my problems. I finally have one network that covers the entire home, out on the deck, well into the yard and into the farthest part of a three car garage. Set up was easy and flawless. I hesitated at the cost at first, but would recommend the system to anyone who asks me about it.
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Customer Rating
5
Wifi bliss and stylish device appearance
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Kevin76437
I originally had the Netgear nighthawk modem router combination which is not a bad all in one. I've been purchasi g Netgear products for around 10 years now and they have never failed me. However, I was having difficulty with the wifi reaching the front of my house with the Nighthawk combo. After cutting off the radios on the Netgear modem router, I hooked up the orbi which was very simple and straightforward. After you download the app, it's effortless. Now I have Wi-Fi at full strength in every room in my house with the modem and single satellite setup. I love Netgear's Orbi system and will be installing it at my mother's house as well. Not sure about the reviews about Network signal dropping but I have not had that problem since day one. I've had the system for 3 weeks now and have not had a single failure.
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