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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
The Only Review You Need to Read
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Lee35098
I'm an IT engineer and I deal with WiFi and general network performance ALL THE TIME. I've setup and managed hundreds of WiFi products for enterprise and residential situations. The Orbi product line is the best WiFi experience for almost any setting. At my current home I've used Ubiquiti, Linksys, Cisco, Ruckus, TP-Link, and even other Netgear products (in standard & mesh formats). This pair of Orbi SB50s is the best setup hands down. Blanket coverage, range, clean device connection performance, smooth connection experience, and advanced features. Period. I'm such a nerd that my favorite feature might even be the wired connection capability for backhaul. Most mesh WiFi systems will only backhaul using there wireless radios on a different band. My house has some network cabling run to other areas so I can connect the two devices hard-wired. Every network technicians dream! You will be doing yourself a huge favor with the Orbi solution. Good job Netgear. Highly recommend.
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Customer Rating
5
Worth the Price
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: toml84819
Getting a full 130Mbits+ through my cable modem using the RBK50 mesh system. For years I lived with an aging Apple wi-fi router and extender where I could get at max 50mb through the cable modem. Always thought the problem was with my cable provider overstating their bandwidth. But the bandwidth problem disappeared with this new mesh network.
Also, my entire network got easier to manage. I didn't have to hardwire devices to the router to get better bandwidth. I now have 20 devices that our connected to the Mesh getting excellent bandwidth, even with multiple systems communicating at the same time.
And the simple app let's you know which devices are connected, the Orbi router/satellite they connect to), at which spectrum (2mhz or 5mhz)they connect at, and the device name and mac number.
I've recommended this system to all my friends you may be living on a router network over 5 years old or who thought they had to hardware into an ethernet switch to get max bandwidth.
Written by a customer while visiting netgear.com
Customer Rating
5
Completely satisfied
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Mitch78201
Frustrated by my ISP's all-in-one router/modem performance, The plaster walls in my 2200 square-foot home seemed to eat WiFi signal the further on wandered from the router. The signal in my sons' playroom at the other end of the house was virtually non-existent, and there wasn't even enough signal to run an Amazon Echo device without constantly having to reset it.
Enter the Orbi AC 3000...
Setup was relatively simple, and would have been even more so had I contacted my ISP's tech support before starting (combo router / modem resisted the initial self-setup). The consistent and powerful signal (not one drop in over a month) is omnipresent within my house, and I even get full signal in my tool shed / man cave forty feet across the back yard...
Had I known it would be this effective, I would have pulled the trigger on this a year ago. Random negative,reviews had me worried, and I wasn't sure how it would work with my older plaster walls.
Bottom line: This is the solution.
Enter the Orbi AC 3000...
Setup was relatively simple, and would have been even more so had I contacted my ISP's tech support before starting (combo router / modem resisted the initial self-setup). The consistent and powerful signal (not one drop in over a month) is omnipresent within my house, and I even get full signal in my tool shed / man cave forty feet across the back yard...
Had I known it would be this effective, I would have pulled the trigger on this a year ago. Random negative,reviews had me worried, and I wasn't sure how it would work with my older plaster walls.
Bottom line: This is the solution.
Written by a customer while visiting netgear.com
Customer Rating
5
Works great for me!
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: J.27403
I found the Orbi Mesh system easy to set up (even with Alexa steering me wrong on which app I needed) and use. Being able to scan in the router information with my phone was a nice plus, and after setting up the router and my Orbi account, plugging the router into my modem and power outlet, and plugging in the satellite unit, all the wi-fi dead zones in my old house disappeared. When setting up Alexa, the Alexa app said I needed to download the Nighthawk app for setup, but this was incorrect; the Orbi Netgear app was needed. This app crashed about halfway through the setup and I was had to delete and reload it to get it to work, but after that, Alexa worked perfectly (in fact, noticeably better than on the first-gen Echo and Echo Spot in nearby rooms). The speaker's sound quality is surprisingly good for a small, stand-alone speaker. I would recommend this system to anyone looking for an easy to set up, reliable mesh wi-fi router, and all the more so if you'd like to incorporate Alexa.
Written by a customer while visiting netgear.com
Customer Rating
5
Orbi network reaches fast and far
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: DogWalker97507
As my home network expanded over time my current router could no longer handle the speed or distance required to keep it all running smooth. My network consists of 4 WiFi cameras, 1 thermostat, two fans, WiFi speaker, network receiver, two I-phones, two roku smart TVs, laptop, 2 desktop PCs, and a smart ac switch. The Orbi rb50 system handles it all with no issues. I was able to switch over to this new router in about 1 hour for 80% of the devices, only a few components required some additional configuration. The iPhone Orbi app is very simple and will get you up and running in no time, but when you need more advanced options such as port forwarding then use the Orbi web interface which has all the settings required. The best feature is that I no longer have any dead spots in the house or immediate yard. The router includes a satellite which resides on the second floor which increases the coverage significantly. Very impressed overall with the Orbi's design and functionality.
Written by a customer while visiting netgear.com
Customer Rating
5
Orbi AC3000 (RBK50)
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Jtravapd29575
I have tried several WiFi 'extender' devices over the years. Even ones provided by Cable companies themselves. Nothing came even close to the Orbi AC3000. It's amazing!!! Takes 2 minutes to hook up and literally I now have a WiFi connection in a dead spot where I couldn't get any signal, to now downloading speeds of around 460mb/s!! Even the satellites which I only needed one which came with the main system are just plug and play. Plug it into your wall outlet and that's it. You now have internet access just as strong as if guy were standing in front of your main router. Another bonus is each satellite also has 4 gigabit Ethernet connections on each one in case you want wired connections in some rooms of your house, perfect to hook the kids video games Systems too so not everything is wireless. I can't recommend this product anymore then just tell everyone they have to get it. I already have a friend and a family member trying them out. Do yourself a favor, get this product.
Written by a customer while visiting netgear.com
Customer Rating
5
easy set up
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: David32381
No problem setting it up
Works well strong signal
Works well strong signal
Written by a customer while visiting netgear.com
Customer Rating
5
Super easy
on May 29, 2019
Posted by: Cass67390
I already want to add to my network it was so easy.
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