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Netgear RBS50 Orbi Satellite White
Last Updated: February 1, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.5
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/10
Total Reviews
184
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Network
44router, wifi, orbi, coverage, mbps
+89%
-11%
" ... Now that it's working fine, I am getting anywhere between 300-800mbps in most rooms of a 2 floor 3500 sqft house ... Streaming works great everywhere, devices switch between router and satellite near seamlessly ... The backhaul speed between router and satellite is 1300/1300 - although they are vertically close (the satellite is placed right above the router on the 1st floor with the floor concrete in between) ... The satellite would drop the backhaul link every five-ten mins. ... "
" ... Bandwidth and range has been very good so far and hasnt seen any deterioration of speed because of using the devices over wifi. ... "
" ... With this router in place, its been a breeze. ... "
" ... Being a customer who requires high speed internet at every corner of house. ... "
" ... I set it up pretty easy with a PC and the connection speed increased drastically (d-link 2750u previously). ... The satellite gives me the same speed on the 2nd floor, 2 rooms away. ... "
" ... Netgear orbi vastly improved my wifi signal as my router was near beam and wasnt getting muvh signal. ... Though there is not full signal i am getting full wifi speed onmy devices. ... "
" ... I had recently shifted to a new apartment & like all apartments, my modem is placed at one corner of the house. ... I was having a serious issue with both the strength of the signals & the speed in my bedroom with my Apple airport extreme. ... To my surprise, satellite unit connected to the main router easily that too with a strong connection even though there are atleast 3 thick walls between the router & the satellite. ... "
" ... Easy installation & good network coverage ... "
Capacity
25walls, orbi, satellite, coverage, two floors
+96%
-4%
" ... Being a customer who requires high speed internet at every corner of house. ... "
" ... I had recently shifted to a new apartment & like all apartments, my modem is placed at one corner of the house. ... Speeds which I am now getting in my bedroom is in excess of 95Mbps. ... "
" ... Now that it's working fine, I am getting anywhere between 300-800mbps in most rooms of a 2 floor 3500 sqft house ... "
" ... Excellent coverage to every nook and corner of my house, which is big with thick walls. ... "
" ... I live in 4000 sqft apartment and no single router could cover it all due to large concrete walls. ... It had significantly improved the WiFi coverage in my house. ... "
" ... The satellite gives me the same speed on the 2nd floor, 2 rooms away. ... "
" ... Finally, the product description says 5,000 square feet. ... However, the description on the box clearly indicates 350 sq metres (NOT equal to 5,000 sq ft by any means). ... "
" ... The range is even worse than the regular routers and speed reduces from one room to the other. ... They say it covers 2500 sq feet per pc however it doesnt even cover 2000 sq feet in my house. ... "
Wifi
17router, orbi, satellite, coverage, netgear orbi
+82%
-18%
" ... It took a minute for the Orbi page to open after I entered my user & password And Voila I was in the Netgear Orbi router administration page. ... Now this ORBI makes all bandwidth into one network and auto gives the speed depending upon where you are located. ... ORBI has won many awards and is NO 1 spot amongst Mesh Router Systems. ... "
" ... After years of struggling with various wifi routers and even trying mi routers right from the first one to the third one. ... In 20 minutes I saw my connection throughput change from 4mbps to 50 mbps speed on wifi when I changed from mi router 3 to orbi. ... "
" ... Bandwidth and range has been very good so far and hasnt seen any deterioration of speed because of using the devices over wifi. ... "
" ... I was looking wifi signal for my entire home and that is when orbi came in to and solved my problem ... "
" ... Netgear orbi vastly improved my wifi signal as my router was near beam and wasnt getting muvh signal. ... Though there is not full signal i am getting full wifi speed onmy devices. ... "
" ... like using enhancing wifi range ... "
" ... + Satellite router increases throughput. ... However, in my experience so far, all WiFi routers (mostly from Cisco/Linksys) that I have used, have only lasted few years -- not as long as I would expect from pretty expensive Linksys equipment. ... "
" ... Enter Orbi - this new mesh system router is a solid upgrade, eliminating all dead spots in the house and ensuring a steady coverage for all devices. ... "
Setup
16breeze, satellite, orbi, network, installation
+94%
-6%
" ... From the moment you open the box till the moment you setup this system you will be guided step by step through their mobile application or YouTube channel. ... They set of instructions are simple to follow thereafter. ... "
" ... Set up like a breeze. ... "
" ... First of all, the setup is quite simple. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze, though some online reviews said it was hard to setup Orbi. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze & it hardly took me 10minutes to set it up & put the satellite unit in my bedroom. ... "
" ... For me it was a breeze installing it in just half hour and getting it going. ... Since I have a fibre connection installation was just a breeze. ... "
" ... The setup and software experience was however a horror story- I am very well versed with networking devices but no device ever has given me so much grief. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Ease of Use
13easy to install, easy, breeze, user friendly, quick
+100%
" ... Set up like a breeze. ... "
" ... It is pretty user friendly. ... "
" ... Besides the basic setup, it also allows for more advanced settings for those who like to take control of various options. ... "
" ... First of all, the setup is quite simple. ... "
" ... the units themselves are slightly awkward looking, but easy to hide away. ... "
" ... They set of instructions are simple to follow thereafter. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and great app but that’s where the good stuff ends. ... "
Software Platform
12orbi, google, android, wifi, well
+67%
-33%
" ... The app as well as the web UI is very good. ... "
" ... It has built-in VPN feature by which you can create Client-Gateway VPN network. ... "
" ... Nothing is perfect but this app is manageable and works very well. ... "
" ... Am also using the Orbi and Genie apps to monitor the network remotely. ... "
" ... "mac address" : "XXXXXXXX", ... "
" ... Orbi app is minimal but genie app has mire features. ... "
" ... No more "reconnecting" on Whatsapp calls or buffering on YouTube videos on Android TV. ... "
" ... the joy of having all the good things below lasted for a month when a new update kinda crashed the speeds, connectivity and peace of mind. ... The decision was very close but went with orbi as google wifi speeds were not so great. ... "
Product Reliability
9working, issues, issue, connectivity, 3
+22%
-78%
" ... 2nd problem is that the Disney Circle is not working. ... "
" ... This product turned out to be a costly experiment that went horribly wrong. ... "
" ... But, have connectivity issues sometimes. ... Faced 2 times connectivity issue on using for 2 months. ... "
" ... No indication of when the update will roll out, but it's been released worldwide for many weeks! ... "
" ... it does not work properly GETS DISCONNECTED ALL THE TIME ... "
" ... 6 months feedback-----(13th december) ... "
" ... Not at all working as claimed. ... "
ISP
9backhaul, speed, satellite, netgear, broadband connection
+89%
-11%
" ... There was initially issue with reliability of connection. ... "
" ... + Satellite router increases throughput. ... "
" ... I now get almost 90% of the available speed from ISP in most areas. ... "
" ... Best MESH Router System ... It took a minute for the Orbi page to open after I entered my user & password And Voila I was in the Netgear Orbi router administration page. ... Netgear keeps updating the same. ... "
" ... I was able to set it up directly with my ACT broadband connection, and while the wizard-based automatic approach didn't work for me, the manual settings were simple enough. ... "
" ... I am getting a steady 1Ghz backhaul connection between the router and satellite. ... "
" ... Need to keep existing modem connected since it doesn't have modem ... "
" ... Its OVER HYPED, i was using a better product Netgear Nighthawk AC1900. ... "
Overall performance
7speed, performance, orbi, excess, consistent
+100%
" ... Fantastic speeds everywhere - I mean EVERYWHERE. ... "
" ... Setting it up wasnt very smooth. ... "
" ... Awesome consistent speed. ... "
" ... Otherwise, I am getting a phenomenal performance with Orbi. ... "
" ... Speeds which I am now getting in my bedroom is in excess of 95Mbps. ... "
Device Compatibility
7satellite, connectivity, mobile, internet, connected
+86%
-14%
" ... There was initially issue with reliability of connection. ... "
" ... There was no problem in pairing of the satellite, connecting to ACT Fibernet and connecting rest of the devices. ... "
" ... Gives you all information you need about your network in your hand using your mobile. ... "
" ... Even when other devices like my mobile phone can easily pick up the signal from the main router, the satellite - right next to my mobile phone - still remains disconnected. ... "
" ... Hassle free connectivity to all my devices. ... "
" ... "mac address" : "XXXXXXXX", ... "bridge mac" : "XXXXXXXXX", ... "
Apps
6android, also, well, using, set
+83%
-17%
" ... The app as well as the web UI is very good. ... "
" ... Nothing is perfect but this app is manageable and works very well. ... You can control all your devices from the palm of your hand using the app and also pause/resume any device you want. ... "
" ... Am also using the Orbi and Genie apps to monitor the network remotely. ... "
" ... Orbi app is minimal but genie app has mire features. ... "
" ... No more "reconnecting" on Whatsapp calls or buffering on YouTube videos on Android TV. ... "
Firmware
5update, netgear, updated, latest, updating
+40%
-60%
" ... b) Downgrade to firmware 2.0.0.7 ... "
" ... When I setcit up again and tried the firmware update, it again went into a hang state but this time power on/off did not help. ... "
Price
5worth, expensive, wasted, spending, solutions
+40%
-60%
" ... I am truely disppointed by spending around Rs.27000. ... "
" ... complete waste of money ... "
" ... Stay away from this expensive product and spend your money elsewhere. ... "
Delivery
4time, product, got, amazon, within
+75%
-25%
" ... Unboxing the box was a great adventure. ... "
" ... Apart from the delivery experience, the product is awesome. ... "
" ... As usual, I got the Orbi within 2 days. ... "
Design
3good, nice, looks, look, furniture
+100%
" ... AND its a piece of art too - it looks good. ... "
" ... That said, they do look good, sort of like flower vases without the flowers. ... "
" ... The unit itself is much bigger than I imagined, and while it is quite a nice design, depending on your furniture and overall decor, it can be an eyesore. ... "
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