Last Updated: December 9, 2019 (Refresh Now)
NETGEAR Orbi WiFi System
Last Updated: December 9, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
126
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0
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WIFI
Review Analysis - 78 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
31router, orbi, signal, wifi, satellite
+94%
-6%
" ... Same name wifi throughout the house, and even in my shop, even I find the wifi to be better, much better. ... "
" ... I finally have excellent range ... "
" ... I now have the same speed of internet at each corner of the house and also in my garage. ... "
" ... I have a Netgear modem router that I used for Spectrum internet service. ... It's located on the second floor in the office of our 4-bedroom two story house. ... Our office is located at the farthest corner of our house. ... WiFi signal is much improved but I'm thinking of adding one or two more Orbi wireless satellites to boost my signal again. ... "
" ... We supposedly had a top of the line modem/router but just couldn’t get a decent wi-fi signal (two story house, 1900 square feet). ... Within minutes the house was blanketed in a strong wi-fi signal. ... "
" ... I can even go outside and Network connects without any slowing of my wireless connections. ... "
" ... Strong Wi-Fi signal throughout the whole house. ... "
" ... Good job Netgear! ... "
Ease of Use
19easy, setup, easy to set, app, super easy
+100%
" ... Easy to set up ... "
" ... Set up was easy ... "
" ... easy to install ... "
" ... It worked right out of the box and very easy to set up. ... "
" ... No reduction in speed and the setup was super easy. ... "
" ... Setup was super easy with the phone app. ... Orbi is just a great, easy to set up and use, device. ... "
" ... So easy to install and the app is so nice! ... "
" ... So easy to install, just download the app and Orbi does the work. ... Just follow the easy instructions the app gives you. ... "
Setup
18setup, app, super easy, easy, orbi
+100%
" ... We were getting 30mb download speeds from our old Linksys setup even though we pay for 150. ... "
" ... Setup was super easy with the phone app. ... Orbi is just a great, easy to set up and use, device. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... I am no techy, so the step by step screen instructions on my phone made it super easy to install it with my AT&T router/modem. ... "
" ... easy to install ... "
" ... Very easy setup and covers all the dead spots I had ... "
" ... So far am pleased they were very easy to install. ... "
" ... It worked right out of the box and very easy to set up. ... "
Capacity
18signal, yard, wi fi signal, two story house, satellite
+100%
" ... And now I have over 100 mbps everywhere in my house and yard. ... "
" ... I liked it so much I bought a 2nd one for my beach house. ... "
" ... It's located on the second floor in the office of our 4-bedroom two story house. ... Our office is located at the farthest corner of our house. ... "
" ... strong WiFi signal throughout the house, garage and yard ... "
" ... This device is great and for many different reasons, but having a sub 3 year old in the house means we need many reasons for these little devices to work really well for us from all different angles. ... "
" ... I now have the same speed of internet at each corner of the house and also in my garage. ... "
" ... Great coverage in my house and yard and basement. ... "
" ... Not one dead zone in my house anymore. ... "
Wifi
15router, house, wi fi signal, orbi, spectrum
+93%
-7%
" ... Strong Wi-Fi signal throughout the whole house. ... "
" ... Like I said in the title it works everywhere with my 6 WiFi devices. ... I’m happy with the WiFi performance and the range. ... "
" ... I’ve tried several WiFi extenders. ... "
" ... It was able to improve the wifi we were getting in our bedroom with our smart TV. ... "
" ... The range is very good, the speed is fast, and all WiFi devices find and connect to it very quickly. ... "
" ... Just last night, she told how much better the new wifi is. ... Same name wifi throughout the house, and even in my shop, even I find the wifi to be better, much better. ... "
" ... I have a Netgear modem router that I used for Spectrum internet service. ... WiFi signal is much improved but I'm thinking of adding one or two more Orbi wireless satellites to boost my signal again. ... "
" ... Excellent wifi coverage and easy use in AP mode (not used as a router). ... "
Apps
11wifi, orbi, easy to install, drops, download
+73%
-27%
" ... Setup was super easy with the phone app. ... "
" ... So easy to install and the app is so nice! ... "
" ... Download the app, plug things in, hook up to WIFI and you're done. ... "
" ... That made it much easier that using the app. ... "
" ... So easy to install, just download the app and Orbi does the work. ... Just follow the easy instructions the app gives you. ... "
" ... The system was easy to set up, and I appreciated having the app on my phone to manage the set up without having to run up and down stairs. ... "
" ... She does Facebook live, my granddaughter streams Netflix and I can surf and stream all I want without the annoying buffering. ... "
" ... I received my package, opened it, and the downloaded the Orbi app from the Apple Store. ... "
Device Compatibility
9connect, app, wifi, throughout, tablets
+89%
-11%
" ... Setup was super easy with the phone app. ... "
" ... I was able, I thought, to successfully install it myself, only to find out later that my laptop in my office (and right next to my modem) kept dropping offline after 5-7 minutes. ... "
" ... Getting all of my devices re-registered was quick and painless. ... That's the way electronic devices that are essentially passive are meant to be set up. ... "
" ... Like I said in the title it works everywhere with my 6 WiFi devices. ... "
" ... Also seeing who’s connected and being able to control time of usage is great. ... "
" ... It works well with the Fire TV Stick. ... "
" ... The system was easy to set up, and I appreciated having the app on my phone to manage the set up without having to run up and down stairs. ... "
Software Platform
8wifi, tablets, super easy, super, setup
+88%
-13%
" ... Setup was super easy with the phone app. ... "
" ... From a UI standpoint, this device was super simple to set up. ... Download the app, plug things in, hook up to WIFI and you're done. ... "
" ... Using as access points behind a real firewall. ... That made it much easier that using the app. ... "
" ... It works well with the Fire TV Stick. ... "
" ... The system was easy to set up, and I appreciated having the app on my phone to manage the set up without having to run up and down stairs. ... "
" ... She does Facebook live, my granddaughter streams Netflix and I can surf and stream all I want without the annoying buffering. ... "
" ... I received my package, opened it, and the downloaded the Orbi app from the Apple Store. ... "
Overall performance
6orbi, getting, week, replaced, range
+100%
" ... I pitched the Orbi system and my speed and connections have been the best. ... "
" ... Not only that, I get that same speed on the other side of my house. ... "
" ... The speed has dramatically increased. ... "
ISP
5netgear, spectrum, modem, internet, 150mbps
+60%
-40%
" ... I have a Netgear modem router that I used for Spectrum internet service. ... "
" ... Well done, Netgear! ... "
" ... With my Netgear Orbi I easily get 150MBps download speed. ... "
Product Reliability
3orbi, working, speed, replaced, old
+33%
-67%
" ... I have had it since April this year (2019). ... "
" ... I have had this unit for less then a month now and constant connectivity issues. ... But that is only WHEN it is working. ... "
Product As Described
3described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works exactly as it was described ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
Marketplace
3described
+100%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works exactly as it was described ... "
" ... Works as described! ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
WiFi: Yes