Routers / Compare
GL.iNet Slate 7 vs NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series
Product A: GL.iNet
51 of 90 known
Change GL.iNet Slate 7
Product B: NETGEAR
65 of 90 known
Change NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series
60 of 80 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 7 the same
- 13 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 62 routers.
- Link rateA: 3,570MbpsB: 20,864MbpsNETGEAR is 5.8 times higher.
- WAN portA: 2.5GbpsB: 10GbpsNETGEAR is 4 times higher.
- Multi-gig portsA: 2B: 5NETGEAR has 3 more.
- Ethernet portsA: 2B: 5NETGEAR has 3 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGL.iNet: 130 × 34 mm
- BNETGEAR: 146.8 × 270.3 mm
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
All 90 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Not available
606449171877, 6064491719071Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026UPCs from the product data of each US store page: RBE872 606449171877 and RBE873 606449171907. The add-on satellite RBE870 has UPC 606449169720 and is not stored. UPCs of the black editions were not found.2Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe873Read 14 October 2026UPC 606449171907 in the page's product data (SKU RBE873-100NAS).
Announced
Not available
Status
Predecessor
GL.iNet Slate AX11Measurementrtings.com/router/tools/compare/gl-inet-slate-ax-gl-axt1800-vs-gl-inet-slate-7-gl-be3600/42772/100291Read 23 October 2026RTINGS says the GL.iNet Slate 7 (GL-BE3600) is the Wi-Fi 7 successor to the Slate AX (GL-AXT1800).
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Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
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Colours
Classic White, Black Edition1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Color selector: Classic White and Black Edition. Tom's Guide says the black set RBE873B is sold only on the maker's site.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Available in white or black. The black set RBE873B is only available on the maker's site.
Form factor
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi speed class
Wi-Fi radios
AGL.iNet Slate 7
| Band | Wi-Fi | Streams | Max channel width (MHz) | Max link rate (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 2 | 40 | 688 |
| 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 2 | 160 | 2,882 |
Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Specifications: 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) and 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), protocol IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be. The page prints no channel width and no stream count. A 2.4 GHz channel is at most 40 MHz wide and 688 Mbps is the 802.11be rate of 2 streams at 40 MHz. 5 GHz at 160 MHz (cited by MightyGadget) with 2882 Mbps is the rate of 2 streams. The two external antennas fit 2 streams. These values are worked out from the published rates and are not printed by the maker.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz 802.11b/g/n/ax/be 688 Mbps and 5GHz 802.11a/n/ac/ax/be 2882 Mbps. See the product page note for how streams and widths were set.10Reviewmightygadget.com/gl-inet-slate-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review cites 160 MHz channels on 5 GHz and says 6 GHz and 320 MHz are not supported.
BNETGEAR Orbi 870 Series
| Band | Wi-Fi | Streams | Max channel width (MHz) | Max link rate (Mbps) | Dedicated backhaul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 2 | 40 | 688 | No |
| 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 4 | 240 | 8,647 | No |
| 6 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 4 | 320 | 11,529 | No |
Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The page prints only the class BE21000 and says Backhaul: Shared 5 GHz and 6 GHz, Fronthaul: 5 GHz and 6 GHz, so no radio is a dedicated backhaul. Per-band rates, widths and streams are in the manual, the datasheet and Dong Knows Tech.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1: combined WiFi speeds of up to 21 Gbps on router and satellite and tri-band with 10 streams of WiFi: 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Multi-link operation backhaul is shared 5 GHz and 6 GHz and fronthaul is 5 GHz and 6 GHz. 10 streams fit 2 on 2.4 GHz and 4 on each of 5 GHz and 6 GHz, as Tom's Guide states.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 1: one 2.4 GHz radio with IEEE 802.11be for a throughput of 688 Mbps (the manual says 1024-QAM, but 688 Mbps is the 4096-QAM 2x2 rate at 40 MHz), one 5 GHz radio with 4K-QAM and a 240 MHz channel width for 8640 Mbps and one 6 GHz radio with 4K-QAM and a 320 MHz channel width for 11520 Mbps. Total 21000 Mbps. The manual rounds 8647 and 11529 Mbps. The stored 5 GHz and 6 GHz rates are the 802.11be rates for 4 streams at 240 and 320 MHz, as Dong Knows Tech prints 8647 for 5 GHz.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: tri-band BE21000, 5 GHz 4x4 BE up to 8647 Mbps (20/40/80/160/240 MHz) and 6 GHz 4x4 BE up to 11,530 Mbps (20/40/80/160/320 MHz). The table printed 11,530 Mbps for 6 GHz, which is the rounded 11529 Mbps. The 2.4 GHz cell could not be read reliably, so the manual and Tom's Guide supply 688 Mbps with 2x2. No dedicated backhaul band: the review calls the system tri-band without a permanently dedicated backhaul. Firmware V10.5.13.6.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says 2x2 operation on 2.4 GHz and 4x4 on 5 GHz and 6 GHz, with 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and about 8.6 and 11.5 Gbps on 5 GHz and 6 GHz, and a peak of 21 Gbps. It says the system dynamically allocates 5 GHz and 6 GHz space for backhaul instead of a dedicated band.
Radio bands
2
3
6 GHz band
No
Yes
Combined Wi-Fi link rate
3,570Mbps
20,864Mbps
Wi-Fi streams
4
10
Max Wi-Fi channel width
160MHz
320MHz
Wi-Fi features
Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, Preamble puncturing1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Highlights: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), refined OFDMA, 4K QAM and preamble puncture.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Enhanced OFDMA, 4K QAM and MLO dual-band aggregation.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The Wireless page says Slate 7 supports MLO Wi-Fi.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Preamble puncturing, Band steering1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Multi-link Operation combines two WiFi bands.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1: Enhanced Backhaul with multi-link operation. Resilient WiFi: preamble puncturing blocks interference.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 57: the router supports automatic bandsteering between the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz radio bands in the main WiFi network.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names 320 MHz channels, 4K QAM and MLO.
External antennas
Internal antennas
Not available
81Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router and satellite: (8) high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Eight internal antennas arranged in a spherical coverage pattern.
Detachable antennas
Not available
Coverage of one unit (claimed)
Not available
279m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: WiFi coverage up to 3,000 sq. ft., converted to 279 m2 (278.7). The 2-pack is up to 6,000 sq. ft. (557 m2, 557.4) and the 3-pack up to 9,000 sq. ft. (836 m2, 836.1). The pack values are in the pack rows. The page also says up to 150 devices for the whole system. NETGEAR gives that figure for the system and not per unit, so it is not stored.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1: 360 degree coverage up to 6,000 sq. ft. for the 2-pack.
Connected devices per unit (claimed)
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Ports and modem
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Ports
AGL.iNet Slate 7
| Port | Count | Role | Max speed (Gbps) | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ45 | 1 | WAN | 2.5 | Not available |
| RJ45 | 1 | LAN | 2.5 | Not available |
| USB-A | 1 | Not available | 5 | USB 3.0 |
Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Interface: 1 x WAN Ethernet port, 1 x LAN Ethernet port, 1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x Type-C power port. Ethernet Speed 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps. USB 3.0 is the 5 Gbps USB data rate.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ethernet Speed: WAN 1 x 2.5G port and LAN 1 x 2.5G port. USB Port: USB3.0 Type-A.
BNETGEAR Orbi 870 Series
| Port | Count | Role | Max speed (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJ45 | 1 | WAN | 10 |
| RJ45 | 4 | LAN | 2.5 |
Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: (1) 10 Gig internet WAN port and (4) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports. Dong Knows Tech calls the WAN port 10GBASE-T. No USB port.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router: one 10 Gig internet WAN port and four 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Router: one 10 Gbps WAN input and four 2.5 Gbps LAN. No USB port.
Ethernet ports
2
5
Multi-gig ports
2
5
Fastest WAN port
2.5Gbps
10Gbps
Fastest LAN port
2.5Gbps
2.5Gbps
USB ports
1
0
SFP+ port
No
No
Built-in modem
Not available
Not available
Modem standards
Not available
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Mesh
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Mesh technologies
Not available
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Units per pack
Coverage of the pack (claimed)
Not available
Identical units
Not available
No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router RBE871 and satellite RBE870 are different models. The router has a 10 Gig WAN port and the satellite has none.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents list the router RBE871 and the satellite RBE870 as separate models.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual names the router RBE871 and the satellite RBE870 as separate models.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Router RBE871 has a 10 Gig WAN port. The satellites RBE870 have four 2.5 Gig LAN ports.
Satellite model
Not available
RBE8701Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026What's Included: Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE871) and Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite (RBE870).3Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe870Read 14 October 2026Add-on satellite page: Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite RBE870. The router RBE871 is sold separately as part of the packs.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package: (1) Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE871) and (1) Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite (RBE870).
Satellite ports
AGL.iNet Slate 7
Not availableBNETGEAR Orbi 870 Series
| Port | Count | Role | Max speed (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJ45 | 4 | LAN | 2.5 |
Source3Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe870Read 14 October 2026Satellite RBE870: (4) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports. No USB port.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Satellite: four 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Ethernet LAN ports each.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Node ports: four 2.5 Gbps LAN.
Ethernet backhaul
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The page lists a 2.5 Gig wired backhaul option. The manual describes Ethernet backhaul.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026The satellite supports an Ethernet backhaul connection to the router or another satellite, in star or daisy chain topology.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026The wired backhaul tops out at 2.5 Gbps.
Software
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Management
Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The page and the user guide describe the web admin panel and the GL.iNet app.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Internet setup can be done in the web admin panel or in the GL.iNet app.
Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The Orbi app and the router web interface are both described in the manual.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual describes managing the system from the router web interface at orbilogin.com and from the NETGEAR Orbi app.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026The web UI is available. The Orbi app and the NETGEAR Armor app need a NETGEAR login.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Netgear gives the choice of using the app or a connected browser to customize settings.
Online account required
No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Footnote 3 says the Orbi app needs a free NETGEAR account. The manual and Tom's Guide also describe setup and management through the router web interface, so an account is not required.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026The router can be set up and managed through the web interface. A free NETGEAR account is needed to register the router and manage subscriptions.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Setup used the Orbi app and an account. The review says the settings can be changed in the app or in a connected browser.
Operating modes
Router, Access point, Repeater1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The datasheet lists Network Mode: Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge, and a Repeater Mode that scans and connects to an SSID. The wireless bridge modes are not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define them.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Software features: Network Mode Routing, AP, Wireless Bridge, Wired Bridge. Repeater Mode: scans and connects to SSID, connects to hidden SSID.
Network features
Guest network, Dual WAN, QoS, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Datasheet: Guest SSID, Multi-WAN, DDNS. The page lists Multi-WAN Failover and QoS controls for monitoring traffic. All are part of the router firmware with no subscription. VLAN, an IoT network and parental controls are not stated for this model and are not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wireless Configuration lists Guest SSID. System Function lists DDNS and Multi-WAN. The flow statistics row lists QoS settings and needs the cloud platform.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026The Wireless section has a Guest Network. The Applications section has Dynamic DNS. The Network section has Multi-WAN. QoS is in the interface guide under Flow Control.
Guest network, IoT network, VLAN, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Separate WiFi networks: main network, IoT network and guest network.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Separate WiFi networks for secure access: main network, IoT network and guest network.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Main, IoT and guest networks, Dynamic DNS (free service) and a VLAN / Bridge Settings page with VLAN tag groups. IPTV is not named, so it is not stored.
VPN server
OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server. The maker also names Tor and over 30 VPN services.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Slate 7 supports OpenVPN, WireGuard and Tor, with client and server tutorials for OpenVPN and WireGuard.
OpenVPN1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Page says it supports VPN to remotely access the home network. The manual names OpenVPN.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026VPN support provides secured remote access to your home network.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 9: Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network. Enable the OpenVPN service in the router.
VPN client
OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026VPN: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026OpenVPN and WireGuard client tutorials.
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USB applications
File server, Media server, Printer server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Network Storage page: the Slate 7 row has Samba, WebDAV, DLNA and USB port ticked. The user guide covers USB tethering and a cellular USB modem. Slate 7 scenarios say it can be set up as a print server, which is the only mention.3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Plug a cellular USB modem into the USB port to share its internet. A phone can tether over USB. The USB port also takes storage devices.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 14 October 2026Supported models table, GL-BE3600 (Slate 7) row: Samba yes, WebDAV yes, DLNA yes, USB port yes, MicroSD card no.
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Security
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Wi-Fi security
WPA3-Personal5Press releasegl-inet.com/blogs/blog/glinet-slate7-dual-band-wifi7-travel-routerRead 14 October 2026Enhanced WPA3 security provides stronger encryption. WPA2 is not stated for this model and is not stored.8Reviewnascompares.com/review/gl-inet-slate-7-wifi-7-travel-router-review/ampRead 14 October 2026Security and encryption list: WPA3.10Reviewmightygadget.com/gl-inet-slate-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Security features include WPA3 encryption.
WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Page lists WPA3.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026WPA3 for secure WiFi connection to devices.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 59 lists WPA2-PSK + WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Personal for the main network. The guest network adds WPA2-PSK.
Security service
Not available
NETGEAR Armor1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender, an optional subscription.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender with a 30-day trial included.
Security service cost
Not available
Paid4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Footnote 1: NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. Tom's Guide gives 50 USD for the first year and 150 USD a year after that.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Armor now includes Bitdefender malware protection, an adblocker and VPN for 50 users. The first year costs 50 USD, then 150 USD a year.
Automatic firmware updates
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Supports automatic firmware updates.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Automatic firmware update delivers the latest security patches to the router automatically.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Manage automatic firmware updates: by default the Orbi system updates automatically. Enabled by default.
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Smart home
None of 5 known
Thread border router
Not available
Not available
Matter controller
Not available
Not available
Zigbee hub
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Smart home platforms
Not available
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Hardware
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System on chip
Not available
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CPU cores
41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Specifications: CPU Qualcomm Quad-core @1.1GHz. The maker names no chip model, so no SoC is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: Qualcomm Quad-core @1.1GHz.
41Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router: powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad-core 1.5GHz.
CPU clock
1.1GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Specifications: CPU Qualcomm Quad-core @1.1GHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: Qualcomm Quad-core @1.1GHz.
1.5GHz1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router: powerful quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Quad-core 1.5GHz.
RAM
1GB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: 1GB DDR4.
2GB6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Processing power row for the Orbi 870: quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, 4 GB flash, 2 GB RAM. Tom's Guide agrees.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs box: processor/memory/storage quad-core 1.5GHz/2GB/4GB.
Power
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Power supply
Rated power input
5 V, 3 A / 9 V, 3 A / 12 V, 2.5 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Power Input: Type-C, 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Input: 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/2.5A.
Included adapter output
Not available
Power use (typical, claimed)
Not available
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Power use (max, claimed)
18W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Power Consumption: <18W (without USB). Published as an upper bound.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption <18W (without USB).
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Measured
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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
AGL.iNet Slate 7
Not availableBNETGEAR Orbi 870 Series
| Distance (m) | Connected to | Throughput (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.572 | Main unit | 1,820 |
| 15.24 | Main unit | 627.4 |
| 22.86 | Main unit | 628.6 |
| 27.432 | Main unit | 102.6 |
| 12.192 | Satellite | 728.9 |
| 12.192 | Satellite | 785.2 |
Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
Not available
1,820Mbps
Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
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Range (measured)
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Dimensions
Width130Height34Depth91mm(5.1 × 1.3 × 3.6 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Published as 130 x 91 x 34 mm. The datasheet labels it L*W*H. Stored as width, depth and height. The antennas are foldable and the datasheet does not say whether they are folded.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 130 x 91 x 34mm (L*W*H) / 295g.
Width146.8Height270.3Depth112.4mm(5.8 × 10.6 × 4.4 in)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Height 10.64 in (270.3 mm). The page labels the other two sides in opposite ways: the RBE872 and RBE870 pages say width 4.43 in (112.4 mm) and depth 5.78 in (146.8 mm), and the RBE873 page says width 5.78 in (146.8 mm) and depth 4.43 in (112.4 mm). The datasheets print 10.64 x 5.78 x 4.43 in (270.3 x 146.8 x 112.4 mm) each, the same order as the Orbi 370 sheet (height, width, depth), so the datasheet order is stored.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimensions: 10.64 x 5.78 x 4.43 in (270.3 x 146.8 x 112.4 mm) each. The sheet does not name the axes.
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Weight
295g(10.4 oz)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 130 x 91 x 34mm / 295g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026295 g.
1,220g(2.7 lb)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Router: 2.69 lb (1.22 kg). Satellite: 2.65 lb (1.201 kg). Stored is the router.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weights: router 2.69 lb (1.22 kg), satellite 2.65 lb (1.201 kg) each.
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Other certifications
CE, FCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, IC, UKCA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be3600_datasheet_20250605.pdfRead 14 October 2026Certification: CE, FCC, MIC, RoHs, WEEE, IC, UKCA.
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Slate 7 (GL-BE3600), User manual, Thank you card, Ethernet cable, Power cable, US Power Adapter, 3 x Converters (EU, UK, and AU Plugs)3Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be3600Read 14 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Slate 7 (GL-BE3600), 1 x User manual, 1 x Thank you card, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x Power cable, 1 x US Power Adapter, 3 x Converters (EU, UK, and AU Plugs). The datasheet lists a warranty card in place of the thank you card and power cable.
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