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Series

Orbi1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026

Orbi1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RBE371, RBE370, RBE372, RBE373, RBE3741Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026RBE371 is the router and RBE370 the satellite. RBE372, RBE373 and RBE374 are the 2, 3 and 4 packs on the US store, with SKUs RBE372-100NAS, RBE373-100NAS and RBE374-100NAS. The pages sell the satellite alone as an add-on at $149.99. No standalone RBE371 is sold on the US store.

RBE871, RBE870, RBE872, RBE873, RBE873B, RBE870B1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The RBE872 page sells the 2-pack. Its product data lists RBE871 as the router and RBE870 as the satellite, RBE872 as the 2-pack and RBE873 as the 3-pack. The page also carries black edition SKUs RBE873B and RBE870B, which the page shows out of stock. SKUs on the US store are RBE872-100NAS, RBE873-100NAS and RBE870-100NAS for the white models. The satellite RBE870 is also sold alone at 549.99 USD and is not a separate product here. No standalone RBE871 is sold on the US store.

GTIN / EAN

606449172560, 606449172539, 6064491747791Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026UPCs from the product data of each US store page: RBE372 606449172560, RBE373 606449172539, RBE374 606449174779. The add-on satellite RBE370 has UPC 606449172591 and is not stored.

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).

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

29 July 20258Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the series was first announced in the US on July 29, 2025.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026The US store sells the 2, 3 and 4 packs.

Available1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The 2-pack is in stock on the maker's US store. The 3-pack and the black editions are listed as out of stock.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.998Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Table row U.S. Launch Price: RBE374 $449.99, RBE373 $349.99, RBE372 $249.99 and RBE370 $149.99. US prices, tax not included. The base value is the 2 pack.

$999.996Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: US launch price 1299.99 USD (3-pack), 999.99 USD (2-pack) and 549.99 USD (satellite). Tax not included. The base value is the 2-pack.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Only the US store was checked. NETGEAR sells BE3600-rated regional models in other countries, which this entry does not cover.

US1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Only the US store was checked.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Classic White1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Page lists the color as Classic White.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026Available only in white.

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 factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Mesh system1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026

Mesh system1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Home1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Listed under Home WiFi > Whole Home Mesh WiFi.

Home1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Listed under Home WiFi, Mesh.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE50001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

BE210001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026Speed: Orbi BE21000. Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

ANETGEAR Orbi 370 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	2	240	4,324	No

Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Router and satellite are listed as Orbi BE5000 with simultaneous dual-band WiFi (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz) and enhanced backhaul. The datasheet says dual-band with 4 streams. Streams, widths and link rates come from the Dong Knows Tech review and Tom's Guide. Footnote 2 on the satellite page says wireless speeds are country specific because some channels are not available everywhere.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1: combined WiFi speeds of up to 5 Gbps on the router and satellite, and dual-band with 4 streams of WiFi.8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz) and 5 GHz 2x2 BE up to 4324 Mbps (20/40/80/160/240 MHz), Wi-Fi class dual-band BE5000. Possible dedicated backhaul band: none. The table prints one value per band for the Orbi 370 column. The 240 MHz width is also named by Tom's Guide.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026The review says 240MHz streams, 688 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 4.324 Gbps on 5 GHz with four independent streams, and that the router has no 6 GHz band.

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 bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, Preamble puncturing, Band steering1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Enhanced Backhaul with multi-link operation. Document TS-RBE372-2.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 57: the router supports automatic bandsteering between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands in the main network.8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026MLO: yes.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026The review names 4K QAM, Multi-RU and preamble puncturing. Fronthaul MLO needs WPA2+WPA3 encryption.

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 antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

01Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026The page lists high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers for router and satellite.

01Maker 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 2026Specs box: number of antennas/removable: 8/No.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

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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 antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026Specs box: removable antennas: No. The review counts four internal antennas, while the maker's satellite page lists (2) dual-band internal antennas, so no antenna count is stored.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026The antennas are internal. Tom's Guide lists the antennas as not removable.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs box: removable antennas No.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

186m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Page says each router or satellite covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. Converted to 186 m2 (185.8).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

ANETGEAR Orbi 370 Series

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5
RJ45	1	LAN	2.5

Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Router: (1) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps WAN port and (1) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps LAN port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router: (1) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Multi-Gig LAN port and (1) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps Multi-Gig WAN port. Satellite: (1) LAN port.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router has a 2.5G Multi-Gigabit LAN port and a 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Internet port.8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Router 2x 2.5 Gbps (WAN + LAN), satellite 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN. No gigabit port and no USB port.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026Neither unit has a USB port. The review gives 11.4 W for the router and 7.7 W for each node when it works out the yearly cost, but does not say under which load, so it is not stored as power under load.

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 portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

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Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

2, 3, 41Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026The 2, 3 and 4 packs hold one router and 1, 2 or 3 satellites. The page headings read 1 Router + 1 Satellite, 1 Router + 2 Satellites and the 4-pack page lists 3 satellites.

2, 31Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 20262-pack and 3-pack, with one router and 1 or 2 satellites.2Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe873Read 14 October 2026The 3-pack holds one router and two satellites.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

372 to 743m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 20268Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026

557 to 836m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 20262Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe873Read 14 October 20266Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Router RBE371 and satellite RBE370 are different models. The satellite has one port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026The review notes that Orbi continues to have slightly different routers and nodes. The router has two 2.5 Gbps ports and the node has one.

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 modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

RBE3701Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package: Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE371) and Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite (RBE370).6Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe370Read 14 October 2026Add-on satellite page: Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite RBE370, router RBE371 sold separately.

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 portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

ANETGEAR Orbi 370 Series

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	LAN	2.5

Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Satellite: (1) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps LAN port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20263Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Satellite has one 2.5G Multi-Gigabit LAN port.6Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe370Read 14 October 2026One 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps LAN port.8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026

BNETGEAR 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 backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Enhanced backhaul is listed. The manual describes Ethernet backhaul.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 17 to 18 set up a satellite over an Ethernet cable to the router's 2.5G LAN port.8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Wired backhaul: yes.

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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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026The Orbi app manages the system. The router web interface is in the manual.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 2 covers the NETGEAR Orbi app and the router web interface.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE372_373_374_QSG_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Quick start guide April 2025 for RBE372, RBE373 and RBE374.

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 requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Footnote 2 says the Orbi app needs a free NETGEAR account. The manual and the quick start guide also describe setup and management through the router web interface at orbilogin.com, so an account is not required.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 2 sets up the router through its web interface with the automatic Internet setup option.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE372_373_374_QSG_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Orbi app gives the best setup experience. For advanced setup the guide points to the Orbi web interface at orbilogin.com or orbilogin.local.

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 modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 67: the router can run as a WiFi access point only. Satellites extend the router as mesh nodes.8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026AP mode: yes, as a single router or system.

Router, Access point, Mesh node5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Use the router as a WiFi access point only. Satellites extend the router as mesh nodes.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, IoT network, VLAN, IPTV, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Page lists a Guest network and an IoT network next to the main network. The manual adds Dynamic DNS and a VLAN tag bridge for IPTV.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Create separate WiFi networks: Main, IoT and Guest.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026IoT network on page 60, guest network on page 63, Dynamic DNS on page 71 and a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group, used for IPTV, on pages 86 to 87.8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Guest network and IoT network: yes. Dual-WAN and link aggregation: no, so neither is stored.

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 serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

OpenVPN1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Page says it supports VPN to remotely access the home network. The manual names OpenVPN.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20263Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 9, pages 127 to 128, enables an OpenVPN service in the router.

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 clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

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USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

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Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Page lists WPA3. The manual also offers WPA2-PSK and mixed WPA2 and WPA3.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20263Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 59 lists WPA2-PSK + WPA3-Personal and WPA3-Personal for the main network.

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 serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

NETGEAR Armor1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender. A trial is included.

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 costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Paid5Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/services/armorRead 14 October 2026Armor is an annual subscription with a time-limited free trial on compatible routers. Plans list at $99.99 a year and $149.99 a year for Armor Plus. No free tier is listed. The field note in plan/fields/router.md names NETGEAR Armor as basic_free, but this page shows only paid plans, so paid is stored.

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 updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Supports automatic firmware updates.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20263Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 92: by default the system updates to the latest firmware automatically.

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 untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

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Smart home

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Thread border router

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Qualcomm IPQ53228Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026Specs box: Wi-Fi chip Qualcomm IPQ5322, quad-core 1.5 GHz, 1GB RAM and 512MB storage. The maker's pages do not name the chip.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Router: quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20268Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026

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 clockiHighest published processor clock.

1.5GHz1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Router: quad-core 1.5 GHz processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20268Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 20269Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026

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.

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

1GB8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Processing power of the router unit: quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU, 512 MB flash, 1 GB RAM. Tom's Guide agrees.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026

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.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

512MB8Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026512 MB flash, stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB.9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026

4GB6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Processing power row for the Orbi 870: 4 GB flash. 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.

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026The units cool passively, pulling air in at the bottom and out of a top vent.

No6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026None of the hardware units seem to have an internal fan.

Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Each unit has a power connector for the included adapter.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power connector: connect the power adapter that came with your router.

External DC adapter5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power connector: connect the power adapter that came with your router to this port. The satellite has the same.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

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12 V, 3.5 A6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Power row: input 110-120 V 50/60 Hz, output 12 V 3.5 A. The maker's pages print no adapter rating.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

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42W6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 202612 V x 3.5 A is 42 W.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

ANETGEAR Orbi 370 Series

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	1,074
15.24	Main unit	515.4
22.86	Main unit	191.2
27.432	Main unit	85
12.192	Satellite	375.3
12.192	Satellite	227.2

Source9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026Keysight IxChariot with an HP Envy 2-in-1 as the test client, router RBE371 in the corner of a 3,500 sq. ft. home, tested as the Orbi 373 three-pack. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.074 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 515.4 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 191.2 Mbps, 90 ft (27.432 m) 85.0 Mbps. The review also gives 1.169 Gbps at close range with no distance. Satellite rows: RBE370 nodes a floor above and a floor below the router with the test system 40 ft (12.192 m) away: 375.3 Mbps upstairs and 227.2 Mbps downstairs. The band is not named and firmware is not stated. 3DTested reports iPerf3 on 5 GHz of 1,390 Mbps at 6 ft and 694 Mbps at 25 ft, which is a different method.

BNETGEAR 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

Source7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Guide tested the Orbi 873 (3-pack) in a 100 year old 3,500 sq. ft. home with Keysight IxChariot set to mimic 10 data-hungry users and an Acer Swift Edge 16 as the client. Firmware is not stated and the band is not named. Direct rows: 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.820 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 627.4 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 628.6 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 102.6 Mbps. The text says 628.8 Mbps at 75 ft and the results table says 628.6, so the table is stored. Satellite rows: nodes a floor above and a floor below the router with the test machine 40 ft (12.192 m) away: 728.9 Mbps upstairs and 785.2 Mbps downstairs.

Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

1,074Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

1,820Mbps=CalculatedFrom Wi-Fi throughput (measured)

Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

930.5Mbps9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 202625 ft office through a wall into an adjacent room: 930.5 Mbps with the same IxChariot setup.

867.2Mbps7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Test machine in an adjacent room 25 ft from the router through a wall: 867.2 Mbps.

Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

33.528m9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026Review gives a 110 foot range (33.528 m).

35.052m7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review gives a range of 115 feet (35.052 m).

Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

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15.3W7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026During the saturation test the RBE871 router used 15.3 W and each RBE870 node 11.8 W.

Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

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385Wh6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-870-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026Power consumption per 24 hours: about 385 Wh for the router unit and about 270 Wh for a satellite. The method is not described.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width120Height203.7Depth75mm(4.7 × 8 × 3 in)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Height 8.02 in (203.7 mm), width 4.72 in (120 mm), depth 2.95 in (75 mm). The datasheet says each unit.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20268.02 x 4.72 x 2.95 in (203.7 x 120 x 75 mm) each.

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.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

359g(12.7 oz)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026Router 0.79 lb (359 g), satellite 0.78 lb (354 g). Stored is the router.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Router 0.791 lb (359 g), satellite 0.780 lb (354 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.

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

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Yes8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026Netgear offers 40 USD brackets for wall mounting any of the three current Orbi WiFi 7 products, in black or white. The bracket is sold separately.

Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

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Links

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Product page

www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe3721Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026

www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe8721Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe872Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE872/RBE872_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Manual

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE373/RBE371_RBE370_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026User manual 202-12765-01 (July 2025) for router models RBE371, RBE361, RBE271, RBE261 and satellite models RBE370, RBE360, RBE270, RBE260.

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdf5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE873/RBE871_RBE870_UM.pdfRead 14 October 2026User manual for router RBE871 and satellite RBE870. Chapter 1 describes the Whole Home Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year9Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-370-review-the-most-affordable-orbi-mesh-kit-yetRead 14 October 2026The review mentions a 1-year warranty and 90 days of technical support in the US.

1year8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/netgear-orbi-870-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says Netgear continues its stingy one year of warranty protection and a 90 day support policy. US market. The maker's page links to its warranty policy without printing the term.

Both are also in the API. Back to all routers.