Routers / Compare
NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series vs TP-Link Deco BE67
Product A: NETGEAR
65 of 90 known
Change NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series
Product B: TP-Link
60 of 90 known
Change TP-Link Deco BE67
50 of 80 fields differ
- 29 different values
- 21 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 12 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 62 routers.
- Multi-gig portsA: 5B: 2NETGEAR has 3 more.
- Ethernet portsA: 5B: 3NETGEAR has 2 more.
- Link rateA: 20,864MbpsB: 13,659MbpsNETGEAR is 7,205 Mbps higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ANETGEAR: 146.8 × 270.3 mm
- BTP-Link: 107.5 × 176 mm
All 90 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
Deco BE67, Deco BE67(1-pack), Deco BE67(2-pack), Deco BE67(3-pack), Deco BE68, Deco BE68(1-pack), Deco BE68(2-pack), Deco BE68(3-pack)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026The US page is titled Deco BE67, Deco 7 Pro BE14000. Its package contents row names the packs Deco BE68 (1-pack), (2-pack) and (3-pack) with the same contents. Dong Knows Tech says the BE67 and BE68 are identical and that Amazon sells the BE67 and Best Buy the BE68. The same page and datasheet cover both names, so it is one product. The Costco Deco 7 Pro BE13000 is a different product with a 5 Gbps port.
GTIN / EAN
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).
840460603836, 840460603829, 8404606038128Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-7-pro-be14000-tri-band-whole-home-mesh-wifi-7-system-deco-be67-1-packRead 15 October 2026TP-Link's Tapo store product feed lists barcode 840460603836 for Deco BE67(1-Pack).9Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-7-pro-be14000-tri-band-whole-home-mesh-wifi-7-system-deco-be67-2-packRead 15 October 2026Tapo store product feed: barcode 840460603829 for Deco BE67(2-Pack).10Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-7-pro-be14000-tri-band-whole-home-mesh-wifi-7-system-deco-be67-3-packRead 15 October 2026Tapo store product feed: barcode 840460603812 for Deco BE67(3-Pack). Amazon lists the same UPC.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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.
White11Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FHJKS227Read 15 October 2026Additional details: Color White. Model Number Deco BE67(3-Pack).12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/tp-link-deco-be68-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the Deco BE68 (same hardware): tall plastic cylinders finished in matte white, and the Deco family is only available in white.
Form factor
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi speed class
Wi-Fi radios
ANETGEAR 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.
BTP-Link Deco BE67
| 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 |
| 6 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 3 | 320 | 8,647 | No |
Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026Rates and standards from the WiFi Speeds row. The footnote says 320 MHz is only on the 6 GHz band and 160 MHz and 240 MHz channels are on the 5 GHz band. The stream split is from Dong Knows Tech: 2.4 GHz 2x2, 5 GHz 2x2 and 6 GHz 3x3. The maker prints 3x3 MU-MIMO and 8 streams in total and no split, and the three radios add up to 7, see the doubts. The rates fit the widths: 688 Mbps is 2 streams at 40 MHz, 4324 Mbps is 2 streams at 240 MHz and 8647 Mbps is 3 streams at 320 MHz. The 2.4 GHz width is not printed by the maker, and Dong Knows Tech lists 20 and 40 MHz.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/44729Read 15 October 2026Specifications, Wireless: Signal Rate 8647 Mbps (6 GHz) + 4324 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz). Mesh protocol 802.11k/v/r. No streams or widths are printed.13Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-7-pro-be14000-deco-be67-be68-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table, Deco 7 Pro BE14000 column: 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz), 5 GHz 2x2 BE up to 4324 Mbps (20/40/160/240 MHz), 6 GHz 3x3 BE up to 8647 Mbps (20/40/160/320 MHz). The text calls 5 GHz the more modest 2x2 spec.
Radio bands
3
3
6 GHz band
Yes
Yes
Combined Wi-Fi link rate
20,864Mbps
13,659Mbps
Wi-Fi streams
10
7
Max Wi-Fi channel width
320MHz
320MHz
Wi-Fi features
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.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026Advanced Features: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Channel, 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs. WiFi Capacity: 3x3 MU-MIMO and OFDMA. WiFi Capacity also says Tri-Band distributes devices to different bands, and the product has one Wi-Fi name, which is stored as band steering. Dong Knows Tech says there is no AFC.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/44729Read 15 October 2026Features: TP-Link HomeShield, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 320 MHz Bandwidth, 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, MU-MIMO, OFDMA and BSS Color. MU-MIMO and the others need client support.12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/tp-link-deco-be68-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The router defaults to one combined 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz network name, and a 5 GHz client can be set to always prefer 5 GHz.
External antennas
Internal antennas
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
Coverage of one unit (claimed)
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.
Ports and modem
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Ports
ANETGEAR 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.
BTP-Link Deco BE67
| Port | Count | Role | Max speed (Gbps) | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJ45 | 1 | WAN or LAN | 10 | Not available |
| RJ45 | 1 | WAN or LAN | 2.5 | Not available |
| RJ45 | 1 | WAN or LAN | 1 | Not available |
| USB-A | 1 | Not available | 5 | USB 3.0 |
Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026Ethernet Ports: 1x 10 Gbps, 1x 2.5 Gbps and 1x 1.0 Gbps per Deco unit, with WAN/LAN auto-sensing, plus 1x USB 3.0 port. Footnote: all WAN/LAN ports work as either WAN or LAN, and only one port serves as WAN at a time. USB 3.0 is stored at 5 Gbps, the standard rate. TP-Link does not print that rate.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/44729Read 15 October 2026Hardware: Ethernet Port 10 Gbps port + 2.5 Gbps port + Gigabit port per unit (WAN/LAN auto-sensing), 1x USB 3.0 port.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/49406Read 15 October 2026Appearance: one Gigabit, one 2.5 Gbps and one 10 Gbps WAN/LAN port, a USB 3.0 port, a power slot and a reset button.
Ethernet ports
5
3
Multi-gig ports
5
2
Fastest WAN port
10Gbps
10Gbps
Fastest LAN port
2.5Gbps
10Gbps
USB ports
0
1
SFP+ port
No
No
Built-in modem
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Modem standards
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Mesh
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Mesh technologies
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Units per pack
Coverage of the pack (claimed)
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
288 to 753m²1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 20262Maker product pagetp-link.com/productpages/overview/103477-3.htmlRead 15 October 20268Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-7-pro-be14000-tri-band-whole-home-mesh-wifi-7-system-deco-be67-1-packRead 15 October 20269Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-7-pro-be14000-tri-band-whole-home-mesh-wifi-7-system-deco-be67-2-packRead 15 October 202610Maker product pageus.store.tapo.com/products/deco-7-pro-be14000-tri-band-whole-home-mesh-wifi-7-system-deco-be67-3-packRead 15 October 202613Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-7-pro-be14000-deco-be67-be68-reviewRead 15 October 2026
Identical units
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
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).
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Satellite ports
ANETGEAR 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.
BTP-Link Deco BE67
Not availableEthernet backhaul
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 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.
Mobile app1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026Management Features: Deco App. The datasheet adds local and remote management in the app. Tom's Hardware and Dong Knows Tech say there is no usable browser interface, see their entries.12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/tp-link-deco-be68-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026TP-Link forces you to use the Deco app. A desktop browser is not an option.13Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-7-pro-be14000-deco-be67-be68-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: web user interface limited, and the mobile app is required to be functional.
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.
Yes4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/49406Read 15 October 2026Setup step 2: log in to the Deco app with a TP-Link ID. If you do not have one, create one first.13Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-7-pro-be14000-deco-be67-be68-reviewRead 15 October 2026You need the Deco mobile app and a TP-Link ID account before you can set up and use the hardware.
Operating modes
Network features
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.
Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026Guest Network: one network each on 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. Advanced Features: IoT network and device isolation. IPTV: IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge and Tag VLAN. Quality of Service: HomeShield QoS and QoS by Device. Parental controls are HomeShield Parental Controls. Cloud Service: DDNS with TP-Link DDNS. A footnote says HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan with fees for the Pro Plan. A separate VLAN is not listed.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/44729Read 15 October 2026Software: Guest Network 2.4 GHz x1, 5 GHz x1 and 6 GHz x1, IoT Network x1 and MLO Network x1. Flow Control lists Quality of Service (QoS) and Parental Controls under HomeShield.12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/tp-link-deco-be68-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Setup: the reviewer made a 2.4 GHz IoT network and two guest networks, one for 2.4 and 5 GHz and one for 6 GHz.
VPN server
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
Not available
USB applications
Not available
File server, Media server, Time Machine1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026USB Support: 1x USB 3.0 port with FTP Server, Media Server and Samba Server. Time Machine comes from Tom's Hardware.12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/tp-link-deco-be68-wi-fi-7-mesh-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The router and each satellite have a USB 3.0 port. The Deco BE68 supports using external storage as a Time Machine backup for Macs.
Security
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Wi-Fi security
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.
WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal and WPA3-Personal. No Enhanced Open is listed.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/44729Read 15 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA/WPA2-PSK/WPA3 encryptions. A footnote says WPA3 needs client support.
Security service
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
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.
Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026Footnote: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/44729Read 15 October 2026Note: HomeShield includes the Free Basic Plan. Fees apply for the Pro Plan, and advanced features need a paid subscription.13Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-deco-7-pro-be14000-deco-be67-be68-reviewRead 15 October 2026The cons list advanced features that cost extra. The free Basic Plan is the maker's statement.
Automatic firmware updates
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.
Smart home
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Thread border router
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Matter controller
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Zigbee hub
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Bluetooth
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Smart home platforms
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Hardware
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System on chip
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CPU cores
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.
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CPU clock
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.
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RAM
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.
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Flash storage
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.
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Cooling fan
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Power supply
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Measured
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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
ANETGEAR 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 |
BTP-Link Deco BE67
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1,820Mbps
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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
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Range (measured)
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Power use under load (measured)
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Energy use per day (measured)
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
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.
Width107.5Height176Depth107.5mm(4.2 × 6.9 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/deco/deco-be67Read 15 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.23 x 4.23 x 6.93 in (107.5 x 107.5 x 176 mm). Tom's Hardware calls the unit a cylinder with a 4.23 in diameter.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/44729Read 15 October 2026Hardware: Dimensions (W x D x H) 4.23 x 4.23 x 6.93 in (107.5 x 107.5 x 176 mm).
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Weight
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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Certifications
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Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
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In the box
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 15 October 2026Warranty periods for products purchased on or after 9/1/2023 list 2 years for Whole Home Wi-Fi, Mesh Wi-Fi and Deco. US site. Amazon's listing says 2 Year Manufacturer.11Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FHJKS227Read 15 October 2026Warranty Description: 2 Year Manufacturer.
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