Computers / Routers
NETGEARHome router
Orbi 370 Series
Released July 2025.7Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250729220425/https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026The first archived copy of the maker's RBE372 page is dated 2025-07-29, the same day Dong Knows Tech gives as the US release. The page's own product data lists 2025-06-06, which is earlier than any other evidence and is not used. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Mesh system
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Speed class
- BE5000
- WAN port
- 2.5Gbps
61 of 90 fields known.
At a glance
Ports
- 2 RJ45Ports
- RJ45Satellite ports
General
- Model numbers
- 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.
- 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.
- Announced
- 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.
- Status
- Available1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026The US store sells the 2, 3 and 4 packs.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Colours
- 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.
- Form factor
- Mesh system1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026
Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi speed class
- 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
- Wi-Fi radios
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.- Radio bands
- 2
- 6 GHz band
- No
- Combined Wi-Fi link rate
- 5,012Mbps
- Wi-Fi streams
- 4
- Max Wi-Fi channel width
- 240MHz
- Wi-Fi features
- 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.
- Internal antennas
- Not available
- Detachable antennas
- 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.
- Coverage of one unit (claimed)
- 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
- Connected devices per unit (claimed)
- Not available
Ports and modem
- Ports
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.- Ethernet ports
- 2
- Multi-gig ports
- 2
- Fastest WAN port
- 2.5Gbps
- Fastest LAN port
- 2.5Gbps
- USB ports
- 0
- SFP+ port
- No
- Built-in modem
- Not available
- Modem standards
- Not available
Mesh
- Mesh technologies
- Not available
- Coverage of the pack (claimed)
- 372 to 743m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 20268Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-orbi-370-series-reviewRead 14 October 2026
- Identical units
- 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.
- Satellite model
- 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.
- Satellite ports
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- Ethernet backhaul
- 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.
Software
- Management
- 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.
- Online account required
- 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.
- Operating modes
- 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.
- Network features
- 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.
- 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.
- VPN client
- Not available
- USB applications
- Not available
Security
- Wi-Fi security
- 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.
- Security service
- NETGEAR Armor1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender. A trial is included.
- Automatic firmware updates
- 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.
- Security updates until
- Not available
Smart home
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- Thread border router
- Not available
- Matter controller
- Not available
- Zigbee hub
- Not available
- Bluetooth
- Not available
- Smart home platforms
- Not available
Hardware
- System on chip
- 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.
- 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
- CPU 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
- RAM
- 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
Power
- Power supply
- 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.
- Rated power input
- Not available
- Included adapter output
- Not available
- Power use (typical, claimed)
- Not available
- Power use (max, claimed)
- Not available
Measured
- Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
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 - Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
- 1,074Mbps
- Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
- 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.
- Range (measured)
- 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).
- Power use under load (measured)
- Not available
- Energy use per day (measured)
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- 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.
- Dimensions with antennas
- Not available
- Weight
- 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).
- Wall mountable
- Not available
Certifications
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- Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
- Not available
- FCC ID
- Not available
- Other certifications
- Not available
In the box
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- In the box
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe3721Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372Read 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
- 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.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Launch price (US) | Markets | Units per pack | Coverage of the pack (claimed) | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBE372 | 606449172560 | $249.99 | US | 2 | 372 m² | Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE371), Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite (RBE370), Ethernet cable, 2 power adapters, Quick Start Guide |
| RBE373 | 606449172539 | $349.99 | US | 3 | 557 m² | Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE371), 2 Orbi WiFi 7 Satellites (RBE370), Ethernet cable, 3 power adapters, Quick Start Guide |
| RBE374 | 606449174779 | $449.99 | US | 4 | 743 m² | Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE371), 3 Orbi WiFi 7 Satellites (RBE370), Ethernet cable, 4 power adapters, Quick Start Guide |
Sources
We read 9 sources for this router. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe372
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBE372/RBE372_TS.pdf
- Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/services/armor
- Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe370
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