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NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series (RBE873) Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System (1 Router + 2 Satellites)
Whole-Home WiFi Coverage, Multi-Gigabit Internet, 8K Streaming, Gaming, Large Home Networking, Smart Home IoT, Remote Work, Home Office
Overview
The NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series is a premium tri-band WiFi 7 mesh system (BE21000, up to 21 Gbps) built for highly connected homes and today's multi-gig internet plans, covering up to 9,000 sq ft with a 3-pack and supporting up to 150 concurrent devices. Announced at CES 2025, it pairs WiFi 7's Multi-Link Operation Enhanced Backhaul with a 10 Gig internet port and 2.5G wired connectivity throughout, plus WPA3 and optional NETGEAR Armor security. Available in Classic White and Black Edition, the system is expandable with RBE870 satellites and easy to manage from the Orbi app.
Key Highlights
- BE21000 tri-band WiFi 7 with up to 21 Gbps aggregate speed — Multi-Link Operation (Enhanced Backhaul) combines the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands for a fast, resilient router-to-satellite link that stays strong as more devices join
- 10 Gig internet WAN port future-proofs the system for today's fastest cable and fiber multi-gig plans, while four 2.5G Ethernet LAN ports per unit (router and satellites) deliver powerful wired connectivity and optional 2.5G wired backhaul with no extra hardware
- Whole-home coverage up to 9,000 sq ft (3-pack) with 360° WiFi from 8 high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers per node — supports up to 150 concurrent devices for streaming, gaming, and video calls all at once
- Security built in: WPA3 encryption, separate Main/IoT/Guest networks, access control, automatic firmware updates, and optional NETGEAR Armor (powered by Bitdefender) with real-time threat prevention and VPN for up to 50 devices
- Expandable anytime with RBE870 add-on satellites (up to 3,000 sq ft each), available in Classic White or Black Edition, with quick setup and management via the Orbi app with any internet service provider
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | NETGEAR |
|---|---|
| Model | NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series (RBE873) Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System (1 Router + 2 Satellites) |
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), backward compatible with all WiFi generations |
| Frequency Bands | Tri-Band: 6 GHz, 5 GHz, 2.4 GHz (shared 5 GHz + 6 GHz backhaul/fronthaul via Multi-Link Operation) |
| Data Rate | BE21000 — 11530 Mbps (6 GHz, 802.11be) + 8647 Mbps (5 GHz, 802.11be) + 1148 Mbps (2.4 GHz, 802.11ax) |
| Antenna | 8x high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers per unit (360° coverage) |
| Coverage | Up to 9,000 sq ft (3-pack) / 6,000 sq ft (2-pack) / 3,000 sq ft per unit; up to 150 concurrent devices |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor (per unit) |
| Interfaces | Router: 1x 10 Gig internet WAN port + 4x 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps LAN ports; Satellite: 4x 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps LAN ports each |
| Security | WPA3, NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender (optional subscription, up to 50 devices), Separate Main/IoT/Guest Networks, Access Control, Automatic Firmware Updates |
| VPN Support | VPN support for secure remote access to home network (via NETGEAR Armor subscription) |
| Management | Orbi App (iOS/Android), Web Interface, works with any internet service provider |
| Ports & I/O | 1x 10 Gig internet WAN port 4x 2.5G Ethernet LAN ports (router) 4x 2.5G Ethernet LAN ports (each satellite) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Tri-Band |
| Network | Wi-Fi 7 (BE21000 — 11530 Mbps 6 GHz + 8647 Mbps 5 GHz + 1148 Mbps 2.4 GHz), 10 Gig WAN + 4x 2.5G LAN per node |
| Dimensions | 270.3 x 146.8 x 112.4 mm (10.64 x 5.78 x 4.43 in) per unit |