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Orbi 970 Series Quad-band WiFi 7 Mesh 3-Pack, Black Edition RBE973SB RBE973SB-100APS RBE973SB-100APS

Orbi 970 Series Quad-band WiFi 7 Mesh 3-Pack, Black Edition

Orbi 970 Series Quad-band WiFi 7 Mesh 3-Pack, Black Edition

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Our most powerful and advanced Orbi unleashes up to 27Gbps for unparalleled performance and coverage for your whole home

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Features and benefits

Up to 27Gbps speed New!

Speeds up to 27Gbps† for unparalleled performance and coverage for your whole home, from the front door to the back garden and the basement to the loft

Quad-band Technology New!

Exclusive, patented Quad-Band technology with Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul ensures WiFi stays fast across all devices simultaneously

10Gig Internet Port New!

Whether multi-gig cable or fiber, get the fastest speeds available today and tomorrow with a 10 Gig internet port

8k Streaming, Gaming and More

From 8K streaming to video conferencing, gaming, VR, and more, Orbi ensures your family can accomplish it all at once

360° WiFi Coverage New!

Elegant, new design and high-performance antennas provide exceptional 360° WiFi coverage across every corner of your home, no matter the layout

Secure and Private New!

NETGEAR Armor™ software provides an automatic shield of security for your WiFi and connected devices (PC, phone, camera, TV, etc.) for real-time protection against hackers. 1 year included

Reimagined Speed & Reliability New!

10Gbps† & 2.5Gbps† Ethernet ports unlock unbeatable speed and reliability for wired connections and 10Gbps wired backhaul option

Easy Set Up with Any Service Provider

Simple to plug Orbi into your modem and set it up with the Orbi app

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A superior class of WiFi

Orbi 970 Series uniquely unlocks the extraordinary power of WiFi 7 for your whole home, delivering unprecedented WiFi speeds from the front door to the back yard and the basement to the rooftop.

What’s new

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LATEST WIFI TECHNOLOGY
Fastest, most powerful WiFi ever

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DEDICATED BACKHAUL
Multi-gig speed across all devices

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WHOLE-HOME COVERAGE
High-performance antenna & design

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INTERNET & LAN PORTS
Future-proof for the fastest speeds

Product overview


Quad-Band

WiFi for the fastest speed to all devices

Up to
10,000 sq. ft.

WiFi coverage

Up to
27Gbps

maximum WiFi speed

Up to
200

concurrent devices

Elevate every experience with elite performance

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Streaming

Stream 4K/8K video to all devices at once in pristine quality.

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Video conferencing

Take Zoom calls from any room without worry.

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Gaming

Experience next-gen gaming with significantly lower latency.

RBKE973S Smart home

Smart home

Connect hundreds of smart home devices with no slow down.

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Orbi WiFi 7, our most powerful WiFi ever


2.4X FASTER SPEED
Download movies, games & files in an instant

RESILIENT WIFI
Preamble puncturing blocks interference for stronger WiFi connections


HIGH-THROUGHPUT CONNECTION
Multi-link operation enables devices to connect at even higher speed with greater reliability

SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER LATENCY
WiFi 7 technology provides real-time, responsive gaming & immersive AR/VR experiences

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Impossibly fast, made possible

Orbi’s unique Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul combines patented Quad-Band with WiFi 7 technology to create a superhighway between router and satellites, ensuring better throughput at a wider range and consistent 10 Gig WiFi across your entire property.

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Designed for even more power

Orbi’s innovative new design and high-performance antenna array provide 360° WiFi coverage across every corner of your home and property, no matter the layout.

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Unleash the power of 10G

A 10 Gig internet port unlocks the fastest internet speeds of today and tomorrow. Get the ultimate flexibility with both 10 Gig wired LAN connectivity and unparalleled 10G WiFi.

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The power of two: Multi-Link Operation

Orbi WiFi 7 taps both 6GHz and 5GHz WiFi bands at once to avoid network traffic and keep you connected if you move out of range of one band. It also enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across both WiFi bands, increasing throughput.

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Outsmart WiFi interference: Preamble Puncturing

Did you know your neighbors' WiFi might be slowing your network down? With previous versions of WiFi, any channels with interference become unavailable. Orbi WiFi 7 includes smart interference management, greatly reducing network congestion.

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Easy setup and management

The Orbi app makes it easy to install your Orbi and get it up and running quickly. Easily manage your home network even when you are not at home. Orbi is compatible with any internet service provider.

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More WiFi networks, more performance

Easily create up to 3 separate networks for guests and smart home (IoT) devices to optimize overall network traffic.

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Essential all-in-one internet security

NETGEAR Armor™ software provides an automatic shield of security for your WiFi and connected devices (PC, phone, camera, TV, etc.) for real-time protection against hackers and added privacy with VPN. 1-year subscription included.

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RBKE973S Orbi works with any internet provider. RBKE973S Orbi works with any internet provider.

Orbi works with any internet provider.

There’s no need to worry about compatibility. Simply plug Orbi into your current router and you’ll be enjoying whole-home WiFi in a few easy steps.

Router & Satellite

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Product specifications

  • Orbi Quad-band Router (RBE971B)
    One (1)
  • Orbi Satellites (RBE970B)
    Two (2)
  • 2m Ethernet cable
    One (1)
  • 19v/3.16A power adapters
    Three (3)
  • Quick Start Guide
    One (1)
  • Height
    11.58 inches (294.03mm)
  • Width
    5.68 inches (144.38mm)
  • Depth
    5.15 inches (130.79mm)
  • Weight
    3.96 lbs (1.79kg)
  • Overall WiFi Coverage
    Up to 10,000 sq. ft.
  • Requirements
    High-speed internet connection to existing modem or gateway
ROUTER
  • WiFi Coverage
    Up to 3,300 sq. ft.
  • Speed
    BE27000 (11,530 + 8,647 + 5,765 + 1,147Mbps)†
  • Simultaneous Quad-Band WiFi with dedicated backhaul

    6GHz3 (4x4/320MHz, 4K-QAM): 11,530Mbps

    5GHz-1 (4x4/240MHx, 4K-QAM): 8,647Mbps, Dedicated Backhaul

    5GHz-2 (4x4/160MHz, 4K-QAM): 5,765Mbps

    2.4GHz (4x4/40MHz, 1K-QAM): 1,147Mbps

  • Processor
    Quad-core 2.2GHz processor
  • Memory
    4GB Flash and 2GB RAM
  • Antenna
    Twelve (12) high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers
  • Ports

    One (1) 10 Gig Internet WAN port

    One (1) 10Gbps Ethernet LAN port

    Four (4) 10/100/1000/2500Mbps Multi-Gig Ethernet LAN ports

SATELLITE
  • WiFi Coverage
    Up to 3,300 sq. ft.
  • Speed
    BE27000 (11,530 + 8,647 + 5,765 + 1,147Mbps)†
  • Simultaneous Quad-Band WiFi with dedicated backhaul

    6GHz3 (4x4/320MHz, 4K-QAM): 11,530Mbps

    5GHz-1 (4x4/240MHx, 4K-QAM): 8,647Mbps, Dedicated Backhaul

    5GHz-2 (4x4/160MHz, 4K-QAM): 5,765Mbps

    2.4GHz (4x4/40MHz, 1K-QAM): 1,147Mbps

  • Antenna
    Twelve (12) high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers
  • Ports (each)

    One (1) 10Gbps Ethernet LAN port

    Two (2) 10/100/1000/2500Mbps Multi-Gig Ethernet LAN ports

  • Orbi App:
    For easy installation and management
  • Separate WiFi Networks for secure access:

    Main network for your connected home devices

    IoT network for your IoT devices

    Guest network for your guests

  • WPA3:
    For secure WiFi connection to devices
  • Automatic Firmware Update:
    Delivers latest security patches to router automatically
  • VPN Support:
    Provides secured remote access to your home network
  • NETGEAR Armor™

    Internet security for your home with automatic protection, updates, & alerts that monitors and helps safeguard all connected devices from hackers and data theft. 
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  • NETGEAR 3-year limited warranty (valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller)

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  • 90-day complimentary technical support (valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller)
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WiFi Coverage (sq. ft.)
10000 sq. ft.
9000 sq. ft.
Concurrent Devices
up to 200
up to 200
Maximum WiFi Speed
27Gbps
10.8Gbps
Orbi Mesh Technology
Quad-Band
Quad-Band
WiFi Technology
WiFi 7
WiFi 6E
Configuration
1 Router + 2 Satellites
1 Router + 2 Satellites
Wired Ports (LAN)
Router: (1X) 10Gbps, (4X) 2.5Gbps
Satellite: (1X) 10Gbps, (2X) 2.5Gbps
Router: (1X) 2.5Gbps, (3X) 1Gbps
Satellite: (1X) 2.5Gbps, (3X) 1Gbps
Internet Port (WAN)
10 Gig
10 Gig
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Discover a superior class of WiFi

Built on a quarter century of expertise, Orbi is fundamentally different WiFi, built for those who demand the best.

Footnotes:

† Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE® 802.11specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and be lowered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with future standards. Up to 27Gbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11be 27Gbps devices. Up to 5Gbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other wireless speed 5Gbps devices. Up to 2.5Gbps wired speeds achieved when connecting to other wired speed 2.5Gbps devices. Up to 10Gbps wired speeds achieved when connecting to other wired speed 10Gbps devices.

‡ Requires client device that supports 320MHz bandwidth on WiFi. Four times faster than 80MHz WiFi bandwidth.

†† Gigabit service plans & compatible cable modem required for Gigabit or Multi-Gig Internet speeds.

1 NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender® requires a paid subscription after the initial 1-year free trial. Visit www.netgear.com/armor

3 MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO.

4 6 GHz band is limited to indoor range.

5 Requires compatible AX clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.