Netgear Orbi 970
Idéal pour : Idéal pour les très grandes habitations où la couverture et les débits priment, avec un utilisateur prêt à optimiser l’installation et le firmware.
En bref : Les utilisateurs Reddit saluent surtout une couverture très étendue et des débits élevés, notamment avec un backhaul Ethernet bien configuré. Le consensus reste toutefois très partagé à cause des déconnexions, des problèmes avec certains appareils Apple, d’un logiciel jugé limité et d’un prix difficile à justifier.
Au-delà de ce modèle, la marque Netgear (toutes gammes) recueille 31 % d'avis positifs sur 344 utilisateurs Reddit. Ce signal marque ne compte pas dans la note du modèle ci-dessus.
Points forts
Backhaul efficace
14 9
« No, in fact wired back-haul from main to satellite is always recommended (faster connection, less latency, doesn't cause congestion or additional WiFi networks to be spawned etc), your mesh WiFi will… » Voir l’avis
« Might consider ethernet connecting the RBS to the RBR over 10Gb. 📡 🛰️ » Voir l’avis
« I tested 770 and then went with two pack of 970 because I dont have large space so three pack was overkill but since I am using wireless Mesh i went with 970 for quad band in the end. » Voir l’avis
Excellente couverture Wi-Fi
13 7
« Worked incredibly well for a decently large 2 story house. » Voir l’avis
« I’ve read the horror stories about it but it’s been nothing but flawless, I’ve wired the satellite to the router and 2 nodes cover my entire house and back garden. » Voir l’avis
« I have an Orbi 971 and 4 satellites (connected via RJ45) and, for once, I am very satisfied: not only is the network range monstrous but everything is (very) stable at the moment (Firmware v9.13.2.1) » Voir l’avis
Débits élevés
20 12
« Having said all that, I use the 970+971 with WiFi back-haul and it's blistering fast, even with the recent hokey-cokey firmware releases. » Voir l’avis
« I got 1.3-1.4 GPBS on some of my WiFi 6E or WiFi 7 devices. » Voir l’avis
« Eeros aren't quite as fast when the 970s have been reset (then drops quickly) but rock solid connections which is what I need. » Voir l’avis
Points faibles
Installation complexe
2 6
« I could have learned to play banjo or do oil painting in the amount of time I’ve spent upgrading firmware, resetting devices, reserving IPs, changing settings- changing recommended settings, changing… » Voir l’avis
« Still having two RBS deploy maybe too much. » Voir l’avis
« Manually updating satellite routers fails, requiring each satellite to be manually upgraded individually. » Voir l’avis
Prix élevé
1 32
« And for the cost I don’t feel like throwing it away and moving to different hardware. » Voir l’avis
« I agree, my iOS devices constantly drop out when walking around the house, extremely disappointing from a £2/3k investment won’t be buying Orbi again if they don’t sort themselves out. » Voir l’avis
« I have the 970 systems wouldn’t recommend it at all. » Voir l’avis
Connexion instable
20 47
« Was a loyal Orbi Netgear fan until the 970s. » Voir l’avis
« A lot of iOS devices that drop connection consistently regardless of changes and troubleshooting. » Voir l’avis
« I agree, my iOS devices constantly drop out when walking around the house, extremely disappointing from a £2/3k investment won’t be buying Orbi again if they don’t sort themselves out. » Voir l’avis
Fonctions limitées
13 29
« It has problems with mDNS (Multicast DNS) and Bonjour protocol for device identification, traffic processing and device interconnections, as well as a lot of dncp problems, so that the device only… » Voir l’avis
« That Orbi app is so amazingly awful in comparison. » Voir l’avis
« Having said all that, I use the 970+971 with WiFi back-haul and it's blistering fast, even with the recent hokey-cokey firmware releases. » Voir l’avis
Fiabilité à surveiller
21 34
« Don't do such a stupid thing, it's too late if you know it has problems only after you buy it. » Voir l’avis
« Luckily I returned that heap of shit and got every cent of my money back. » Voir l’avis
« I did another run, drilling holes and stuff that I didn’t want to do, to run for another wireless backhaul for Orbi, thinking that might make the piece of garbage work. » Voir l’avis
| Critère | Note /10 | Ce qu'en dit le consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fiabilité | 3.7 | Les expériences vont d’un fonctionnement irréprochable à des pannes répétées, des unités remplacées et un support jugé inégal. |
| Stabilité | 2.2 | La stabilité divise fortement, de nombreux avis signalant des coupures, surtout lors du roaming et avec certains appareils Apple. |
| Prix | 0.2 | Le consensus Reddit considère le tarif très élevé et difficile à accepter lorsque les problèmes logiciels persistent. |
| Débit | 5.4 | Les débits peuvent être très élevés en Wi-Fi comme en Ethernet, avec toutefois des ralentissements et une forte latence chez certains utilisateurs. |
| Couverture | 5.6 | Les utilisateurs Reddit constatent souvent une excellente portée, mais le placement et le nombre de satellites demandent de la précision. |
| Fonctions | 2.3 | Les utilisateurs apprécient le réseau IoT et les options avancées, mais critiquent l’application, les restrictions et certaines fonctions Wi-Fi 7 inabouties. |
| Backhaul | 5.8 | Le backhaul Ethernet est généralement privilégié pour les performances, même si quelques configurations rencontrent des problèmes de synchronisation. |
| Installation | 0.1 | L’installation peut exiger plusieurs essais de placement, des mises à jour manuelles et parfois une réinitialisation complète. |
Avis Reddit
134 avis analysés · Positifs 42 Neutres 15 Négatifs 68
avis pertinents ·
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bhargan4 🇬🇧
7 commentaires analysés
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Neuromancer2112 🇬🇧
2 commentaires analysés
r/orbi · Is the 970 worth it at $1800? I got the Orbi 970 last April for about $1,600 which was the router +1 satellite unit. Worked incredibly well for a decently large 2 story house. Now downsizing to a condo, where I'm sure it will be overkill and need to pull back the range of the unit just slightly 😅
r/orbi · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 I bought an Orbi 970 system back in 2024 for a 2 story house - could only afford the router + 1 satellite, but it worked for what we needed. I now have the same system in a condo, and it's covering the entire unit with no issues.
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waverunner2k3 🇬🇧
1 commentaire analysé
r/orbi · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 I have a 970 three pack for a year with zero issues
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Living-Pay4473 🇬🇧
4 commentaires analysés
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Don't do such a stupid thing, it's too late if you know it has problems only after you buy it. It has problems with mDNS (Multicast DNS) and Bonjour protocol for device identification, traffic processing and device interconnections, as well as a lot of dncp problems, so that the device only says it's not in the same area network, ap identification has problems, and they still have 6ghz, which they say is very powerful, but in fact, most of the people can't use it at all, so it's not worth selling it. I highly recommend you to use apple devices mainly, not this brand! The most important thing is that netgear has nothing in its settings, and when you find out there's a problem, there's no way to fix it.
r/orbi · Wireless connection issues on Orbi 970's It's annoying. It's netgear who doesn't make it clear to the payer know that 6ghz is not compatible with Apple devices and other devices. It also needs to say how great mlo wifi7 is. In fact, their 6ghz has a serious problem and is not compatible with them. It can't communicate. This is simply a joke. The payer can't use it after buying it.
r/orbi · Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 7 System joins Orbi WiFi 7 Family. Pre-Order The Netgear Orbi 773 and iPhone 16 Pro Max also occasionally experience constant disconnection and reconnection issues. However, it seems like only Orbi 970 users have been reporting this issue more frequently. I hope the Orbi 773 gets an update soon, as this problem has been occurring for a long time."
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Pro App is probably crappiest on the internet I think this is the switching problem of 6ghz and 5ghz. It should be netgear to fix and adjust it. It solves the problem that iphone16 pro max occasionally keeps disconnecting and reconnecting. I can only wait for the update, but I have been using netgear. It is the best. If you try other brands like this, for example, linksys, I'm sure you will regret that the product connection of linksys will keep disconnecting. I'm afraid that you will go crazy. With that garbage brand, my velop 7 will be thrown it away immediately in less than two months. I only think it is a small problem. Waiting for Apple or netgear to update, but it seems that the similar problem is that the switch between 6ghz and 5ghz is a big opportunity. Because the frequency band is different in each country, it seems that the edge problem of netgear is
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PhantomSesay 🇬🇧
5 commentaires analysés
r/orbi · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 Been using the WiFi 6 orbi for years, just upgraded to the 2 pack 970 WiFi 7 orbi. I’ve read the horror stories about it but it’s been nothing but flawless, I’ve wired the satellite to the router and 2 nodes cover my entire house and back garden. The eero’s just work out of the box but the orbi I like to tinker and customise the settings.
r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. Mines been fine, got the 2 pack. Hardwired them. Nothing but flawless.
r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? Orbi 970 user here. Flawless coverage, 2 pack covers my whole home.
r/orbi · Orbi 970: Flagship Price, Garbage-Tier Automation Same here, mine have been perfect since install. Hardwired both units.
r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? Nah for you definitely get the 3 pack and hardwired them if you can for the best backhaul speeds.
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Otis_bighands 🇬🇧
6 commentaires analysés
r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG I have Ethernet run to the APs. I didn’t even realize it was possible to run them in mesh wirelessly, but when I was setting up, I got the impression that you actually can. In any event, these E7 units are so amazing, I have one on each end of the house (one in the attic, and one in the basement), and I have the Dream Router in the other end of the basement, and I have 1G speeds on my iPhone sitting in my kitchen. Bonkers. By the way, the Unifi app is UNREAL. The amount of information, diagrams, control. There is so much you can see and do. That Orbi app is so amazingly awful in comparison. Still can’t quite believe the difference.
r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG I ran Ethernet. I actually had one run already done and was using it for wired backhaul with the Orbi 970. I did another run, drilling holes and stuff that I didn’t want to do, to run for another wireless backhaul for Orbi, thinking that might make the piece of garbage work. Entirely wired mesh and it sucked ass and didn’t work. So, with the wires there already, it was easy to throw this in. And my god, it’s wonderful so far.
r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG Dream Router 7 - $279 (absolutely a steal) 2 of the E7 Access Points - $998 2.5Gb Flex POE switch - $214 2 Ethernet POE injectors - $80 Total: about $1600 I am pretty sure I spent more than that on my Orbi 970 setup + additional satellite I still have one “dead zone” in my house that old construction and plaster and brick is blocking a good signal too. That said, Orbi just used to randomly drop our devices in this room. Now everything works but I’m not getting the insane speed test speeds I get elsewhere. So I probably don’t have to actually do anything about it, but well, this forum is all about overkill.
r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG UniFi system apparently does wireless mesh but it’s not recommended and not intended for that. It’s supposed to be hardwired. I had run hard wires just to try and get my 970 working right, so thankfully had the wires there already. Was well worth it. This system is unbelievable.
r/orbi · Flaky connection with Orbi 970 5k square foot home, with some old plaster walls, and then some covered outdoor porch area to get as well. The house is fairly long and narrow, so from one end to the far end it’s hard to get great coverage. I can reduce a Sat I suppose and see what happens. That won’t help my VPN drop situation, but if it otherwise helps great. Shame they don’t just let me reduce transmit power like on other models. What the hell is up with that?
r/orbi · Flaky connection with Orbi 970 I don’t think you can reduce transmit power on a 970, right? I’ve tried this but remember someone saying that option is not available in the advanced tab for the 970. I have a main 971 and three 970 satellites. It’s a 5k square foot house, with our 971 in a closet in the basement, a wired backhaul to the 970 in my office up on the third floor, and then two others spread along the first floor at the front of the house and other end of the house; one of which is adjacent to an outdoor porch where we often hang. I suppose it’s possible I have overkill, but I suppose if I could reduce transmit power, that would help solve this.
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Automatic_Recipe_007 🇬🇧
1 commentaire analysé
r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG Luckily I returned that heap of shit and got every cent of my money back. I then left a horrific review on Netgear's website. Does this system truly have all the capabilities the 970 claims to have, the increased speed between devices on your LAN, WIFI7 perks like the 6 gHz radio, a dedicated 5 gHz backhaul, etc? My use case is I wanna do wireless PCVR and I want that intranet speed poppin' 😭. I have an orbi system now that is flawless that I got from Costco a while back. It just doesn't have the WiFi 7 stuff and increased inter device bandwidth. I'm glad you posted this though cuz I didn't even know what to buy to have a good mesh network. Their website is not the greatest for recommending the things you would need.
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Naanofyourbusiness 🇬🇧
5 commentaires analysés
r/orbi · Orbi 970 A lot of iOS devices that drop connection consistently regardless of changes and troubleshooting. Lots of problems making and receiving WiFi assisted voice calls. Video streaming freezing on iOS devices and sometimes windows devices. I’ve been through the full list of everything one can do to improve and troubleshoot. It’s just annoying- usable but annoying. And for the cost I don’t feel like throwing it away and moving to different hardware.
r/orbi · BEWARE: Orbi 770 is absolute trash. Netgear support is even worse. 971 user here. Had the RBR50 running for years and decided to upgrade to these expensive tubes of garbage. I could have learned to play banjo or do oil painting in the amount of time I’ve spent upgrading firmware, resetting devices, reserving IPs, changing settings- changing recommended settings, changing them back - researching. Good lord. And they still drop connections and calls and my iOS devices generally don’t work on them. But aside from that they are ok. They haven’t blown up or sprayed toxic gas in the house yet. So that’s a positive.
r/orbi · Orbi 970/971 V12.1.11.10 is now available! I appreciate you thinking you’re going to offer helpful advice. I’ve been through orbi tech support for 2 years. I worked through all the available configurations and relocations and such. Ive installed networks as a service line for about 20 years. They don’t work for me. Bad hardware the OEM refused to replace under warranty? Maybe. Weird interference that’s part of the housing structure? Maybe. I wasn’t asking to re start my troubleshooting. I was commenting that I was debating trying the new firmware. That’s all.
r/orbi · Orbi 970/971 V12.1.11.10 is now available! Ever since they’ve been installed (about 2 years) I e been plagued by problems. My previous 50s worked fine but I wanted to upgrade. The first year and a half were constant iOS dropped connections. That continued until a later firmware update seems to have solved that. Now it happens less frequently. I have iOS and laptop devices that drop their connection. I’ve accepted that and just live with it. Periodically, one of the satellites loses connection and just won’t reconnect. Various full walkthroughs of power cycling, removing and adding back, and eventually multiple full factory resets - and it sometimes will reconnect and sometimes not.
r/orbi · Orbi 970/971 V12.1.11.10 is now available! I’ve been trying to decide if I install it. I’m biding my time before I’m home long enough to replace the 970 frustrating garbage. One of my two satellites is currently not connecting and short of black magic I don’t know what else to try besides waiting for it to randomly reconnect (which is all that has worked in the past).
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Interesting-Teach-94 🇬🇧🌐
2 commentaires analysés
r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. I agree, my iOS devices constantly drop out when walking around the house, extremely disappointing from a £2/3k investment won’t be buying Orbi again if they don’t sort themselves out.
r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. My Orbi’s are already hardwired…
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inc77 🇬🇧
1 commentaire analysé
r/amazoneero · Eero Pro 7 vs Orbi 960 lol same here. Had an Orbi 970 setup. It’s good when it’s working, but the consistency isn’t there. I get more nags from the wife whenever the internet is slow or not working on her phone. Switched to Eero Max 7, beyond stable and still fast, sometime faster than my Orbi on WiFi comparison.
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zoiks66 🇬🇧
7 commentaires analysés
r/orbi · Orbi 770 dropouts Same issue for me with iOS devices and Orbi 970. I’m outside the support period, so I can’t even open a ticket with Netgear, which is ridiculous.
r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG When Ubiquiti’s products show up in YouTube “reviews”, Ubiquiti makes every YouTuber sign a contract where Ubiquiti gets to stipulate contents of the “review” video and review and demand changes to the video before it can published. That’s a sure sign that you’re a shit company, so I will lot buy their garbage. On the other hand, I’ve owned an Orbi 970 for about a year, and the only issues I had were WiFi 7 iOS devices disconnecting, and that was fixed many months ago by a Netgear firmware update for the 970.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 mesh with Wax630EP I tried 2 of the Netgear WBE750 WAPs in my house, and they worked terribly once I powered on the 2nd one. They seemed to have massive issues with devices doing hand offs between the 2 WAPs as the devices moved around my house. Such device would lose their connection completely, or it slowed to a crawl. Netgear’s support was no help so I returned them and went back to the Orbi 970 with satellite. My suggestion is if you plan to use the 970 for a router, don’t mess with WAPs and instead just use the Orbi 970 satellites with the 970 router. It’ll save you a giant headache.
r/amazoneero · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 I had an Orbi 970 and had a lot of issues with WiFi 7 devices dropping connections. Netgear’s tech support proved to be useless. I switched to Eero Max 7 and haven’t had any issues since making the switch. I have a relative that has Orbi 970, and it works fine for them. The Orbi 970 has more features and networking options, while Eero is much easier to use if you’re a regular home user.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Apple devices are the only devices that disconnect from WiFi for me, and it happens several times per day per iOS device. Netgear refuses to admit there’s an issue, despite many, many people reporting the problem.
r/orbi · Realistic Expectations From 970 on iPhone Your iPhone 14 Pro is not a WiFi 7 iPhone, so the WiFi speeds you’re getting with your iPhone are actually on the high end of what I’d expect. I got in the mid to upper 300’s with my Orbi 970’s WiFi until I bought an iPhone 16 Pro, which has WiFi 7.
r/orbi · 10G Ethernet Switch That Works for 10G Wired Backhaul with Orbi 970 (router plus 2 satellites) I want to connect the 10G LAN port of the Orbi router to a 10G switch, and then connect the 10G satellites and 10G PC’s to that the switch, which would give me a 10G connection for all of the devices. When I tried this with 2.5G switches, I had to buy, try, and return 4 models of switches before finding one that was truly “unmanaged” and didn’t give errors due to detecting a network loop (caused by the mesh feature of Orbi).
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shandyboy 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 No, in fact wired back-haul from main to satellite is always recommended (faster connection, less latency, doesn't cause congestion or additional WiFi networks to be spawned etc), your mesh WiFi will still work if it's using WiFi back-haul, but you need to be careful with positioning of the satellite (not too strong or weak connection to the main). Having said all that, I use the 970+971 with WiFi back-haul and it's blistering fast, even with the recent hokey-cokey firmware releases. Would I recommend the orbi 970s? Yeah I would, but if you have a problem you'll probably be best asking for help in here (the user furrynutz particularly) as the official support can be hit and miss. If you don't have a problem, and you can get a config that works for you (mine is disable ipv6, the additional security service, and a few other recommended tweaks) and it seems pretty bulletproof and speedy. A nice change I found was using dnsperf to find the fastest DNS servers nearest you and use those which seems to make everything feel even snappier. It can be a bit of a journey, but it's worth it! There will be a few saying don't touch orbi with a bargepole, but not everyone's experience is bad (or good, to be fair), but with mesh systems the grass isn't always greener (I went through a couple of eero systems and wasn't too impressed although their firmware updates are well managed and frequent, which you certainly won't see from Netgear). Hope that's food for thought.
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getridofwires 🇬🇧
1 commentaire analysé
r/orbi · Orbi 970 2 pack Weird Issues I bought a refurbished 970 with 1 satellite from Amazon. It never had a solid white light. One hour on the phone with Xfinity and an hour and a half on the phone with Netgear Tier 2, and finally told it's a hardware issue and return to Amazon.
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whoooocaaarreees 🇬🇧
5 commentaires analysés
r/orbi · Orbi 970 series firmware Another day another satisfied orbi user.
r/orbi · Current deal Orbi 870 There are plenty of recurring posts on here where people ask about mix and matching various RBR and RBS combos. Usually they want to use an old satellite with a newer RBR to get better signal somewhere with hardware they already own. It’s not just outdoor access points that’s missing from their lineup but we can revisit the topic. orbi used to offer these, they stopped because they had problems manufacturing and supporting them properly - a common trend with orbi. There are also plenty of people who aren’t ‘techies’ who want better Wi-Fi in their yards, driveways …etc. Re: More than 3 satellites. there are plenty of people with home construction method/materials or design that make 3 access points a joke. Orbi doesn’t do any dedicated switched networking. Netgear obviously does, but then you lose the single pane of glass management of it all even when you stay in the netgear ecosystem. Plenty of people still want wired connections for stuff…etc at least that’s what I’m lead to believe and it’s not just my house. The biggest problem is Orbi charges too much for the average consumer and under delivers. Orbi also treated their customers as a subscription base to push that hot garbage monthly Armor subscription for what most people would think of as basic features of a network controller. Orbi removes existing features listed from product release with firmware updates so they can stop fixing bugs you report on them. Orbi _really_ sucks of if you don’t want them to be a “router”, and you just want it to manage the wifi part. Watch it remove nearly any idea of any features. If you have more complex networks have fun when it’s starts doing STP wrong because lord knows they just love to reset the rbr to the root bridge priority with firmware updates. Which is a problem when you need the wired backhaul between rbr and rbs to get the speed. When you identify a bug, Orbi support is horrible. Ignoring my own issues with them for a moment - I think this sub is going on a _decade_ of people posting “why does the mobile app say my satellite is offline when it’s not” followed by all the “known bug” comments on here. That’s not a show stopper but it speaks volumes on Orbi’s ability to provide a polished customer experience at their _premium_ price point. How about the famous zoom jitter on Orbi 770 / 970 that’s 100% a firmware issue on the Orbi side? Orbi and Netgear as a larger group also does some of the more misleading “wifi 7” advertising of the lot ([see Rtings putting multiple vendors on blast with mlo stuff](https://www.rtings.com/router/learn/research/wifi-7-mlo)) . It’s a rabbit hole to start jumping down but the short version is “WIFI 7” means the marketing department got involved vs “Wi-Fi 7” and “Wi-Fi 7 certified” means it actually meets some or all of the Wi-Fi alliance standards. The average joe might not notice, idk. But we know netgear and orbi get put on blast for being shady AF about their “WiFi 7” labeling. Not just the mlo stuff, but whatever. In short, Orbi is Unifi money with Eero features with twice the bugs. Hell their 970 I think is boarder line Meraki / Aruba pricing. A short version is - why not either save a bunch of money and get a similar set of a features. Or pay the same money and get into an ecosystem that gives you future flexibility with other types of hardware, can scale further, and has significantly more features?
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? My wife no longer notices anything about our network or wifi. Which is a damn sight better than life with the orbi was. Trust me when I tell you the enthusiast stuff from unifi is a plus in a lot of cases. Example: you want wifi outside? They have modern outdoor access points. You want to run a lot of wifi access points, they will let you. Unlike Orbi’s really low limit on the number of satellites. Day to day, I’m not messing with it. Very plug and play friendly imo.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 system crashing Look at * Ubiquiti * Mikrotik * Firewalla If you want to get really deep: * Aruba * Meraki I landed on Unifi from Ubiquiti when I left Orbi, but many of the others I listed would be good choices too. I’ve been so much happier since leaving orbi. Zero complaints from my family. No more “can you check the wifi, I’m having trouble” messages. TP link Omada is a choice… however they have a poor record of fixing security items reported to them in a timely fashion. Epically if it’s not their current flagship hardware. Probity still far better day to day operation than orbi tho.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Pro App is probably crappiest on the internet It’s not too late to return it if you don’t like it. A good unifi system could be had for less than a “tri pair” of 970s…
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2Malouins 🇬🇧
1 commentaire analysé
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I have an Orbi 971 and 4 satellites (connected via RJ45) and, for once, I am very satisfied: not only is the network range monstrous but everything is (very) stable at the moment (Firmware v9.13.2.1)
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purespeed44 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 WiFi dropping / support recommendation. The 970 has disconnection issues a lot of users have said the same thing is happening to them and no resolution yet. Most have said it’s firmware related which wouldn’t surprise me. The 770 has the same issues
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zerseek 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 I have the 970 systems wouldn’t recommend it at all. It’s too expensive for what it is. For the same price you can get way better ubiquiti set up.
r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues *I had the Orbi 970 (with two satellites) for two years, and it was a horrible experience. Everything on the router was so restricted. The WiFi kept dropping randomly, or it would be connected but have no internet. Every night around 9 p.m., for some reason, the internet would completely go out for 15–20 minutes.* *Last Friday, I switched over to a Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Machine Pro with three UniFi U7 Pro Max access points. Not only is this setup WAY cheaper, but it also works so much better, and the customization options feel endless. I honestly feel dumb for not switching over way sooner (I thought it would be a pain to migrate everything), and even dumber for not skipping the Orbi 970 entirely.* *Since switching to UniFi, I’ve had ZERO WiFi drops and my internet hasn’t disconnected once, which you can actually see easily and conveniently on the dashboard.* I had just posted this \^ in a very similar [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/orbi/comments/1li1f3h/comment/mzax1kg/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button).
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Dilbyert 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 I wouldn’t recommend the Orbi 970 at all. Had a set for just over a year and have had no end of reliability issues. Issues with connectivity, latency and handover.
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mattykamz 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · The Orbi 970 UI is too basic for a device in this class I have the TP link Deco WiFi 7 system (three BE65 Pro). The app lets you do a lot of great setup. My father in law has the Orbi system and I helped set it up. The app is so minimal you need to go to the orbi router login page on a computer to really get the more advanced settings.
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notasdrinkasyouthunk 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 960 3-pack vs 870 3-pack? As others have commented, consider the 770 with 2 x satellites. I have this set up in my house since December 2024 and have had no issues with it whatsoever. Typically 60 devices connected (30 via WiFi) and a separate IoT channel for cameras, thermostats, smoke detectors etc Consistent speed both at the router and on device. I have full fibre 900Mbps up and down but usually hitting in the region of 950. It’s a good bit of kit and costs less than the 970 which I’m sure is great but I wouldn’t notice any difference.
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Fearless_Soup8485 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 - Where’s the speed? I’ve loved the Orbi 960’s i picked up about a year ago. I’ve got one satellite on a wired back haul in the center of my house. I’d previously used their nighthawk gaming routers, and while the speed was good, it couldn’t handle the number of connected devices. I think the limit is about 60?? The Orbi can handle 200, and we have a little over 90 devices. It was refreshing to not have constant disconnects of various devices at random times, things stay rock solid and stable, which is one of the major selling points of the Orbi mesh. It’s not just about speed. I’ve looked at the 970, but for the price, the 960 gives me everything I need.
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CartographerPutrid39 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Sonos + Orbi 770 troubleshoot The Orbi 970 is a joke. I've been dealing with HomePod connection issues forever, and it all boils down to Netgear’s incompetence in handling mDNS broadcasting. It’s clear they have zero interest in fixing these critical bugs for Apple users. For a flagship product, their software support is pathetic and sluggish—way behind the competition. This brand is absolute rubbish when it comes to long-term reliability and updates.
r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. While a truly high-quality router can handle massive fluctuations and heavy file transfers without the ping moving or jumping at all, consistently earning an A+, the Orbi 970 shockingly scores an F in extreme tests while handing out a terrifying +1774 ms (nearly 2 seconds) of latency! You never really know what you're getting until you test it, and testing it just makes your blood boil. The hardware is sold like an expensive flagship luxury item, yet its buffer management and packet handling are utterly atrocious—no wonder people always laugh that Netgear 'sells you great hardware with garbage software'!
r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. Netgear's design is seriously retarded. Even when you've nicely plugged in a physical network cable for a wired backhaul—meaning that wireless dedicated backhaul channel is theoretically useless—their software is like a brick wall and insists on keeping it active just broadcasting empty air. The funniest part is that they refuse to release channels like 147 for your phones or smart home devices to use, stubbornly sticking to that 36–48 range instead. You're running a wired connection, so those resources should logically be completely freed up for clients, but their firmware is hardcoded to waste them anyway, preferring to sit there doing nothing rather than being even a little bit flexible. It's totally mind-boggling!
r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. However, once you understand more, dedicated wireless backhaul is basically just interference and noise, and I believe all the strange Apple issues are caused by it. I think you shouldn't use wireless backhaul and should switch to wired backhaul instead, but don't place so much importance on dedicated backhaul anymore, and don't buy this brand in the future because it really is rubbish.
r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. I think many people put the host sext in the wrong position to use orbi970 must be the strongest and best whole house strong signal. The host sext is placed correctly. The ext is enough to make the whole house strong signal.！
r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. The Orbi 970 and the iPhone's Wi-Fi chip are just not playing nice together; they're having these latency issues in their communication. Even with a strong signal, the data packets are just queuing up or getting stuck in a loop of retransmissions in the air, causing that lag. The whole network’s packet handling is just garbage.
r/orbi · 970 Firmware 12.1.10.12 is available! The fact that seeing that jitter—jumping from 4ms to over 90ms—is precisely because the firmware’s scheduler for the 6GHz band is constantly scrambling to keep up. When it gets overloaded, latency spikes, and Apple devices instantly 'assume' the connection is lost. This kind of jitter might not be fatal for wireless backhaul (where the Orbis talk to each other), but for frontend devices, it makes the band completely unusable. This is exactly why the 970 is nothing more than a half-baked product and a premature technology.
r/orbi · Orbi 970/971 firmware when? The Orbi 970 firmware is an absolute disaster, fundamentally crippled by Band Steering Schizophrenia that forces devices into a constant, useless loop of frequency hopping. This is the direct result of Aggressive Roaming Over-optimization, where your engineers prioritize superficial performance metrics over actual network reliability. Every time the system forces my MacBook from 6GHz to 5GHz and back, it creates an mDNS/Multicast Black Hole that completely severs the discovery chain for AirPlay and HomePod. This is a garbage system—a glorified paperweight—that is technically incompetent at handling the most basic multicast routing, sacrificing user stability for the sake of marketing numbers that mean nothing in the real world
r/orbi · Orbi 970/971 firmware when? When initiating macOS iPhone Mirroring, the Orbi 970 aggressively forces the MacBook from 6GHz to 5GHz. 2 Upon ending the session, it forces the device back to 6GHz. 3 This constant, unnecessary frequency hopping breaks the mDNS/multicast chain. The Orbi's firmware fails to maintain or proxy the multicast state during these transitions, rendering HomePod/AirPlay connectivity unreachable until a full reboot or session restart. It is clear that Netgear prioritizes superficial throughput numbers and "smart" band balancing over actual application-layer stability. The system is incapable of handling basic multicast routing during roaming events. If you need a stable network for Apple services, avoid this product. The firmware is a mess, and the "advanced" features are actively sabotaging network stability.
r/orbi · Orbi 970/971 firmware when? The band-steering logic on the Orbi 970 is an absolute disaster. Every time I initiate iPhone Mirroring, your system aggressively forces my MacBook from 6GHz down to 5GHz, and then forces it back to 6GHz when the session ends. This constant, unnecessary frequency switching is the root cause of my AirPlay and HomePod connectivity issues, because your firmware's mDNS proxy implementation is completely broken and fails to maintain multicast state during these transitions. You’re prioritizing arbitrary band balancing over actual application stability, effectively destroying my connection with 'smart' features that are anything but smart. The entire system is garbage—it's incapable of handling basic multicast routing, causing network chaos and disconnects that are entirely caused by your own incompetent, over-aggressive steering algorithms
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? Having an online support rep or "Orbi specialist" tell users to "just don't use 6GHz" (or turn off the 6GHz band) to fix connection issues is straight-up insulting to anyone who bought the Orbi 971 (WiFi 7). We paid top dollar specifically for WiFi 7 and the 6GHz band — telling us to disable the key feature we bought this for is ridiculous and feels like a slap in the face.Don’t delete this post and pretend no one’s complaining. Netgear/this brand: please focus on actually releasing proper firmware updates and real fixes instead of constantly shifting blame and dodging responsibility.And stop blaming every single problem on Apple’s Private Address (or Private Wi-Fi Address / Limit IP address tracking) feature!!
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? [https://www.reddit.com/r/orbi/comments/1qk10w8/comment/o1789d9/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/orbi/comments/1qk10w8/comment/o1789d9/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) It’s mental that a support rep would suggest disabling 6GHz instead of fixing it. After seeing this kind of 'support,' anyone who’s still stupid enough to buy their products is a total idiot
r/orbi · Orbi 970 WiFi dropping / support recommendation. I noticed that the 6GHz broadcast suddenly disappears. All Apple devices using the 5GHz and 6GHz bands lose connection.
r/orbi · Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 7 System joins Orbi WiFi 7 Family. Pre-Order There are issues with the Netgear Orbi 773, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and Orbi 970. These problems have been present for a long time. There is an update available for the Orbi 970. How long will it take for the Orbi 773 to receive an update? The overall experience has been very poor
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furrynutz 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? Ya thats too much for that area. No wonder RBS3 had issues connecting. Let it run for now and see how it works for you.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? Got a floor lay out drawing that you can post and show where you have the RBR and RBS placed? Still having two RBS deploy maybe too much. Try removing one for now though.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? Yes. Good lordy for that size of home the RBR alone would be enough. One RBS at 30 feet though for some additional coverage. Too mush signal and wifi over lap with having 3 RBS deployed.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 question There seems to be some issues with WIFI7 and some Apple and Android devices and especially on newer phones and pads. NG is aware of this and is working on it with these Mfrs. Seems to be a combined effort. I don't have any phones and pad that are wifi7 and I'm not being impacted. Something you might consider if you don't have a need for WiFi7, take a look at and Wifi6 or WiFI6E system. These are more mature and work well. I'm enjoying my Orbi 850 series currently.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 - Where’s the speed? How many RBS are deployed? What is the size of your home? Sq Ft? 30 feet or more is recommended in between RBR 📡 and RBS 🛰️ to begin with depending upon building materials when wired or wirelessly connected. [https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite](https://kb.netgear.com/31029/Where-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite) 🛰 Might consider ethernet connecting the RBS to the RBR over 10Gb. [https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System](https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System) 📡 🛰️ Wired will always out perform wireless. Wireless performances depend on wireless device design and support. Speed handling is slower on 2x2 devices vs 4x4 devices. [https://www.increasebroadbandspeed.co.uk/realistic-speeds-wi-fi-5-and-wi-fi-6](https://www.increasebroadbandspeed.co.uk/realistic-speeds-wi-fi-5-and-wi-fi-6) [https://www.wiisfi.com](https://www.wiisfi.com) [https://support.google.com/fiber/answer/6250056#zippy=%2Cmobile-devices-wi-fi](https://support.google.com/fiber/answer/6250056#zippy=%2Cmobile-devices-wi-fi)
r/orbi · Anyone else see firmware V12.1.10.217 for their Orbi 970? Yes it does. But it's not MESH. I'm also just testing these two out in this configuration currently. I normally have the 970 series online in router mode. The 970 series in AP mode will work with most any home class router. Just know that if you have the 970 series in AP mode and want the RBS ethernet connected, you have to connect the to the RBR, not the host router or they won't sync correctly.
r/orbi · Anyone else see firmware V12.1.10.217 for their Orbi 970? Of course, mines in AP mode now behind a RS700 router. Those should be mostly resolved in newer v12 FW.
r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? If placed well and building materials aren’t bad, should work fine
r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? OK. Ya, maybe time for something new. If you have ethernet then ya, Recommend ethernet connected satellies. How I run mine. [https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System](https://kb.netgear.com/000051205/What-is-Ethernet-backhaul-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System) 📡 🛰️ For Orbi systems, it's recommended to first setup the satellites wirelessly in same room as the router or close by. Then once they are fully connected, ethernet connect them.
r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? Wow, so for that size of home you may need 3-4 satellites. Not sure if wifi would reach that far from the home to the detached garage. If you and a ethernet cable line from home to garage area, then you would be good to put in a satellit at that location.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? For the problematic issue of a faraday cage that your home seems to have and causing interference issue, ethernet connected satellites would be benfificial here. How I normally have my two RBS connected unless I'm testing something that needs them wireless. But I don't have faraday cage home here. This would effect ANY wifi MESH/AP system. How far away is the Macbook from the RBR after you disconnected the RBS? Ya, would be probably poor expected speeds if mac book as at a distance from the RBR and your building materials in the mix. I think one main issue is your home material. Another is the Apple iOS. Up to you but I and others are having good experiences with recent Apple iOS update. But you seem not willing to give any sugggestions a try from reading your thread here. So up to you. Your stuff. Work with it or try something else. Again, your home will effect other systems. Good Luck in your endeavours.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? Ok, figures, ya, that will be problematic for ANY wifi MESH system. Something you might want to take a look into, getting the RBS ethernet connected to the RBR. Powerline or coax line adapters could help here. Might ask for cost est for someone to come in and add ethernet support with in the home. I prefer ethernet for my RBS. Understand not all homes have this.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? Review the information that u/Network-Geek has posted. What iOS version is on the phone? Be sure to disable any MAC Address randomizers on phones and pads while at home: [https://community.netgear.com/kb/en-orbi-knowledge-sharing/netgear-mobile-applications-and-androidapplewindows-devices-faq/2457046](https://community.netgear.com/kb/en-orbi-knowledge-sharing/netgear-mobile-applications-and-androidapplewindows-devices-faq/2457046) For 3300 sq ft, just the RBR and one RBS would work. Driveway or yard may have some coverage however, design and intent of the system is mostly for inside the home.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 question Ya the 970 should keep you running for that long at least.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 mesh with Wax630EP For that size of home the Orbi system with one satellite should be enough and with the RBS ethernet connected, should work for you. But again, basement may cause some issues for wifi devices connected to it in the basement.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 - Where’s the speed? For the size of home, you really only need one RBS. [https://youtu.be/UR0viMLISz4](https://youtu.be/UR0viMLISz4)
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Powerful-Papaya8097 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. I actually had to test v12.1.8.7 unintentionally a few months ago because Netgear posted it on their German website without any warning that it was exclusively meant for the US market. It completely bricked my devices. My ISP is Deutsche Telekom, and to establish an internet connection with them, you have to configure VLAN 7. That is exactly what does not work with the US firmware. I noticed that as soon as the VLAN setting was applied, the WAN port was completely deactivated and no data was coming through at all. I had to get my entire Orbi 970 set replaced through the retailer because it was beyond repair. Shortly after, Netgear pulled the update from the German servers and made it available online exclusively for North America again. That is definitely one reason – and probably not even the main reason – why Netgear isn't distributing this update in the European market. In any case, I am no longer willing to put up with this or wait nearly a year for an up-to-date firmware version. I have truly never experienced such anti-customer behavior.
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michaelhsnow 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? I’m liking my 970 with two satellites especially after the new V12.x firmware. I tried the eero several months ago and wasn’t impressed but up to you.
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Raymondnym 🇬🇧
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r/HomeNetworking · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? I have the orbi 970. Do not get it. Yes. It's very fast. Yes. It's very stable. But when you lost power to any of the router or satalie, there is a 50% chance they won't connect back. And they are seriously overpriced. I got it as a deal with my ISP otherwise I would have go for ubiquiti or the higher end tp link and Asus
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xProx7 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? I just replaced the Orbi 970 with TPlink BE97. Night and day. Better reception and speeds. Please void the Orbi.
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abc123mnmn 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 2 pack Weird Issues Turn off ipv6, turn off I think it is called user access control, turn off upnp. Try it again. I'm using eero pro 7s after nothing but problems with 970s. Turning off Ipv6 at least me to be able to keep a connection for a few hours but never can keep a stable connection even with a wifi 7 laptop that doesn't move location. I've been shuffled up the toer support and finally gave up. Eeros aren't quite as fast when the 970s have been reset (then drops quickly) but rock solid connections which is what I need.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 2 pack Weird Issues I have to say with the firmware they have me testing for the first time in literally a year the connections have been stable and fast. I'm likely to keep the eeros off and use these full time again. If this is a firmware that gets released soon, it may help with many of the problems here. I was their biggest detractor. They have handled this poorly but may have somehow fixed their major issues. We'll see
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FabianC_ 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970/971 firmware when? This is likely the reason why I really haven’t had major issues with my 971/970s. They are set to AP mode and do all my routing with a Netgate 4100. The only issue I had was caused by a misbehaving wireless card on my son’s gaming PC and MLO but that was resolved with a driver update.
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dilpreet83 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 770 versus Orbi 850 (RBK853) - wifi range to satellites? Speedwise 770 worked fine for me. I di dhave issues with new iphones disconnecting but that happened with 970 as well until they pushed out new firmware and I relocated my satellites. Looks like 853 had better antennas compared to 770 and that might be the cause for range issues. 770 is considered an affordable Wifi 7 option so some compromise is to be expected I guess.
r/orbi · Orbi 770 versus Orbi 850 (RBK853) - wifi range to satellites? I never tested older system but I am using 970 right now. You can always buy a 3 pack of 770 from best buy and and test it out. I tested 770 and then went with two pack of 970 because I dont have large space so three pack was overkill but since I am using wireless Mesh i went with 970 for quad band in the end.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Did you update to latest firmware from website if you are in NA region? It is not available in the Orbi app yet and has to be downloaded from netgear site manually. I have issues with iphone 16 pro max as well but other devices work fine. I think it might be something to do with Apple because my iphone 11 and SE work perfectly fine. Also if you have not already then use 2.4ghz with IOT devices for cameras since some of the IOT devices don't like 5ghz band
r/orbi · 770 Uploads are slower I kept the 970 system. Mesh on quad band has good speeds all around.
r/orbi · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 I always had issues with speed on Eero routers. I like Orbi for that. They have had firmware issue on my 970 but I am able to fix most of it since I like to tinker with my network. Hands down it’s been the best for wireless mesh so far
r/orbi · Orbi 770 drops Internet randomly? This… I had similar issue with 970 system. Moved them Further apart and it’s working better now
r/orbi · Looking for practical differences between 770 and 970 Asus BQ16 definitely has much better app but some reviews mentioned having setup issues and then IOT device issues with it. I am sure they will figure out the bugs with future updates. If you have the option to test both and let us know what you went with in the end
r/orbi · 770 Uploads are slower Yea, I updated all wired connections to cat 7 cable in the house. I do get issue with iPhone 16 in particular but I think that is a device problem. My older iphone 11 has no connection problems.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 across 2 buildings signal? I am using a single 970 router in 1750 sqft townhouse and getting good coverage all around
r/orbi · 770 Uploads are slower Oh I also came from Deco XE5300. They just randomly started dropping connection for my devices as well. I am still unsure about keeping 970 myself. I just want better speeds but random connection drops are still noticeable with this device as well
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Chevyamazin 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 Got Orbi 970 2 pack, IP pass through, MLO enabled. Cloud flare DNS, no problems at all
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Ernesto2022 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I use to work for Netgear for about 10 yrs the Orbi 973 I have never gave me issues but I noticed the software quality has gone down. I recently switched to UNiFi Dream Machine and it’s a night and day difference especially the UI. I am not surprised as Ubiquiti was started by former Apple AirPort Extreme guy.
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Substantial-Bridge32 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 WiFi dropping / support recommendation. It sounds right that the 970 is dropping connections. The same thing is happening to me. I have a call open as well but no resolution yet. Very disappointing for the price.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? This is an interesting observation. Anecdotally, I noticed the same thing as I transition away from Orbi to Unifi. I still have my Orbi's as APs, and the issues seem somewhat less (again, casual observation, not a lot of hard fact).
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Network-Geek 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I am a 970 user - two 971 satellites and the 970 router. With the latest firmware [9.13.2.1](http://9.13.2.1), AND all my Apple devices on OS version 26.2, disconnects have gone away. The key piece was the Apple update to 26.2 (my first update into version 26), as I read that they had fixed some WiFi 6/6E disconnect issues. Once I updated to 26.2, already on Netgear FW [9.13.2.1](http://9.13.2.1), it works great. I also used a signal tester, a free app on Mac called WiFi Explorer Lite, to measure power and SNR to ensure my satellites were properly placed. Many people have too many satellites given the power these newer routers have in sending out their wifi signal (see #1 below). You have asked for product recommendations to move off Netgear. If you want to try and debug/work out the issues to get it working, maybe start with u/furrynutz 's questions below. If you don't want to debug it, good luck I am sure you will get a lot of product recommendations. Two things I would add for you to consider in your product choice: 1) Every router has stronger/weaker signals than other routers. I have never seen it disputed, and from my own signal testing, that the 970 series has the strongest WiFi power signal. What that can mean is someone going from an older router to a 970, all of a sudden they now have signal contention - too many mesh devices or too close together - which will cause disconnects. That's for sure part of the issue moving from for example the Netgear 50 series to a 970 - the 50 has a much weaker WiFi signal than the 970. The 970 series satellites likely need to be re-positioned based on signal strength and what type of backhaul (Ethernet or WiFi), and maybe even do with one less satellite depending on the older system. 2) Other recommendations you will receive are for WiFi 5 systems - all the current disconnect issues that many network vendors are experiencing arose when moving to WiFi 6 and 6E WiFi capability. If you move to a WiFi 5 mesh system you will eliminate this problem; of course you will not get the speeds that WiFi 6 and 6E offer. Good luck and let us know if you want to figure out how to get the 970 working., It's really a great product imho.
r/orbi · Wireless mode issues with 971/970 I read if a legacy device (e.g. one using 802.11b/g/n) is connected to the 2.4 GHz band, it can drag down the speed for the entire band due to Wi-Fi airtime fairness. Try disconnecting all 2.4 GHz clients briefly to see if speed improves. Also, the Orbi 970 supports 20 MHz and 40 MHz channel widths on 2.4 GHz. If it falls back to 20 MHz due to interference or compatibility, it will halve the theoretical max speed compared to 40 MHz. Log into the Orbi web UI and check the channel width for 2.4 GHz (should be 40 MHz ideally).
r/orbi · 10G Ethernet Switch That Works for 10G Wired Backhaul with Orbi 970 (router plus 2 satellites) I have used the XS508M switch for at least 6 months with the 971 router and 2-970s, it works fine. I have a NG CM3000 modem, to the 971 router. I have the one 10G port on the router going to the XS508M, and then I am using its ports to connect the 2-970 satellites via their 10G ports. I have Cat 6 cabling and I get full 2.5G d/l speeds anywhere I plug in. I have outlets in most of the rooms in my house, if I have a device that can handle > 1GB speed I put that line on the XS508M along with the lines going to the 2-970s, otherwise (like for old printers etc.) I put them on a 1G GS348 switch. Let me know if you have questions, as it seems our configs are pretty similar!
r/orbi · NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series Our house is 4900 square feet, 4 floors including basement, and it's a house built in 1862 (completely renovated in 2010) with lots of concrete etc between floors. I originally went router plus 3 satellites, and had lots of problems. I did the signal analysis I linked to above, and ended up using a router and 2 satellites - router in the basement where the cable line comes in, 960 satellite on the first floor, and one on the 3rd floor. It works great - no dead spots. That's it! If you decide to go with the 970 series (which you will get slightly enhanced range over the 960 and it will be future proofed for when WiFi 7 devices come), this page [https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe972sb/#twister-list](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/mesh/rbe972sb/#twister-list) says a 2 pack (router and 1 satellite) handles 6600 square feet, and 3 pack (2 satellites) handles 10,000 square feet! Now there is more to it than just square feet - dimensions of the house, interferences, concrete and other materials hard to get through, etc. etc. - but you have 2 choices I think - depending on whether you want to go "save money" or "minimize risk" plan - save money - get a 2 pack - if you find you need another satellite, you can buy an individual one later. Or - "minimize risk" - get the 3 pack, but don't use the second RBS unless you find you need it. And as I think about it, if I knew what I knew now, and had nothing, I would go with the 970 - my biggest reason is the firmware is more stable. 960 is not bad, but 970 is better in my subjective opinion. Just don't do the overkill of too many satellites unless signals show it's necessary. A room with multiple Orbi's pounding a WiFi radio signal in there will confuse the heck out of devices. My worst areas of the house, "dead spots", get 200 Mbps d/l speeds. Way less than 1400, but it's corners of rooms I don't do much computing in, and that speed will still handle multiple 8K streaming videos easily!! And what can't I do computer-wise with 200 Mbps?
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phnoon 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I wrote a post recently on the Orbi 973. Good hardware, absolutely woeful software. I have been using Orbi for years, but as someone said, their newer models are terrible. I lived through the instabilities and dropouts, but what pushed me over was when the 2.4GHz band died, despite running a dedicated IoT 2.4GHz network. Devices wouldn’t connect at all. I moved to the eero Max 7 and everything started working beautifully again. Wifi stable, great speeds in the entire house, all IoT devices connected and stable, couldn’t be happier. So glad I am done with Netgear and Orbi!
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Cockney_Gamer 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Brand new Orbi 970 3 Pack Kit Constant Crashing and Dropping Connections. I just returned by double pack of Orbi 970 after two years. I still had my bestbuy total tech and they gave me a refund. I kkkw they are supposedly more versatile, and whilst I got good speeds on my 2gb line?m, I stayed to get random drops here and there and just couldn’t fix it. So I moved to the “simpler” eero max 7, but a triple pack. I was concerned that maybe the low-fi app and lack of features would be worse. But my god, this thing is insane. Absolute rock solid 2.3gb uo and down. Devices just connect. No need for an iot band. App is supremely easy. I think if you wanted a reliability but not all the nerd function, then just go with Eero max 7…. I couldn’t be happier.
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caotawesome512tx 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Brand new Orbi 970 3 Pack Kit Constant Crashing and Dropping Connections. How big is your house? How far apart are the units? Hard wired or wireless backhaul? There’s some tweaking to be done for sure but I have that same system and it works like a champ.
r/orbi · BEWARE: Orbi 770 is absolute trash. Netgear support is even worse. Have a 971 and 970 set up in my house 3400~/sqft. After the most recent firmware update, it’s been pretty damn stable. 50iah devices across tv’s, laptops, pc’s, game systems, iot devices, cameras. It did take some time to find the right placement for the satellite, and go through the firmware updates. Trial and error is frustrating but when it’s humming, it’s great. Hell I can get to my neighbors house a hundred feet away and still connect.
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bootswoof 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? Alright - removed RBS 1. Now RBS 3 can talk to RBR directly!! What is going on! So now RBS 2 & RBS 3 are connected wirelessly & directly to RBR.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? RBS3 is back to connecting to RBS2 to connect to RBR. 🤷 RBS1 is still disconnected. Have had some coverage issues but nothing major with RBS1 missing.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? Think of it like a T shape. The RBR is at the extreme right of the horizontal T. RBS 2 is at the joint of horizontal and vertical (around the corner on the vertical). RBS 3 is at the bottom of the vertical (connecting via RBS 2). FWIW RBS 3 can’t talk to RBR directly. RBS 1 was at the extreme left of the horizontal but I’ve disconnected that.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? Ha ha.. So RBS 3 (via RBS 2) can’t talk to RBR directly.. it has to go through RBS 2. In addition, the location that RBS 3 serves doesn’t get signal from RBR or RBS 2.. I’ll try removing RBS 1
r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? Around 2500 with corners and multiple rooms. RBR - RBS 1 (wirelessly) - direct line of sight within 30ft RBR - RBS 2 (wirelessly) - around a corner within 30 ft RBR - RBS 2 (wirelessly) - RBS 3 (wirelessly) - around a corner + long corridor - around 50ft RBR - RBS 2 - RBS 3 - I didn’t configure this. Orbi automatically decided to connect this way. Hope this helps.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 with Ubiquity ucg-fiber? Firmware - v9.13.1.2 Satellite 1 & Satellite 2 - they are within range and connect directly. Satellite 3 is out of range and piggybacks via Satellite 2. Today, my phone was losing WiFi between handoffs. Also, AirPlay stops working between handoffs!
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-notreddit 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 update the firmware to V9.12.4.16 reset and re-sync satellites that fixed my issues so far; and there were \*\*ing many 😡
r/orbi · Orbi 970 latest firmware update; that was release couple weeks ago, solved these same issues for me had to reset and re-sync the satellites for the remaining issues to go away so far no issues since then
r/orbi · BEWARE: Orbi 770 is absolute trash. Netgear support is even worse. Asked this question in Unifi forum: [https://www.reddit.com/r/UNIFI/comments/1ok612v/switching\_from\_netgear\_orbi\_to\_unifi\_what\_are\_my/](https://www.reddit.com/r/UNIFI/comments/1ok612v/switching_from_netgear_orbi_to_unifi_what_are_my/) consensus is Mesh is not their strongest part they are best if wired I will be exploring Deco BE95 and Asus BQ16 Pro within a week or two Will give 970 system another test with latest update; if it still randomly reboots on me if it does it's for sure over
r/UNIFI · Switching from Netgear Orbi to Unifi ~ what are my set up options no no I need to switch, Orbi 970 is utter dysfunctional garbage
r/UNIFI · Switching from Netgear Orbi to Unifi ~ what are my set up options Just wiring is not an option; It needs to cross 3 walls; 3 rooms in a diagonal fashion That's why I've been using Orbi's for years but 970 orbi randomly reboots on me once a week at least; and I've hit my limit
r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues every new firmware update increases the random reboot interval decreases the wifi drops and decreases the satellite re-sync's but it doesn't get rid of them completely
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Scottunlv 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 WiFi dropping / support recommendation. Agreed I have had issues with firmware for years.
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Data_Samurai 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 WiFi dropping / support recommendation. The 970 has connection issues with disconnects and handoff between RBE and RBS. I’m looking to replace this system after I get through a few more projects.
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gjfournier48 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 randomly drops Tried that today. Unfortunately it’s still doing it.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 randomly drops Verizon came in and replaced all their equipment in the house and NETGEAR swapped out all of our equipment. Been working perfectly fine for 3 weeks now. Hasn’t dropped once. We have fiber from pole into the basement. Then Cat8 network cable to the router.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 randomly drops Been tracking the up and down for a couple days. : Saturday, June 28th. 1500 hrs put fan on router to make sure it wasn’t overheating. 1649hrs - 1650hrs WiFi wasn’t broadcasting/showing available. Log was erased and unable to view what happened. 1653hrs - 1656hrs Same as above 2004hrs - 2007hrs Same as above 2024hrs - 2027hrs Same as above 2031hrs - lost internet again Unplugged router, let sit for minute and plugged back in. 2034hrs internet connection re-established. 2044hrs - 2045hrs. 2045hrs. Shut Amor off. Sunday, June 29th 1250hrs - 1251hrs WiFi wasn’t broadcasting/showing available. Log was erased and unable to view what happened. 0222hrs - 0223hrs Same as above 0901hrs - 0903hrs. Same as above 1342hrs - 1344hrs. Same as above 1739hrs - 1741hrs. Same as above 1900hrs - 1903hrs. Same as above 1955hrs - 1957hrs Same as above
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Stra_q 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 randomly drops We have updated the release notes. The biggest issue was roaming between access point was causing voice and video drops. We have fixed this in the newest release. Please let us know if still see issues
r/orbi · Orbi 970 randomly drops iPhone usually pops up that message when no internet is detected. Is this happening near the satellite or the router? Might be a backhaul stability issue. Please message me directly. Let’s get to the bottom of this.
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chrismholmes 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues This has been just like my experience and I’m fed up. I’m only 3 months in and going to replace it with anything. I’m pretty fed up.
r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues At this point, I would be happy for a firmware update. This product is hilarious about them. You have to manually go download them. The updates are so bad that you can’t even use the “check for update” feature. It just shows up to date…
r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues You hit the nail on the head. Their support is top notch. They try hard, until you start providing real data points, then they start scratching their heads. I think they did what a lot of companies did during the pandemic. They let a number of their top level engineers go and have put out bad quality products since. I have other products from them that were amazing 2-3 generations ago, and their newest flagship products (like I would classify this one) is getting the raw end of the deal. I think based on all the posts here, I’m going to find another product line. I can’t even in good conscience give this away to anyone.
r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues This post has given me the peace of mind, that I’m not alone.
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AwkwardSpread 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues Is that what vlans are for? I have tried both unmanaged and managed switches but have the same signals drops.
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AsYetUntitled-427 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues Yesterday, before you posted, I placed my order for the same access points. I already have the Dream Machine. The Orbi’s were just a bad decision on my part based on previous Orbi experience.
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marka2k 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues I am using the 971 with three satellites in AP mode and have zero issues. Two are hardwired and the third is wireless backhaul. Running an Opnsense Firewall using Glovary hardware.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 series firmware V9.12.3.3 is the latest which version are you running? I am not having the issue you are describing
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amiralisaeedi 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 This! I used to be a hard core Orbi fan. Owned multiple generations of their mesh systems, until I got the 970. Don't waste your money on it. Try other mesh systems or just go to Ubiquity if have some networking experience
r/orbi · Orbi 970 system crashing Yes. I do have the same problem. Honestly I am done trying to fix my orbi 970 and decided to switch to a different setup
r/orbi · 10G Ethernet Switch That Works for 10G Wired Backhaul with Orbi 970 (router plus 2 satellites) I have paired my Orbi 970 with a QNAP QHora 322. Couldn't be happier
r/orbi · Orbi 970 system crashing I am very disappointed too since I came to 970 from owning two previous generations of Orbi and I was always impressed by their performance and reliability. 970s are just faulty. My setup is super simple. I have a 5G fiber connection for my house (which is our offices too). 1 Orbi router which is directly connected to the ONT and 1 wireless satellite. Speed is great when it works. But Wifi network randomly dies every other days. newer generation iphones have difficulties. As the last straw, I even decided to put my Orbi into the AP mode while using QNAP switch as my gateway. Unfortunately, my wifi issues persisted. I have switched to Unifi since 2 weeks ago. They recently introduced some very impressive 10GB gateways that have wifi integrated. So far, have had zero issues.
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ye_dj 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG Recent upgrade to [7.2.7.15](http://7.2.7.15) has been nothing short of a disaster. The new version is not visible when checking for updates through the web management interface. Manually updating satellite routers fails, requiring each satellite to be manually upgraded individually. It was only later, through ChatGPT, that I learned the correct procedure: upgrade the satellites first, then the main router. After the upgrade, problems arose. The network becomes extremely slow after a period of time, with no apparent cause. I had to back up the configuration, reset all main routers and satellites, and then reconfigure and re-pair everything.
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benroberts3 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG I sincerely regret spending over $2k on my Orbi 970. Looking forward to upgrading to Unfi someday
r/orbi · Orbi 970 system crashing What set up do you currently have? I am quite disappointed with my Orbi and look forward to the day I switch brands like TP Link or Asus.
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hotrod2k 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG Thanks so much for this. I thought it was just me. I paid a lot for this thinking I was getting the best but I too have had nothing but issues.
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Better-Cancel-3609 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 770 versus Orbi 850 (RBK853) - wifi range to satellites? Hi, i recently got the orbi 770, upgrading from an orbi RBK752. First thing i would definitely say is that with this new system i am getting ping spikes randomly, on my previous orbi i was not getting this at all. The only reason i upgraded my previous system was because that was gigabit, but my ISP provides me with 3GBPS up and down. I will say tho, the speeds between the router and satellite is amazing, but not ideal if you need low latency. I wanted to get the orbi 970 but it is very expensive.
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Sicardus503 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 960 3-pack vs 870 3-pack? Don't short yourself on this, you'll be kicking yourself in the ass down the road. Go for the 970s.
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Remarkablytoe 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Absolutely the same issues with me. I had to stop using wired backhauls to fix it. What a load of junk.
r/orbi · orbi 970 devices take long to reconnect 970s have tons of issues like this. It’s not you. Best solution I have found is setup the IOT network and have most devices use that. Works better. Better yet get a refund.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 It means the satellites are connected to Ethernet and they use the Ethernet to connect to each other. When you say you haven’t had issues and then explain that you have exactly this issue it’s a pretty weird message.
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tahabashir1991 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Biggest Reason I can’t Keep Orbi 970! Also I have noticed, orbi 970 one router was able to cover my 2 floor house for 1 gig internet speed wirelessly but deco be85 can't. I needed two deco be85 to get that speed in entire house. So more area is covered by orbi as well.
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OMoralez2209 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Thanks for your response and the suggestions. I’ll try that although the system seems to be stabilizing since my last reboot about 5 days ago. Appreciate you!!
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Hm...I've been checking for new firmware versions almost everyday but nothing new so far. Just checked again a few minutes before writing this response and the app said no new firmware is available. I haven't checked their website yet. Thanks for your response.
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NormalHelicopter2646 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 I’ve had problems too. I bought the 970 router and 1 satellite. Ended up buying a 2nd satellite because a camera in my backyard kept losing wi-fi connection. I am disappointed with the coverage for such an expensive system. I also reported to Netgear I kept experiencing drops in my internet connection. Random buffering and disconnections on Apple TV, Samsung TV, iPhones and Lenovo work laptop. Netgear ended up asking me to manually download latest firmware update. This seems to have helped with the disconnections. Last thing is I can’t run Speedtests using the Orbi app. Everything shows as connected and works in the app, except when I run the speed test it says it doesn’t have a connection with the router. Makes absolutely no sense.
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CumShoT_RaviOLi_King 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Pro App is probably crappiest on the internet Well I have 2.5gig fiber at home - and on my phones I get about 1 to 1.5gigabit speeds which is inline with the WiFi 7 chip on the iPhone 16s and on my MacBooks I get gigabit wireless. My apple tv’s max out at about 500 wirelessly due to their older WiFi standard chipset and range likely. I am very happy with this set up over the eeros.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Pro App is probably crappiest on the internet I like them, I think over time they will rewrite the SW but the router web access is working just fine. Little bugs here or there I noticed on the app is a little cumbersome. Overall, great performance by them.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Pro App is probably crappiest on the internet I needed a great mesh system with WiFi 7 speeds and the size of my home this was the best option without going the ubiquiti route. I agree, it’s 1700 for 3 of was crazy. But, speeds and signals are there it covers my entire home as I have a 10K sqft house. The eeros could not do it.
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No_Greed_No_Pain 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 across 2 buildings signal? Orbi typically forms the topology automatically based on the strength of the signal. But it does sound likely that the router and the satellites will be daisy-chained in your setting since the distance between the router and the second satellite could be close to 90 feet. 50-60 feet between the satellites sounds within range (I've seen Netgear estimates of 75 feet max distance). But the true measure is the dB loss, which is also impacted by the construction of your house and signal interference. You'll have to try yourself. I don't anyone can tell you with any confidence what's going to happen. Again, if you manage to run a cable, it should solve your problem.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 across 2 buildings signal? The question is how far your second building is from the first one. There should be no concerns with the coverage within the buildings based on square footage alone, assuming the wood frame construction. Running an Ethernet cable between the buildings to use as the backhaul would be best. Otherwise, the satellite should be close enough to the router to ensure a strong signal. Orbi will tell you when the signal is OK by displaying a blue light on the satellite after booting up. Amber light means the signal isn't strong enough and you should move the satellite closer.
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santasnufkin 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Flaky connection with Orbi 970 Honestly? It's a netgear issue, that they're not very keen on fixing. They got our money, now they ignore us.
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Wooden_Amphibian_442 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Flaky connection with Orbi 970 Orbi on frios 2g was unusable. The unifi on 2g is perfect (with the caveat that unifi does report some issues) but it's not anything I notice. APs never disconnect. Vs orbi. Which they disconnected like every few hours
r/orbi · Flaky connection with Orbi 970 Just an update from me. Hooked up unifi equipment yesterday. 0 drops. 0 downtime. It's been 18 hours. So definitely still early but I swear I was seeing an intermittent outage like every 3 hours or so
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BabeBro81 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series I absolutely love my 970 and it works really well for me
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Initial_Law_2461 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. I had the 970, but experienced the same symptoms being mentioned here. I moved to the eero max 7 and all my problems have gone away
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? Same boat as you had the 970 and it was a complete nightmare. In the uk we have to authenticate via pppoe and it seems like the 970 can’t deal with it. That was only one of the many issues I had. I built a full Unifi network including a cloud gateway fibre some u7 pro xg access points etc. it wasn’t the right solution for my use case. I only care about the fastest speeds and lowest latency possible in all parts of my house. I’ve installed the eero max 7 about a month or so ago and it’s been absolutely flawless. I’m running everything using Ethernet bsckhaul. I highly recommend the eero it just works.
r/orbi · Issues with Orbi 770 system. Return for refund? Are your satellites connected using Ethernet backhaul? I’ve used the 770, 870 and 970 extensively and have noticed they just don’t work as good when run on ap mode. I’m not exactly sure why
r/orbi · Orbi 870 PPOE Thanks a lot for this. Another question in ap move within the Orbi app. Can you see which devices are connected to which satellite? Does it give a device name plus ip address. It seems like that does not work properly in ap mode
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nhlredwings117 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Anyone else see firmware V12.1.10.217 for their Orbi 970? Yup I’m full on wireless backhaul everywhere. But ya also want to test out taking away all routing functionality from 970 so it can dedicate all its stuff towards WiFi while the separate router focuses on its own job. I think that would also improve a shit ton too - will keep you updated
r/orbi · Anyone else see firmware V12.1.10.217 for their Orbi 970? Ah interesting going with the rs700 as doesn’t that have WiFi anyway on it? Was thinking if a pure router handled its job and let the orbis focus on WiFi only that would help too. But okay will try it all today
r/orbi · Anyone else see firmware V12.1.10.217 for their Orbi 970? Okay thanks may just have to try it out. Also - what are your thoughts on just using the 970s on AP mode instead of router? And use a separate router like the Meraki MX75? My main problems are constant reboots and flooded DHCP lease renewals. Like literally 100s per day sometimes even the same device 20 times in 30 minutes. Xfinity internet , 8200 modem
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OrganicNebula 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? Orbi 970 and it’s not even close
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Dr_ZeeOne 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · i just bought an orbi 970 (no satellite) If you think… There are plenty of ORBE users complaining of exactly the same thing, connections being interrupted randomly. But I’m very glad if it works for you
r/orbi · i just bought an orbi 970 (no satellite) My condolences. You just bought one of the most moody routers. Give it back
r/orbi · Orbi 970 system crashing I sent mine back and got the RS700. It is a beast and replaced two Orbi970
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Busy-Style-2036 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 Thank you. Unfortunately I can't get wired backhaul, hence would like to go with a system that performs well with wireless backhaul. My requirements are pretty standard, hence 970 feels like an overkill. Any thoughts on 870, particularly connection reliability and firmware issues that a lot of people have mentioned across the board. I'm trying to find out if Netgear has managed to sort some of the earlier issues now?
r/orbi · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 Thanks, why have you wired the satellite? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having a mesh system a bit?
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kanti123 🇬🇧
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r/amazoneero · Plz recommend between Orbi 870, 970 or Eero Max 7 Does your local store has return policy? I would try it out and see. If it doesn’t work right out of the box, return it. I see that Orbi 970 has speed up to 27gbps and covers over 9000sqft. Do you have an internet connection that’s more than 10 gig and have that many users?
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Townie5 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 2 pack Weird Issues Yes...I got the ASUS ZenWiFi BQ16 Pro - BE30000 WiFi 7 Quad-Band AiMesh today at MicroCenter going to hook that up when Im out of work tonight and see how that goes and return to 2 Orbi systems. It's unfortunate
r/orbi · Orbi 970 2 pack Weird Issues I'll peek at the modem logs tonight, but I cant even get into the router with an ethernet cable to access any of the settings, even after the reset. I think it's hungup on a firmware update and can't get out of it.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 2 pack Weird Issues Im jealous! The 4 weeks I had with it was the best experiance I've had with a home networking device. I had just bought all 10G products to change out my NAS port and hard wireing into my office PCs. But this has been frustrating as hell!
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x85712 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? My kids don't use devices. I just mention it because I mean I want my network to work for me but I also have competing demands on my time and don't enjoy dicking around with this Orbi equipment all the time.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I would definitely use ethernet backhaul if it were installed. Getting someone to run the line may be a bit of a hassle just because of where we are located. If you go either ethernet or coax, does that help alleviate the signal overlap issue? Because if I go that route then these satellites are going to be in the same rooms they are currently (where I get signal dropoff and/or the device refuses to disconnect from the satellite 4 rooms away and connect to the satellite right in front of me). Because once I get someone to run CAT6, I might as well just go full Ubiquiti running APs over PoE, what is the point of even having the Orbi system at all? Side note, I just disconnected the satellites again after adjusting the channels as mentioned. With the satellite in the office and computer connected to its ethernet port (still all mesh/wireless backhaul), macbook got 437 mbps on the cloudfare speed test. After removing satellite? 2.36 mbps. And the main router is in the center of the house, with office/garage a floor below and another floor above. So a 99% performance **loss** is really not good.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? Yeah that would be a pro for me, by trying to make the signal strength so great that they interfere, you can't get the placement where they need to be. I'd rather just have an AP in every room and hallway honestly.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I am definitely not an enthusiast, I know my way around most of this stuff but I have multiple kids and a job in a different field and mostly just hate how when I walk around the house, the signal keeps cutting out, and if I God forbid I should walk outside while on the phone and the call drops. The best network is the one you don't notice.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I've been holding off on ios 26 because liquid glass looks awful. Usually the upgrade is forced by something like this, when it's like "ios XX fixed my wifi issues" or "photos weren't indexing until I upgraded to ios YY" -- then the upgrade doesn't even fix this issue & often introduces a bunch of new ones. (Seriously when was the last meaningful iOS advancement? It's been a few years, unless you use the airpods as quasi-hearing aids. Everything else has been lipstick on an increasingly ugly pig). I use the signal tester and the Airport utility on iOS, it really isn't satellite placement. I've tried moving and removing the satellites and then I end up with too many dead zones. The 970 has this problem because the software used to allow for reducing power for the main router so it would be more likely to grab the satellite. Now that option is gone, and so what we have is a car that only goes 50 mph -- way too fast for a neighborhood, but way too slow for a highway. Like I said, I have moved these satellites to literally every outlet in the house, and if it fixes the problem in one room then you end up with dead zone in another. Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful reply.
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Billybz65 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I had Orbi 970 3 pack. When it worked it was good at best. It was never great. Especially considering how expensive it was. I got rid of it because of the constant random drops in connection. I switched to the TP Link Deco BE95. Overall a much better system. Way more reliable.
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MeshNetExpert 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I evaluated the Orbi 970 with Ekahau professional software. The Orbi 970 works great, if placed in the correct locations. If the Router and/or APs are placed in terrible locations, such as on the floor, or behind metal objests such as mirros, refriderators, then the wifi will be poor and not the Orbi 970 fault. Here is a link to the video I made of the analaysis: [https://youtu.be/Be8ZCWv9QLA](https://youtu.be/Be8ZCWv9QLA)
r/orbi · Is the 970 worth it at $1800? I use Ekahau software to test an Orbi 970 with two satelites in my home. What I learned with the spectrum analyser is: THe 4th radio absolutely works as a backhaul channel. The 5 GHz coverage is amazing, if the devices are place in correct locations. The backhaul channel sends the Managemnt and COntrol frames at 20 MHz bandwidth, and the data frames at 160 MHz bandwidth; a ingenious way to balance reach with throughput. MLO- Multi Link Operation works; it's visible on 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz. The ghost in the machine are 12 antennas, where the beamforming adds 3 to 6 dB of gain. All of this technology can be ruined by placing the router and satelites in terrible places in the home. Is it worth $1,800? If you have an older home with stucco walls, and cannot run Cat6 cables, this is a great mesh alternative. If you have a large home, and want 4X4 MU-MIMO (4 stream capacity), it can deliver; my Ekahau survey revealed it is not marketing garbage. When COVID hit, I had a lot of people ask me to come to their house to investigate why their Wi-fi was so poor when they tried to do video conferencing. In every case a single most negative impacting action was the homeowner placed the router in a terrible location based on how the router looked. Homeowners place the AP in garages on the floor. APS were placed in utility rooms far away from where users would need the Wi-fi signal. Multiple repeaters were installed in the house which consumed Wi-fi airtime. Routers were where a mirror was on the opposite side of the wall and completely killed the Wi-fi signal into the bedrooms.. I learned the Orbi 970 is a very capable mesh Wi-fi system however placing the routers on the floor next to metal objects like washing machines or on tables next to large mirrors could completely destroy the capabilities of the Orbi 970 system.
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Puzzled-Spike 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I have an U7 XG and it definitely covers less area. I think maybe E7 is about the same as Orbi, but it’s definitely an overkill for most households
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patrickrk44 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I've been in the same boat with 970s and have narrowed it down to Ubiquiti. Cloud gateway fiber, pro xg switch and either 3/4 xgs ap's or two E7's as my home was built with cat 6.
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Wezz77 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? After years of problems with the Orbi, I moved to Asus aimesh ET12...pure bliss
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cs37er 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? Same here. After moving from Orbi to Deco, I wouldn’t go back. Not only faster and more stable, the app is pretty good - it gives plenty of control if you want to tweak.
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tsigwing 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? Try running the orbi as an AP. It excels at WiFi, not so much at routing.
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Flat_Recognition_733 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Feel like a hostage owning Orbi 770. Help needed! I suffered through my 970s for almost a year and finally gave up and switched to Deco. I've been very happy. None of the problems have followed me.
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BrokenHope83 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 PPPOE My 970 has no issues hitting my line speed over PPPOE, I get 2500/2500 which is the speed I’m paying for.
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OkExercise9907 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 870 PPOE You create SSIDs on Orbis directly
r/orbi · Orbi 870 PPOE Everything shows up perfectly fine. Shows absolutely everything. UniFi also shows all devices connected to Orbis, but doesn't display any additional information.
r/orbi · Orbi 870 PPOE Oh, sorry, I misunderstood your initial question. No, I'm not using PPPoE. Regarding the second question, there are no issues with MLO and roaming with even 6 GHz on Orbis. However, Unifi APs with 6 GHz do not work well with iPhones, so 6 GHz is disabled on Unifi.
r/orbi · Orbi 870 PPOE I run Gateway Fiber and a mix of UniFi APs and Orbi 970 in AP mode. I had some issues with Orbis, but they were resolved through an RMA, and now everything works perfectly fine. No drops of packets, etc. Please let me know if you need any additional information. Orbis are much faster than even the U7 Pro XGS.
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Dontech1 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · My experience with Orbi 870 has been a nightmare I have had the orbi 973 system since it came out ... Absolutely love it ... I did have one issue with the router last year and netgear replaced it... I installed a fan on it and never had a problem since. I did purchase a 800 series orbi about 3 years ago and returned it, nothing but problems . This 973 orbi is the best.. Before this orbi 973 I had the Asus et12 that is also a great router but only wifi 6E not 7 Routers and wifi are very difficult today .... I have lots (45 plus) of devices on the orbi 973, no problems at all....
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Incline420 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Questions I have the 971 router and 3 satellites. Hate Orbi but not ready to go thru the grief of setting up another system. For outside by the pool I put the 970 satellite in a waterproof plastic electrical box I found on Amazon that would fit. Seems to work fine.
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simplyeniga 🇬🇧
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r/UNIFI · Switching from Netgear Orbi to Unifi ~ what are my set up options To keep it simple and short. If coverage is your reason for changing then you'll be disappointed as Unifi WiFi signals are poor compared to the Orbi and for a mesh system with wireless backhaul, the Orbi is way better. However, it doesn't mean you can't achieve something similar with Unifi if more control is what you want. You can combine UDR7 and UX7 for a full wireless mesh. In my home I have UDR7 as my main router and 2 UX7 as AP (One is wired and one is wireless). I have a PC connected to the end of the wireless one and it still works great but it's largely dependent on the signal gotten from the parent node. I have a 1gb internet and get roughly 900+ Mbps from my WiFi 6E and 7 devices and 1.1gb from my wired devices. However my pc connected to the wireless AP gets between 850-900mbps. On the cost side it costs me half the same price as 2packs Orbi 970
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Haunting-Cap-9639 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · BEWARE: Orbi 770 is absolute trash. Netgear support is even worse. Should’ve got the 970. Wire them
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MrJimBusiness- 🇬🇧
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r/UNIFI · Switching from Netgear Orbi to Unifi ~ what are my set up options It's a shame Orbi has show stopper bugs like hourly packet loss and lag on the 770/870/970. I disagree on mesh performance though. I'm mostly hard wired now but my one remote UniFi AP has far better backhaul speed and client speed than either orbi or eero could deliver at that distance, regardless of dedicated backhaul. Hell, orbi wouldn't even link in this geometry and distance. It depends on the scenario.
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jmanchame 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 WiFi dropping / support recommendation. I had the orbi 970 and 2 nodes, I tried everything from removing one node, then removing the 2nd node to changing channels and nothing helped. I ended up buying the Unifi Dream router 7 and could not be happier, it is every the orbi should be
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Useful-Valuable1435 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG Thanks for sharing! I’ve been fighting about 30 Leviton matter HomeKit switches and I’m about over it. Worked fine on orbi 850 but yeah for $2k it should work -_-.
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BeyondSufficient2175 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · 970 series After months of unexplained instability (random satellite disconnects, poor roaming, slowdowns), Netgear replaced my Orbi 970 set under warranty. I’ve now had the new set running for 4 weeks — and it’s been flawless. No more crashes, no reboots, no iPhone issues. I had already tried all firmware updates, factory resets, tweaks… so in hindsight, I believe my original unit was defective. If you're still stuck with instability: it may not be the firmware — it could be your hardware. New set + firmware 13.1.2 = finally happy with the 970.
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brismith1987 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 alternatives? Did this ever get sorted for you? I am experiencing this exact issue and have an open case with Netgear and getting nowhere fast. My next step is to reset the router and hope for the best!
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bruceroen 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 alternatives? My modem is the Xfinity WiFi Gateway. I do not use the wifi feature - only as a modem. It connects directly to my RBR. It is solid and only drops when Comcast is down - which is rarely. My desktop mac connects direct to it without going through the RBR so at least I have internet when the RBR drops out. The Lan switch in a Netgear 8-port gigabyte unmanaged switch model GS308 Cat 6 runs between the modem and the RBR. The house was wired several years ago with Cat 5 which runs to my satellites. But it is the RBR that is the problem - no wifi and nothing downstream to my satellites when it drops. It just seems to go dead - no lights.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 alternatives? The RBE971 goes completely dead. No lights no nothing. Satellites go purple. I unplug the 971, wait about 30 seconds, plug it in and get a white light. In a couple of minutes the system is up and running until it dies the next time - as many as 2-3 times a day.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 alternatives? House is about 5000sf. Distance to the RBS varies from 50 to over 100 feet. House was built several years ago with Cat 5 running from the IT cabinet in the garage to all over the house, pool area, guest house, shop, etc. All satellites are connected through switches. My modem is a cable modem from Comcast/Xfinity. It is solid and never drops internet. When the RBR drops out there are no lights. Nothing. Almost like it loses power. Satellites go purple. Unplug, wait, plug the RBR back in, get a white light and in a minute or two everything is back up and running. I am not using IPv6. Thanks!
r/orbi · Orbi 970 randomly drops Having the same issues. My 971 constantly drops connectivity. No purple light. Just dead. Have to reboot. 3-4 times a day. Been dealing with Netgear support for weeks. Useless. I hate this thing.
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wickedathletes 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 alternatives? Or just re-buy it and return the old one in its place as defective.
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Truman48 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 randomly drops So far my iPhone problems seem to have resolved with this update.
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spin_kick 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 971 and Orbi 970 issues I find that multicast destroys these things without a managed switch. Can you test your setup with one? Orbi 970 system here with 3 satellites
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Hot_Car6476 🇬🇧
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r/HomeNetworking · Need help on mesh system upgrade 1 GbE is plenty. Don’t think of it as the fastest you “can” get as it’s already faster than you need. Upgrading it won’t have any impact on the issues you’re actually facing - which are all internal to the home. Is there any coax cable throughout the house? You might be able to leverage it without having to lay down any ethernet cable. How new is the house from and how good is the electrical wiring? You might be able to leverage powerline adapters throughout the house. It definitely has limitation provide more than you’re currently getting. The Eero 7 will likely offer noticeable improvements. Also - reassessing the physical placement of the nodes might help. Placement really matters. Sure the Orbi will be a jump in quality - but that a serious price jump.
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Guru00006 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Perhaps its due to the fact that we have not one single apple device here but my 970 setup has been rock solid. Speeds have been exceptonal. Im very very happy with mjne
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jetserf 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 I should’ve heeded the reviews on amazon before I ordered it. Ended up returning and going back to my old RBR50 setup. The performance was worse than the RBR50 and it kept dropping connections. I think I had it for less than a week before in out it back in the box.
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evanbagnell 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 system crashing I got an orbi 970 about a week ago. It’s honestly working great but I’m still thinking of returning it for the gateway fiber and a ugs7 ap. I’m kicking my self because I didn’t realize the gateway fiber had a poe port for the ap so that’s why I passed on it.
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ChordXOR 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · The Orbi 970 UI is too basic for a device in this class Perhaps the design decision to get rid of dedicated 6 ssid is due to MLO. It makes sense to force a downgrade to 2.4/5ghz for IoT devices for compatibility, but not for wifi 7 devices that can support MLO and spread the traffic across multiple frequency. A dedicated 6ghz would downgrade the client unnecessarily and most people wouldn't have a need to do that. It could also impact the router trying to balance clients using MLO. I'm not arguing you shouldn't have the flexibility, but why do you want the separate SSID for 6ghz compared to the MLO ssid? I was dissatisfied with my orbi features so I put it in AP mode and put a firewalla gold plus in front of them to handle routing and security. I love the stability of the Orbi in AP mode but overall, I agree with you that their app and capability/flexibility are lackluster compared to competitors. While Orbi was one of the first to offer dedicated wireless backhaul, most other vendors left Orbi in the dust. I just stuck with it because it has always worked well for me in AP mode. I tried eero 6e pros and they were terrible performing in my house despite a lot more features so I returned them and deployed these 963s with the firewalla. In my opinion, having a separate firewall and dedicated APs give the best experience for speed and flexibility. That's what we do in the corporate world.
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Shulaf 🇬🇧🌐
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r/orbi · The Orbi 970 UI is too basic for a device in this class I must say, the wired speeds are great, and I don’t mind the absence of an SFP+ port. However, it’s disappointing that the satellites don’t include at least one extra 10G LAN port. Without it, 10G passthrough isn’t possible, and using a router as a satellite isn’t supported this appears to be a software limitation. As for stability, that’s lacking; my previous Aruba InstantOn setup was much more reliable. Glad to hear the 870 series performs better! Hope you enjoy it for a long time!
r/orbi · The Orbi 970 UI is too basic for a device in this class I own an Orbi 971 router and three Orbi 970 satellites, but even the main features included in the WiFi 7 standard are not fully integrated. For example, TP-Link already offers features like a dedicated 6GHz band. Why isn’t this available on the Orbi system? It could easily be introduced Netgear already included it in the Nighthawk RS700. What’s the deal here?
r/orbi · The Orbi 970 UI is too basic for a device in this class I own an Orbi 971 router and three Orbi 970 satellites, but even the main features included in the WiFi 7 standard are not fully integrated. For example, TP-Link already offers features like a dedicated 6GHz band. Why isn’t this available on the Orbi system? It could easily be introduced Netgear already included it in the Nighthawk RS700. What’s the deal here?
r/orbi · The Orbi 970 UI is too basic for a device in this class 963 has it, but 970 does not.
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Own-Company2954 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · The Orbi 970 UI is too basic for a device in this class No retard. It’s a mesh system. Not an access point system 😂😂 But a network switch. Do you really need 10gig pass through at every access point 😂😂😂
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FirstRonin 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 question I have yet to have a 970 base last more than a year before it starts to have issues with disconnects and stability problems.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 system crashing I think the issues are heat related. Overtime it seems that it becomes more and more unreliable. My 970 started out fine, but after a few months started having disconnects. The satellite map would show incorrect information about which were connected and which were not. I noticed that the main unit was pretty hot so I put a fan next to it and for a while I thought it was better, but I think the heat had already done something internal. Towards the end it was disconnecting devices multiple times a day. I replaced it with a new main router and after I configured it and all the old satellites it has been running with no issues. I do have a fan running next to it and it keeps it much cooler, on the order of 30 degrees or more.
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Logical-Holiday-9640 🇬🇧
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r/HomeNetworking · Mesh WiFi if you'll have wired backhaul for both nodes, those are pretty overkill but they'll work fine. Also, most of the consumer mesh packs like that are technically all routers. Only one will be setup as a router when you hook them up though.
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PsychologicalRate572 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG With all these bad reports about Orbi, in my case my 970 router and two extenders have worked flawlessly since I got them. In my situation I am able to hardwire the backhaul on one of the satellites and use the wireless backhaul on the other extender. With proper placement I’m getting near wired speed on the extender with the wireless backhaul. I considered Ubiquiti but I’m not able to run Ethernet cabling all over my home for the access points so in my case the Netgear solution was better. I agree, the control and monitoring of the Orbi is very limited. I wish they had something more fun with more control but Orbi is a residential general consumer system so I guess Netgear feels a complex control system is not needed.
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eincoob 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG I will keep track of what you're posting. I moved from Orbi 853 to 970. I selected Orbi above all others for having Quadband. But the app does always do weird stuff, I can't hide the Backhaul nor the IOT Network, the Sat. connection drops, the Router freezes, I suddenly have internet for no reason whatsoever and It's an exchanged device already. Are the Ubiquity Accesspoints/Repeater only powered by PoE or is there an alternative to it?
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Nizratch 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG Just comparing apples to apples - can you do a wired back haul on the E7s like you can the orbi satellites? I have hated the 970 so I’m ready to switch if it can do all the things the orbi can do.
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scharlesjr 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Using RBK852 as an AP in an xFinity XB8 Mesh Yeah the 970 is ridiculously priced and you lose Ethernet ports that the 750/850 has. Just run two routers with distinct SSID’s and just use your orbi for WiFi and add a switch and hardwire the other items. Or switch to unifi/ubiquity for about the cost of the 970 and much more flexible and customizable.
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tiredoldtechie 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Using RBK852 as an AP in an xFinity XB8 Mesh Unfortunately to be frank about it, you gotta pay for the squeeze if you want the juice. You're just hitting up against multiple technology limitations with what you have. Only way around it is replacing. You mentioned the pods and only being AC3000. That is another tech limitation. Those are Plume Pods, just licensed and configured for Comcast by them. Unfortunately, after they became popular with their technology, they went corporate and subscriptions. The pods are mesh and designed to work with Comcast equipment because they paid the money for it to happen. However, as any broadband customer will tell you- the provider's equipment is always middling at best. At this point, you may have to look at an Orbi competitor if you don't want to spend the money for the faster system that would support what you're looking to do.
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kec255 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Using RBK852 as an AP in an xFinity XB8 Mesh Orbi is not new, it's at least 5 years old, it's a used RBR852 and 2 RBS752. Orbi is a great system, but the XB8 from Comcast interface is just as painful as Orbi and the 970 stuff is absurdly priced. The last resort option will be to use an Xfi pod in my basement, but those are only AC3000
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Garyrh66 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 960 3-pack vs 870 3-pack? I have a Orbi 970 two pack. With WiFi 7 it has better range than WiFi 6e in my experience. I had connection issue with WiFi 6e with some of my devices especially outdoor camera’s. With the Orbi 970 I have never lost connection with my outdoor camera’s yet. I have had the 970 since July.
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do33grs 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Biggest Reason I can’t Keep Orbi 970! I have 2 gig Quantum fiber service with Orbi doing wireless back haul from 2 satellites. AppleTV is wired to satellite. Older 5e cable network is mothballed. Double NAT (although smart NID does VLAN tagging), NordVPN, zero issues that I can see. Uptime 27+ days. I keep as is as the service is new and I want NID to remain service accessible to install/service/tech
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UserNameDoesNot8xist 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Pro App is probably crappiest on the internet Glad to hear that. I'm unfortunately still stuck using PC fans. Well documented issue that causes WiFi to just "disappear" several times a day. I'll drop the link here just in case anyone else has this issue. [https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WiFi-7-BE-Mesh-Systems/Orbi-970-Constants-Reboots-Solved-Router-overheating-is-the/m-p/2376066](https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-WiFi-7-BE-Mesh-Systems/Orbi-970-Constants-Reboots-Solved-Router-overheating-is-the/m-p/2376066)
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bprendy 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 I’m not using wired back haul. Have you tried using the wireless back haul? I have had issue with devices that are wired to the router dropping.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 I have two satellites on a 970 I’ve never had issues with either one of them, however under earlier versions of firmware, I had issues with wired connections, coming directly off the router into my living room, and Office. Since upgrading to v9.12.4.16these issues still occur, but are far less frequent, which makes me think that NETGEAR is aware of it. What exactly do you mean by wired back haul? My understanding is the Orbi design is for the satellites to talk to the router wirelessly. On the satellites the only thing you should be plugging in is power and perhaps devices off the satellite. I have not tried plugging any devices into the settling to see if the wire connection issue happens there.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 Are you using an IOT network 2.4 GHz for your cameras the 970 has a dedicated IOT network that runs 2.4 which is better for most cameras. On the previous generations of Orby‘s that I had this was not an option and my cameras frequently dropped since moving to the 970 and using the IOT network. I have four cameras plus a doorbell that have been rocksolid
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Famous_Lab3990 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Same issue with my 15 Pro Max
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dbv2 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · 770 Uploads are slower Interesting. I wonder what is causing that issue? We have 16 Pro’s, but should be seamless.
r/orbi · 770 Uploads are slower Thanks. Think that is what I will do too. Upgrading from RBR850. Having 2 GB Fiber installed next week and think the number of fast ports on the main and satellite is better than 770. Have Cat 6 cable in the house, so would be connecting the satellite thru Cat 6. Also connect my Mac Mini with 10gbe connection. Think the 970 is best option. Looked at other brands too, but always have good luck with Orbi’s.
r/orbi · 770 Uploads are slower Curious if you ended up keeping the 970. Also looking at the 970 or 770. Prefer the 970 though, as the ports are faster.
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elemnt360 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Pro App is probably crappiest on the internet Unifi setup would be so much better for that kind of money.
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Smoke_a_J 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 across 2 buildings signal? I'd make sure to run CAT-6a for a copper wired backhaul, or if you're already building a whole additional building, these days its not that much more expensive to further future proof with a fiber optic backhaul backbone instead. With a pair of $50 managed 2-port 10G sfp/4-port 2.5Gbe switches, 10G/40G fiber optic cable is the same price if not cheaper than CAT-6a depending on length.
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Head-Ad-2680 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · 770 Uploads are slower 3 times the cost, that is system though. I do not have a very large place, this 770 should be perfect for my entire yard.
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DIVYZED 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 - Where’s the speed? It’s for wireless devices using 802.11ax/be within a 5-10 foot radius. The devices either have 2x2 MIMO, supports MLO, or 4x4 MIMO (laptop). The router is blazing fast at the NIC for all devices connected via Ethernet.
r/orbi · Orbi 970 - Where’s the speed? Definitely better than the previous product BUT less than I was expecting on all of my 802.11be devices.
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cmclx 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 series firmware My suggestion to you is to reach out directly to Netgear support. You may have to pay if no longer covered for direct support, but that is the only way Netgear will address your issues. I’ve been working with them over a year and a half for similar issues that started about three years ago. They may give you trial firmware.
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uselesseggplant7 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 and Fios Using CAT 7 b/c overkill feels great sometimes. ISP package is 2gbps. ISP model is an eero. I am now using the Orbi mainly as the router bc the eero sucks and using the orbi as a WAP made everything worse.
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Fainbrog 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Flaky connection with Orbi 970 Sorry, wasn't aware you couldn't reduce on the 970 (I have the 850) - double-check in the web UI - Advanced > Advanced > Wireless Settings. If not, maybe try turning off one of the satellites off (if there is one in a mid-point) and see if this helps reduce the switching when close by.
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Rtpnc6 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series I've installed the Orbi 7 mesh with 2 satellites on my AT&T fiber. My direct wired ethernet speeds are 935 Mbps down, 860 Mbps. However, as measured from any port (wired or wifi) on the Orbi 7 system, my downloads are relatively the same as directly through the gateway router, but the upload speeds are 10% or so of the direct gateway wired upload. I'm running the latest firmware and the speeds are the same whether I'm on the router or any of the satellites. No solution from Netgear support. The backhauls are on a dedicated channel. Let is know what speeds you achieve after installation.
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Beginning-Medium-451 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970/971 V12.1.11.10 is now available! Distances between the router and satellites? How big is the home? What iOS versions are you using on Apple devices? Is IPv6 enabled on the router? What Mfr and model# ISP modem is the router connected too? What channels are you using on the router? I have Apple devices here. None have ever dropped connections and work well.
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Kitchen-Bug-6604 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · [Rant / PSA] €1,899 Orbi 970 System: EU owners abandoned on firmware v9 for a YEAR while US is on v12. I have the Orbi 970 system with 2 satellites and have been experiencing wifi connectivity issues with my iPhone when moving through the house, or dropping at any time when located between two satellites. I saw that this issue could be fixed with this firmware so I'm eager to apply it asap!! I used to have a Orbi RBR 40 before this and indeed had to wait way too long to fix recurring issue. Given the price of the system, we should indeed expect a much better service and faster resolution of those issues. I'm from Belgium
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BrotherRich7993 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · eero - Max 7 Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System or NETGEAR - Orbi 970 Series BE27000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System ? I’ve had an Orbi 973 system for about a year now and am very happy with it. It is driven by 1Gig fiber. Had an Orbi 963 before that and Orbi 50 before that - no complaints on any of them.
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StotheJS3 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? Same, I have been an orbi fan forever, this is my 4th mesh from them. This one is actually cat 6a backhauled. When it works it’s fantastic, but I have more drop outs than any other version. I’m going Ubiquiti which I should have done from the start.
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wolfsbreath1 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 770 dropouts I have had this exact same problem but with the 970. Just submitted a ticket on it this weekend (06/01/25). Mine is almost every day now with wi-fi completely dropping out for 2 to 3 minutes. I had the 850 with 3 satellites before upgrading and never had this type of issue.
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Admirable_Help4739 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Moved from Orbi 970 to Ubiquiti and OMG I got the orbi 973 and had no issues. I'm beta tester maybe better firmware..ofc all wired since wireless is for mobile only.
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Timmy2Two 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Looking for practical differences between 770 and 970 I used Google and got an AI summary. The key difference between the Netgear Orbi 770 and Orbi 970 is that the 970 offers significantly higher potential speeds and more advanced features, including 10Gbps Ethernet ports, making it the premium choice, while the 770 is a more affordable option with slightly lower performance, lacking the 10Gbps ports and having a lower overall bandwidth ceiling; both are Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems, but the 970 is considered the flagship model with superior capabilities. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Key points of comparison: [5, 6, 7] • Speed: Orbi 970 boasts significantly higher potential speeds compared to the Orbi 770, reaching up to 27Gbps compared to the 770's 11Gbps. [5, 6, 7] • Ethernet Ports: The Orbi 970 features 10Gbps Ethernet ports, while the Orbi 770 only has 2.5Gbps ports. [1, 2, 7] • Price: The Orbi 770 is considerably cheaper than the Orbi 970. [1, 2, 6] Who should choose the Orbi 770: [1, 2, 6] • Users looking for a more budget-friendly Wi-Fi 7 mesh system. • People who don't need the extreme speeds or high-end features of the Orbi 970. [1, 2, 6] Who should choose the Orbi 970: [2, 4, 5] • Gamers, professionals, or power users who require the absolute best possible network performance. [2, 4, 5] • Individuals with very high bandwidth needs and a large number of connected devices. [2, 4, 6] Generative AI is experimental. [1] https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-770-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/ [2] https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/netgear-orbi-770-mesh-router-review [3] https://www.pcmag.com/news/netgears-new-orbi-nighthawk-routers-bring-wi-fi-7-prices-way-way-down [4] https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/mesh/orbi-buyers-guide/ [5] https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/11/24175947/netgear-orbi-mesh-nighthawk-wi-fi-7-router [6] https://www.netgear.com/hub/wifi/mesh/orbi-770-series-wifi-7/ [7] https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/Netgear_Orbi+770_vs_Netgear_Orbi+970/BHitems/1846120-REG_1792300-REG
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Helpful_Insight954 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 Pro App is probably crappiest on the internet I have an older RBR50 system, have been planning an upgrade due to speed and coverage issues. The iPhone UI was decent for when it first launched but seems like it’s barely evolved. My system has been relatively solid, been eyeing the 970 but the price seems grossly inflated. I second your rant on the mobile UI especially at that price point.
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btread 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 - Where’s the speed? Orbi has gotten more expensive with less performance. I was going to upgrade my 850 to the 970 but reading experiences like these made me go with UniFi. Best decision I ever made.
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RandomUsername435908 🇬🇧
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r/orbi · Orbi 770 WiFi speed versus Orbi 970 It looks like the 770 maxes out at 2.5 and the 970 10. And the 770 has fewer ports on the back than the 970. But besides that I can't see a difference
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Glum-Aerie-8866 🌐
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 sucks, what to move to? I have Orbi 970 and no issues
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lhau88 🌐
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r/orbi · Orbi 970 - Where’s the speed? That’s not good
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L’Orbi 970 offre-t-il une bonne couverture ?
Les utilisateurs Reddit rapportent généralement une couverture très étendue, parfois suffisante avec seulement un routeur et un satellite. Le placement reste déterminant, car un excès de satellites ou des obstacles métalliques peuvent créer des interférences et des zones mal desservies.
L’Orbi 970 est-il stable avec les iPhone ?
Le consensus Reddit est défavorable sur ce point, avec de nombreux signalements de déconnexions, de roaming défaillant et de perturbations d’AirPlay ou HomePod. Certains utilisateurs indiquent toutefois que des mises à jour récentes et un meilleur espacement des satellites ont résolu leurs problèmes.
Le backhaul Ethernet est-il recommandé ?
Les utilisateurs Reddit recommandent souvent de relier les satellites par Ethernet pour réduire la latence et obtenir des débits plus réguliers. Quelques témoignages signalent néanmoins des difficultés de synchronisation ou de compatibilité avec certains commutateurs.
L’Orbi 970 vaut-il son prix ?
La majorité des avis Reddit cités le trouve excessivement cher, surtout compte tenu des problèmes logiciels et de stabilité rencontrés. Il paraît plus défendable pour une très grande surface ou une connexion multigigabit, mais souvent surdimensionné pour un foyer classique.
Not gonna lie. Netgear lifer but not anymore! Switched from 970s to Deco BE95! Unbelievable experience. Dedicated WiFi 6E/7 SSID. 4-5 GBPS download on WiFi 7 devices!!!! I’m speechless. Zero drops for 2 weeks and no iPhone WiFi issues. It just works! Amazing speeds!
Was a loyal Orbi Netgear fan until the 970s. Switched to BE95, no issues since. Everything just works and amazing speeds as expected. I have 6 gig up/down. Wired devices that support multi gig get 6-7 GBPS WiFi 7 - 2.3-3.5 GBPS WiFi 6E - 1.5-2.3 GBPS WiFi 6 - 1-1.2 GBPS WiFi - 650-1GBPS 131 connected devices.
Yea, what’s with what speeds you are expecting? I got 1.3-1.4 GPBS on some of my WiFi 6E or WiFi 7 devices. I get full speed (same as what I pay for with isp) for wired devices. Love my 970.
it means I get full 6 GIG wired speeds and 1.3-2.9 GIG on my wifi 6E and wifi7
How do you reduce the transmission power? I can’t find that feature anywhere and I’m on the latest firmware.
Space out your orbi. Use 3 if you have a 10000 sq ft home. Remove one if it’s smaller
You clearly are over saturated. I have a 5500 so ft home and used to have 3 orbi 960. I moved one from the garage just into the home and all of a sudden had the same issues. I only have 2 running in home with zero problems and strong signals. 3-970s is for up to 10000 sq ft. Is your home that big?