The Orbi 970 series with WiFi 7 offers speeds of up to 27 Gbps for unparalleled performance and coverage throughout your home, from the front door to the garden, and from the basement to the roof.
WiFi 7 provides 2.4 times faster speeds than WiFi 6 and is fully backward compatible with older Wi-Fi devices. Whether it's 8K streaming, video conferencing, gaming, VR, and more – Orbi ensures that your family can do it all at once. The exclusive, patented Quad-Band technology with enhanced dedicated backhaul keeps Wi-Fi fast across all devices simultaneously.
A sleek, modern design and powerful antennas provide exceptional 360° Wi-Fi coverage in every corner of your home, regardless of the layout.
Router type | Mesh router, Wi-Fi router |
Number of ports | 6 ports |
Network connections | RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x), RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (4x), RJ45 WAN Port |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az, Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be |
Router functions | Firewall, Mesh capable, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN |
5 GHz transfer rate | 8647 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 1147 Mbit/s |
Item number | 41212889 |
Manufacturer | Netgear |
Category | Routers |
Manufacturer no. | RBE973S-100EUS |
Release date | 20.12.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Routers | 285 of 2768 |
May include power adapter | No |
Colour | White |
Exact colour description | Classic White |
Router type | Mesh router, Wi-Fi router |
Router functions | Firewall, Mesh capable, Quality of Service (QoS), VPN |
VPN support | IPSec |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az, Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be |
Wi-Fi frequency band | Quad-band |
Wi-Fi encryption | WPA3 |
WLAN functions | Guest access, Multi-User MIMO, WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) |
Number of antennas | 12 x |
6 GHz transmission rate | 11530 Mbit/s |
5 GHz transfer rate | 8647 Mbit/s |
2.4 GHz transfer rate | 1147 Mbit/s |
Max. data transfer rate | 27000 Mbit/s |
Number of ports | 6 ports |
Network connections | RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet (1x), RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (4x), RJ45 WAN Port |
Max. port speed | 10000 Mbit/s |
Mesh networking type | Starter Set |
Mesh networking number of satellites | 2 x |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 2x satellites, Network cable - 2 m, Power supply, Router |
Length | 13.08 cm |
Width | 14.44 cm |
Height | 29.40 cm |
Weight | 1790 g |
Length | 46.70 cm |
Width | 33.50 cm |
Height | 23 cm |
Weight | 8.53 kg |
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High performance, future-proof technology and the latest network connections characterise Netgear's Wi-Fi 7-3 set, the Orbi RBE973S. The mesh system also offers outstanding coverage and range. However, the top performance comes at a high price.