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A quad-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with a dedicated router and satellites, a 10 Gb/s internet port and 10 Gb/s LAN port on the router and a 10 Gb/s port on each satellite.
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Wi-Fi 7 features such as 320 MHz channels and Multi-Link Operation need client devices that also support them. Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band without those Wi-Fi 7 features.
Tri-band and quad-band describe radio count, not speed or coverage. Some systems reserve part of a band for links between units.
6 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2 and 2.4 GHz, each 4x4 per the spec sheet.
A nominal port rate, not your internet speed. The modem, cable and connected device must support the same rate.
The same page offers the Black Edition (RBE973SB), the 2-pack (RBE972S) and single router or satellite units as separate selections. NETGEAR states its limited warranty is valid only when bought from an authorized reseller. Price and stock are not recorded.
Select: RBE973S (structured data SKU RBE973S-100NAS); Classic White; 1 router and 2 satellites; not the RBE973SB Black Edition, the RBE972S 2-pack or a single router or satellite
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Consumer whole-home mesh kits sold new in the US as a fixed pack of two or more units, using Wi-Fi 7 or Wi-Fi 6E. Single routers, range extenders, outdoor units, business access points, ISP-supplied gateways and measured speed or coverage rankings are outside this catalogue.
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| Compare the details | Orbi 970 Series RBE973S 3-pack, Classic White (US) |
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| US purchase package | RBE973S (structured data SKU RBE973S-100NAS); Classic White; 1 router and 2 satellites; not the RBE973SB Black Edition, the RBE972S 2-pack or a single router or satellite The same page offers the Black Edition (RBE973SB), the 2-pack (RBE972S) and single router or satellite units as separate selections. NETGEAR states its limited warranty is valid only when bought from an authorized reseller. Price and stock are not recorded. Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE972S/RBE973S quick start guideChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Wi-Fi generationThe Wi-Fi generation and IEEE 802.11 standard the manufacturer lists for the units. Wi-Fi 7 features such as 320 MHz channels and Multi-Link Operation need client devices that also support them. Wi-Fi 6E adds the 6 GHz band without those Wi-Fi 7 features. | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) on the 6 GHz and both 5 GHz radios; the 2.4 GHz radio is IEEE 802.11ax.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Radio bands per unitHow many simultaneous Wi-Fi radios each unit has, counting two 5 GHz radios separately. Tri-band and quad-band describe radio count, not speed or coverage. Some systems reserve part of a band for links between units. | 4 bands6 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2 and 2.4 GHz, each 4x4 per the spec sheet.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Radios and published ratesThe manufacturer's speed class and any per-band maximum signal rates it publishes. These are IEEE maximum signal rates added together, not measured throughput or internet speed. A combined class such as BE10000 does not tell you what one device can reach. | BE27000 class: 6 GHz 11530 Mbps (320 MHz), 5 GHz-2 8647 Mbps (240 MHz), 5 GHz-1 5765 Mbps (160 MHz), 2.4 GHz 1147 Mbps.NETGEAR describes these as maximum wireless signal rates derived from IEEE 802.11be and states that actual throughput and coverage will vary.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
6 GHz maximum signal rateThe published maximum signal rate of the 6 GHz radio, where the manufacturer breaks it out. A physical-layer maximum for a capable client, not a throughput result. Devices without 6 GHz support cannot use this band. | 11530 Mb/sSource · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Units in the packageHow many mesh units are in the exact US pack selected. Package-level fact. A 2-pack and a 3-pack of the same system are different offers with different part numbers. | 3 unitsOne router and two satellites.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE972S/RBE973S quick start guideChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Unit types and model numbersWhether the system uses identical units or a dedicated router with satellites, and the unit model numbers the manufacturer publishes. System part numbers and unit model numbers differ. Use them to match a replacement or add-on unit, and keep any conflicting suffixes visible. | One dedicated Orbi router plus Orbi satellites; unit model numbers are kept in the note because NETGEAR sources disagree on a B suffix.The user manual names the router RBE971 and the satellite RBE970. The RBE973S page and the RBE973SB Black Edition spec sheet list RBE971B and RBE970B in the box. Which suffix ships in the white RBE973S is not resolved.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Claimed coverage for this packThe manufacturer's coverage figure for the selected pack size, where it publishes one for that pack. Package-level fact and a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. Walls, floors and placement change the result. We do not multiply a per-unit figure. | 10000 sq ftNETGEAR's claim for the 3-pack; it states up to 6,600 sq ft for the 2-pack.Source · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Claimed coverage per unitThe manufacturer's coverage figure for a single unit, where it publishes one. A per-unit claim does not establish what a pack covers once its units are placed in a particular home. | 3300 sq ftNETGEAR states up to 3,300 sq ft for the router and for each satellite.Source · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Connected-device claimThe manufacturer's statement about how many devices the unit or system supports, with its stated basis. Device counts are manufacturer claims, often from laboratory tests, and some are per unit while others are per system. | Up to 200 concurrent devices, stated on the RBE973S page for the system.Source · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Ethernet ports per unitThe wired ports on the unit connected to the modem and on each other unit, with their speeds and WAN or LAN roles. One port usually becomes the internet (WAN) port, which leaves the rest for devices or backhaul. Multi-gig ports need multi-gig equipment at the other end. | Router: 1 x 10 Gig internet (WAN) port, 1 x 10 Gbps LAN port and 4 x 2.5 Gbps LAN ports. Each satellite: 1 x 10 Gbps port and 2 x 2.5 Gbps LAN ports.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Ethernet ports on the main unitThe total number of RJ45 Ethernet ports on the unit that connects to the modem, including the internet port. Subtract the port used for the modem connection and any backhaul cable to find the ports left for wired devices. | 6 portsIncluding the 10 Gig internet port.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Fastest Ethernet port on the main unitThe highest nominal link rate of any Ethernet port on the unit that connects to the modem. A nominal port rate, not your internet speed. The modem, cable and connected device must support the same rate. | 10 Gb/sSources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Ethernet backhaul documentedWhether the manufacturer documents connecting the units to each other with Ethernet cables. Wired backhaul needs cable runs you supply, and the connection is limited by the slowest port and cable in the path. | YesThe manual describes Ethernet backhaul between the 10G ports, with daisy-chain and switch topologies; the 2.5G ports also work but are slower.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Wireless links between unitsHow the manufacturer describes the wireless connection between units, including any dedicated backhaul radios. A dedicated backhaul radio is a design statement, not a tested speed between rooms. Where the band is not named, the note says so. | Dedicated wireless backhaul using Multi-Link Operation on 5 GHz-1 and 6 GHz, with devices served on 5 GHz-2 and 6 GHz.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Smart home radios and hub rolesAny Thread, Zigbee, Matter or voice-assistant role the manufacturer documents for the units. A built-in Thread border router or Matter controller is a manufacturer statement. It does not establish that every smart home device or feature works. | Not verifiedWe have not verified this value. It is not a confirmed no or zero. Check the original source or ask the manufacturer if it affects your choice. Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Optional paid servicesSecurity, filtering or management services the manufacturer sells separately from the hardware, and what it lists as included. A trial is not a permanent entitlement and fees are not recorded here. Check what the free app still does without a subscription. | Optional NETGEAR Armor subscription, powered by Bitdefender, for threat protection and VPN; the page says a trial is included without stating its length.The quick start materials mention smart parental controls in the Orbi app without stating whether they are paid. Fees are not recorded.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
Setup app and accountThe app, account and existing equipment the manufacturer says setup requires. None of these kits is a modem. Most need a phone app and a manufacturer account; a browser interface is noted only where documented. | Orbi app with a free NETGEAR account; a browser interface at orbilogin.com is also documented. Requires an existing modem or gateway.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi WiFi 7 router RBE971 and satellite RBE970 user manualChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified. |
Unit dimensionsThe published size of one unit, and its weight where stated. Body dimensions are not a placement recommendation. Follow any placement guidance the manufacturer gives. | 11.58 x 5.68 x 5.15 in (294.03 x 144.38 x 130.79 mm) and 3.96 lb (1.79 kg) each.Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973SB technical specifications (TS-RBE973SB-2)Checked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
In the boxThe items the manufacturer or seller lists for the exact US pack. Package-level fact. Quantities of adapters and Ethernet cables differ by pack, and extra cables for wired backhaul are usually separate. | One Orbi router, two Orbi satellites, one Ethernet cable, three 19 V/3.16 A power adapters and a quick start guide; the page lists the units as RBE971B and RBE970B (see the unit model note).Sources · 2026-10-21NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE973S quad-band WiFi 7 mesh product pageChecked 2026-10-21. We reviewed the official page text on the check date. Checkout options were not verified.NETGEAR: Orbi 970 Series RBE972S/RBE973S quick start guideChecked 2026-10-21. Read the original source and its check date before relying on this value. |
| Questions to check before buying | Unit model suffixes conflict between the user manual (RBE971, RBE970) and the RBE973S page and Black Edition spec sheet (RBE971B, RBE970B); confirm the units in the box before buying a matching add-on satellite. Coverage, device count and the BE27000 class are manufacturer claims; NETGEAR states that the 6 GHz band is limited to indoor range and that throughput varies with conditions. The length of the included NETGEAR Armor trial is not stated on the pages read. |
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