Wi-Fi 7 is the latest (and fastest so far) Wi-Fi standard. Only just standardized, there is already the Netgear Orbi 970 mesh system.
If your home wireless Internet is running on a now somewhat elderly router, you can gain a lot of speed. Namely, by simply replacing the old beast with a brand new Wifi 7-compatible router or mesh system. Like, for example, the equally new Netgear Orbi 970. This Mesh system indeed works with WiFi 7, providing even faster speeds and better Internet performance yet again.
Wireless networking increasingly demanding
Today, more and more is demanded of our network connection. Faster multi-gig Internet speeds are now available to many households, but a growing number of smart devices, such as laptops, phones, security systems or televisions with 4K/8K video streaming, are also being connected to the home’s WiFi network. ‘The demands on network connectivity have changed and thus NETGEAR has seen the need for a network connection with higher WiFi speeds, lower latency and more capacity increase in recent years,’ the manufacturer says.
Security
In addition to the above features, the Orbi 970 series comes with an annual subscription to NETGEAR Armor, the security solution that automatically secures all connected devices on the network, according to the manufacturer. ‘Also, NETGEAR’s Smart Parental Control allows you to manage your children’s online activities for responsible Internet use. The NETGEAR Orbi app makes setup easy and allows you to remotely manage your network from any location. Basic features are free, and there is also a Premium Subscription that you can take advantage of after a 30-day trial,‘ the announcement goes on to say.
Specs
Key features of the Orbi 970 series:
- Quad-Band technology and Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul for uninterrupted high-speed WiFi.
- The Smart Connect feature intelligently selects the fastest WiFi band for each connected device.
- The 10 Gig Internet port, combined with 10Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports (a nice added bonus), provides blazing fast speeds.
- Beautiful design with 12 strong internal antennas for full coverage.
Availability
The Orbi 970 series is available in black or white. The system can be purchased as a 2-pack (Orbi RBE972S) and 3-pack (Orbi RBE973S) for a longer range, up to a whopping 660m2. Both systems support up to 200 devices. Additional satellites can be added to further expand coverage. These are equipped with high-speed Ethernet ports (RBE970).
The 3-pack Black Edition is available exclusively in the NETGEAR Store and is available for Pre-Order starting today. Consumers can expect delivery as early as the end of this month.