We purchased the Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and review it. Read on for our full product review.
NETGEAR Orbi Wi-Fi 6E Mesh Router Review – 6 Months Later
The Netgear Orbi AC6000 is a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router system that lets you tailor your Wi-Fi network to the specific needs of your space. As a Wi-Fi 6 system, it supports 802.11ax while remaining backwards compatible with 802.11ac, and it comes with a number of handy features that can make your life easier, such as parental controls and malware protection.
I recently unboxed an Orbi AX6000 system, swapping out my regular mesh system for some hands-on testing. I looked at everything from ease of setup and use to performance with both Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 devices. The results were impressive.
The basic Orbi AX6000 system consists of a base station and a satellite unit that look identical from the front. The main body of each unit is made of silver plastic, while white panels extend a few inches from the base to create an interesting layered look. The antennas, four each, are completely concealed inside. When plugged into power, a soft light glows through the lower gap between the white panel and the gray housing.
