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product_id: 562924982
title: "NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Network System (RBE973S), Router + 2 Satellite Extenders, Security Features, Up to 27Gbps, Covers Up to 10,000 sq. ft., 200 Devices, 10 Gig Internet Port"
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# 27Gbps blazing speed 10,000 sq.ft. full coverage Quad-band WiFi 7 tech NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Network System (RBE973S), Router + 2 Satellite Extenders, Security Features, Up to 27Gbps, Covers Up to 10,000 sq. ft., 200 Devices, 10 Gig Internet Port

**Brand:** netgear
**Price:** R61933
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your home network to warp speed and total coverage—because buffering is so last decade.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh Network System (RBE973S), Router + 2 Satellite Extenders, Security Features, Up to 27Gbps, Covers Up to 10,000 sq. ft., 200 Devices, 10 Gig Internet Port by netgear
- **How much does it cost?** R61933 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/562924982-netgear-orbi-970-series-quad-band-wifi-7-mesh-network)

## Best For

- netgear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted netgear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing-Fast WiFi 7 Speeds:** Experience ultra-low latency and up to 27Gbps throughput—2.4X faster than WiFi 6 for seamless 8K streaming, gaming, and VR.
- • **Whole-Home 10,000 sq.ft. Coverage:** From basement to rooftop, enjoy flawless 360° WiFi coverage that wipes out dead zones in large, multi-story homes.
- • **Advanced Security with NETGEAR Armor:** Stay protected with automatic firmware updates and a 1-year subscription to powerful anti-malware, hacker, and identity theft defenses.
- • **Future-Proof 10 Gigabit Internet Port:** Plug into multi-gig fiber or cable with a 10Gbps port and multiple high-speed Ethernet connections for wired devices and gaming consoles.
- • **Quad-Band Mesh with Dedicated Backhaul:** Patented quad-band tech ensures rock-solid, uninterrupted connectivity across 200+ devices simultaneously—no slowdowns, no compromises.

## Overview

The NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series is a premium WiFi 7 mesh system delivering up to 27Gbps speeds and expansive 10,000 sq.ft. coverage via patented quad-band technology. Designed for large homes and heavy device loads, it supports 200+ devices simultaneously with a dedicated backhaul for consistent performance. Featuring a 10 Gigabit internet port and advanced security through NETGEAR Armor, it’s engineered for future-proof, ultra-reliable connectivity across every corner of your home.

## Description

Orbi WiFi 7 is in a class of its own, designed for a new era of entertainment, hybrid work, and smart home convenience. The Orbi 970 Series unlocks the power of WiFi 7 with speeds up to 27Gbps, 2.4X faster than WiFi 6. Exclusive, patented Quad-Band technology with Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul ensures WiFi stays fast across all devices simultaneously. In addition, the Orbi 970 brings exceptional 360°WiFi coverage across every corner of your home, regardless of the layout, from the front door to the back yard and the basement to the rooftop. It includes a 1-year subscription of NETGEAR Armor, all-in-one internet security protection. Product dimensions: 11.58 x 5.68 x 5.15 in.

Review: Netgear Orbi 970 Review: Blazing Fast WiFi, But at a Cost - I’ve been using the Netgear Orbi 970 for a few weeks now, and overall, it’s a solid mesh WiFi system, but it’s not perfect. The setup was pretty easy, even for someone who isn’t super tech-savvy. The app walks you through everything, and I had the whole thing up and running in about 20 minutes. The coverage is impressive. I have a three-story house with a lot of dead zones, and the Orbi 970 pretty much wiped those out. Speeds are fast and consistent, even when multiple people are streaming or gaming at the same time. I also like that it supports WiFi 7, so it feels future-proof. That said, the price is steep. It’s definitely on the higher end, and I’m not sure everyone needs this much power unless you have a big house or a lot of devices. Also, the units themselves are kind of bulky, so they’re not the easiest to hide. One thing that bugged me is that some advanced features are locked behind a subscription. For the price, I expected more included out of the box. The parental controls and security features are good, but having to pay extra for them feels a bit much. In short, the Orbi 970 is a great choice if you want top-tier performance and don’t mind spending extra. If you’re on a budget or have a smaller space, you might want to look at other options. But if you want fast, reliable WiFi everywhere in your home, it delivers.
Review: Infuriating! - Update 2: Replaced with the router in my first update and everything now works flawlessly. I can’t believe the difference. My system is completely stable now. The instability that I was getting with the Orbi 970 was extremely painful. When you buy a router system, what you should expect is that it just works. Even the app was bad. It frequently had errors causing me to not be able to see any devices. When I searched online, sure enough a lot of other people were also having these issues. Please, don’t put yourself through the trouble of this router. Update: This is the most frustrating router that I have ever used. I stopped buying from Netgear along time ago and for some reason forgot why. The router randomly restarts every couple of weeks (common issues with others that have this router as well). The real problem is, when it restarts my Hue and Nest cameras get very messed up. Lights won’t respond. Cameras going offline. It takes several restarts of the satellites and router, plus several hours to get everything running again. This mesh system is just pure garbage. I’ll be selling this trash and moving to an Eero Max 7. Had several frustrations so far. It was going very well for the first three weeks. I had no issues at all. Then, it randomly rebooted by itself. That random reboot led to some serious issues with my Philips Hue system. I had lights not responding and dimmer switches having connection issues. I started troubleshooting my Hue system because it seemed that was the likely issue. Then, I upgraded my Orbi firmware and magically everything was fine again. During the upgrade the Orbi satellites also upgraded and all of them rebooted. Several days later I needed to unplug a satellite. When I tried to replug it back in, it struggled to reconnect. I restarted the router thinking that might fix the issue. The satellite did eventually reconnect, but ALL of the Hue problems came back. It took me literally hours of troubleshooting Hue, restarting the router and satellites to get it working again. Finally, I restarted the router and all satellites (which I had already tried several times), and everything worked again. What a hassle this system is for $2,000. I contemplated between the 970 and the Eero 7 before settling on the 970. The only reason I chose the 970 was the dedicated 2.4 Iot channel. I regret not going with the Eero 7. What it does well is speed, range and keeps all of Nest cameras from disconnecting. My old Asus AXE16000 had issues with cameras going offline, the 970 fixed that completely. However, I’m sure the Eero 7 would have done that as well.

## Features

- Orbi 970 Series with WiFi 7 unleashes speeds up to 27Gbps for unparalleled performance and coverage for your whole home, from the front door to the back yard and the basement to rooftop
- WiFi 7 delivers faster speeds than WiFi 6 and is fully backward compatible with older WiFi devices
- From 8K streaming to video conferencing, gaming, VR, and more, Orbi ensures your family can accomplish it all at once
- Exclusive, patented Quad-band technology with Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul ensures WiFi stays fast across all devices simultaneously
- NETGEAR routers come with security measures built in, including automatic firmware updates. Our Advanced Router Protection enables enhanced safety features and updates designed to help protect you and your family

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CGJGXFCS |
| Antenna Location | Business |
| Antenna Type | Fixed |
| Best Sellers Rank | #781 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #29 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Built-In Media | One (1) 2m Ethernet cable, One (1) Orbi WiFi 7 Router (RBE971), Quick start guide, Three (3) power adapters, Two (2) Orbi WiFi 7 Satellites (RBE970) |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Range | 10000 Square Feet |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Coverage | Whole-home coverage |
| Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 438 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gigabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 6 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Quad-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | Yes |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 10 Gbps |
| Manufacturer | Netgear |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 27 Gigabits Per Second |
| Mfr Part Number | RBE973S-100NAS |
| Model Name | RBE973S |
| Model Number | RBE973S-100NAS |
| Number of Antennas | 3 |
| Number of Ports | 6 |
| Operating System | Netgear OS |
| Other Special Features of the Product | WPS |
| RAM Memory Installed | 4 GB |
| Router Firewall Security Level | Medium |
| Router Network Type | Mesh |
| Security Protocol | WPA2 or WPA3 |
| Special Feature | WPS |
| UPC | 606449166507 |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 90-day complimentary technical support, Limited manufacturer warranty |
| Wi-Fi Generation | WiFi 7 |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11.be |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11.be |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NETGEAR
- **Color:** White
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Frequency Band Class:** Quad-Band
- **Model Name:** RBE973S
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Business
- **Special Feature:** WPS
- **Wireless Communication Standard:** 802.11.be

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Hi, will the black model be available on Amazon? I am from Europe and Amazon is th only way at the moment to get the Orbi 970.**
A: We appreciate your interest in our new Wi-Fi 7 Orbi mesh system the RBE973S. The RBE973S will be coming soon, please visit netgear.com for updates.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Netgear Orbi 970 Review: Blazing Fast WiFi, But at a Cost
*by T***M on June 21, 2025*

I’ve been using the Netgear Orbi 970 for a few weeks now, and overall, it’s a solid mesh WiFi system, but it’s not perfect. The setup was pretty easy, even for someone who isn’t super tech-savvy. The app walks you through everything, and I had the whole thing up and running in about 20 minutes. The coverage is impressive. I have a three-story house with a lot of dead zones, and the Orbi 970 pretty much wiped those out. Speeds are fast and consistent, even when multiple people are streaming or gaming at the same time. I also like that it supports WiFi 7, so it feels future-proof. That said, the price is steep. It’s definitely on the higher end, and I’m not sure everyone needs this much power unless you have a big house or a lot of devices. Also, the units themselves are kind of bulky, so they’re not the easiest to hide. One thing that bugged me is that some advanced features are locked behind a subscription. For the price, I expected more included out of the box. The parental controls and security features are good, but having to pay extra for them feels a bit much. In short, the Orbi 970 is a great choice if you want top-tier performance and don’t mind spending extra. If you’re on a budget or have a smaller space, you might want to look at other options. But if you want fast, reliable WiFi everywhere in your home, it delivers.

### ⭐ Infuriating!
*by C***S on February 22, 2025*

Update 2: Replaced with the router in my first update and everything now works flawlessly. I can’t believe the difference. My system is completely stable now. The instability that I was getting with the Orbi 970 was extremely painful. When you buy a router system, what you should expect is that it just works. Even the app was bad. It frequently had errors causing me to not be able to see any devices. When I searched online, sure enough a lot of other people were also having these issues. Please, don’t put yourself through the trouble of this router. Update: This is the most frustrating router that I have ever used. I stopped buying from Netgear along time ago and for some reason forgot why. The router randomly restarts every couple of weeks (common issues with others that have this router as well). The real problem is, when it restarts my Hue and Nest cameras get very messed up. Lights won’t respond. Cameras going offline. It takes several restarts of the satellites and router, plus several hours to get everything running again. This mesh system is just pure garbage. I’ll be selling this trash and moving to an Eero Max 7. Had several frustrations so far. It was going very well for the first three weeks. I had no issues at all. Then, it randomly rebooted by itself. That random reboot led to some serious issues with my Philips Hue system. I had lights not responding and dimmer switches having connection issues. I started troubleshooting my Hue system because it seemed that was the likely issue. Then, I upgraded my Orbi firmware and magically everything was fine again. During the upgrade the Orbi satellites also upgraded and all of them rebooted. Several days later I needed to unplug a satellite. When I tried to replug it back in, it struggled to reconnect. I restarted the router thinking that might fix the issue. The satellite did eventually reconnect, but ALL of the Hue problems came back. It took me literally hours of troubleshooting Hue, restarting the router and satellites to get it working again. Finally, I restarted the router and all satellites (which I had already tried several times), and everything worked again. What a hassle this system is for $2,000. I contemplated between the 970 and the Eero 7 before settling on the 970. The only reason I chose the 970 was the dedicated 2.4 Iot channel. I regret not going with the Eero 7. What it does well is speed, range and keeps all of Nest cameras from disconnecting. My old Asus AXE16000 had issues with cameras going offline, the 970 fixed that completely. However, I’m sure the Eero 7 would have done that as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expensive but worth it!
*by M***. on April 7, 2026*

I was introduced to NETGEAR equipment 40 yeas ago offshore as an automation tech and have used it personally for many years. I replaced a cheaper mesh system with this unit for various reasons but mostly due to frequent reboots to restore service, equipment disconnects and difficulty connecting the satellite unit. The Orbi connected without issues, online access is very functional, my signal strength improved in my shed and nothing has dropped out for the last couple of weeks. NETGEAR equipment is more expensive but solid. I should have stuck with my experience instead of cheeping out!

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*Last updated: 2026-04-24*