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NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Mesh WiFi System (RBK13) – Router replacement covers up to 4,500 sq. ft. with 1 Router & 2 Satellites
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Brand | NETGEAR |
Model Name | RBK13 |
Special Feature | Guest Mode, Internet Security, LED Indicator, Parental Control |
Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac |
Compatible Devices | iPhone, Gaming Console, Smart Television |
Frequency | 5 GHz |
Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Gaming |
Included Components | One (1) Orbi Router (RBR10), Two (2) Orbi Satellites (RBS10), One (1) 2m Ethernet cable, Three (3) 12V/1A power adapters, Quick start guide See more |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
About this item
- NO MORE DEAD ZONES: Whole home mesh Wi-Fi coverage of up to 4,500 square feet Mesh technology helps you stay connected as you roam around home using a single network name..Powerful Quad-Core 710MHz processor. Implicit & Explicit Beamforming for 2.4GHz & 5GHz bands.
- WORKS WITH ALL INTERNET PROVIDERS: Replace your existing Wi-Fi Router (separate modem or gateway required). Compatible with any Internet provider, including cable, satellite, fiber, DSL, and more.
- WIRED ETHERNET PORT: Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and other nearby wired devices with a 1 Gigabit Ethernet port.
- FAST WIRELESS SPEED: AC1200 Wi-Fi powers up to 1.2 Gbps of streaming HD video, gaming, or Internet surfing and downloads.
- EASY SET-UP: Easily set up and manage your WiFi with the Orbi app
- NETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices with a 30-day free trial.
- NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls promotes healthy Internet habits, fosters responsibility and builds trust with your kids (30-day free trial included).
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From the manufacturer
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Powerful Mesh TechnologyOrbi RBK13 router and satellites work together to make sure you have a seamless and reliable connection no matter where you are in the house. |
Essential Internet Security & Smart Parental ControlsNETGEAR Armor protects your family's WiFi with an automatic shield of security across all your connected devices. Smart Parental Controls provide a safe, online experience for your kids. Both include a 30-day free trial. |
High-Speed Wired ConnectionGigabit port on router gives you a fast wired connection to your computer, game box, TV or other high-speed device. |
One Simple Network NameStay connected as you roam around home using a single network name. |
RBK13 | RBK23 | RBK33 | RBK50 | RBK50V | RBK852 | |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Configuration | 1 Router + 2 Satellites | 1 Router + 2 Satellites | 1 Router + 2 Wall Plug Satellites | 1 Router + 1 Satellite | 1 Router + 1 Satellite with Built-in Speaker | 1 Router + 1 Satellite |
WiFi Speed | WiFi 5 - AC1200 (Up to 1.2 Gbps) | WiFi 5 - AC2200 (Up to 2.2 Gbps) | WiFi 5 - AC2200 (Up to 2.2 Gbps) | WiFi 5 - AC3000 (Up to 3 Gbps) | WiFi 5 - AC3000 (Up to 3 Gbps) | WiFi 6 - AX6000 (Up to 6 Gbps) |
WiFi Coverage | Up to 4,500 sq. ft. | Up to 6,000 sq. ft. | Up to 5,000 sq. ft. | Up to 5,000 sq. ft. | Up to 4,500 sq. ft. | Up to 5,000 sq. ft. |
Recommended # of Devices | Up to 15 | Up to 20 | Up to 20 | Up to 25+ | Up to 25+ | Up to 60+ |
Best for Internet Provider Speed Tier | Up to 100 Mbps | Up to 200 Mbps | Up to 200 Mbps | Up to 500 Mbps | Up to 500 Mbps | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
Tri-Band Dedicated Backhaul | --- | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Wired Gigabit Ethernet Ports (Router + Satellites) | 2 (2 + 0 + 0) | 6 (2 + 2 + 2) | 4 (4 + 0 + 0) | 8 (4 + 4) | 6 (4 + 2) | 9 (5 + 4) |
Smart Speaker With Amazon Alexa | --- | --- | --- | --- | Harmon Kardon 35W Speaker, Alexa Built-in with 4 Microphones | --- |
Network Security | WPA2, Guest WiFi Secure Access | WPA2, Guest WiFi Secure Access | WPA2, Guest WiFi Secure Access | WPA2, Guest WiFi Secure Access | WPA2, Guest WiFi Secure Access | WPA2, Guest WiFi Secure Access |
Advanced Technology | Dual-Band, Smart Connect - One WiFi Name, Beamforming, MU-MIMO | Tri-Band, Smart Connect - One WiFi name, Beamforming, MU-MIMO | Tri-Band, Smart Connect - One WiFi name, Beamforming, MU-MIMO | Tri-Band, Smart Connect - One WiFi name, Beamforming, MU-MIMO | Tri-Band, Smart Connect - One WiFi name, Beamforming, MU-MIMO | Tri-Band, Smart Connect - One WiFi name, Beamforming, MU-MIMO |
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WiFi signal | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
Mobile App | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
Tech Support | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
User interface | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Easy to install | — | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Sold By | |Performance| | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
number of ports | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
data transfer rate | 1.2 gigabits per second | — | 5400 megabits per second | 3000 megabits per second | 10 gigabits per second | 1 gigabits per second |
wireless standard | 802 11 AC | 802 11 AC, 802 11 A, 802 11 N, 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 B, 802 11 G | 802 11 AX, 802 11 AC, 802 11 N, 802 11 G, 802 11 B | 802 11 AX | 802 11 AX |
frequency band class | dual band | tri band | tri band | dual band | quad band | dual band |
lan port bandwidth | — | — | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
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Product Description
Orbi whole home Mesh Wi-Fi System delivers up to 1.2Gbps high-performance Wi-Fi with up to 4, 500 square feet of coverage. Expand your home's Wi-Fi coverage to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and buffering. Keep a single Wi-Fi name for uninterrupted connections as you move from room-to-room. Orbi is ready right out of the box and works with your service provider, use the Orbi app to get online in minutes. Create a guest network, access parental controls, and run Speed tests right from the app. Use voice commands to control your home network with Amazon Lexa and the Google Assistant.
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Technical Details
Brand | NETGEAR |
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Series | RBK13 |
Item model number | RBK13-100NAS |
Item Weight | 2.85 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8.02 x 5.5 x 5.15 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.02 x 5.5 x 5.15 inches |
Color | White |
Voltage | 100240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Netgear |
ASIN | B07WTXG3XW |
Date First Available | October 14, 2019 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #8,116 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #228 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
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Customers like the ease of setup and signal strength of the networking router. For example, they mention it's easy to use and setup, with great signal strength and speeds. That said, they're satisfied with value, and coverage. That being said, opinions are mixed on performance, connectivity, quality, and documentation.
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Customers find the setup of the networking router to be easy. They mention that it's really easy to use and setup, with good WiFi coverage. Some say that the instructions on the app are good, but it didn't tell them when to power it on. That said, most find it easy for guests to get their devices logged on.
"...Luckily none of that was true.Installation was a breeze, took me about 20 min to get all three units going...." Read more
"...The satellites were pre-paired so it's as easy as logging into the router, going through the step-by-step setup process, and then turning on the..." Read more
"Good WiFi coverage, low cost, easy to get working." Read more
"...I suspect that the system is configured wrong, but since I’m only demanding 35Mbps (all that ATT provides here), it is possible that any conflict is..." Read more
Customers like the signal strength of the router. They mention that it provides strong and consistent WiFi signal throughout their entire house. They are also impressed with its ability to provide fast internet throughout the whole house. Customers also say that the range is much better, and the coverage is excellent.
"...Wifi strength is greatly improved upstairs where we had very noticeable problems previously. On some devices the signal was almost non-existent...." Read more
"Good WiFi coverage, low cost, easy to get working." Read more
"...Coverage and speeds are excellent...." Read more
"...The problem was that the D-Link WiFi signal is very weak and I wanted a second second WiFi network...." Read more
Customers like the value of the networking router. They mention that it provides great coverage for a wonderful price, and is worth its weight in gold.
"Good WiFi coverage, low cost, easy to get working." Read more
"...Details below…I purchased this model because it was inexpensive, and allegedly suited my needs, which were to improve signal quality from my..." Read more
"...Overall, an amazing value for the price (under $100) paid. Very happy with it overall." Read more
"I like this device and it's at a good price compared to other similar devices...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the coverage provided by the networking router. They mention that it works well and covers the whole house without issue. Some say that it has solved their home coverage problems. Overall, most are happy with the product's coverage and recommend it to others.
"...It covers everywhere, was easy to set up and affordable. I recommend!" Read more
"...Once it is up it provides great coverage and a strong signal. If you get an ORBI system I suggest using the QR codes to set up and not manual." Read more
"...My dead spots are gone. Very happy" Read more
"...No more dead spots and our signal is now strong everywhere in our house...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that it works well, while others say that the phone app doesn't work right, and that one of the satellites is apparently not working.
"...through the install and syncing procedure a few times, the Orbi performs quite well...." Read more
"...So...Once I got this up and running it seems to work very well. Definitely better than what I had before...." Read more
"...Troubleshooting showed it to have uncorrectable issues. We researched Amazon and found a new unit with reduced price of $129 so ordered it...." Read more
"We have several to cover our home and this mesh WiFi by Orbi works as well as we expected." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that it gives them seamless Internet throughout the entire house, while others say that it would not connect after spending many hours. They also mention that they have difficulty setting it up and that connections get lost.
"...we did have two instances where one or the other satellite lost it's good connection (status light turned yellow) but that was quickly resolved by..." Read more
"...No ethernet problems with the Orbi, I'm seeing the full 1GB/s. Even the Wi-Fi is seeing 800 MB/s, with an effective speed of around 500 MB/s to one..." Read more
"...When it came it wouldn't connect on one of the devices. Troubleshooting showed it to have uncorrectable issues...." Read more
"...WiFi connectivity was great throughout the apartment and was generally stable. When I did have a problem tech support was pretty helpful...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the networking router. Some mention that the app is good, and the coverage is as advertised. They also say that it's a fantastic router and produces outstanding speeds. However, others say that the mobile app setup just didn't work well, and they've had constant problems with the product and app.
"...Eventually found the answer needed in the manual. The mobile app is ok and since we've so far chosen to keep it simple, we've really not needed it..." Read more
"...using the setup wizard, but it failed reporting that there is no Internet connection...." Read more
"...just as suited to that task as most consumer routers and it adds a very good mesh wifi on top of it...." Read more
"...Orbi 37 works better than Orbi 28 model. They do boost the signal...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the documentation of the networking router. Some mention that the tech support is outstanding and the app is easy to use to monitor signal strength, speed, and devices on the system. However, others say that there is no documentation or support, and there are no instructions included in the box.
"...now works, but not without a LOT of hassle, mostly due to incorrect documentation, absent web sites, and unusable support...." Read more
"...It doesn’t get easier than this, ladies and gentlemen. Great product for the novice who wants access points for full coverage but has no real..." Read more
"...Also, the device does not come with any written documentation. There is a small pamphlet inside that directs you to download the mobile app...." Read more
"The product didn't come with any doc. Mobile app does not have much guidance or info (even the interpretation of color codes)...." Read more
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Installation was a breeze, took me about 20 min to get all three units going. And most of that time is just waiting for the devices to initialize and connect to each other.
Installation was as follows:
1. Open box, see two satellite units, 1 router unit. (they are labeled as such with a temporary wrapper, but also are permanently labeled on the bottom).
2. Plug ethernet cord from my current (internet provider provided) router/modem combo into the new router unit. Then plug it in for electricity.
3. Wait for the light on the front to cycle through flashing and turn solid blue.
4. Plug in the two satellite units (to electricity) and let them do their thing until their lights are solid blue (I did this with them all just sitting next to each other in the same room).
5. On my phone, connect to the wifi network they are broadcasting (the network ssid and password at written on the bottom of the router unit).
6. Open browser on phone and go to the address listed on the installation card that came in the box.
7. The website suggests that I download and install their phone app, I declined to do so. Maybe that is where they try to sell you on some security package?
8. Follow the steps on the page to set up the devices (setting your admin password etc).
9. Then actually log into the router (in your browser, on your phone, same address as before... use the password you just set.)
10. To make things easy I chose to name my network the exact name of my old network. So first I also logged into my old router and switched off both wifi networks it was broadcasting (2.4 and 5 ghz). And then on the new router I set up the wifi network with the same name and password. Note: If you name the new wifi network something new, or give it a different password, then of course you're going to have to update every device in your house that you want to connect to it to provide it with the new name and password.
11. I had to wait a couple of minutes for all devices in my house to come on line (like 50 things), but they all connected just fine.
12. Now everywhere in my house I have full strength wifi signal.
After having to work through the install and syncing procedure a few times, the Orbi performs quite well. Wifi strength is greatly improved upstairs where we had very noticeable problems previously. On some devices the signal was almost non-existent. This mesh system now seems to provide as strong a signal upstairs as we previously had downstairs. We are happy. Definitely a good buy.
And, to avoid confusion, it appears that the Orbi RBK-13, as advertised, is the same as the Orbi AC-1200. Don't ask why. Interestingly, we did have two instances where one or the other satellite lost it's good connection (status light turned yellow) but that was quickly resolved by re-syncing (pressing the router sync button on the back, then press the sync button on the back of the satellite, and then wait several minutes for the blue light to re-establish. Maybe similarly, we also had two instances of lost power for which the system re-established itself without human help. Great. Humans get worn out.
Lastly, tech support did not respond to the only email I sent. Eventually found the answer needed in the manual. The mobile app is ok and since we've so far chosen to keep it simple, we've really not needed it nor the Amour protection they hope to sell you.
Setup was a breeze although I chose to use the router's embedded web interface instead of the Orbi app. Kudos to Netgear for continuing to provide this option even though they don't mention it in the quick setup instructions. Download the owner's manual for all the details. You shouldn't have to install an app to setup your router and with this device, you don't.
The satellites were pre-paired so it's as easy as logging into the router, going through the step-by-step setup process, and then turning on the satellites within range of the router. The web interface will show you when everything is connected. I was impressed by the range from the router to the satellites. The furthest satellite connected directly to the router without having to daisy chain through the nearer satellite.
There are a couple of features that have caused confusion which has led to some bad reviews. First, during setup you'll be offered to setup Netgear's "Circle" Parental Controls. You have to use the app to do this, but you are not required to enable it if you don't need it.
Second, you will be encouraged to activate a free trial of Netgear's "Armor" cyber-security suite. This is an optional free trial for a paid subscription service. If you do not want a comprehensive security suite you can simply decline to activate this service and use your Orbi like any other router. Demerits to Netgear for not making it more clear that you're not required to subscribe to this service.
Finally, some users are confused about the nature of this device. By default, Orbi functions as an Internet router and completely replaces your existing router. Install Orbi in place of your router and recycle the old router. It is just as suited to that task as most consumer routers and it adds a very good mesh wifi on top of it.
If you already have an advanced router and you want to keep it and add mesh wifi then you can put Orbi on your network behind your router and configure it as just a mesh wifi access point for your home network and Internet. In the Orbi menus, select "Advanced Setup" and then "Router/AP Mode" and select "AP Mode" instead of "Router." Disable the wifi on your existing router to avoid interference and connect to the Orbi access point instead.
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the product keeps asking to reset the password to remote in to see wifi status via the app
constantly dropping.. I had to create a backup SSID on my main router due to this dropping issue (what's the point of doing this when you have a Mesh!!!! :( )
overall experience is not good...
Going to try one of these others - Dlink, TP-Link or Linksys...
buyer beware......