Netgear Orbi Comparison: RBK352, RBK752 and RBK852 (WiFi 6 Mesh Routers)

[@joelcentofanti2813]

The Netgear Orbi 752 has improved its stability greatly over the last few months following updates. Prior it would drop the internet and reuqire a reboot every few days, if running as an AP behind a router it was solid. Either way I can definitely recommend the 752 be it as a modem/router/wifi or as an AP behind a nice little untangle/opnsense box.

[@ofon360]

Please how can I get it in Cameroon?

[@ridin_low193]

Now we need this video while adding the new RBKE963 WiFi 6E

[@davidrushworth658]

Hi, good to hear an Aussie review. I've finally connected to Fibre to the house today (yippee), d/l is now 50 from 30 and u/l is 19 from 6. Not a huge deal but satisfactory. I'm looking at a mesh system since I'm still having trouble linking my printer to my desktop via wifi (both in the same room) and various wifi dropouts from other devices at the far end of our house. After all that, does the Netgear router plug directly into my existing Telstra modem router, or directly into the NBN ethernet? Thanks for your Neagear review. Cheers.....David.

[@salinsarin1]

Can you tell where are the antennas located on 852 router & satellite? I have only one option to place to keep the router and that is one rear corner of the house.. Main floor.... Does it matter placing it facing front or at an angle.. Coz its at on corner.. What about satellite? Where on 2nd floor should I keep.. How far i can keep? Thanks

[@Theunknownnone]

Is the Ethernet cable that is provided in the box a CAT6 cable?

[@timetravela9578]

Hi do the satellites bounce off each other to extend the coverage or does each satellite need to still be in range of the main one? Cheers

[@maxiduldulao8510]

Thanks for the video man. Just wanna ask is it okay to used the old orbi as a satellite to the new orbi?

[@xradrd]

Excellent review! You covered about everything. Thanks!

[@dindu42]

How well do they worm with roaming. I have some access points which don't pass over a connection from one AP to a better one unless your existing connection is unusable. Also how friendly are they for device to device comms used in smart homes such as HomePod Mini's etc. Thanks.

[@gotti614]

When will game booster be available for Orbi?

[@mohammadaamer6518]

Hi bro, I have one question for u Why netgear Orbi use one router and others Satellite else other brands like Asus zen Wi-Fi use all three devices as routers Please reply

[@ahmedsaleh5821]

When you say the rbk352 supports 25-30 devices. Is that for each satellite or all together?

[@DeviceDeal]

Hi Ahmed, that's the total altogether for the RBK352

[@darkjediknight2923]

What about the new Orbi RBKE?

[@harishmali2127]

I am going to have a wired (CAT6) connection between the Router and Satellites. In this configuration, I would assume the third dedicated band is of no use. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[@Visbalalam]

That’s correct. The back haul 5ghz band can’t be used as a normal wifi.

[@MichelKuonen]

Can I add a RBK353 satellite to my ax4200 or ax6000 mesh system? Are they compatible?

[@badmf107]

Fyi, there is a compatability list on Netgear site. Probably it will slow down your system if I remember correctly.

[@SmartHomeHASHTAGS]

Very good review.

[@DeviceDeal]

Thanks Michael!

[@SupeDefy]

Future proofing means nothing when every year Netgear will come out with better/faster/safer/etc routers. Spending $1200 for a router thinking it will be good for 5 years is a pipe dream. In 5 years there will be advancements that haven't even been thought of. If you absolutely need quad band and 100+ device capability, sure, but 7 series for $400 is perfectly fine for most people.

[@redchilli450]

Upto 40 devices and also 40+ devices!!? Make up your mind.

[@delschier1419]

Stay away from Netgear if you have Comcast/Xfinity! Days wasted on the phone! three different Netgear WiFi gateways, including orbi, will not stay connected and EX7000 extender doesn't work with Comcast gateway.

[@DeviceDeal]

Hi Del Schier, there should be no problem. Looks like you were not doing it properly. Here on Xfinity official forums they confirm that they work together but you have to use the bridge mode which is explained in detail in the 2nd link: forums.xfinity.com/conversations/your-home-network/netgear-orbi-mesh-network/602db026c5375f08cd242155 www.xfinity.com/support/articles/wireless-gateway-enable-disable-bridge-mode

[@experienciape4711]

I have xfinity (comcast) and I do have my netgear system for almost 6 months no problems whatsoever.. the trick is .. do not use their modem . Buy your own modem .. the stupid modem from xfinity is the real problem.

[@djnes2k7]

If you’re speeding this kind of money on a router….. why the hell would you rent a modem???? I never understand this

[@v.p.k.a]

Would you be willing to add 962 to this comparison video?

[@DeviceDeal]

Hey Vignesh. We don't have any 962 model here yet. But we have another Orbi video planned, so stay tuned for that :)

[@v.p.k.a]

@@DeviceDeal Thanks! Here in the USA, netgear released Orbi 960 series with wifi 6e. Would love to see a video featuring that soon

[@djnes2k7]

The 852 is completely pointless. It’s only real difference is it has a 2.5 wan…… doesn’t matter a single bit because all of the outputs are 1gbps. So even if you have a wired backhaul (moca 2.5) you will only be sending 1gbps to that satellite. So outside of standing right in front of the unit on the main router……. That will be the only time you see more than 1gbps

[@thbadmin7751]

What about the RBKE963

[@DeviceDeal]

It's not released yet in Australia. Stay tuned and we will review it soon :)