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product_id: 691581278
title: "NETGEAR Orbi Triband WiFi 7 Mesh System (RBE873) - Router + 2 Satellites - Coverage up to 600 m², 150 Devices - 10 Gigabit Port - BE21000 802.11be (up to 21Gbps), Ideal for Thick Walls"
brand: "netgear"
price: "$2483.95"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 4
category: "Netgear"
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region: United States of America
---

# Up to 21 Gbps WiFi 7 speed Tri-band mesh with 7,500 sq. ft. coverage 10 Gigabit Ethernet port NETGEAR Orbi Triband WiFi 7 Mesh System (RBE873) - Router + 2 Satellites - Coverage up to 600 m², 150 Devices - 10 Gigabit Port - BE21000 802.11be (up to 21Gbps), Ideal for Thick Walls

**Brand:** netgear
**Price:** $2483.95
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your network game with Orbi 870 — where speed meets seamless coverage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NETGEAR Orbi Triband WiFi 7 Mesh System (RBE873) - Router + 2 Satellites - Coverage up to 600 m², 150 Devices - 10 Gigabit Port - BE21000 802.11be (up to 21Gbps), Ideal for Thick Walls by netgear
- **How much does it cost?** $2483.95 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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 WiFi 7 Speeds:** Experience ultra-fast connectivity up to 21 Gbps, perfect for streaming, gaming, and multitasking without lag.
- • **Robust Device Support:** Connect up to 150 devices simultaneously—ideal for smart homes and busy professional environments.
- • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** Minimal setup with intuitive app controls designed for busy professionals who demand reliable, hassle-free networking.
- • **Future-Proof Connectivity:** Equipped with a 10 Gigabit internet port to handle next-gen broadband speeds and heavy data loads effortlessly.
- • **Seamless Whole-Home Coverage:** Tri-band mesh system blankets up to 7,500 sq. ft., ensuring every corner of your home or office stays connected.

## Overview

The Orbi 870 Series Tri-band WiFi 7 Mesh System delivers cutting-edge wireless speeds up to 21 Gbps and expansive coverage up to 7,500 sq. ft. Designed for high-density device environments, it supports up to 150 devices and includes a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast wired connections. While its wireless performance and mesh roaming are exceptional, users with multi-gig PPPoE broadband may experience throughput limitations due to CPU constraints. Ideal for professionals seeking a powerful, future-ready home or office network with easy setup and robust security features.

## Description

Experience unparalleled WiFi 7 speeds up to 21Gbps with the Orbi 870 Series. Tri-band mesh design and enhanced backhaul deliver fast, reliable connectivity.

Review: Severely Limited by PPPoE CPU Bottleneck Despite Strong Wireless Performance - Unfortunately, this is a one-star product for me. For a system at this price point, it has a critical flaw that fundamentally limits its capability. The main issue is its inability to sustain multi-gigabit throughput when operating over PPPoE, which is required by most UK ISPs. PPPoE introduces significant CPU overhead because every packet must be encapsulated and processed individually. The Orbi 870’s 1.5GHz processor simply does not have the processing headroom to handle this efficiently at multi-gig speeds. As a result, performance is heavily constrained. My line rate is 1.8Gbps, yet the router delivers only around 900Mbps over PPPoE. Upload throughput is also impacted, at times dropping to zero, and the system regularly experiences packet loss, leading to a noticeably degraded connection. Running the system in AP mode allows me to achieve full line speed, but that comes with substantial trade-offs. All the intelligent routing and optimisation features are disabled, including band steering, beamforming, and client steering to the closest satellite. In AP mode the system becomes little more than a basic access point, and for an £800 device that is far from acceptable. Several app features are also unavailable when AP mode is enabled. To its credit, the wireless performance is excellent. Coverage is strong, roaming between satellites is seamless when using Ethernet backhaul, and band steering across the 5GHz and 6GHz bands works very effectively. I have also not encountered any issues with IoT device compatibility. The mobile app is relatively minimal with few settings to adjust. For many users this may be a positive, as the system is intended to be plug-and-play with minimal configuration. Overall, the experience has been disappointing. If you have multi-gig broadband and expect to achieve your full speeds, this system does not justify its cost.
Review: Abysmal desktop/smartphone apps but eventually does the job. - This is the third time I have upgraded my Orbi, but the first time I used as a router. The hubs that BT/EE supply are trash so I tried connecting this new system directly to my full fiber access point. That went fine but even though I positioned the sats in exactly the same place as my previous Orbi setup, it has taken two days for the system to figure out the optimal pathway. I literately called Netgear's support (which is excellent and easy to access) and the Satellite topology appeared on the app correctly as I was describing the issue to the tech! since then so far so good. The desktop app is prehistoric and the apple app very limited. Connections seem sound now. A big bonus is the improvement in stability of the main 2.4/5 GHz network channel when dealing with temperamental IOT 2.4 Ghz devices like my EV charger. Although I did set up the dedicated IOT access I haven't needed it. This alone is worth the cost. Netgear really need to improve the apps and documentation to get the best out of this. I had planned to use the old system as a handmedown in my other property but now seriously considering buying another of these just to improve the IOT stability.

## Features

- Netgear
- RBE873-100EUS
- Router

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DRWDK72R |
| Antenna Location | Home |
| Best Sellers Rank | 40,622 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 123 in Whole Home & Mesh Wi-Fi Systems |
| Box Contents | Router + 2 Satellite Extenders |
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Brand Name | NETGEAR |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Game Console, VR Devices, Streaming Devices |
| Compatible devices | Game Console, VR Devices, Streaming Devices |
| Connectivity Protocol | WiFi |
| Connectivity Range | 7500 Square Feet |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| Coverage | 600 m² |
| Customer Reviews | 3.0 out of 5 stars 12 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 21 Gigabits Per Second |
| Frequency Band Class | Tri-Band |
| Frequency band class | Tri-Band |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | No |
| Item Weight | 6.42 Kilograms |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 2500 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | Netgear |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RBE873-100EUS |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 10000 Megabits Per Second |
| Model Name | RBE873-100EUS |
| Model Number | RBE873-100EUS |
| Model name | RBE873-100EUS |
| Number of Ports | 12 |
| Operating System | NETGEAR OS |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Internet Security |
| Product Warranty | 2 Year |
| Router Firewall Security Level | Advanced |
| Security Protocol | WPA3 |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Smart Home Compatible |
| Special feature | Internet Security |
| UPC | 606449171891 |
| Unit Count | 3.0 count |
| Wi-Fi Generation | WiFi 7 |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11.be |
| Wireless communication standard | 802.11.be |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NETGEAR
- **Colour:** Black
- **Compatible devices:** Game Console, VR Devices, Streaming Devices
- **Connectivity technology:** Wi-Fi
- **Frequency band class:** Tri-Band
- **Included components:** Router + 2 Satellite Extenders
- **Model name:** RBE873-100EUS
- **Recommended uses for product:** Home
- **Special feature:** Internet Security
- **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11.be

## Images

![NETGEAR Orbi Triband WiFi 7 Mesh System (RBE873) - Router + 2 Satellites - Coverage up to 600 m², 150 Devices - 10 Gigabit Port - BE21000 802.11be (up to 21Gbps), Ideal for Thick Walls - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/519QkIinKvL.jpg)
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## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Severely Limited by PPPoE CPU Bottleneck Despite Strong Wireless Performance
*by M***. on 6 December 2025*

Unfortunately, this is a one-star product for me. For a system at this price point, it has a critical flaw that fundamentally limits its capability. The main issue is its inability to sustain multi-gigabit throughput when operating over PPPoE, which is required by most UK ISPs. PPPoE introduces significant CPU overhead because every packet must be encapsulated and processed individually. The Orbi 870’s 1.5GHz processor simply does not have the processing headroom to handle this efficiently at multi-gig speeds. As a result, performance is heavily constrained. My line rate is 1.8Gbps, yet the router delivers only around 900Mbps over PPPoE. Upload throughput is also impacted, at times dropping to zero, and the system regularly experiences packet loss, leading to a noticeably degraded connection. Running the system in AP mode allows me to achieve full line speed, but that comes with substantial trade-offs. All the intelligent routing and optimisation features are disabled, including band steering, beamforming, and client steering to the closest satellite. In AP mode the system becomes little more than a basic access point, and for an £800 device that is far from acceptable. Several app features are also unavailable when AP mode is enabled. To its credit, the wireless performance is excellent. Coverage is strong, roaming between satellites is seamless when using Ethernet backhaul, and band steering across the 5GHz and 6GHz bands works very effectively. I have also not encountered any issues with IoT device compatibility. The mobile app is relatively minimal with few settings to adjust. For many users this may be a positive, as the system is intended to be plug-and-play with minimal configuration. Overall, the experience has been disappointing. If you have multi-gig broadband and expect to achieve your full speeds, this system does not justify its cost.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Abysmal desktop/smartphone apps but eventually does the job.
*by C***L on 27 September 2025*

This is the third time I have upgraded my Orbi, but the first time I used as a router. The hubs that BT/EE supply are trash so I tried connecting this new system directly to my full fiber access point. That went fine but even though I positioned the sats in exactly the same place as my previous Orbi setup, it has taken two days for the system to figure out the optimal pathway. I literately called Netgear's support (which is excellent and easy to access) and the Satellite topology appeared on the app correctly as I was describing the issue to the tech! since then so far so good. The desktop app is prehistoric and the apple app very limited. Connections seem sound now. A big bonus is the improvement in stability of the main 2.4/5 GHz network channel when dealing with temperamental IOT 2.4 Ghz devices like my EV charger. Although I did set up the dedicated IOT access I haven't needed it. This alone is worth the cost. Netgear really need to improve the apps and documentation to get the best out of this. I had planned to use the old system as a handmedown in my other property but now seriously considering buying another of these just to improve the IOT stability.

### ⭐ Poor reliability and dropping connections
*by M***Y on 24 March 2026*

For such an expensive product the reliability is really poor, dropping connections and needing to be reset daily. Seems to be a known problem with no solution.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-16*