Netgear’s new Orbi Mesh Wi-fi Router Systems

Designed to blanket your home with uninterrupted Wi-fi

Expanding its Orbi mesh router system, networking giant Netgear has launched two different models in India to enable internet coverage in a surface area of up to 200 square metres. Called the Orbi mesh Wi-fi System (RBK12) ac1200 and Orbi mesh Wi-fi System (RBK13) ac1200, both new Netgear offerings come in a cube-like base router that has a diamond-shaped pattern on top. The RBK12 model comes with a single satellite, while the RBK13 option includes two satellites. Netgear also has its app Orbi through which users can remotely control their mesh system. Both models will be available for purchase through authorised Netgear partners and other resellers, e-commerce sites, and major retailers.

The latest Orbi mesh systems by Netgear are claimed to offer an even internet connectivity throughout your home, without any dead zones. There is dual-band Wi-fi support and the ability to deliver up to 1.2Gbps speeds. The two distinct models, the RBK12 and RBK13, also have two Gigabit Ethernet ports, with one for wide area network (WAN) and one for local area network (LAN) connectivity. you can also create a guest Wi-fi network to provide internet access to your guests, without sharing your personal network credentials. While the Orbi mesh Wi-fi System RBK 12 provides coverage of up to 120 square metres, the RBK13 is claimed to cover up to 200 square metres. Further, there is voice control support via amazon alexa and Google assistant. ■

Price: INR 11,000 (RBK12); INR 16,000 (RBK13)