NETGEAR Orbi Ultra-Performance Tri-Band WiFi 6 Add-on Satellite (RBS850) – Works with Your Orbi WiFi 6 Router, add up to 2,500 sq. ft, speeds up to 6Gbps | 11AX Mesh AX6000 WiFi
Orbi WiFi 6 is a Tri-Band WiFi System built with the latest and fastest WiFi 6 technology to provide the ultimate smart home experience with WiFi coverage and connection capacity beyond belief. Keep ALL WiFi connections strong, in every room, all the time with enough bandwidth for all your devices, multiple 4K/8K UHD streaming, music
Orbi WiFi 6 is a Tri-Band WiFi System built with the latest and fastest WiFi 6 technology to provide the ultimate smart home experience with WiFi coverage and connection capacity beyond belief. Keep ALL WiFi connections strong, in every room, all the time with enough bandwidth for all your devices, multiple 4K/8K UHD streaming, music for your WiFi connected speakers, fast online game play, smart lights, WiFi security devices and more. Dedicated quad-stream WiFi 6 backhaul allows for streaming 4K or 8K videos without delay. Ideal for Gigabit and multi-Gigabit Internet speed service, supporting up to 2. 5Gbps download speeds. Place the Satellite anywhere in your home to get Gigabit speeds where you want them.
Product Features
- COMPATIBLE WITH ORBI WIFI 6 SYSTEMS: Works only with Orbi Whole Home Mesh WiFi 6 Systems RBK852, RBK853 or RBR850.
- NO MORE DEAD ZONES: Add 2, 500 sq. ft. of coverage to your existing Orbi Mesh WiFi 6 System to eliminate WiFi dead zones and buffering in hard to reach places.
- FAST WIRELESS SPEED: AX6000 WiFi 6 powers up to 6 Gbps of streaming HD video, gaming, or Internet surfing and downloads.
- SINGLE WIFI NETWORK NAME: Move freely around the house, inside and outside, without losing connectivity.
- RELIABLE MESH NETWORK: Expand your Orbi Mesh WiFi 6 network that blankets every inch of your home in fast and seamless WiFi connectivity – room to room, wall to wall, floor to floor.
- TRI-BAND BACKHAUL: A dedicated band between your Orbi router and satellite frees up the other two bands for maximum speed to your devices.
- WIRED ETHERNET PORTS: 4 Ethernet ports provide ultimate flexibility and connectivity for your Smart TV, game console, streaming player, and more.
- EASY TO SET UP: The Orbi app makes it easy to add on an additional satellite.
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