Comments on: Netgear Orbi 970 Series (RBE973S) Review (vs. TP-Link Deco BE85): A Tiring Mixed Bag of Complicated Wi-Fi, Real Multi-Gigabit, and a Major Sticker Shock https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/ And THAT's Good for YOU! Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:49:56 +0000 hourly 1 By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-68998 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:49:56 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-68998 In reply to KurtP.

You have to ask Netgear that question, Kurt. To answer it, I don’t know.

]]> By: KurtP https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-68997 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:47:48 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-68997 Hello,
I am considering the Orbi 970 but wanted to know if the concerns about stability and performance have been addressed with the latest firmware (released a few days ago).
Also, I read somewhere that the Orbi is not fully WiFi 7 certified and so lacks AFC (supported by the Asus WiFi 7 mesh) – is this correct and is the lack of AFC due to a hardware limitation in the Orbi or will this be added in future firmware releases ?

]]> By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-67431 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:01:12 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-67431 In reply to Peter.

I’d not recommend another Orbi, Peter, you’ll be disappointed. Check out this post on how to pick a (new) mesh system. Good luck!

]]> By: Peter https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-67429 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 02:01:54 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-67429 Dong

i currently have a RBR50 and looking to upgrade. i have to cover a large area, granny flat and shed. the RBR has done ok but has a few dead spots and drop out.
is the 970 an option or is there a better option? i need some wired connections for cameras as well

]]> By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-65915 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 06:14:38 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-65915 In reply to Kurt.

It might be the same or similar, those IoT things can be tricky.

]]> By: Kurt https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-65914 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:00:28 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-65914 I upgraded from the Orbi 960 solely because the 960 would just randomly drop my nest smoke detectors, or my Leviton switches, or my wifi water sensors and I would have to reboot it to get them back. I was able to sell the 960 for $900 but it still a large investment to solve not a speed problem, but a disconnect problem. We shall see if the 970 does better.

]]> By: Kurt https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-65913 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:48:43 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-65913 In reply to Dong Ngo.

Sorry, would have been more appropriate.

]]> By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-63912 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:31:22 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-63912 In reply to Lennart.

No, but, as mentioned in the review, the hardware indeed got better with every firmware release, Lennart. But the issues I mentioned will remain since they are not firmware correctible. I have moved on from this one.

]]> By: Lennart https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-63906 Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:14:00 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-63906 Hi Dong, thanks a lot for your amazing work here! Really appreciate your honest reviews (as many others)!
Regarding firmware: There’s a new release 9.11.0.1 from January 24th.{…}
Have you by any chance tested the system with the new firmware and if so, have you noticed any improvements in terms of stability?

]]> By: Dong Ngo https://dongknows.com/netgear-orbi-970-series-wi-fi-7-mesh-review/#comment-63612 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:43:33 +0000 https://dongknows.com/?p=90664#comment-63612 ]]> In reply to Mauro.

👍

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