NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series RBE873 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System – BE21000, 10G Internet Port, 3-Pack, 9,000 sq ft

Wi-Fi 7 speed and coverage for large homes that need whole-home multi-gig Wi-Fi.

The NETGEAR Orbi 870 RBE873 is a Wi-Fi 7 BE21000 tri-band mesh system with wireless speeds up to 21 Gbps, and it provides a 10 Gig internet port and 4 x 2.5G LAN ports on the router, plus 4 x 2.5G LAN ports on each satellite. It suits large homes that need whole-home multi-gig Wi-Fi, covering up to 9,000 sq ft.

Why Older Routers Slow Down a Busy Network

Most homes and small offices now run dozens of connected devices: phones, laptops, TVs, cameras and smart speakers. Older routers share airtime inefficiently, so every new device slows the rest, and walls or floors leave weak spots.

The Orbi 870 RBE873 uses Wi-Fi 7 technology to move more data to more devices at once. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K-QAM increase throughput and reduce latency by using multiple bands together.

Built-in security features such as WPA2/WPA3 encryption, a guest network and firmware updates help keep the network protected without extra hardware.

Wired Ports for Fast, Stable Connections

The Orbi 870 RBE873 provides a 10 Gig internet port and 4 x 2.5G LAN ports on the router, plus 4 x 2.5G LAN ports on each satellite. Wired connections give consoles, desktops, NAS drives and TVs the most consistent speed and free up wireless airtime for mobile devices.

Coverage and Expansion

The 3-pack includes one router and two satellites that connect over dedicated 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 backhaul or 2.5G Ethernet, giving one network name across the home with automatic band and node steering.

How to Set Up the NETGEAR Orbi 870 RBE873

1. Connect the router WAN/internet port to your modem or ONT with an Ethernet cable, and power on the router.
2. Connect to the default Wi-Fi network or a LAN port, then open the setup app or web interface shown on the router label.
3. Follow the setup wizard to detect your internet connection, set a new Wi-Fi name and password, and create an admin password.
4. Update the firmware, enable the guest network and security features, and position the router centrally and off the floor for best coverage.