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Orbi 970 RBE973S, new white 3-pack
Up to 3,300 sq ft per unit (maker).
Up to 10,000 sq ft · 3-unit package.
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One RBE971 router and two RBE970 satellites in white, with claimed coverage up to 10,000 sq. ft.
Important limit: Tall units: 11.6 in each
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Up to 10,000 sq ft for this 3-unit package. Maker claim; walls and placement affect coverage.
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Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System (3-pack, RBE973S)
Orbi 970 RBE973S, new white 3-pack
Recorded model: RBE973S
Specifications checked 2026-11-02.
Coverage stays with the exact reviewed package; it is never multiplied from a single-unit claim.
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Selected quantity: 3
1 router (RBE971), 2 satellites (RBE970), Ethernet cable, 3 power adapters (19V, 3.16A)
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Netgear Orbi 970 Series Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh System (3-pack, RBE973S)
A quad-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh kit (one router, two satellites) with a dedicated backhaul band and 10 Gig ports on every unit.
Selected package: Orbi 970 RBE973S, new white 3-pack.
One RBE971 router and two RBE970 satellites in white, with claimed coverage up to 10,000 sq. ft.
Large homes needing a complete router-and-two-satellite system.
One RBE971 router and one RBE970 satellite, with claimed coverage up to 6,600 sq. ft.
Homes needing only one satellite.
The router-and-two-satellite kit in black, with the same performance and features as white. NETGEAR says black is exclusive to its own store.
Buyers who prefer a black finish.
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One RBE971 router with no satellites included; claimed coverage is up to 3,300 sq. ft. Satellites can be added later.
Homes needing only a router, with the option to expand.
One satellite for an existing compatible Orbi 970 network. A router is required and sold separately.
Existing Orbi 970 owners extending their coverage.
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), quad-band: 2.4 GHz, two 5 GHz bands and 6 GHz, with a dedicated backhaul band (Netgear's spec sheet: Multi-Link Operation pairs 5 GHz-1 with 6 GHz for backhaul, and 5 GHz-2 with 6 GHz for devices) |
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| Speed class (maker) | BE27000: the sum of all bands' maximum theoretical rates (Netgear: 'up to 27 Gbps') |
| Processor | Quad-core 2.2 GHz |
| Antennas | 12 internal antennas per unit |
| Router ports (RBE971) | 1x 10 Gig internet (WAN), 1x 10 Gbps LAN, 4x 2.5 Gbps LAN |
| Satellite ports (RBE970, each) | 1x 10 Gbps LAN, 2x 2.5 Gbps LAN |
| Coverage (maker claim) | Router up to 3,300 sq ft; 2-pack up to 6,600 sq ft; 3-pack up to 10,000 sq ft |
| Devices (maker claim) | Up to 200 |
| Dimensions (per unit) | 11.58 x 5.68 x 5.15 in (294 x 144 x 131 mm); 3.96 lb |
| In the box | 1 router (RBE971), 2 satellites (RBE970), Ethernet cable, 3 power adapters (19V, 3.16A) |
| Colours | White; Black Edition sold only on netgear.com |
| Optional subscription | NETGEAR Armor (Bitdefender) security; trial included |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (Netgear product page) |
| Firmware support (Netgear policy) | Netgear's End of Service policy: firmware and security updates generally end three years after the product's last sale date |
| FCC router status (checked Nov 1, 2026) | Conditional Approval for Netgear Nighthawk and Orbi consumer routers, Apr 14, 2026 to Oct 1, 2027 (FCC public notice DA 26-1130) |
| Backhaul | Wireless or Ethernet backhaul between the Orbi router and satellites. |
| Placement (maker guidance) | Keep a wireless satellite within range of the Orbi router and use the satellite LED to help choose its location. |
From manufacturer documentation, checked November 2, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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