NETGEAR, the advanced networking technologies company, has launched its Orbi 970 Series. This latest addition to the esteemed Orbi family integrates revolutionary WiFi 7 technology, setting a new benchmark for wireless home connectivity with its sophisticated design, robust performance, and pioneering features.
This release marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, reflecting over 25 years of innovation in WiFi technology. The Orbi 970 Series debuts a sleek, new antenna design and NETGEAR’s exclusive Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul, leveraging the full potential of WiFi 7 to offer unprecedented speeds up to 27 Gbps.
The series has been designed to provide seamless, ultra-fast internet to every corner of any home, ensuring no room, hallway, or backyard is left uncovered.
Unleashing Elite Connectivity with WiFi 7
As homes become increasingly connected and the demand for bandwidth-intensive applications grows, the need for faster, more reliable WiFi has never been greater. The Orbi 970 Series addresses this need by incorporating WiFi 7 technology, which builds upon the advancements of WiFi 6E with expanded 320 MHz channels, enhancing throughput and reducing latency for all connected devices.
The introduction of WiFi 7 brings several enhancements that are fully exploited by the Orbi 970 Series:
1. Quad-Band Technology and Enhanced Backhaul: The Orbi 970 Series features NETGEAR’s patented Quad-Band technology, which uses four simultaneous WiFi bands to increase the network’s carrying capacity dramatically. This setup includes a unique Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul that combines a dedicated 5 GHz band with a 6 GHz band, doubling the connection speed between the router and satellites. This configuration ensures a 10 Gig wireless backhaul, minimising latency and maximising data throughput across all connected devices.
2. Optimised Antenna Design: Each unit in the Orbi 970 Series features 12 high-performance internal antennas housed in an elegantly designed cylindrical body. Paired with high-powered amplifiers, these antennas provide comprehensive 360-degree coverage, ensuring robust WiFi signal throughout large and complex home layouts.
3. Multi-Gig Connectivity: The router boasts a 10 Gig internet port, one additional 10 Gig, and four 2.5 Gig Ethernet ports, allowing users to connect multiple devices at the highest available speeds. This makes the Orbi 970 Series ideal for multi-gig internet plans and ensures that each connected device receives optimal bandwidth.
Security and Parental Controls
Understanding the importance of network security, the Orbi 970 Series comes equipped with NETGEAR Armor Powered by Bitdefender. This service offers an automatic security shield for all connected devices, providing comprehensive protection against external threats and managing outbound traffic to prevent unauthorised data transmission.
The Orbi 970 Series also includes NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls, which help parents manage and monitor their children’s online activities. These controls ensure that children have safe and productive internet experiences, and they can be customised and managed from anywhere using the NETGEAR Orbi app.
Coverage and Connectivity for Every Home
The Orbi 970 Series is available in various configurations to suit home sizes and coverage needs. The standard 3-pack (model RBE973S) covers 10,000 square feet and supports up to 200 devices, accommodating even the most connected homes.
Additional satellites (model RBS970) can be purchased for larger spaces to extend coverage by up to 3,300 square feet per unit. Each is equipped with one 10 Gig and two 2.5 Gig Ethernet ports to maintain unbeatable speed and reliability.
Technical Specifications
•320MHz High-Capacity Channels: Provides up to 2.4x the speed to connected devices and is fully backwards compatible with older WiFi devices.
•4K QAM: Increases speeds by using the available bandwidth more efficiently.
•Preamble Puncturing: Enables a broader channel than would otherwise be available in areas of high interference.
•Multi-link Operation (MLO): This method uses multiple WiFi bands simultaneously for both backhaul and front haul, improving network reliability, reducing latency, and ensuring data delivery with maximum speed.
• WiFi 7 Qualcomm Networking Pro Series Platform: Delivers uncompromising WiFi 7 performance for today’s hyper-connected homes.
Availability
The NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series is now available in classic white on NETGEAR.com and at other major retailers. The Orbi black limited edition is available exclusively on NETGEAR.com. For more information or to make a purchase, visit NETGEAR.com.
