SXK50

If you are a home user and don't know much about routing/AP or you have a basic simple need for a router, this probably isn't for you. It's work, but for you, there are cheaper options. If you need to run 3 VLANs for your WiFi network, this gets the job done just fine. There are some really weird things that you have to get used to. Some changes require it to reboot which can take a couple of minutes. The problem is that this happens when you click apply changes, so if you're making a simple change in multiple places you might find this annoying. Once you get it set up it seems to work pretty well. This was bought for a home environment that runs multiple ISPs, a custom firewall, and multiple VLANs for 40 or so devices.

I'm using these in access point mode only so not using the firewall / router functionality. There are 4 SSIDs you can setup on 4 different VLANs. If you don't want to use an SSID on your default VLAN then you are limited to 3 SSIDs. The guest SSID is also setup for a guest type access only. Most situations this will provide the functionality you need. Just be aware of the VLAN to wireless associations. I have 4 VLANs on my home network for home, work, IOT and guest. Since I don't use guest at all I've slimed it down to Home and IOT as my default VLAN is for management purposes only. These devices do not have 2.5GB port which I can live with as well as my main goal as to extend my wireless network with the satellite unit. That does work well and happy enough with the wireless performance. May consider switching back to the business class Netgear APs, but I feel like the antenna placement is better with these stand-up units than a non-ceiling mounted business AP. Netgear Insight is a decent management system, kind of awkward at times if you have a switch and trying to setup VLANs. You can also just manage these from the built-in web interface if you prefer to not use Insight. So good flexibility for management but if you are more network admin and want more control and flexibility between all 4 SSIDs may not be the best product for you.

I was using older Orbi routers and very satisfied with their easy setup and stability. I trust Orbi. These proved easy to install and I could set the network name and passwords to the old router's. 1-2-3 and all set up with all network devices connected. Wifi 6 speeds are a pleasure; downloads are markedly faster; split seconds vs. minutes for large videos. Recommended.

I have to start out by saying that I love netgears Orbi products. I installed a basic orbee Wi-Fi 6 setup a few years ago and I was thoroughly impressed with the speed and range. This one though not so much. I bought it for the multi network functionality and it did work for that, it took much longer than I was comfortable with to set up and get it working solidly, but once I did, it worked well. My disappointment comes from the Wi-Fi. I had the satellite hardwired and set up next to a TP-Link deco unit which was using Wi-Fi rather than a wired connection to connect back to its base and the TP link got much better signal out to my devices. The orbee actually kept dropping my Wi-Fi signal. I honestly contemplated using the router and satellites just as managed network switches and then using different access points, but for the price I couldn't justify that.

This was a great mesh system. Unfortunately, Netgear set them to end of life, which means no more firmware updates, which means major security issues going forward. I will never buy another Netgear product again.

The signal coverage is significantly better than the old RBK13. The speed is about 650mbps at 2 meters distance which is much better than 350mbps of the RBK13. The built-in antenna is not that "smart" and rather directional, placing the unit to the right direction is important to get wifi access. The RBK13 is not that sensitive to the direction.

I needed to be able to put wired ethernet connectors in a couple of rooms and to get better WiFi coverage for the house. I've always been happy with Netgear products and this is no exception. Orbi works. It's easy enough to set up and the signal strength is good everywhere I need it. Highly recommended!

I'm using the router plus 2 satellites. We get great coverage on the deck and in the driveway. I haven't had any issues with stability. It was easy to setup and forget. I've seen some say they don't like the Insight app as well as the consumer Orbi app, but for the price and as little as I have had to look at the app, I'm perfectly satisfied.