RBS750

The review from GUANGRONG ZENG under "Top Reviews from Other Countries" saved me. I made the mistake of buying the Orbi router/modem (CBR750) with no satellites, thinking my apartment was so small I wouldn't need a satellite. Big mistake, the wifi signal from the router in the living room did not reach the bedrooms in the back of the apartment. So I purchased the Orbi stand-alone satellite (RBS750). The instructions for syncing the satellite to the router/modem did not work at all (plugging the satellite in to an outlet and then pushing the sync buttons on the satellite and router). I kept getting the magenta light. So I followed the instructions from GUANGRONG ZENG (who got them from another reviewer). The only change I had to make, was that I found the specific IP address of my satellite in the Orbi app after I had connected the satellite via ethernet. I then entered Admin and Password as the username and password. It then took me to the page in the first image. Next step was update the firmware. I found my router's firmware version in the orbi app under router settings. Then I kept uploading the wrong file (CBR750 instead of RBS750). Once I get the right file uploaded, the firmware updated. See the second image. Then I refreshed and saw the third image. I then refreshed the Orbi app, and instead of saying "Satellites: 0 of 1," it now said "Satellites: 1 of 1." I have copied the original review below so that people can see all of the steps. Can not syn my new satellite for 2 hours, After review and tried C&J review, my system work great now, thank you for the help, i repost his post. credit to him. anyone having this problem, follow the step and give this a shot, thank you. 5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced setup may be required. Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023 Verified Purchase I've had good luck with my Orbi 750 system but wanted to expand the coverage with this satellite. I spent over 2 hours trying to get this to sync with my system with no luck. This is what I ended up having to do, and I’d assume this will work for whomever runs into this issue. • Start by plugging the new satellite into the Orbi router with an Ethernet cable. Plug the new satellite into power and wait for it to boot up (usually 2 minutes). • Wait for the light on the satellite to turn blue and then turn off. • At this point open a web browser and log into the Orbis interface (192.168.1.1) enter your username and password when prompted, then select attached devices and find the IP address of the new satellite. • Once you've located the new satellites IP address open a new tab and enter the new satellites IP address into the address bar and login (Username:admin/password:password). • Once you've logged into the new satellites web interface look for the firmware version and compare it to your existing Orbi firmware. If it doesn't match you need to manually update the new satellite firmware. • Open a new tab and search RBS750 firmware. Find the firmware version that matches your current system from the Netgear support site only (not 3rd party). • Once you've located the correct firmware download it to your desktop. When it's finished downloading extract the zip file to your desktop. The firmware file will end with .chk . Now go back to the browser tab for the new satellite and select firmware/update Firmware then select browse and navigate to the unzipped folder you downloaded and select the file ending .chk and update. This process can take up to 19 minutes. • Once the satellite is finished and there is no light coming from the new satellite unplug it from your router and place where you want it and plug it back into power. • After the light on the new satellite finishes blinking it should go blue for a moment then off. If the placement is poor you may get an amber light instead of blue and magenta if it's too far from the Orbi router. • This is how I got mine to work, I hope this helps someone in the same situation. After all this it works great for me.

I must say, it's a great Mesh wifi network system BUT only with some draw backs, for one the set-up was kinda of easy until it would trick you of not knowing your basic information, when it knows it's right in the beginning when you first sign up to they orbi netgear app for the first time. Well with that being said, the reason why I gave it 5 stars because my speed on My wifi network, (NETWORK) NOT internet speed ,Even if my internet speed is good from my ISP. My speed of 1g. Improved alot attached to my network & devices, NO buffering, traffic and connecting issues, unless you have an outdated device that's stiff of moving and connecting the signal smoothly which i had before this Mesh system. Now that I own this wifi Mesh system am now going to purchase me a >(Hitron CODA56 Multi-GIGabit cable modem) ,so I don't have to deal with no more renting. With the CODA56 Multi GIG Modem connected to it I know that the speed would be a Beast!!

I upgraded from my Orbi RBK750 and it has been a significant improvement, particularly because I regularly have around 100 devices connecting to the network. The range of this system is also significantly better (my detached garage is about 100 feet from the nearest router satellite, and the security camera in there works flawlessly with full bats, whereas the old Orbi barely had 2 bars). While the speed is obviously faster with my Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices, the real boost has been the ability for this mesh network to maintain the connection AND bandwidth with over 100 devices connected to the network. With my old system, devices would constantly get kicked offline or speeds would slow to a crawl because it couldn't handle all the traffic. It is also worth noting that Orbi is a secure and trustworthy brand. I realize no router is impenetrable and that all companies are only really ever in it for the money (especially with Orbi's constant nagging to buy their Netgear Armor), but it does matter which companies have an incentive to keep your data safe. Orbi is based in America and has a reputation to uphold. They constantly provide timely security updates. When buying any router, always consider the kind of data you access via your devices and whether you would put it at risk to buy from a brand that may not have the same incentive to keep your information safe. Overall, if you have around 100 WiFi devices and are in the market for a reliable, secure, and future-proof mesh network, you can't go wrong with this one.

I don't even know where to start on this review. I bought these three months ago to replace my 7 year old Google WiFi (1st generation). I spent a while researching different mesh systems, talking with friends, and reading input from the community. Ended up settling on this Orbi system. Walk through the various aspects of this mesh system: 1) Setup is reasonable easy. Thankfully seeing as how I have had to do it 4 times in 3 months. I will say, changing the network name is a bit of a hassle. You need to connect to the router WiFi network to set it up. If you change the name, the app will not automatically connect you to the new network, or be smart enough to adjust things automatically. You need to go into your settings, connect to the new network name, and then wait 5 min for the Orbi system to setup. 2) Performance wise, it is okay. Not great. Speeds are definitely higher than they were on my old system. I don't see a lot of dead zones in my house. My biggest issue here is that if the main router loses power, I need to do a factory reset and create the network again. That means going through the entire setup again for anything from a power surge, a power outage because of weather, or needing to manually turn the power off to the room because of electrical work. The routers restart, and only about half of my devices will reconnect. Even within similar apps (one Wyze camera will connect, one will not). I will restart the system, and then other devices will connect and be disconnected. It is absolutely ridiculous that I need to do a factory reset to get the network back working. 3) Customer support is an absolute joke. I forgot how bad it is. First off, everyone you speak too is borderline hard to understand. Guess the overseas connection isn't superb, go figure. Second, they give you 90 days support. So I spent hundreds of dollars on Netgear products, and after 3 months, they will not help unless I spend more money. Did not realize that before I bought the Orbi system otherwise I would. Have never considered them. Thirdly, the support they give is absolutely worthless. Two people I spoke to both told me to factory reset. And when I asked if I will have to do that everytime I lose power, I was told "No! Of course not!". What a joke. Avoid this at all costs. Might be good for some people, but not me. They have become glorified paperweights. Expensive paperweights at that. Should have just gone with the newer Google mesh. Least their customer support is good. And they stand by their products without asking more money for useless help.

This satellite extender works great it added the wifi to an area that didn't reach without it . Great price for a rehabbed unit .

The NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-band Mesh Add-on Satellite (RBS750) has been an effective solution for expanding the coverage of my Orbi WiFi 6 System. While it works great and has significantly improved the WiFi signal strength in my home, I was disappointed that I had to purchase it separately to achieve the coverage I needed. The performance of the RBS750 satellite itself is impressive. It seamlessly integrates with my existing Orbi WiFi 6 System, providing a strong and reliable WiFi signal throughout my home. Furthermore, setup and installation were straightforward, thanks to the user-friendly Orbi app. I was able to quickly add the satellite to my existing network and optimize its placement for maximum coverage. However, my disappointment stems from the fact that I had to purchase the satellite separately after finding that the router alone did not provide adequate coverage for my 2,000 square foot home. Despite the router's claim to cover 2,500 square feet, I found that it fell short in certain areas of my home, leading to dead zones and unreliable connections. In conclusion, while the NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-band Mesh Add-on Satellite (RBS750) is a highly effective solution for expanding WiFi coverage, I was disappointed by the need to purchase it separately after finding that the router alone did not provide sufficient coverage. Despite this drawback, the satellite has greatly improved the WiFi experience in my home, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone seeking to enhance their Orbi WiFi system's coverage and performance.

I have zero complaints about the Orbi 360 Series. I mainly upgraded for gaming and to avoid running an Ethernet cable across my house or paying an Xfinity tech to relocate my internet outlet — and this system solved that perfectly. One of the best features is being able to plug devices directly into one of the Orbi satellites with Ethernet. My Xbox is wired into a satellite and I still get true Ethernet-level speeds, super low ping, and rock-solid stability just like being hard-wired to the main router. Installation and setup were straightforward and only took a few minutes. Once everything was connected, the network has been fast and consistent throughout the entire house. I regularly see near-gigabit speeds with great upload and latency performance. If you want fast Wi-Fi, strong gaming performance, and the flexibility to place devices anywhere without rewiring your home, the Orbi 360 Series is worth every penny. Easily a 10/10 system.

Gives good signal everywhere in and around house. Fixed some slow device behavior that I didn't even realize I had. Separate 2.4G good for devices. Easy setup.