NETGEAR Orbi 870 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System (RBE873) - Router + 2 Satellite Extenders, Security Features, Up to 21 Gbps, Covers Up to 9,000 Sq. Ft., 150 Devices, 10 Gig Internet Port, BE21000

My wife and I both work from home most days and while the system is very expensive, it is a significant improvement and worth every penny!BackrgoundAs a base, I have a 1GB/s cable connection and had a Linksys Vlop mesh Router + 2 satellite nodes in a 2 story city home built in 2003.Using the Vlop I experienced disconnects and very slow speeds daily; sometimes speeds went as as low as 15mb/s. Standing right next to the router node (in basement), I would get ~600mb/s, but speeds reduced to around 100mb/s anywhere else in the house.Using the Orbi and with the mesh satellites in the same locations, my speeds were consistently 600+mb/s anywhere in the house and 800+mb/s when near the router node. After a couple of weeks of use, zero network disruptions.Outdoor security cameras:Using the Vlop, I could view live feeds on my security cameras, but the quality and loading speeds weren't great due to less than optimal wifi connections. After switching to the Orbi, there was an immediate and noticeable improvement to and connection shows as 100% signal strength to all devices.Cost:The Vlop cost was ~$350 ($3.50 per 1mb/s) and at full price of the Orbi was $1600 ($2.67 per 1mb/s). So while very expensive, if high performance is the end goal the Orbi was cheaper in my scenario.Setup:Replacing the Vlop was quite simple and the Orbi setup made the switch easy. With the exception of a Reolink wifi camera, all of the devices connected automatically to the Orbi system.Speed Tests:In a side-by-side comparison, I ran a speed test while connected to a Vlop node (~10 ft away) and my speeds were peaking at 96 mb/s. Running the same test on the Orbi in the exact same location was 754 mb/s.Features:The Orbi app offers a lot of great features. I am currently on the free trial (an actual free trial, with no credit card required), which I found to be very useful. I haven't checked into the subscription fee once the trial expires, but if it's reasonable it is something I plan to set up for the long term.Final Thoughts:I would definitely recommend this setup for anyone experiencing speeds that are much slower than the advertised service provider.In a single story home, it is is quite possible to go with the single satellite option.

I replaced two separate wireless networks in my home because neither individually supported enough connections, but struggled to keep them running in the daisy chain I had configured. Both supposedly "worked" that way, but it was a constant battle to keep them working. Then, the last time my network went down, the Velop reset itself to factory settings, and I was going to have to start over. After hours of painful configuration, I went looking for a single mesh system that would support all my devices.Set up was dead easy - literally ten minutes, and most of that was waiting for equipment to come back up. The set up instructions and software were straightforward and simple, and worked the first time. Unlike my previous systems, it found its own satellites and configured them without my having to do a thing except to plug them in where I wanted them to live. In just a few minutes, my entire 3500 sq ft house was completely covered.Connecting devices was also straightforward. Even my legacy devices connected right up, at the right speed. No buffering on my TV streaming, no dead spots, and this thing is screaming fast even with all my crypto gear connected and hogging bandwidth. Even my finicky Helium hot spot came right up, connected, and went back to work.Roku, Ring, a dozen Alexa devices, five laptops, three crypto servers, 3 TVs, everything connected up. The worst thing that happened was that my Ring doorbell battery was very low and had to be charged back up before I could connect it. Several older smart devices running lights came right up and work too.I do think this is a pricey option, and most people really don't need this much horsepower in their homes, but my smart home and crypto operation need the speed and bandwidth, it won't need to be replaced any time soon with available 6E, and it was worth every dime. Love it, highly recommend.