Is the Orbi 970 worth it over a Wi-Fi 6E mesh system?

Only if you have Wi-Fi 7 devices or multi-gig internet and a very large home. Otherwise a Wi-Fi 6E mesh kit covers most homes for less.

How much area does the three-pack cover?

Netgear rates the three-pack for homes up to roughly 10,000 square feet. Real coverage depends on walls and layout.

Yes. It is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and older devices, though those devices run at their own speeds.

Each unit has a 10G WAN port and 2.5G LAN ports; the router adds a 10G LAN port. The satellites use the 10G port for the backhaul.

Yes. You can add compatible Orbi 970 satellites to extend coverage.

No. The Orbi connects to your existing modem, but you need multi-gig service to use the 10G WAN port fully.

At Netgear, for $1,699.99, as of our latest check.

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