NETGEAR Orbi 870

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE21000
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 5
Coverage: 3,000 sq ft
Mesh: Orbi
VPN server: OpenVPN

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NETGEAR Orbi 870 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band

Up to 8,640 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 11,520 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels.
Coverage

Large homes

3,000 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3. Up to 150 devices.
Wired

10 Gbps wired

Fastest port 10 Gbps. 8 LAN ports.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

Orbi.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

VPN: OpenVPN. Parental controls. Armor for extras.

NETGEAR Orbi 870 full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Orbi 870
Model number	RBE873
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2025
Pack options	2-pack, 3-pack, satellite add-on
UPC / GTIN	606449171907, 606449171884

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.

It offers up to 8,640 Mbps on 5 GHz, 11,520 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE21000
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	21,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	688 Mbps
5 GHz speed	8,640 Mbps
6 GHz speed	11,520 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
MLO modes	not specified
320 MHz on 6 GHz	Yes
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	10 streams (tri-band)

Coverage

Large homes: the maker claims 3,000 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Rated for up to 150 connected devices. Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	3,000 sq ft
Max devices	150
Antennas	8
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 10 Gbps.

8 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 10G.

WAN ports	1x 10G
LAN ports	4x 2.5G (router); 4x 2.5G (each satellite)
Fastest wired port	10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	5
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Link aggregation	No

Hardware

Plenty of processing headroom for VPN, many devices and add-ons.

Quad-core 1.5 GHz processor with 2 GB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz
RAM	2,048 MB
Flash storage	4,096 MB

Mesh

A mesh system whose units can link over Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi.

It works with other Orbi units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Orbi
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	No

Software & security

Some security or parental features need Armor, a paid subscription.

VPN: OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home. Parental controls are built in.

Management	Orbi app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN
Security suite	NETGEAR Armor (powered by Bitdefender)
Subscription	Armor paid after 30-day free trial; Smart Parental Controls Premium Plan fees apply
Parental controls	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
IoT network	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 1.2 kg. Released in 2025.

Dimensions	146.8 x 112.4 x 270.3 mm
Weight	1,220 g
Color	White
Power	12 V / 3.5 A DC adapter (one per unit)
Weather rating	Indoor only

Support

1-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	1 year

Specs compiled from NETGEAR's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.