NETGEAR Orbi 970

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE27000
Bands: Quad-band
Fastest port: 10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 6
Coverage: 3,300 sq ft
Mesh: Orbi
VPN server: OpenVPN

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NETGEAR Orbi 970 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, quad-band

Up to 14,412 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 11,530 Mbps on 6 GHz, Multi-Link Operation and 320 MHz channels.
Coverage

Large homes

3,300 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3. Up to 200 devices.
Wired

10 Gbps wired

Fastest port 10 Gbps. 8 LAN ports.
Mesh

Wired or wireless links

Orbi. Dedicated backhaul band.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

VPN: OpenVPN. NETGEAR Armor for extras.

NETGEAR Orbi 970 full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Orbi 970
Model number	RBE973S
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Released	2026
Pack options	1-pack, 2-pack, 3-pack
UPC / GTIN	606449166507, 606449191899

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 14,412 Mbps on 5 GHz, 11,530 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	BE27000
Bands	Quad-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	27,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	1,147 Mbps
5 GHz speed	5765 + 8647
6 GHz speed	11,530 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	Yes
320 MHz on 6 GHz	Yes
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	4x4 on each of 4 bands (16 streams)

Coverage

Large homes: the maker claims 3,300 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Rated for up to 200 connected devices. Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	3,300 sq ft
Max devices	200
Antennas	12
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	Router: 1x 10G, 4x 2.5G; each satellite: 1x 10G, 2x 2.5G
Fastest wired port	10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	6
SFP ports	None
USB ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Link aggregation	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 2.2 GHz processor.

Processor	Quad-core 2.2 GHz

Mesh

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

A dedicated radio band carries the link between units, so your devices don't share it. It works with other Orbi units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	Orbi
Wired backhaul	Yes
Dedicated backhaul band	Yes

Software & security

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

VPN: OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home.

Management	Orbi app + web UI (orbilogin.com)
Web interface	Yes
Firmware	stock only
VPN server	OpenVPN
Security suite	NETGEAR Armor (Bitdefender)
Subscription	NETGEAR Armor (threat prevention, VPN, etc.) needs a paid subscription after the trial; Orbi app and basic router features are free.
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 1.8 kg. Released in 2026.

Dimensions	144.38 x 130.79 x 294.03 mm
Weight	1,790 g
Color	White
Power	19 V / 3.16 A DC adapter per unit

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.