NETGEAR Orbi RBK853
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Product information
Pros and cons
According to our router expert
- The second 5GHz band of this router makes the connection more stable, because it uses the other band when one band is full.
- Connect 4 devices to this router via the Ethernet ports to make your connection as stable as possible.
- This router supports WiFi 6, so you can set up a faster connection and have better coverage.
- This router is slower than comparable routers at larger distances because the 5GHz speed is 2400Mbps.
- This router lacks the 6GHz band that WiFi 6E routers have, which makes the connection close to your router slower.
Description
This is what you get
- Manual(0.57 MB)
- Main router (1x)
- Expansion (2x)
- Network cable (1x)
- Power adapter (3x)
Key specs
Fastest WiFi standard | Wireless AX (WiFi 6) | |
Ethernet speed | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) | |
Frequency bands | Tri-band | |
Type router | Mesh WiFi system | |
WiFi speed | AX6000 | |
Number of stations | 3 | |
Living situation | Large apartment, Single-family home | |
Number of Ethernet ports | 4 |
Suitable accessories
Reviews
Rating
5 stars
106
4 stars
56
3 stars
4
2 stars
8
1 star
4
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Installation ease
Speed
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Most helpful reviews
Super-fast multi-room WiFi system
- I have WiFi everywhere in the house, without having to pull cables
- I connect all my devices at the same time without slowing down the network
- Installation is a piece of cake
- The stations are very big
With WiFi 6, the Orbi RBK853 not only provides a faster connection between my router and devices. The connection is also better and faster between the points of the Orbi Multiroom WiFi system. This way I can use this Multiroom WiFi system wirelessly on all floors of my house. While that was not possible with a WiFi 5 mesh system. Because of the thick ceilings in my house, I had to use cables between the WiFi points.
Thanks to the Orbi RBK853, I also have fast and stable WiFi in the attic. Something that wasn't possible before. So really great progress! I am also very happy with the speed that the system achieves on my Samsung Galaxy S10. The WiFi speed is faster than I ever got. Partly because of this, I also get the maximum download speed of my internet connection in the attic.
Thanks to the Orbi WiFi 6, streaming is no problem at all, wherever I am in the house. I also notice that I do this with several devices at the same time. The Orbi is a powerful system, allowing you to connect to dozens of devices at the same time. Even starting two streams and playing games at the same time does not affect the stability. The Orbi RBK853 is therefore suitable for busy households in my opinion.
Of course there are also some downsides. For example, I don't constantly get the fastest speed, possibly because I'm not always connected to the nearest station. I solve this by turning the wifi off and on again. In addition, Orbi's stations are very large. You don't put them out of sight that easily. The front appears to be made of fragile plastic. That is disappointing for a product of this price.
Ambrosius
4 March 2020
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top product
- Reach everywhere
- quick install
- easy installation
- price
Never had such a good range
Rob Teunis
10 July 2020
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Expensive but you get something in return
- Easy to set up
- Speed
- Speed!!
- Slightly less range than my previous AP (Engenius) due to brick walls
I hesitated for a long time, but many reviews agreed. This Orbi Wifi 6 is the fastest of the fastest and that's a fact! Without interference you will get the same speed as a 1Gbps cable (if your device supports it of course). You have to dig into your wallet for it. It's not cheap, but if you simply want to get the fastest WiFi and you don't want to see a difference between cable or WiFi, this is it!
If you have a lot of retaining walls or have to go through ceilings, I recommend buying extra satellites. From the moment you have to go through one or more stone walls, you lose that optimal speed. Not that it goes slow (100Mbps is still perfectly feasible), but you don't buy something like that for that.
There are now 5 stations spread throughout the house with wired backbone and perfect coverage everywhere. What's also really cool is the fact that your device transfers seamlessly to another station if that gives you better coverage and without a hitch in your speed or connection. Mesh for the win!
Nathan Swannet
27 January 2021
Automatically translated from Nederlands
Insure your router
Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.
What am I insured for?
- Fall and impact damage
- Water damage
- Manufacturing defects outside the warranty
What am I not insured for?
- Damage you deliberately cause
- Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
- Damage due to gross negligence
XCover insurace
XCover is allowed to arrange and process insurances on behalf of the insurer. The insurances are governed by Belgium law. If you have a complaint, you can contact the or our customer service.
How do I insure my router?
First, add your router to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.
XCover Protection without theft cover
- 3-year advance payment27,99 one-time payment (9,33 per year)
- 2-year advance payment14,99 one-time payment (7,50 per year)
The insurance can be canceled every year, even if you have paid in advance. If you cancel earlier, you will receive a refund for the overpaid amount.
Specifications
Product
Product number | 855203 | |
Manufacturer code | RBK853-100EUS | |
Brand | Netgear | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
General properties
Type router | Mesh WiFi system | |
WiFi speed class | Mid-range | |
Usage situation | Stream movies and music, Study at home | |
Living situation | Large apartment, Single-family home | |
Number of stations | 3 | |
Can be expanded with extra stations | ||
Built-in modem |
Network properties
Fastest WiFi standard | Wireless AX (WiFi 6) | |
Frequency bands | Tri-band | |
WiFi speed | AX6000 | |
2.4GHz band speed | 2400 Mbit/s | |
5GHz band speed | 2400 Mbit/s | |
Speed of second 5GHz band | 1200 Mbit/s | |
Number of WiFi antennas | 8 | |
Antenna connection type | Without connector | |
Jumbo frame support |
Wired network properties
Ethernet speed | Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) | |
Network connector | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 4 | |
WAN ports | 1 | |
PoE support | ||
USB port |
Mobile internet properties
Automatically switches to 3G/4G | ||
SIM card slot |
Performance properties
Quality of Service (QoS) | ||
MU-MIMMO | ||
Seamless roaming | ||
Beamforming | ||
Port forwarding | ||
LACP Link aggregation |
Network security properties
Parental controls | ||
WLAN security | WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK | |
Firewall | ||
Firewall type | DoS, NAT Firewall, SPI Firewall | |
Guest network | ||
VPN support | ||
VPN server | ||
VPN client | ||
VPN passthrough |
Physical properties
Mounting possible | ||
Width | 19,05 cm | |
Height | 25,4 cm | |
Depth | 7,11 cm | |
Weight | 1,297 kg | |
Color | White | |
Material | Plastic |
Power supply
Power supply type | Power grid |