Detailed Specifications
NETGEAR RBE970-100CNS - Quad-Band WiFi 7 Satellite
Overview
The NETGEAR RBE970-100CNS is a standalone add-on satellite for the Orbi 970 mesh WiFi 7 ecosystem, intended to extend wireless coverage without needing a redundant router. It supports quad-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz ×2, 6 GHz) with dedicated backhaul paths, enabling aggregate speeds up to 27 Gbps. This unit augments coverage by up to ~3,000 ft² when paired with a compatible Orbi 970 router. It integrates transparently into the Orbi app framework, inheriting network settings and management from the primary router.
Key Features
Quad-band 16-stream WiFi 7 architecture
One 10 Gbps LAN port and two 2.5 Gbps LAN ports
Dedicated 5 GHz backhaul link
Coverage expansion up to ~3,000 ft² per unit
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Part Number | RBE970-100CNS |
| Product Type | Orbi WiFi 7 Add-on Satellite |
| WiFi Standard | IEEE 802.11be (WiFi 7) |
| Maximum Aggregate Throughput | 27,000 Mbps (11,530 + 8,647 + 5,765 + 1,147) |
| Frequency Bands | 6 GHz, 5 GHz-1, 5 GHz-2, 2.4 GHz |
| Streams / MIMO | 4×4 on each band (16 streams total) |
| Ethernet Ports | 1 × 10 Gbps LAN + 2 × 2.5 Gbps LAN |
| Processor | Quad-core 2.2 GHz |
| Antennas | 12 internal high-performance antennas |
| Coverage per Satellite | Up to ~3,000 ft² (≈ 280 m²) |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 144.38 × 294.03 × 130.79 mm |
| Weight | 1.79 kg |
| Security | WPA3 encryption |
