Detailed Specifications
NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series RBE972SB Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System (2-Pack, Black)
Overview
The NETGEAR Orbi 970 Series RBE972SB is a 2-pack quad-band WiFi 7 mesh system delivering up to 27 Gbps combined wireless speeds across 2.4GHz, dual 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. This system includes one RBE971 router and one RBE970 satellite, covering up to 6,600 square feet with 360-degree whole-home coverage. It features exclusive patented Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul combining 5GHz-1 and 6GHz bands via Multi-Link Operation for maintaining fast speeds across all connected devices simultaneously. Each unit includes true multi-gigabit wired connectivity with two 10GBASE-T ports on the router and one on the satellite, plus multiple 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for wired backhaul or high-speed device connections. This black edition includes a one-year trial of NETGEAR Armor security protection.
Key Features
- 27 Gbps aggregate WiFi 7 speeds with quad-band technology deliver 2.4x faster performance than WiFi 6 systems
- Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul combines 5GHz-1 and 6GHz bands using MLO for consistent multi-gigabit wireless speeds between units
- Two 10GBASE-T ports on router and one on satellite support true 10 Gigabit wired backhaul and multi-gig internet connections
- Covers 6,600 square feet with pre-synced setup requiring configuration of router only while satellites auto-connect when plugged in
Technical Specifications
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Part Number | RBE972SB |
| Product Type | WiFi 7 Quad-Band Mesh System |
| WiFi Standard | 802.11be WiFi 7 (backward compatible) |
| Max Speed | 27 Gbps aggregate (quad-band) |
| Coverage Area | Up to 6,600 sq ft (2-pack) |
| Management | Orbi app, Web GUI, NETGEAR Armor (1-year trial) |
| Power Requirements | AC power adapter per unit |
| Dimensions & Weight | Router: 2x 10GbE + 4x 2.5GbE ports, Satellite: 1x 10GbE + 2x 2.5GbE |
| Warranty | Limited warranty (terms vary by region) |
