Netgear Debuts New 2-in-1 Orbi Modem Router System Starting at $300

[groovyd]

Nope - Orbi does AC3000... which "theoretically" can go to ~3Gbps (if you max out all bands simultaneously). That's well beyond DOCSIS 3.0. 3.1 can currently go to 10Gbps.

In a more "typical" usage (only using the 5GHz bands)... two Orbi's (base and satellite) can serve up ~1.7Gbps to two clients (one connected to each Orbi). That's still beyond DOCSIS 3.0.

Then there is the fact that even at DOCSIS 3.0 speeds DOCSIS 3.1 is much more efficient (both bandwidth and energy wise)... so many cable systems are going to switch to 3.1 just for that alone...

probably decided it wasn't worth the boundary improvement until 'ax' comes out. Guessing they are currently working on a 3.1+ax orbi using draft standard chipsets they will release next year and are considering this their stepping stone proof of concept product. I will be one of the day one customers if they do in fact release a 3.1+ax router next year.

 

[friedmud]

Actually google WiFi does have MIMO, and wireless AC and is better then Orbi and is a modern take in WiFi and works with all my kit, it’s not some old clunky web interface that needs constant updates to work with your kit.
As for the gigabit ports, what’s the point in a MESH wireless network if your going to plug things in? Because you may as well use homepligs at that point which are far better performing.

Sorry, but IMO Google WFi is much better, and the pucks aren’t overweight monolithic’s that fall over with the slightest knock. And I haven’t noticed a single drop in my wireless performance over the Orbis either.

Google has single-user MIMO. Orbi has MU-MIMO (Mult-User).

Ethernet ports are still important! For instance, most home automation "hubs" use direct ethernet connection. I have Hue and Caseta connected to my Orbi base station for instance. How would you do that with Google Wifi? Then, I have my satellite strategically located by my home theater so I can connect my TV, receiver, Blu-ray player directly. Why take up shared client bandwidth when you can directly connect to a satellite and utilize only the 1.7Gbps backhaul channel.

Good job ignoring everything else I said.

Google Wifi is shameful today. It really needs an update.

 

[mikewaltor]

It is really the best system I really appreciate it.

 

[FaustsHausUK]

As others have stated, lack of DOCSIS 3.1 is a dealbreaker. It looks like their new ax-compatible kit and my own modem is a better option.

Side note: it’s weird that Macrumors’ links to Netgear are a news page. You click on an item on the Netgear news page and it brings you back here. What is this, a web ring?