NETGEAR Orbi RBK762S WiFi 6 Mesh System - Router + Satellite, 5,000 sq ft

The NETGEAR Orbi RBK762S is a two-piece mesh system designed to blanket a large home with strong WiFi. If you have a house around 5,000 square feet with areas where your current router's signal drops out, this is the kind of product you'd look at. It uses a tri-band design, with one of the three radio bands dedicated solely to communication between the router and the satellite. This 'backhaul' is a key feature, as it prevents the satellite from slowing down your main network, which is a common issue with simpler extenders. Performance is solid, with support for the latest WiFi 6 standard and theoretical speeds up to 5.4 Gbps. The five total Ethernet ports across both units are a practical bonus, letting you wire in devices like game consoles, PCs, or streaming boxes for the most reliable connection. The included one-year Armor subscription adds a layer of network security, though it will renew at a cost. The main physical downside is the units themselves; they are sizable and have a distinct, glossy design that might not blend into every room's decor. At this sale price, it represents strong value for solving coverage problems in a big space. It's not the absolute cheapest mesh system, but the dedicated backhaul and Netgear's generally reliable performance make it a worthwhile investment if your home needs that level of coverage.