Product review
November 2024
WiFi routers and mesh networks
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November 2024
Netgear
Orbi RBR860
Price
$835
Score
78
Price
$835
Score
78
A premium mesh option, the Orbi 860 features a 10Gbps Ethernet port, allowing it to support super-fast Hyperfibre plans. Most residential fibre connections in New Zealand are capped at 1Gbps, but in some regions, paying more can get you speeds up to 8Gbps, which this router can take advantage of. However, if you're not on a Hyperfibre plan, you can save money on a cheaper system.
This model code is specifically for a single router. A 2-pack system is also available under the code RBK862.
Test results
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84WiFi performance
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64Setup and ease of use
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77Security
Good points
- Very easy to customise.
- Good security.
- Good multi-device performance.
- Good performance through a concrete wall.
- Good wired performance.
- Supplied by 2degrees/Orcon/Slingshot.
- Wall mountable.
- Supports WPA3 encryption.
Bad points
- No obvious bad points.
Model
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Provided by internet company-
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Cost when provided by internet company-
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Mesh system
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Number of units in pack1
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Compatible with fibre
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Compatible with ADSL/VDSL
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Compatible with 4G/5G
More performance scores
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Multi-device performance76
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Obstructed performance78
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Long-range performance58
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Wired performance74
Specifications
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Highest WiFi versionWiFi 6
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Weight of main unit1000g
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Ethernet LAN ports4
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USB portNo
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Physical power button
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Other buttons/switchesSync, Reset
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AerialsInternal only
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Wall mountable
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Quick start guide included
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Ethernet cables included1
Features
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Can create guest networksYes
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WPS available
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Supports WPA3 encryption
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Firewall
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Quality of service (QoS)No
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Parental controlsNo
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USB drive sharingNo
Member reviews
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A Nightmare to Set Up
Pros
Internet speed is faster and the app is easy to use.
Cons
It took a day and a half with a technician to set this up so the satellite device connected with the main modem. Had I known it would have been so difficult I would have bought something else. It is also expensive. If you're very confident and technically savvy, you might be fine. Otherwise, steer clear.
Recommend it?
Maybe, it depends on what you're after.
Carmena S.
Used 1 - 3 months