Netgear Expands Its Wi-Fi 7 Portfolio With The Launch Of Affordable Orbi 370 Mesh System

Forbes

29-07-2025

Wireless networks have to work hard to keep up with today's families with their high-data usage when ... More streaming movies, playing games or working from home.
When I think of Netgear Orbi, I imagine high-speed Wi-Fi mesh systems with Rolls-Royce specifications and a price tag to match. There's no doubt that Netgear has captured the upper end of the consumer wireless mesh market. At the other end of the spectrum is TP-Link with its Deco Series of mesh networking systems which is growing all the time.
Now Netgear is bringing some competition to the consumer end of the market with the launch of its new and affordable Netgear Orbi 370 Series. Taking TP-Link head-on, the networking giant has produced a budget Orbi system that brings high-performance Wi-Fi 7 Mesh networking to the consumer market for ultra-fast internet and whole-home Wi-Fi coverage, as well as advanced security and privacy features at a sensible price.
Netgear says that almost 50% of wireless mesh systems sold are now Wi-Fi 7. The adoption of the latest and fastest generation of Wi-Fi is accelerating fast as more people update their laptops and smartphones. It's why Netgear has expanded its Orbi portfolio by releasing the Orbi 370 Series, which puts the new technology within reach of more consumers, enabling them to experience the speed and efficiency of Wi-Fi 7, which is now supported by the latest wireless devices.
Next-Generation Wi-Fi 7 Mesh
The Orbi 370 Series offers next-generation Wi-Fi 7 performance that can unlock the full potential of new wireless devices without making the user pay over the odds. The Orbi 370 is designed for moderately demanding Wi-Fi needs and provides speeds up to 5Gbps which is fast enough to future proof many wireless networks. The Orbi system can be extended as households growing or their needs change. Users can quickly and easily add an extra Orbi satellite to expand coverage when moving to a larger home.
With the average wireless home network serving around 20 devices at once, there can be a lot of strain on the Wi-Fi system. The Orbi 370 Series can help by providing smooth video calls, buffer-free movie streaming, responsive and immersive gaming, alongside reliable smart home automation with the Internet of Things.
The new Orbi 370 Series Mesh System from Netgear has smaller units measuring less than eight-inches ... More tall.
Netgear Orbi 370 Series Mesh System
Netgear's Orbi mesh systems have advanced and powerful features that can do much of the heavy lifting on a network, enabling families to work from home, study after school or watch movies. Thanks to Wi-Fi 7 technology, Multi-Link Operation and bandwidths of 240MHz in the U.S., the Orbi 370 Series can combine the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to boost wireless speeds, reduce latency and increase performance.
The Orbi 370's main router has a 2.5Gbps internet or WAN port that can make the most of today's fiber-optic internet service plans. The Orbi 370 also has integrated 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports on the router and satellite units for more flexible wired or wireless connections when using demanding devices such as smart TVs, gaming consoles or PCs. This latest and most affordable Orbi series also has a sleek and minimalist design that's smaller than the more expensive Orbi units.
'With the Orbi 370 Series, we're making next-generation Wi-Fi more accessible than ever for today's connected families,' said Jonathan Oakes, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Netgear's Home Networking Division. 'We designed this system in response to the growing demand for reliable and trusted Wi-Fi connectivity. Orbi is an unbeatable combination of speed, coverage, and value, without compromising quality or security, all backed by Netgear's trusted expertise in mesh networking.
To Serve And Protect
A router is the digital front door of a home and that makes it vulnerable to hackers and bad actors. To address this risk, Netgear has taken the step of beefing up its routers to make them stronger and the first line of defense against evolving cyber threats.
The new Netgear Orbi 970 router os the flagship Orbi system and has 10 and 2,5Gbps WAN ports plus ... More four 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports.
Orbi systems are equipped with firewall protection and advanced security technologies that proactively defend against vulnerabilities and provide live security patches to boost protection against new and rising threats. Additionally, Orbi systems come with built-in security features such as automatic firmware updates, VPN support, the latest WPA3 security, access control and guest Wi-Fi network options.
These security features are included out of the box with Orbi systems and there are no monthly fees required for fundamental protection. For those who want even more protection, the Orbi systems also come with a 30-day trial for Netgear Armor Powered by Bitdefender. This technology provides advanced threat protection across connected devices in the home and adds privacy with VPN when connecting at home or on the road.
Put Your Armor On
Unlike traditional antivirus products for computers, Armor is a security solution that runs at the router level for added protection of all the devices on the home network, whether they be computers, security cameras, baby monitors or other IoT devices. This eliminates the need to buy individual anti-virus protection for every device using the network.
Another optional feature with Orbi is Netgear's Smart Parental Controls, which can help manage children's screentime, provide online safety and promote good online habits for the whole family. Basic Smart Parental Controls are available free of charge, but a subscription fee applies for the premium plan after a 30-day trial.
Netgear says it is committed to protecting the privacy of customers and promises never to monitor information about the websites the user visits or to monetize any of their network data. Netgear claims it wants individuals and families using its systems to be confident that their online activity is safeguarded with strong privacy and security measures.
The Netgear Orbi 370 RBE373 three-pack consisting of router and two satellite units goes on sale for ... More a competitive $349.99.
Support For Multi-Gig Internet
As well as offering the higher speed and lower latency of Wi-Fi 7 technology, the new Orbi 370 Series is backward compatible with Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E. The system also supports Multi-link Operation, which combines two Wi-Fi bands at once for a faster data backhaul by sharing the 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless bands. It also has a fronthaul that uses the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands to improve network reliability, reduce latency and provide reliable speeds.
Because internet connections are getting faster, the Orbi 370 supports multi-gig speeds with a 2.5-Gigabit Internet port. The 2.5 Gig internet port can be used with multi-gig cable and fiber plans and is compatible with all internet service providers.
Both the router and the satellite units of the Orbi 370 have multi-gig wired Ethernet ports for plugging in wired devices like a printer or network-attached storage. Alternatively, users can set up a multi-gig wired connection between the router and the satellites to create a high-speed wired backhaul.
An Orbi mesh system can be set up and controlled using the Orbi App. This lets users manage their network from anywhere in the world. The app lets them pause the internet, run internet speed tests, track Internet data usage or set up a separate guest network and more.
The NETGEAR Orbi 370 Series is available today in the U.S. from Netgear.com, Amazon and Best Buy. The price for the RBE373 three-pack of a router and two satellite units is $349.99. The two-pack router and satellite kit (RBE372) costs $249.99. Individual add-on satellites cost $149.99 each.
The Netgear Orbi 370 Series will launch in the U.K. and E.U. later this year with a slightly different specification and a reduced top wireless speed of 3.6Gbps. This is due to a frequency restriction for military use. The three-pack kit will be priced at €349.99 / £299.99, the two-pack kit at €249.99 / £209.,99 while add-on satellites will sell for €119.99 / £99.99 each.
The Orbi Wireless Mesh Family comparison table of specifications.