The Orbi system uses both units to blanket your home in Wi-Fi, all using the same network name and it's all very speedy. The router and satellite are paired from the factory, so setup is a snap.

The Orbi kit is a completely different setup than what we saw with the Luma Wi-Fi system. All Luma units are small, hexagonal devices that can serve as the router or satellite.

NETGEAR Orbi Home Mesh WiFi System: Setup & Performance Setting up the NETGEAR Orbi Mesh Router With Cable Modem through the "Orbi" app is a breeze.

The Orbi Outdoor Satellite is super convenient, but probably not worth the substantial investment right now, unless you absolutely need to have an extender outside. A router with good range like ...

Not with Orbi. We solve this with a third 5GHz radio.” The Orbi Kit includes two devices, a base router and a satellite, that are pre-paired for easy setup.

Its original Orbi router was pretty big — not something you’d want to put on a shelf, let alone on two shelves, since you were expected to install two of them at a minimum.

Unboxing & Setup Our review unit that NETGEAR sent out included the Orbi router with the Orbi Voice satellite, so it included both in the box, with the appropriate cables.

Orbi satellites communicate with the router, not with each other; but 4x4 backhaul enabled best-in-class performance in most of our benchmarks.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Netgear Orbi AC2200 Tri-band (3-pack) wireless router to find out if it's worth it.

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Netgear Orbi AC3000 (3-pack) wireless router to find out if it's worth it.