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Tall silver and gold mesh Wi-Fi satellite, twelve internal antennas, one 10G and two 2.5G Ethernet ports

Netgear Inc.

Netgear Inc. Orbi 970 RBE970-100NAS mesh Wi-Fi system

SKU CH-M6CH-MM4SW MPN RBE970-100NAS

Adds 3,300 sq. ft. of WiFi 7 coverage with quad-band speeds up to 27Gbps and one 10G plus two 2.5G Ethernet ports

  • Router & satellite counts1-Pack (1 Satellite)
  • Covered area3,300 sq. ft.
  • Network portsMulti-Gig Ethernet ports: One (1) 10 Gbit/s Ethernet LAN por
  • Wi-fi standardsWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless speedUp to 27 Gbit/s
  • Radio bandsQuad-band with 16 streams of WiFi: 6 GHz (4 × 4/320 MHz, 4K-

Model Orbi 970

Model Satellite

  • Adds 3,300 sq. ft. of coverage with one satellite
  • Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 delivers up to 27Gbps total throughput
  • Dedicated 5GHz backhaul keeps mesh links fast and stable
  • 10Gbps plus two 2.5Gbps LAN ports for wired devices
  • Orbi app handles setup and separate main, IoT, guest networks

Add-on Satellite for Orbi 970

This Netgear RBE970-100NAS is a single add-on satellite that expands an existing Orbi 970 Series mesh system. It delivers quad-band Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with twelve internal antennas and a 2.2 GHz quad-core processor. Each unit adds up to 3,300 sq. ft. of wireless coverage and supports up to 200 concurrent devices. The satellite requires a compatible Orbi 970 router sold separately.

Buyers expanding a compatible Orbi 970 mesh

This satellite suits owners of an RBE971, RBE972S or RBE973S system who need to eliminate dead zones in larger homes. It provides one 10 Gbps and two 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports for wired devices. It is not for buyers who do not already own a compatible Orbi 970 router, nor for those needing a standalone router or a starter mesh kit with multiple units included.

Requires separate Orbi 970 Series router

The decisive specification is that this satellite cannot function without an Orbi Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 Router (model RBE971) purchased separately. It connects via a dedicated 5 GHz backhaul channel (8,647 Mbps) to extend the mesh. Without the required router, the hardware provides no network service.

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Price $663.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 99 comparable items (median $190.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameNetgear
Model nameOrbi 970
Part numberRBE970-100NAS
Product colorSilver / Gold
Product typeAddon Satellite
Connectivity
Wi-fi standardsWi-Fi 7
Wireless speedUp to 27 Gbit/s
Radio bandsQuad-band with 16 streams of WiFi:
6 GHz (4 × 4/320 MHz, 4K-QAM): 11,530 Mbit/s
5 GHz-1 (4 × 4/240 MHz, 4K-QAM): 8,647 Mbit/s, Dedicated Backhaul
5 GHz-2 (4 × 4/160 MHz, 4K-QAM): 5,765 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz (4 × 4/40 MHz, 1K-QAM): 1,147 Mbit/s
Antenna configurationTwelve (12) high-performance internal antennas with high-power amplifiers
Ports & slots
Network portsMulti-Gig Ethernet ports:
One (1) 10 Gbit/s Ethernet LAN port
Two (2) 10/100/1000/2500 Mbit/s Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
Size & build
Shipping weight2.72 kg
Package size318 × 203 × 152 mm
Compatibility
RequirementsOrbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 7 Router (RBE971) SOLD SEPARATELY
High-speed Internet connection to existing modem or gateway
In the box
Router & satellite counts1-Pack (1 Satellite)
Included items1x Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite (RBE970)
1x 19v/3.16A power adapter
Quick start guide
More details
Covered area3,300 sq. ft.

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Questions about this item

How does the quad-core 2.2GHz processor handle sustained multi-gigabit traffic through the 10Gbps and 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports?

The quad-core 2.2GHz processor drives the twelve internal antennas and manages up to 27Gbps aggregate wireless throughput across the quad-band radio, forwarding traffic through one 10Gbps and two 2.5Gbps LAN ports without a separate fan.

What heat or noise should I expect when the satellite runs 24/7 with all sixteen Wi-Fi streams active?

The unit uses passive cooling only; the twelve high-power internal amplifiers and 2.2GHz processor dissipate heat through the chassis, so there is no fan noise during continuous operation.

Which Orbi router must I already own for this RBE970 satellite to join the mesh?

This add-on satellite requires a separately sold Orbi Quad-band Mesh WiFi 7 Router (model RBE971) or a compatible RBE972S or RBE973S system to function.

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