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Whole-home WiFi setup usually becomes a priority when your current router starts dropping signal in the rooms you actually use. That where the Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6 System AX6000 (RBK852) Makes a case for itself, especially at the current price of $199.99, down from $490 at Woot. The deal is available for two days or until it sells out, and shipping is free for Prime members, while non-members will need to pay a $6 fee. That said, Woot only ships within the contiguous US—Alaska, Hawaii, orders to APO addresses and PO boxes are not supported.
It’s a two-piece mesh system, made up of a main router and satellites, designed to spread a stable connection to large homes. Netgear says it can cover up to 5,000 square feet (and supports up to 100 devices), and in practice, that translates to fewer dead zones in back bedrooms, upstairs or balconies. The system uses Wi-Fi 6, which is designed to handle more devices simultaneously, so in a household where multiple people are streaming shows, taking video calls or gaming at the same time, it all holds up better without slowing down.
Each unit is fairly large at about 10 inches tall, but that size allows for multiple antennas and a processor that easily moves traffic. There’s also a dedicated backhaul channel between the two units, so they can communicate with each other without interfering with your daily usage, helping to maintain a steady pace throughout the home. If you still rely on a wired connection for a work setup or gaming console, both units include four Ethernet ports along with a fast multi-Gig Internet port on the main router. Setup and management is done via the companion app, and is straightforward enough if you follow the prompts, notes This PCMag review.
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That said, there’s no built-in parental control suite, no device-level prioritization, and no USB ports for sharing storage or printers. And while Netgear offers its Armor security tools, it’s only available as a 30-day trial before it becomes a paid add-on. At its base price, it felt limited, but at $199.99, it’s easier to justify if your priority is strong, consistent WiFi in a large space.
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