Netgear Orbi 970
Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh with dedicated backhaul and a 10G port
2-pack· Wi-Fi 7· Quad-band· 10 Gbps
$1,799.99
Netgear Orbi 970 Mesh system: 10G Ports Prices and Specs
Quad-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh with dedicated backhaul and a 10G port
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$1,799.99
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Overview
The Netgear Orbi 970 is a quad-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh system with a dedicated backhaul band, 6 GHz support, and 5 Ethernet ports including a 10 Gbps port. It is part of Netgear's Orbi ecosystem.
Who it suits
This system is suited to households wanting a Wi-Fi 7 mesh setup with high-speed wired connections and a separate band reserved for backhaul traffic. It fits users who plan to stay within the Orbi ecosystem for any future expansion.
Reasons to consider it
The quad-band design with a dedicated backhaul band is intended to keep mesh traffic separate from client traffic. Support for 6 GHz adds spectrum for compatible devices, and the 10 Gbps Ethernet port plus four other ports allow for wired connections to multiple devices. Wired backhaul support is also available as an alternative to the dedicated wireless backhaul.
Limitations and compatibility checks
There is no PoE or USB support listed, and supported modes and power details are not specified. As an Orbi system, it is built to work within Netgear's own ecosystem rather than with other mesh brands.
Verified specifications
Manufacturer specifications
| Wi-Fi generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
|---|---|
| Bands | Quad-band (2.4 + 5 + 5 + 6 GHz, dedicated backhaul) |
| 6 GHz band | Yes |
| Ethernet ports | 5 |
| Fastest Ethernet port | 10 Gbps |
| PoE support | No |
| USB | No |
| Wired backhaul | Yes |
| Ecosystem | Orbi |
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FAQs
- Does the Orbi 970 support 6 GHz Wi-Fi?
- Yes, it includes 6 GHz as part of its quad-band design.
- Can I use wired backhaul instead of wireless?
- Yes, wired backhaul is supported in addition to the dedicated wireless backhaul band.
- How many Ethernet ports does it have, and how fast?
- It has 5 Ethernet ports, with the fastest rated at 10 Gbps.