Netgear’s Orbi 870 Network Router System is a great way to join the Wi-Fi 7 bandwagon

Netgear has just announced a new Wi-Fi 7 mesh router system called the Orbi 870, joining the already existing 970 and 770. The company says the latest system “offers the perfect balance of performance, coverage and security.”

To that end, the Orbi 870 offers tri-band speeds of up to 21Gbps and all kinds of modern bells and whistles. These include improvements such as support for the latest 320MHz bandwidth and 4K QAM, which squeezes more data into traditional broadcasts. This looks like a pretty reliable router system.

Netgear also touts the reliability of this device, thanks to an improved loopback that combines 5GHz and 6GHz into one band. Of course, there are plenty of wired options here. There is a 10 gigabit internet port and four 2.5 Gbps Ethernet ports on the router. Additionally, each satellite includes four Ethernet ports.

Like most Netgear mesh systems, adjustments can be made via the Orbi app. This allows users to pause the internet, run speed tests, track usage and set up separate guest networks. This app also allows access to parental controls.

The Netgear Orbi 870 system is available in black or white. A three-pack, which includes the router and two satellites, costs $1,300, while a two-pack costs $1,000. Additional satellites can be purchased for $550 each. It’s expensive, of course, but it’s a real bargain compared to .