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Netgear elevates home WiFi with the Orbi 970 series featuring WiFi 7

Netgear's Orbi 970 series brings cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology to homes, celebrating over 25 years of innovation with advanced speed and coverage. Available now in Singapore.

Netgear has launched the Orbi 970 series, marking a significant evolution in its flagship router line, now enhanced with the latest WiFi 7 technology. Celebrating over 25 years of pioneering WiFi solutions, Netgear’s newest offering combines decades of expertise with groundbreaking advancements to deliver unparalleled internet speeds and coverage up to 27 Gbps.

A legacy of innovation and advanced connectivity

Over the past quarter-century, Netgear has been at the forefront of WiFi technology, consistently pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in home and business networking. This rich history of innovation is evident in the Orbi 970 series, which integrates all the learning and breakthroughs the company has achieved since its inception. The series represents the pinnacle of Netgear’s engineering, incorporating a powerful new antenna system and proprietary technology that leverages the capabilities of WiFi 7 to enhance wireless communication and coverage throughout any living space.

With the rapid expansion of multi-gig internet speeds and an increase in the average number of connected devices per household, the demands on home WiFi systems have never been greater. The Orbi 970 series addresses these needs head-on with features designed to support bandwidth-intensive applications such as ultra-high-definition video streaming, immersive augmented and virtual reality entertainment, and seamless, high-quality video conferencing.

Cutting-edge design and technology for superior coverage

The Orbi 970 series features an elegant, slim cylindrical design that complements home aesthetics and houses sophisticated technology. This includes 12 high-performance internal antennas with powerful amplifiers to ensure complete, wall-to-wall coverage. The innovative Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul and Quad-Band technology uniquely combine to provide a robust and ultra-fast connection across all connected devices, drastically reducing latency and maximizing throughput.

David Henry, President & GM of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR, commented, “The Orbi 970 Series is another major milestone in delivering the extraordinary power of our patented Quad Band technology across the whole home โ€“ from the wine cellar to the game room to the backyard grill โ€“ with speeds up to 2.4x faster than WiFi 6.”

Security and management for the modern smart home

Netgear elevates home WiFi with the Orbi 970 series featuring WiFi 7 - 1
Image credit: NETGEAR

The inclusion of NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender, underscores Netgearโ€™s commitment to comprehensive home network security. This built-in cybersecurity solution protects all devices on the network by monitoring incoming and outgoing internet traffic to guard against threats. It simplifies protection for a range of devices, from laptops to IoT devices, enhancing the safety of digital environments without requiring additional subscriptions.

The Orbi app facilitates straightforward setup and ongoing management of the network, allowing users to adjust settings remotely and maintain control over their home connectivity from anywhere. This convenience is pivotal in todayโ€™s connected world, where managing household devices efficiently and securely is more important than ever.

Expanding coverage and connectivity

The Orbi 970 series is designed to accommodate the needs of large and complex homes. It supports up to 200 devices and provides expansive coverage that can be extended further with additional satellites. Each satellite enhances the systemโ€™s reach and adds more Ethernet ports, enabling even greater flexibility and performance for a myriad of connected devices.

Available in classic white and a limited edition black, the Orbi 970 series is priced to cater to various household needs and budgets:

  • RBE973S (Router and 2 Satellites โ€“ 3 pack): S$3,799 MSRP
  • RBE972S (Router and 1 Satellite โ€“ 2 pack): S$2,799 MSRP
  • RBS970S (Add-on Satellite): S$1,499 MSRP

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