Netgear Orbi RBK50 Whole Home WiFi system review
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The Netgear Orbi RBK50 is a whole home or mesh Wi-Fi system, that aims to blanket your home with a strong and reliable Wi-Fi connection. It's pricey, but if it's effective it could prove to be money well spent. Read our expert assessment to discover how well this whole home mesh compares with rival systems.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
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- Year tested2018
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