Netgear's new Orbi mesh and Nighthawk routers are a cheaper way into Wi-Fi 7
What is the total bandwidth capacity of the Orbi 770, and how does it compare to the Orbi 970?
The Orbi 770 has a total bandwidth capacity of 11Gbps, while the Orbi 970 offers up to 27Gbps total bandwidth. The main difference in bandwidth capacity between the two models is due to the Orbi 970 having an extra wireless band. However, it's important to note that this difference in total bandwidth may not directly impact the speed experienced by a single device, as the speed for each device will depend on other factors like the device's Wi-Fi capabilities and the specific band it's connected to.
What are the model names of the new Wi-Fi 7 routers introduced by Netgear?
Netgear has introduced two new Wi-Fi 7 routers: the Nighthawk RS300 and the Orbi 770.
How do the port configurations of the Orbi 770 compare to its predecessor, the Orbi 970?
The Orbi 770 and Orbi 970 have different port configurations. The Orbi 770 router has four 2.5Gbps ports: one for connecting to the modem for internet access and three for distributing that to any devices you want to wire up. The satellite mesh nodes each have two 2.5Gbps ports as well.
On the other hand, the Orbi 970 has two 10Gbps ports and three 2.5Gbps ports. The Orbi 970 also offers up to 27Gbps total bandwidth versus the Orbi 770’s 11Gbps, thanks to an extra wireless band. However, this won't speed up your experience on any one device.
In summary, while both routers offer high-speed connectivity, the Orbi 970 has more high-speed ports and higher total bandwidth compared to the Orbi 770.