Affordable Mesh WiFi, easily eliminate WiFi dead spots! A new member of the NETGEAR Orbi series is here!

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By Lico M | One One Mall 編輯部
21-Nov-2019

Affordable Mesh WiFi, easily eliminate WiFi dead spots! A new member of the NETGEAR Orbi series is here!

American network product brand NETGEAR has taken the lead in the industry by launching Mesh WiFi products as early as 2016. In the following years, it has launched a number of different models to meet the different needs of users. The performance of the Orbi series has always far exceeded that of its competitors and has been well received by customers. In order to respond to the needs of more users, NETGEAR has further expanded the Orbi Mesh WiFi product lineup and announced the addition of RBK12 (two-pack) and RBK13 (three-pack) dual-band Dual Band AC1200 Mesh Kit.

Affordable price and easy elimination of WiFi dead spots

RBK12 / RBK13 uses dual-band WiFi, has a redesigned appearance, is smaller and lighter, and is more affordable than other models in the series. RBK12 / RBK13 still maintains a stable and wide-range WiFi connection and eliminates Wi-Fi dead spots in the home, providing a high-quality choice for the entry-level market.

RBK12 (two-pack) comes with a Router host (RBK10) for direct broadband connection, and a Satellite extension (RBS10) that can be placed in the corridor or in the middle room and can be used by just plugging in a wire; while RBK13 (three-pack) ), it has 1 host and 2 extensions. WiFi speed specification is AC1200, 2.4GHz WiFi reaches 400Mbps, 5GHz Wi-Fi reaches 866Mbps, and the host and extension communicate via WiFi. RBK12 / RBK13 implement the characteristics of Orbi Mesh WiFi. The whole house uses a single SSID. There is no need to manually switch WiFi names from the living room to the end room. Video streaming will not be disconnected while walking, achieving seamless roaming.

Built-in quad-core CPU for faster response and stronger reception

RBK12 / RBK13 is equipped with a 710MHz quad-core CPU and built-in 2 high-performance antennas. The Router host has 1 GigabitWAN port and 1 Gigabit LAN port. Of course, there are also MU-MIMO and Beamforming technologies. The former means that Wi-Fi Streams can be used to transmit to multiple devices at the same time, while the latter concentrates the signal in the direction of the device to make the device receive better.

In terms of functions, both RBK12 and RBK13 are in line with other Orbi models. They are easily installed using the "NETGEAR Orbi" mobile app. You can remotely monitor the Wi-Fi status at home through the App through your NETGEAR account, and have the new Circle® with Disney parental monitoring function. and NETGEAR Armor network antivirus capabilities.

Circle® with Disney Smart Parental Control App

NETGEAR Orbi Mesh Wi-Fi is equipped with Circle® with Disney parental control function, which can create a profile for each child and apply the rules to all his/her devices. In addition to blocking URLs, some popular mobile apps, limiting the total number of online hours per day, and setting a sleep time to force all his/her devices to go offline during that period, Circle® with Disney also features "Extra Internet Time" ” reward system and clearly lists how much time children spend on each App, making it easier for parents to negotiate online time with their children and teach time management.

Circle® with Disney Smart Parental Control App

NETGEAR Armor network antivirus blocks malware intrusions

All Orbi products are equipped with NETGEAR Armor security protection features and are connected to Bitdefender security company's huge virus database. This function scans all devices in the house to detect any unusual external traffic, blocks ransomware, Trojans, malware and hacker intrusions from network entrances, preventing users from accidentally downloading viruses and causing them to spread to other devices. It will give your network a score to indicate the degree of security protection and provide personalized recommendations on how to improve network security.

NETGEAR Armor network antivirus blocks malware intrusions

"NETGEAR Orbi" app easy setup

Users can download the "NETGEAR Orbi" app through their smartphones or tablets and easily configure the RBK12 / RBK13. During installation, you can use the LED indicators of different colors on the top of the machine to know whether the Satellite extension is placed ideally and whether the signal received from the host or other extensions is strong enough. After completing the installation, you can view the connection layout of the host and extensions on the network map, check which extension/host each device is connected to, test the WAN port broadband connection speed, etc.

Compatible with Amazon Alexa3 and Google© Assistant for voice control

RBK12 / RBK13 are compatible with Amazon AlexaTM and Google© Assistant. Users can control the NETGEAR Wi-Fi network system with simple voice commands.


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