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The NETGEAR Orbi AX6000 is unquestionably the fastest mesh WiFi system we've ever tested – so long as you use WiFi 6 clients. With existing 802.11ac clients, it's the fastest below 20m range. So overall it delivers on the promise of WiFi 6. The devices are easy enough to set up and there are plenty of features in the router management interface, so you won't be too unhappy to replace an existing router with this setup, unless it's a specialised gaming one.
The utility of having four Ethernet ports both on the router and the satellite mean you can feasibly use the AX6000 as a wireless bridge between your broadband-connected room and an office with wired clients. However, you might wish there was a USB port for sharing storage or a printer across the network.
The main caveat with the Orbi AX6000, however, is the price. At more than twice the cost of the former AC3000 model, you are paying a fortune for the latest technology. You do get performance that is head and shoulders above the AC3000 with WiFi 6 clients, however, so if you want the best mesh WiFi currently available, the NETGEAR AX6000 will deliver.
The NETGEAR Orbi AX6000 is available from Amazon.co.uk for £700.
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Pros:
- Phenomenal WiFi 6 performance and coverage.
- Great 802.11n coverage.
- Excellent 802.11ac performance below 20m.
- Decent range of features in Web management interface.
- Smartphone configuration app.
- Four Gigabit Ethernet ports on both router and satellite.
- 2.5Gbit Ethernet WAN port plus 1Gbit port aggregation.
Cons:
- Very expensive.
- 802.11ac range merely decent.
- Mediocre close proximity 802.11n performance.
- No USB ports for printer or storage sharing.
KitGuru Says: The NETGEAR Orbi AX6000 showcases the performance and coverage you can get with WiFi 6, and is recommended if you want to future proof your mesh WiFi.
