[Back Order] NetGear Orbi RBK852 AX6000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router 2-Pack $390.95 + Del ($0 to Metro Areas/ NSW C&C) @ Mwave

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[Back Order] NetGear Orbi RBK852 AX6000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router 2-Pack $390.95 + Del ($0 to Metro Areas/ NSW C&C) @ Mwave
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CantonasKungFuKick on 26/07/2025 - 18:44 mwave.com.au (569 clicks)
Last edited 26/07/2025 - 20:19 by 1 other user

Looking for a new router to be able to manage 1000/50 with multiple devices across the house and came across this.

If no good, what are people's recommendations, don't care about tinkering.

Postage showing as free for me.

Blurb from site:

SKU # AC45837 | Model # RBK852-100AUS | Brand Netgear
Netgear RBK852 Orbi Tri-Band AX6000 WiFi 6 Router and Satellite System - WiFi Coverage: 465 sqm - Antenna: 8x Intel Antennas - Quad-Core 2.2 GHz processor - AX6000 Tri-Band WiFi: 2.4GHz (2400Mbps) + 5GHz (2400Mbps) for WiFi - Ports : A 2.5 Gbps WAN Ports, 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet Ports - Memory: 512MB NAND Flash and 1GB RAM - RBK852 - 2 Years Limited Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 Years Limited Warranty
Manufacturer Contact Info: http://www.netgear.com.au/,

Surcharges: 0% bank transfer, BPAY, Afterpay, 1% for credit/debit card & Zip.

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Comments

  • MrFizz on 26/07/2025 - 18:51
    +1

    I’ve had this since 2021 and it’s been fantastic. So I’m sure it will do the job that you’re looking for, but in saying that I also expect there’s been significant improvement in the technology over four years.

    • CantonasKungFuKick on 26/07/2025 - 18:53

      Does it have parental controls, i.e. ability to block specific content type and block wifi during certain hours per devices?

      • Captain Hindsight on 26/07/2025 - 18:58

        I also have this, paid near $1000 in the day. Rock solid. Parental controls are behind a stinking paywall, all you can do is pause devices manually. Is only wifi 6 but Has dedicated band to connect points

        • CantonasKungFuKick on 26/07/2025 - 19:05

          That's a shame, definite requirement for me

        • LongJohn92 on 26/07/2025 - 19:07
          +1

          That's a bit shit for paying that amount of money.

  • Oh Daddy on 26/07/2025 - 19:04
    +3

    I have 2x Xiaomi BE7000 fantastic, about the same cost for 2. Running on Chinese firmware 1000mbps, extra powerful wifi. Not worries about China knowing what I browse.

    • nightelves on 26/07/2025 - 20:25

      Can this be meshed.

      • Oh Daddy on 26/07/2025 - 20:40
        +1

        Yes

      • netsurfer on 26/07/2025 - 20:46

        Official Product Page: https://www.mi.com/xiaomi-routers/be-7000
        Specs Page: https://www.mi.com/xiaomi-routers/be-7000/specs

        Use Google Translate. Mesh button is mentioned in the specs page. Most routers these days would have mesh support. However, Xiaomi BE7000 was one of the early WiFi 7 routers released. It doesn't have 6GHz band and the chipset is a first gen WiFi 7 chipset. Only get it / them at a discounted price.

        There is technically one minor issue with BE7000, China permits less number of channels on 5GHz band so Xiaomi BE7000 won't let you use all the channels allowed in Australia. It's not really an issue since there is only 1 choice for 160Mhz channel width in Australia, but for 80GHz channel width setup, you are left with 3 instead of 5 choices. It might be possible to change region, but I don't think it is straightforward.

        • gardezee on 27/07/2025 - 08:19

          How'd you buy it from Taobao? Did you use Super buy or just direct buy?

          • Oh Daddy on 27/07/2025 - 08:58

            @gardezee: I got mine from AliExpress just short of $200 when these were first launched.

        • Oh Daddy on 27/07/2025 - 08:57

          It doesn't have 6e, does have 6. That's not because of the chipset but because I think it's restricted in China.

          Region on BE7000 can't be changed as it wasn't released globally. The Ax series like ax3600 etc were launched globally so you could get firmware but that also restricted the wifi power.

          With Chinese firmware they are slightly more powerful penetrating walls and maybe flying my brain too.

          • Namidairo on 27/07/2025 - 12:30

            @Oh Daddy: Xiaomi have also started doing major hardware revisions without notifying anyone or changing the model number as well… (Not even so much as a v1/v2 as TP-Link would do)

            Before it was slightly annoying things like changing the switching chip for one with sameish capabilities, but now they're just flat out swapping out the entire design and chipset choices, or swapping out flash and memory for smaller capacities.

            Not cool, guys.

            (It's the BE6500 Pro and AX3000T that I've seen get these silent major revisions so far, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone else here finds another model got bait and switched by them)

            True tri-band wifi 7 solutions are still expensive, in the range of ~$400 a unit and not able to be sourced from your usual Chinese marketplace either?

            I suspect you won't find any real bargain tri-band wifi 7 unless they start handing them out like candy as ISP bundled units in Hong Kong and they make it to the 2nd hand marketplace or CMIIT move on 6ghz regulations. (6ghz band is allowed in HK due to separate regulatory body than the mainland)

    • Oh Daddy on 26/07/2025 - 20:00
      +3

      What soda have you been popping mate?

  • SickDmith on 26/07/2025 - 20:13

    Pay by credit card.

  • tenpercent on 26/07/2025 - 20:15

    Is this suitable for a soon to be ex- Mrs?

    • netsurfer on 26/07/2025 - 21:12

      Had good experience with Orbi, but towards the end, Netgear stopped upgrading firmware on the kit I have and it started playing up.

      Ubiquiti Unifi is another option if you will not be seeing your future ex often, but still expect her to ask you for help on home network / WiFi setup from time to time. With Unifi, you can manage the whole setup remotely. On the other hand, I am not sure it is a good idea for you to have full control of your soon to become ex's network gear(s) after she becomes your ex.

    • seanbaussie on 27/07/2025 - 23:13

      Yep if my experience with this unit is true for all. The setup is a bit annoying but if you read the instructions like I didn't it'll help.
      Then it's set and forget.

  • tanksinatra on 26/07/2025 - 20:30

    Im holding out for wifi 7

  • CrushJelly on 26/07/2025 - 20:44
    +3

    TP Link Deco.

    I've moved on from Orbi.

    • Jfi2ee on 26/07/2025 - 20:46

      What model are you running and your opinions on it compared to the Orbi?

      • Captain Hindsight on 26/07/2025 - 20:50

        Yeah I’d be interested too, I considered tp-link but I heard if the internet goes you also lose whole network functionality. Is that true?

        • ratman on 27/07/2025 - 07:03

          Yeah that's what Linus said, I haven't seen it anywhere else though, but the risk of that happening has turned me off them.

      • CrushJelly on 27/07/2025 - 01:02

        I have the XE75 Pro.

        Previously, I had the Orbi RBK50 and added another satellite. All wireless backhaul, but it was dying, as my speeds when connected to the main router were significantly faster than when connected to a satellite. Had lots of instability, and the app was terrible.

        XE75 Pro has been great. I'm using the 6ghz network specifically for backhaul only, and it's doing a good job. Easy to set up (I'm even using my Orbi SSID so I didn't have to reconfigure my 60 or so connected devices).

        App experience is good.

        • Jfi2ee on 27/07/2025 - 12:59

          My only issue with the Deco, is the lack of ethernet ports compared with the Orbi

    • Maths Debater on 27/07/2025 - 00:57
      +3

      Agree. Good Guys Commercial have the 3-pack XE75 for $445. Far better value and better product.

  • blackfalcon53 on 27/07/2025 - 07:44
    +1

    I have the 752 which’s have been good, I would just recommend updating the firmware manually to the latest version. I found the “check for new firmware” button wasn’t working and the new firmware solved a lot of then issues when swapping between nodes.

  • laudalashun on 27/07/2025 - 08:33
    +1

    One of the worst and clunky UI ever.

  • noise36 on 27/07/2025 - 09:26
    -2

    old tech can get wifi 7 for similar price

    • OfferScooperHQ on 27/07/2025 - 21:25

      Where?

      • noise36 on 27/07/2025 - 23:40

        TP-Link Deco BE65 BE11000 when on sale $4-500+ for a two pack.

  • Poor Ass on 27/07/2025 - 14:06
    +1

    Feels overpriced compared to something other meshes that can do the same job

  • uccoffee on 27/07/2025 - 21:34

    why do you need a AX6000 while internet speed is only 1000 ?

    • netsurfer on 28/07/2025 - 12:55

      AX6000 is combining 2.4GHz band + the 2 5GHz (which one of them is used for the units to send data between each other). The max you can technically get on most devices is 2.4Gbps (but that's theoretical max, which you will never achieve). If you have NAS or PCs which support 2.5Gbps, then over 1000 is still useful.

      More importantly, in about 2 months time, NBN upgrade to 2Gbps starts.

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