Netgear Orbi RBR750

Pros

• Capable of high wireless speeds (600-670 Mbps reported on AT&T fiber)
• Supports WAN/link aggregation to achieve speeds up to 2Gbps with a compatible switch
• Generally consistent performance for some users once stable

Cons

• Frequent reports of intermittent connection drops (ranging from every 30 minutes to twice a week)
• Firmware updates are often cited as unstable, sometimes requiring manual intervention to fix 'wonky' behavior
• Mobile app is prone to errors, specifically failing to load the device manager or network diagram
• Physical LAN/WAN ports are limited to 1Gbps, which can bottleneck multi-gigabit connections without aggregation
• Software features and customization are limited compared to open-source alternatives

Caveats

• Manual firmware updates are frequently necessary as automatic updates may not resolve performance issues
• Parental controls may fail to correctly identify or categorize new devices on the network
• Performance may degrade over time, necessitating hard resets to restore original speeds

Best for

• Users with Gigabit or sub-Gigabit plans who want a straightforward mesh setup
• Homeowners comfortable with manual troubleshooting and firmware management

Avoid if

• You require high reliability for gaming or remote work without frequent drops
• You have a multi-gigabit internet connection and want to avoid the complexity of link aggregation
• You prefer a highly customizable or feature-rich software interface