Tri-band routers and mesh systems
Three dedicated bands - 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz - so every device gets the bandwidth it needs, the moment it needs it.
Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: which is better?
Tri-band wins for homes with many devices or high-bandwidth needs - like streaming 4K, working from home, gaming online, or running a smart home. Dual-band is a solid choice for smaller households with lighter usage.
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BE21000 Mesh WiFi System (RBE873)
Orbi 870 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh (1 Router + 2 Satellites)
- WiFi 7 technology
- 10G speeds
- up to 21 Gbps
- up to 600 m²
$1,499.00
Orbi 870 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh (1 Router + 2 Satellites)current price $1,499.00$1,999.00
Orbi 870 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh (1 Router + 2 Satellites)current price $1,999.00Orbi 870 Series (RBE872)
Orbi 870 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh (1 Router + 1 Satellite)
- WiFi 7 technology
- 10G speeds
- up to 21 Gbps
- up to 400 m²
$1,099.00
Orbi 870 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh (1 Router + 1 Satellite)current price $1,099.00$1,499.00
Orbi 870 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh (1 Router + 1 Satellite)current price $1,499.00BE18000 WiFi Router (RS600)
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS600, 18Gbps
- WiFi 7 technology
- 10G speeds
- up to 18 Gbps
- up to 250 m²
$599.00
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS600, 18Gbpscurrent price $599.00$799.00
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS600, 18Gbpscurrent price $799.00BE11000 Mesh WiFi System (RBE773)
Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh 3-Pack
- WiFi 7 technology
- 2.5G speeds
- up to 11Gbps
- up to 540 m²
$899.00
Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh 3-Packcurrent price $899.00$1,499.00
Orbi 770 Series Tri-Band WiFi 7 Mesh 3-Packcurrent price $1,499.00BE9300 WiFi Router (RS300)
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS300, 9.3Gbps
- WiFi 7 technology
- 2.5G speeds
- up to 9.3 Gbps
- up to 230 m²
$479.00
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS300, 9.3Gbpscurrent price $479.00$599.00
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS300, 9.3Gbpscurrent price $599.00BE19000 WiFi Router (RS700S)
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS700S, 19Gbps
- WiFi 7 technology
- 10G speeds
- up to 19 Gbps
- up to 325 m²
$899.00
Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS700S, 19Gbpscurrent price $899.00$1,099.00
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Tri-Band Router FAQs:
A dual-band router transmits on two frequency bands - 2.4 GHz for longer range and wider device compatibility, and 5 GHz for faster speeds at closer distances. It handles everyday browsing, streaming, and video calls well for smaller households with a moderate number of connected devices.
A tri-band router adds a third wireless band. Traditional tri-band models pair one 2.4 GHz band with two 5 GHz bands. NETGEAR's latest WiFi 7 tri-band routers go further - replacing the second 5 GHz band with the new 6 GHz band, which is virtually interference-free and reserved for your fastest, most demanding connections. The 6 GHz band is the most powerful WiFi channel available today, supported by the latest phones, laptops, and high-performance devices with WiFi 6E and WiFi 7.
Yes. Tri-band mesh systems like Orbi have more channels available across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz, delivering faster overall performance and stronger backhaul connections between nodes - so whole-home speeds stay consistent even when every room is in use.
NETGEAR tri-band routers are designed to support 50 to 200+ simultaneous connections depending on the model. Because traffic is spread across three bands, each device gets more dedicated bandwidth - so performance stays consistent whether you have 10 devices or 100.
WiFi 7 is technically available on dual-band hardware, but you only unlock its full potential on a tri-band device. The 6 GHz band - exclusive to tri-band WiFi 7 routers - is where the biggest speed and latency gains live. If you're upgrading to WiFi 7, a tri-band model is the right choice.
Nighthawk routers are standalone units built for maximum performance from a single access point - ideal for apartments, smaller homes, or users who want the fastest possible speeds from one device. Orbi is a mesh system designed to blanket larger homes in seamless WiFi using multiple nodes that work together. Both offer tri-band WiFi 7 technology; the right choice depends on your home size and layout.