Watched so many videos about nighthawk that were useless, thank you so much for actually talking some sense!

My Nighthawk was so easy to setup. Its really good here in Australia where 100 Meg d/l is very very good in a home setup...

Just got the Orbi Wifi 6 system and it's amazing, let me just say, wow I love this thing.

Great info, thanks! For my primary residence in Florida I have an older model of the Netgear Orbi that I'm happy with but its the one without the built-in router. I'd like to get the new one that has one built in and ditch the rental fee with Xfinity. In a perfect world my place in Florida is on the third floor and my garage with a nice setup (home gym, flat screen, internet TV/youtube, etc) is on ground level. I have the Orbi on the 3rd floor with the satellite in the garage. SOMETIMES it works (about half the time). There's clearly too many obstructions and walls for it to be perfect but still trying to brainstorming a way to make it work solid. I've thought about adding the Orbi outdoor satellite and put it on the 3rd floor balcony to see if that does anything, but who knows. To give you an idea the condo is on the 3rd floor then when you walk out the door and down 3 flights I'm the very first garage on street level at the bottom of the stairs. The new Orbi system doesn't even have an outdoor satellite so not sure if that will change but I can't get the new system and ditch Xfinity's router until that happens and that's even if it works. Unless the range has improved with this newer model? My house in the Boston area is about 3K sq ft with a finished basement office and attic/3rd floor playroom area. My current Orbi that's now here in Florida was in Massachusetts in 2020, but I had problems getting it to work in the master bedroom because of interference. I was going to add a satellite to that room but when I relocated to Florida more of the time I just took it with me. Now in Boston we have the Fios Router that obviously is junk as far as distance goes. That's a project for another time.... The bottom line is these are all fun hobbies that occupy my time that I enjoy and irritate me at the same time lol. I think when I'm back in Boston for a month I'll bring my Orbi I have now there, buy another Satellite and solve that problem. But for my primary issue with the garage in Florida when I come back maybe I'll buy the new Orbi system and see if I can make a miracle happen from 3rd floor to garage. :-) Again, maybe the newer model will reach better...

Man you are so right about the Nighthawk RAX200. I bought the Orbi in your video (RBK852) and it runs like a champ. Easy setup and very fast internet. I always wanted to try out the RAX200 just to see how well it works so I ordered it and it arrived today. The setup was very frustrating. Once I got everything setup I checked the incoming speed of my Xfinity service to the Nighthawk. I usually get 1200Mbps in the Orbi app because I'm using the latest Netgear CM2000 modem with a 2.5G WAN connector. The Nighthawk showed 409Mbps out of the box. The weird thing was my MacBook Pro achieved 500+Mbps so that didn't make any sense. That's when I knew the RAX200 was wonky. I rebooted to correct the issue and the system bricked. Spent an hour trying to go through the entire setup again. Had to do a hard reset twice. Finally got it to work after 3 hours of frustration. Default settings prioritized my iPhone 11 on the 2.4Ghz band and my MacBook Pro on the 5Ghz band. So on my 1Gig Xfinity plan I was getting 100Mbps on the iPhone 11. NO GOOD! Went online and changed the settings to automatically choose the proper bands. Well my iPhone 11 was finally put on 5Ghz band and all my wifi clients were properly prioritized but my Internet speeds decreased. This does not happen with my Orbi RBK852. Using the Orbi router by itself (without the satellite) still achieved much faster internet speeds over the RAX200, especially at remote distances from the Orbi. I always get about 900+Mbps on my iPhone 11 when standing close to the Orbi. The fastest I could get with the RAX200 closeup was 600+Mbps. The Orbi with the CM2000 modem shows direct connection from Xfinity at 1200Mbps without issue. No special adjustments or configuration. The RAX200 is going back to Netgear ASAP. I guess I was more intrigued by the extra USB ports and amazing advertised specs like 160Mhz Wifi but in real world use the Orbi RBK852 kills it. I've seen so many negative reviews about the RAX200. People are not exaggerating. I've also noticed the availability for this router has been quite spotty. I'm wondering if Netgear is having so many problems with it they are limiting distribution until they can fix the shoddy firmware.

Dang. I want the Orbi 6 but I have AT&T Fiber (1000Mb). I remember when I switched from Comcast to AT&T (couple years ago) having to screw around with the IP Passthrough because Bridged Mode wouldn't work. Just curious what you learned about that whole process - or if they have better/different units now. Did you experience gig speeds with hardwired devices at least?

I just got the Netgear AX200 It is working great took me 10 min to setup. I am getting full 900 over wireless on my porch and back fence i am getting about 500. i have played 4k on 7 devices at once Not a signal buffering issue at all.The one issue I have is the Lan side I cant setup A static DNS for my pi-hole. I have contacted netgear several time they keep sending me to the Wan side to setup the Static DNS.

Perhaps firmware updates have fixed whatever issues could have been, but I have had the absolute opposite with ATT 1 gig up/down speed using the Orbi RBK 852 and putting the Gateway in IP passthrough mode. I'm getting 600-700 down all over the house using an iPhone 12 which is a wifi 6 device. Wifi 5 devices also pull 500 consistantly.

Regardless if you have low speed broadband, having Wi-fi 6 will allow you to TX data between devices on your own network faster. For instance if you have a server or a NAS, file copys to them will be much faster using a mesh system with a backhaul link. My servers are on a 1Gbs link to the router, over Wi-fi 5 I can tx at 15Mbs to the server , over Wifi 6 , Im seeing 100Mbs - like using a wired 1Gbs link/ethernet. All my Latops and Desktops are Wi-fi 6 so can work best, however Wi-fi 5 devices will work better on a 6 network.

Great info & timing thanks. I'm in the country and no cable here. I have an AT&T Nighthawk LTE MR1100 hotspot router. I need to increase range and strength in my house. Will the Orbing RBK852 work with the MR1100 and accomplish this? Would I be better off with the Orbing or with a Nighthawk Mesh system?

Hey guys I need help I have the same router and I been having a hard time to find the ac power adapter where I can find the ac power adapter for this particular router?

Excellent Video. And finally did you found a good solution for a ATT fiber user? please let us know.

Question what’s your take on Comporium are they a good ISP?

You have something wrong with your settings or something on the nighthawk I get my full speed from mine. 940Mbs over 5ghz wifi 6

How does the Nighthawk stack up against Google Nest Wifi? I keep getting disconnected from Google mesh.

Thank you for the review, I bought the nighthawk thinking it would be able to more than handle my whole one story three bedroom house but haven’t been the happiest with it. Not sure if it’s the masonry fireplace in my home or what but it’s been lacking. Unfortunately I’m stuck with AT&T and will never get to experience the 1 GB speeds I’m paying for…

I had a Nighthawk x6 R8000. Tried to update the firmware that was recommended in the interface and bricked my router. Now I am looking at the Orbi package at Costco to use at our office. Wondering if the mesh will better handle multiple devices and the office is narrow and long so maybe 3 units will be a little to much or will be just right? Need to handle the new 600mb plan but most important be consistent for multiple devices.

Hey. Great review. I was going to buy the AX12 but after watching your video I won't buy it. What would be best wifi router or modem router combo up to $300 that covers 1800sq ft. House? Any ideas will be greatly appreciate 😀

This is very informative. Thks. I am planning to buy the Orbi 6 same as you show. I have simple modem router from ISP. Should i buy an additional wifi6 router as well?

I currently have gig plan with xfinity and the orbi rbk852 and netgear nighthawk cm1200 modem. If I switch to a satellite company that advertises more then the gig speed from Comcast is there any equipment that I would need to upgrade? As I’ve learned you can buy the gig plan from xfinity but if you don’t have the equipment to handle it your not gona get what your paying for. So with my current setup do I need anything else. Do I need a certain type of cable through my house to receive speeds higher then the gig?

Ok the Orbi I have router plugged in living room where Spectrum modem is and have satellite in office with my gaming consoles and have been getting random disconnects !! Do you have any idea why ?

Yes, Netgear support gave me nightmares. They do everything to sell their support plan. I decided to pay because their firmware bricked my router and couldn’t get a level 2 tech. They are very unprepared to handle more complex issues. Asked me to try again later or weekedays when more techs level 2 are available.

ONE note i want to make. SPECTRUM new wifi "air fresher" look Router works amazing. It provided speed equivalent to nighthawk and ASUS RT-AX86S. It even beats out the ORBI. The router is made by SAGE Which is a company that has been around in the early 90s or maybe older. SPECTRUM plan that i have is 1Gbps. if i am in the same room source my wifi speed can be at 1.1 to 1.2 Gbps.

The flying part did my day hahahaha

Has anyone determined when a devices switches from one router or sat to the next ( in a mesh setup)? You would think signal strength, but I don't think so. Which would lead to slower speed on a weaker signal. My opinion. Not sure.

AT&T punching the air rn

Thanks for the video. I have Comcast with 1GB speed plan. I bought nest WiFi yesterday but still getting 150-250 speed. What would you suggest? I have net gear CM1200 modem. My home sq ft is 4000

You still have trouble with at&t? You can use the router orbi system on AP MODE and it will do the trick.

I just got the Orbi one from Costco they give you 3 devices. Is that any better than the 2 Orbi devices?

Netgear Orbi RBK752 AX4200 or the ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX11000 i got 1000/1000 and lives in a 2 story 1300sq foot. They sell it for the same price. My gaming computer is wired ethernet. I use wireless for laptop, tablet, phone and a nvidia shields.

If you think AT&T is the worst in the world, you obviously don't know about the Australian company Telstra. Nice review. Thanks buddy.

Which mesh systems have wired backhaul? And which is great for gaming? :)

I have at&t modem/router wifi. I have no choice as in my area that is the only service I can get. There wifi sucks balls! Lol I've been looking at the netgear wifi 6 mesh system. Will this boost my wifi in my 2 story house? Or what other recommendations you guys can give me? Thanks.

Dud, AT&T IS JUST what you said. I delt with them 30 years ago and they were crap from a to z. I avoid anything AT&T, FORD, AND CAPITAL ONE. Thanks for vids and Truth.

Hahahahha I went from spectrum to ATT an fakkkk at 200mbps with spectrum I had wayyy better connection than with ATT at 1Gig speeds. Getting out of that toxic relationship soon. Thanks for your informative videos.

I can't decide what to get 4g home solution Netgear orbi LTE or nighthawk lax20

I love my AX12 and speeds are great and easy setup I’m a it engineer and my speeds paying for is 800 an I m getting 1000 love mine

i have at&t gig fiber. What mesh system do you suggest to use with that

I feel like there must be a driver issue or something with the Nighthawk. Or maybe you got a dud. 70 down is abysmal.

The NightHawk does look like Tie Fighter

Could not agree more about ATT&T as a company. None of them out there seem to be great, some just worse than others with ATT&T sitting at the worst.

So, which one is faster?

So basically if I have AT&T 1GB Fiber I'm screwed? Cause I do....and I'm getting horrible wifi speeds

I have the netgear orbi. On my gig line here in Australia is perfect The old nest wifi is also a beast and tops almost 500mbs. Don't be sold on these so called gaming routers.

Hello ! Is orbi 6 modem router combo ?

I just purchased an Orbi set up and unexpectedly it will not allow Netflix or Hulu,.etc to play.. on both smart tv and via roku 😳 I was excited until this revelation. If anyone has a solution, please let me know!

Orbi is getting me around 750 for 800 mbps plan

Also, your issue with AT&T, did you set the AT&T router to just be a router, switch off the Wifi on that. then link the Orbi to the AT&T router via Ethernet, then just use the ORBI Wifi and the AT&T router just becomes the gateway to the internet. You will get close to 1Gb data rate, ensure than any QAS is turned off. Never try and bridge a providers Wi-fi with one of these systems, its will be terrible.

That's frustrating - as if the nighthawk isnt expensive enough, now you need to go even higher, just to maybe get somewhere in range of what they promised... Glad you confirmed the rumors about Nighthawk, saved a few grey hairs.

I have the tp link p9 wifi mesh thick wall deal with att fiber. I believe all companies are shitty xfinity is the same way but they know they can play us around like what are we gonna do cancel and go somewhere else 😂.

Instead of complaining about your ISP why not change? Or are you guys locked to an ISP based on your area :S

_You are right ATT is the worst company on earth! They monopolized my area for over 20 yrs! Finally I got Verizon 5G this year and now I am shopping for Netgear Orbi to see if it may boost security camera connections downstairs and outdoor_

Att.. 😅 😅 😅 😅

I wish I had seen your video before I bought the RAX200 and spending $600. The RAX200 looks great, but preforms lousy. Not happy at all with it. I wish I could return it, but I bought at Best Buy and it's been over 15 days. It was easy to setup, but I did have a few issues with the remote management where I needed to contact Netgear's support. Netgear's support is the worst that I have dealt with. On just that alone I would never buy Netgear devices ever again. Anyone reading this. I suggest that you DON'T give Netgear your business. You'll be sorry.

Att sucks