If you like the idea of mesh Wi-Fi with mobile broadband backup, but find Netgear's Wi-Fi 6/5G solution too expensive, the company's Wi-Fi 5/4G LTE model (LBR20) is a more affordable alternative. Netgear Armor (antivirus & data theft protection), 802.11i & 128-bit AES encryption with PSK (Wi-Fi security)ġ-year hardware warranty, 24/7 basic technical support provided for 90 days from purchase date (when purchased from a Netgear authorized reseller)ġx Orbi AX4200 5G WiFi 6 Router (NBR750), 1x Orbi Satellite (RBS750), 1x 12V/3.5A power adapter (NBR750), 12V/2.5A power adapter (RBS750), 2m Ethernet cable, quick-start guide

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Business users, however, will probably want to rely on the third mode - 'Ethernet+LTE Fallback' - which uses the WAN port where possible, but can also switch to 5G/LTE if your home or office broadband goes down for any reason. Alternatively, the 'LTE-Only' mode relies purely on mobile broadband and lets the WAN port act as an additional LAN port for wired connections. The 'Ethernet-Only' mode relies on the WAN port to use the internet connection from an existing broadband modem or router. The Orbi app takes care of this as well, providing three modes of operation. The key feature of the Orbi 5G WiFi 6, though, is its ability to connect to the internet via both a conventional landline or fibre broadband connection and a mobile broadband network. SEE: Don't let your cloud cybersecurity choices leave the door open for hackers Office-based IT managers might, therefore, prefer to look at the Orbi Pro, or one of Netgear's mobile hotspot products for 4G/5G connectivity. That simplicity will certainly appeal to people who are working from home, but the Orbi 5G WiFi 6 doesn't provide the more advanced features of Netgear's business-oriented Orbi Pro models, which allow you to create multiple networks with different access privileges for staff, visitors and IT managers. The Orbi app creates a single network that merges the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, with an option to also create a guest network if you need to. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form. If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article.

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