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Netgear has introduced the affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system, Orbi 370, priced at $350 for a router and two satellites. While it offers a total bandwidth of 5 Gbps and is suitable for moderate Wi-Fi needs, it has limitations such as only dual-band support and a 2.5 Gbps internet port, missing some of Wi-Fi 7's advanced features. It is a cost-effective option for households with less demanding internet requirements.
Netgear has introduced the Orbi 370, its most affordable Wi-Fi 7 mesh system yet, priced at $349.99 for a three-pack, offering high-speed Wi-Fi up to 5Gbps, compatibility with any service provider, and features like integrated 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports and Multi-Link Operation for improved stability and speed. It targets households with moderate Wi-Fi needs and is backwards compatible with older Wi-Fi standards.
Netgear has released its Orbi 970 mesh router series, which combines the benefits of Wi-Fi 7 with a new antenna design and "patented Quad-Band technology" to deliver fast, low-latency internet across all devices in the home. The router takes advantage of Wi-Fi 7's Multi-Link Operation feature to achieve a 10Gbps wireless backhaul, reducing latency and maximizing data speed. However, the high price tag of the Orbi 970 series, starting at $1,699.99 for a two-pack bundle, may deter consumers, especially since devices supporting Wi-Fi 7 are not expected until next year.
Netgear has released an unlocked M6 Pro portable hotspot that combines all the features of its previous models, including 5G connectivity, 6GHz Wi-Fi 6E, and mmWave support. The device is capable of up to 3600Mbps total aggregate Wi-Fi speeds and can support up to 32 devices. However, the M6 Pro comes at a high price of $999.99, which is more than double the price of the AT&T-locked M6 Pro. The device is useful for those who need internet connectivity in rural areas or spotty Wi-Fi situations.
Netgear's Orbi mesh wireless system has critical vulnerabilities in older versions that can be exploited by hackers to remotely execute commands. Researchers on Cisco's Talos security team discovered four vulnerabilities last year, and the most severe of them, tracked as CVE-2022-37337, can be exploited by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the device. Netgear released firmware updates in January that patched the vulnerability, but Talos has now published a proof-of-concept exploit code along with technical details, so users should ensure their Orbi routers are running the latest firmware.
Proof-of-concept exploits for vulnerabilities in Netgear’s Orbi 750 series router and extender satellites have been released, including a critical severity remote command execution bug. The flaws were discovered by the Cisco Talos team and reported to the vendor on August 30, 2022. Users are urged to update their firmware to the latest version, 4.6.14.3, released on January 19, 2023. The exploits require local access, valid login credentials, or the admin console to be publicly accessible, making it much harder to exploit the vulnerabilities.