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The Selecting Process:
As in our article heading, this article is for routers only, Routers compatible with Insight. We will have more on other Netgear Insight devices. Selecting a router is probably the most essential network task you will do. The best way to organize this is to put it all on a spreadsheet or document with the specifics of what you are looking for. Now, when it comes to Insight which is probably the best management software out there for Routers and Access Points, you will want to make sure it’s Insight compatible. In this article, you will have an up-to-date listing of all the Insight Compatible Routers. How to choose one will be based on your network configuration and what you really want to accomplish with your network. We will explain more throughout this article. This article will also give you Orbi router login directions.
Which Router is Best?
In this article we will be talking about the best Netgar routers that are Insight Compatible. According to our experience here at AVN which specializes in WiFi and Network deployments, these 3 models are excellent and the AX6000 being the best. The “cheapos” do not apply. We select these as they will have the best warrantees, the best support and lastly the most performance as it’s the most important to us and everyone else.
List of Insight Compatible Routers:
AX6000 Tri-Band Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router
This Mesh System router is Netgears best in class as the moment covering up to 12,000 sqft. With the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Tri-Band WiFi Router, you can extend unparalleled coverage, speed, and capacity to more parts of your office, even hard-to-reach places.
AX6000 Physical Specifications:
- Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router (SXR80) : Dimensions 6.8 x 3.3 x 9.7 in, Weight 2.06lb
AX6000 Technical Specifications:
- What do I need for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 to work? : 1. High-speed Internet connection 2. Connect to existing modem or gateway 3. Use the local UI to set up and customize in minutes
- WiFi Technology : (2,400 + 2,400 + 1,200) Mbps† Simultaneous Tri-band WiFi
- Radio 1 : IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz – 256QAM support
- Radio 2 : IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz – 1024QAM support
- Radio 3 : IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz – 1024QAM support
- Ports – Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router : One (1) Gigabit or 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet WAN or LAN port, Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, Link Aggregation Mode4 optional, Two (2) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
- Security : Four (4) SSID wireless networks (Administration, Employee devices, Guest WiFi, IoT devices), Flexible VLAN configuration on all four (4) SSID WiFi networks, Client isolation by default on Guest SSID and configurable on other SSIDs, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 support
- Local Admin : Local Admin UI available for extensive feature setting and maintenance
- Insight : Insight App – Secured Cloud for remote monitoring
Third party support : Demotz
AX6000 Support & Warranty:
- Compatibility with Orbi Home : Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router does not support and will not pair with Orbi Home or Orbi Pro (WiFi 5) WiFi System Satellites.
- ProSUPPORT OnCall 24×7 Service Packs3 : PMP0312-10000S
- PMP0332-10000S
- PMP0352-10000S
- Insight : 1-year subscription included
AX5400 Tri-Band Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mesh System
Cover up to 5,000 sq. ft. with the latest, ultimate business-grade WiFi. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Tri-Band AX5400 Mesh System includes 4 SSIDs linked to 4 separate VLANs, network segmentation and Business VPN to boost business and home office productivity and network performance.
AX5400 Physical Specification:
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.9 x 8.8 (167mm x x 75.6mm x 224.5mm) each
- Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.72kg) each
AX5400 Technical Specifications:
- WiFi Technology : WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) Tri-Band WiFi (AX5400) 6-Streams
- 2.4GHz AX: 2×2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40MHz, up to 573 Mbps
- 5GHz Low AX: 2×2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 2402 Mbps
- 5GHz High AX: 2×2 (Tx/Rx) 1024/256-QAM 20/40/80/160MHz, up to 2402 Mbps
- Backwards compatible with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi
- WiFi Speed : AX5400 (.6+2.4+2.4Gbps)
- WiFi Bands : Tri-Band 5GHz Hi + 5GHz Lo +2.4GHz
- WiFi Range : 2,500 square feet
- Ethernet Ports : Router
- 1 x GbE WAN port
- 3 x GbE LAN ports
- Satellite
- 4 x GbE LAN ports
- Security : NETGEAR Insight — Secure cloud and local network management. 5-Year NETGEAR Insight Premium included with purchase
- NETGEAR Insight Business VPN – Add-on site-to-site VPN solution
- 4 SSID wireless netowrks
- Guest network access—Separate & secure
- Flexible VLAN configuration on all 4 SSID WiFi networks
- Supports WPA3, the latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
Third party support : Demotz
AX5400 Support & Warrantee:
- This product is backed by a NETGEAR limited 5-year Hardware Warranty
- Warranty : Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of product purchase
- Support : Find troubleshooting tips to diagnose product issues in our knowledge base
AX5400 Downloads:
AX1800 Dual-Band Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini AX1800 Mesh System is built to provide your business or your home office with next-level coverage, speed, and connection capacity for the ultimate business-grade WiFi experience, today and tomorrow at an affordable cost for budget conscious businesses.
AX-1800 Physical Specification:
- Dimension : 5.8 x 2.7 x 7.4in (148 x 68 x 189mm)
- Weight : 1.06lb (0.48kg)
AX-1800 Technical Specification:
- Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Dual-band AX1800 Router (1,200 + 600) Mbps
- Simultaneous Dual-band WiFi
- Radio 1 : IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz – 256QAM support
- Radio 2 : IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax 5GHz – 1024QAM support
- Two (2) high-performance antennas with high-power amplifiers each
- Explicit Beamforming for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands
- Integrated Gigabit Smart Ethernet Switch for business grade security and applications
- 802.3Q VLAN
- Access Control
- MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data streaming on multiple devices
- Ethernet Ports : Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router One (1) Gigabit Ehternet WAN port, Three (3) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
Third party support : Demotz
AX-1800 Support & Warrantee:
- Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Dual-band AX1800 Router does not support and will not pair with Orbi Home or Orbi Pro (WiFi 5) WiFi System Satellites.
- 5-year limited hardware warranty
- ProSUPPORT OnCall 24×7 Service Packs3 : SXK30 Router + 1x Satellite PMB0312-10000S (1 year)
- Insight : 1-year subscription included
AX-1800 Downloads:
In Conclusion:
In our opinion here at AVN, sticking with the AX6000 Tri-Band Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router would be the smartest pick. The reason is because its expandable to larger areas, its very fast and has features the others do not have. It includes WiFi 6e which makes it future proof as well.
Please let us know any questions you may have on this system as we have installed many and know the nuances on complete deployment.