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The Orbi Outdoor extends Wi-Fi coverage outside your home

The Orbi Outdoor Satellite extends your Wi-Fi outside, with impressive range, top speeds, a night-light and a hefty price tag.

Dan Dziedzic

Dan has been a professional writer for more than a decade and now specializes in routers and networking devices. Originally from Chicago, IL, Dan studied comedy writing at Second City and worked as a Chicago sports journalist for a number of years. With a background in physics, he spends his spare time learning about the intricacies of the universe.

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Dan Dziedzic

Feb. 2, 2018 1:28 a.m. PT

1 of 5 Chris Monroe/CNET

Netgear Orbi Outdoor Wi-Fi Satellite

Netgear claims it extends your Wi-Fi 2,500 square feet, but in my testing I found that it performs even better.

$250 at Amazon

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Netgear Orbi Outdoor Wi-Fi Satellite

You can mount it to a wall or a movable stand and the 10-foot long power cord offers additional convenience.

$250 at Amazon

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3 of 5 Chris Monroe/CNET

Netgear Orbi Outdoor Wi-Fi Satellite

That ambient light isn't super bright, but it's a nice added feature that you can dim or set on a timer.

$250 at Amazon

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4 of 5 Chris Monroe/CNET

Netgear Orbi Outdoor Wi-Fi Satellite

The whole unit is weather-proof and can withstand rain, snow and temperatures between -4 and 122 Fahrenheit. You can't submerge it under water though.

$250 at Amazon

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