NETGEAR
Orbi 373
97/100 guide matchIncludes multiple nodes
Watch: No 6GHz band.
View product →Australian buying guide · NBN routers & modems
Best NBN router setup for a two-storey brick home
Brick and a second floor can weaken both device signal and wireless mesh backhaul.
- Updated
- Reading time
- 6 minutes
- Author
- Patryk Lazarz (TechManPat)
Quick recommendations
The shortlist.
Ranked from the current catalogue using this guide's rules.
TP-Link
Deco BE25
97/100 guide matchIncludes multiple nodes
Watch: No 6GHz band.
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TP-Link
Deco XE75 Pro
97/100 guide matchIncludes multiple nodes
Watch: Only one 2.5GbE port per unit.
View product →Things to consider
What to check before buying.
01Place before the dead zone
A node needs a strong path back to the main router.
02Wire between floors
Ethernet backhaul removes a major wireless bottleneck.
03Start with two nodes
Add a third only when measurements justify it.
Product comparison
Compare the guide-qualified products.
The match score measures fit against this guide's published rules. It is not a universal product rating.
| Product | Price | Warranty | Key specifications | Guide match | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETGEAROrbi 373 | $399 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
| TP-LinkDeco BE25 | $499 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
| TP-LinkDeco XE75 Pro | $699 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 Amazon eeroeero 7 | $699 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 Amazon eeroeero Pro 6E | $899 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 NETGEAROrbi 770 Series (RBE773) | $899 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 ASUSZenWiFi BT8 | $899 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 TP-LinkDeco BE65 | $1,100 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you compare.
Does Wi-Fi 7 penetrate brick better?
Not inherently.
Is a three-pack always better?
No.
Can mesh work on FTTN?
Yes, with a compatible VDSL2 modem in front.
Ready to narrow it down?