Orbi 373
97/100 guide matchResearch-based recommendation · catalogue evidence
A larger home wanting affordable multi-gig Wi-Fi 7 mesh without needing a 6GHz radio.
Watch: No 6GHz band.
View product →Australian buying guide · Networking
Best NBN router setup for a two-storey brick home
Brick and a second floor can weaken both device signal and wireless mesh backhaul.
- Editorial update
- Latest listed product update
- Reading time
- 6 minutes
- Author
- Patryk Lazarz (TechManPat)
Quick recommendations
The shortlist.
One best-fit option per brand, selected using this guide's rules. Fewer choices appear when fewer brands qualify. Product details can change independently of the editorial update above; check each profile's source and verification dates before purchase.
M30
64/100 guide matchResearch-based recommendation · catalogue evidence
Guide fit balanced against listed planning price: $150. Australian buyers comparing the AQUILA PRO AI range by NBN fit, coverage, ports and functions before confirming current stock.
Watch: Confirm current Australian stock, hardware revision and warranty channel before buying.
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Deco BE25
97/100 guide matchResearch-based recommendation · catalogue evidence
Value-focused multi-gig mesh where 2.5GbE matters but a 6GHz band does not.
Watch: No 6GHz band.
View product →Check the plan as well as the router
Use the recently checked NBN prices to compare first-year costs, then confirm connection requirements on each shortlisted router's source page. These are research-based recommendations; no household coverage test is claimed.
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 (55 baseline points plus up to 42 for matched preferences). Missing prices earn no affordability points. Equal scores mean equal rule matches, not equal tested performance. Prices are dated planning evidence, not live offers.
How this guide scores fit
- Includes multiple nodes — weight 20
- Supports faster wired backhaul — weight 10
- Offers approachable setup — weight 8
Scores use recorded catalogue attributes, not measured performance. Budget and premium selections compare remaining brand finalists, so they are alternatives to the overall pick.
| Product | Price | Warranty | Key specifications | Guide match | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETGEAROrbi 373 | $399 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
| D-LinkM30 | $150 | Confirm the Australian retailer or RSP warranty |
| 64/100 | 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 |
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?