The Black Friday sales are starting to flow and networking brand Netgear is getting in on the fun. The company makes some excellent Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems and its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are now live. And that includes the chance to save up to $700 off the company's range-topping 970 series Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems.
The biggest savings can be found on the model that bundles three access points for just $1,700 (normally $2,300, saving $600). With code MOUNT, you’ll also get a free wall mount and a further $100 off in cart. The next best deal gets you the two-pack for $1,160, saving you $540. Again, code MOUNT gets you the extra $100 off in cart and the free wall mount.
No matter how many access points you choose, you'll get a setup that's built with speed and coverage in mind. Netgear's 970 Series offers combined data transfer speeds of up to 27Gbps thanks to the use of quad-band technology. That's more than enough for streaming 8K video, playing games and even handling VR-related tasks and devices.
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The use of a mesh system also unlocks widespread coverage. Two access points can bathe homes of up to 6,600 square feet. in super-fast Wi-Fi. Add an extra access point and that jumps to 10,000 square feet.
Fans of wired connectivity haven't been left out here, either. The Orbi 970 Series comes with a 10-gigabit WAN port for connecting to your modem -- perfect for the broadband speeds of tomorrow. 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports are also available for connecting high-bandwidth machines like a NAS or PC.
The Orbi 970 series will look right at home, with black and white versions available. And no matter which you choose you'll also get a free year of access to Netgear Armor, the company's intrusion and security system.
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Why this deal matters
Our homes have more internet-connected devices than ever before, and that means our home routers are starting to feel the strain. Wi-Fi 7 can help with that, and a mesh system can make the most of what that technology has to offer throughout your home. The Netgear Orbi 970 Series isn't cheap, but it has features for day and this is your chance to get it for less than usual to boot. This Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal saves up to $700 and adds a free wall mount, making it one of the powerful networking offers of the season.
