NETGEAR Orbi RBK853 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
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Netgear Orbi RBK853 Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
Brand: Netgear, Inc. (Parent: Netgear, Inc.) Category: Mesh Wi-Fi System • Model / Gen: Wi-Fi 6 (AX6000) RBK853 (RBR850 + RBS850 x2) Release Date: 2020-01-16 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-10-10 • Official Website | |
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known hardware tampering | None | 🔗 Proof | No significant physical tampering reports |
| Known vulnerabilities | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Occasional firmware vulnerabilities promptly patched |
| Prior attacks | Rare | 🔗 Proof | Limited to specific firmware versions; quickly resolved |
| Updatability | Very common | 🔗 Proof | Automatic firmware updates available |
| Category Score | Score: 2 / 3 | ||
2. System Security
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentication with other systems | Full | 🔗 Proof | Supports Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | WPA3 encryption, TLS for management sessions |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | 🔗 Proof | Configuration data encrypted in cloud storage |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
3. User Authentication
| Criterion | Value | Proof | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account management | Full | 🔗 Proof | Multi-user access levels, guest network controls |
| Authentication | Secure | 🔗 Proof | Strong password requirements, optional 2FA |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | 🔗 Proof | Account lockout after failed attempts |
| Event logging | Access event logged | 🔗 Proof | Comprehensive connection and access logs |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | 🔗 Proof | Forces password change from default |
| Category Score | Score: 1 / 3 | ||
Technical Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System & App | Netgear Linux-based OS (Companion App: Orbi App) |
| Hardware (CPU / GPU) | CPU: 2.2 GHz quad-core processor • GPU: Integrated |
| Memory & Storage | Memory: 1GB RAM • Storage: 512MB flash storage |
| Power, Battery & Charging | Battery: N/A • Power: 100-240V AC power adapter • Charging: N/A |
| Display & Camera | Display: LED status ring • Camera: N/A |
| Sound & Connectivity | Sound: N/A • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 4x Gigabit Ethernet ports per unit, USB 2.0 |
| Physical (Dimensions & Mass) | Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 2.8 inches per unit • Mass: 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) per unit |
