Netgear has launched the new Orbi Outdoor Satellite (RBS50Y). The RBS50Y connects to any Orbi Tri-band Whole Home Wi-Fi System or Orbi Pro Tri-band Wi-Fi System for small ­businesses, and seamlessly extends high performance Wi-Fi ­coverage outdoors up to an additional 2,500 square feet.

The new Orbi Outdoor Satellite inherits the capabilities of the Orbi Whole Home Wi-Fi System, including a single network name for seamless roaming, a dedicated third channel for data exchange between the satellite and router, and a separate and secure Guest Wi-Fi network. The new satellite will also adopt the characteristics of Orbi Pro for small businesses when added to that network, such as guest and employee traffic separation and a dedicated admin network. An added feature of the Orbi Outdoor Satellite is ambient lighting that can be scheduled to ­automatically light up to add ambience, or turn off to keep the satellite ­hidden and discreet.

The Orbi Outdoor Satellite can be installed in minutes with the push of a button, or via the Orbi mobile application. It ­connects with the Orbi router through Netgear’s patented Fast­Lane3 technology. Multiple Orbi Outdoor satellites can work together to extend the mesh network coverage while still ­main­taining a single network name and seamless roaming. According to Netgear, Orbi satellites automatically configure themselves to provide the fastest Wi-Fi possible to each device.

In order to withstand rough outdoor weather conditions including sub-zero temperatures, Orbi satellites have IP56 rating. They can be mounted on a stand or on a wall for flexible deployment options on the side of a house, garage, terrace, or shed.