You'll still have to spend a bundle on the Orbi 770 mesh system and Nighthawk RS300 router, but Wi-Fi 7 is no longer relegated to people who can drop $2,000+ on cutting-edge connectivity.

Mesh routers come in various sizes, ranging from comically oversized ( the Linksys Velop AX M10) to small and stowable ( the Eero 6 ). At least with larger devices—and this is the case across the board—you tend to get a little more functionality out of the router and each satellite node.

Netgear is releasing more affordable versions of its flagship Orbi and Nighthawk routers. There’s a mesh system and a standalone router.

Netgear announced two new Wi-Fi 7 routers today ... but with lower prices this time around. The Orbi 770 router has four 2.5Gbps ports: one to connect to your modem for internet access and three to distribute that to any devices you want to wire up.

NETGEAR has expanded its WiFi 7 lineup with the introduction of the Orbi 770 Tri-band Mesh System and the RS300 Nighthawk Router.

The Orbi 770 is essentially a "budget" version of the Orbi 970.

For those who don't require a mesh system, the Netgear Nighthawk RS300 offers a compelling standalone router option.

W e’ve seen a steady drip of new Wi-Fi 7 routers debut recently, and unfortunately for most people those new devices come with some profound sticker shock. For example, Wi-Fi 7