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Is there an upgrade path from Wifi 5 to 6 for an RBK50 owner?
I have an RBK50, so a RBR50 router and RBS50 satellite. I need a 3rd satellite for better coverage upstairs. First, are there any plans to upgrade the RBR50's to WIFI 6 via firmware upgrades...
According to this Press Release, wifi 6 will be available on the RBK50.
"Orbi with Wi-Fi 6 is expected to be available on the Orbi RBK50 series in the second half of 2019."
https://www.netgear.com/about/press-releases/2019/NETGEAR-ANNOUNCES-ORBI-MESH-WI-FI-SYSTEM.aspx
"Orbi with Wi-Fi 6 is expected to be available on the Orbi RBK50 series in the second half of 2019."
https://www.netgear.com/about/press-releases/2019/NETGEAR-ANNOUNCES-ORBI-MESH-WI-FI-SYSTEM.aspx
wwwXpert wrote:
According to this Press Release, wifi 6 will be available on the RBK50.
"Orbi with Wi-Fi 6 is expected to be available on the Orbi RBK50 series in the second half of 2019."
https://www.netgear.com/about/press-releases/2019/NETGEAR-ANNOUNCES-ORBI-MESH-WI-FI-SYSTEM.aspx
Alas, the same press release talks about Qualcom's "new SoC" (System on Chip) that makes WiFi6 possible.
Not new firmware. New chip.
WiFi6 did come out in 2019, and it is NOT available on the original RBK50 product and never will be.