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feemafive's avatar
feemafive
Follower
Jan 01, 2020

Orbi RBK53 Versions

Hi,

I am interested in an Orbi RBK53, but I’m noticing three subtle differences in model numbers. Can you please help me understand the difference between an RBK53, RBK53S-100UKS, and RBK53 v2? I am in the US and want to make sure I’m buying the latest, correct version of the RBK53 and these different versions on Amazon have me confused. Thanks...

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  • ekhalil's avatar
    ekhalil
    Master
    Jan 02, 2020

    RBK53: Is the general name for a kit containing one Orbi router RBR50 and 2 satellites RBS50

    RBK53S-100UKS: Is the UK version which is mainly indicating the power supply is of the UK type (MK power supply)

    RBK53 v2: Is the new harware for the RBR50 and RBS50 that was released middle of 2019.

    • michaelkenward's avatar
      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jan 02, 2020
      ekhalil wrote:

      RBK53S-100UKS: Is the UK version which is mainly indicating the power supply is of the UK type (MK power supply)

       

      The biggest difference is actually on the wifi front.

       

      Stuff sold in the USA is legally prevented form operating on certain wifi bands. (But there are ways of "breaking" that restriction if you want to export a device.)

       

      The power supply is not a part of the designation. That is labelled on the power adapter itself. Even there the label is misleading. I have used several US style (110 volt) adapters in the UK (240 V). They work just fine.