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Orbi WPA3 protocol
Looking to purchase an Orbi system in 2018. When will the Orbi use the new WPA3 wifi protocol ?
To be clear, the links I posted are from the wifi certification org and the linked PDF shows the certification of Qualcomm's (a chipset manufacture) erference design based upon the IPQ8065 and Wi-Fi componet QCA9984/5. As I recall, from a 2016 press release, Netgear selected Qualcomm to colaborate with on the Orbi. A quick google seems to confirm Orbi RBR50 & RBS50 uses Qualcomm's IPQ4019, the same as Velope. Hopefully Netgear is ahead of the game and can quickly determine if Orbi will support WPA3. Suave buyers will consider a support plan for the same in choosing their solutions.
Good Luck.
I don't need luck. Either Netgear will be able to enhance the firmware in Orbi to accomodate these new things or they will not. I am already a consumer of Orbi - an having recently aquired I am more apt to IPSEC my network than I am to buy another solution for my home soon. However, if Netgear wishes to remain competitive and on my list of recommendations to colleagues, friends, and family - they will need a support statement regarding it.