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jasonpTX
Jan 05, 2019Aspirant
Purchase a used Orbi RBK50...serial number issues
I bought a used RBK50 system a couple of days ago and everything has set up fine except being able to register the serial with netgear. I know I'm out of the warranty range but is there ANY benefit t...
- jasonpTXJan 05, 2019AspirantWell apparently since the previous owners warranty ran out, I can't email them without paying?!..odd. I guess I'll call.
- michaelkenwardJan 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
If it is like other Netgear products, the previous owner can go to MyNetgear and "release" the registration with Deactivate Product.
I have done this to move devices from one MyNetgear account to another.
- jasonpTXJan 06, 2019Aspirant
I contacted the previous owner earlier today and he went into his account and deactivated my router from his account. I waited several hours and tried again...still says, serial number is already registered.