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csouthwell's avatar
csouthwell
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Jul 29, 2020

RBS20 out of stock everywhere

Why is it the RBS20 is oout of stock everywhere? Is this item discontinued?

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  • CrimpOn's avatar
    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User

    csouthwell wrote:

    Why is it the RBS20 is out of stock everywhere? Is this item discontinued?


    I can think of two possibilities: (a) the pandemic has disrupted Netgear's supply chain and the "slow boat from China" has not arrived, or (b) Netgear has "moved on" from the 2016 technology to WiFi6 and does not see enough profit in manufacturing more of the old Orbi units. Neither of these is particularly helpful when someone needs "just one more satellite" to complete a home WiFi network.

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    You can try getting ahold of a EX7500 or EX7700 which would work as a RBS. 


    csouthwell wrote:

    Why is it the RBS20 is oout of stock everywhere? Is this item discontinued?


     

    • Shinedown's avatar
      Shinedown
      Apprentice

      Also finding this, RBS50 also out of stock everywhere in the UK. 

      • Mstrbig's avatar
        Mstrbig
        Master

        Right now the Orbi RBS40V is on sale for $99 on Netgear and if you give them your email address you will get 10% off your first purchase. Great coverage and Harmon Kardon speaker system with Alexa. Good price compared to purchasing an RBS22 and more powerful.