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wchp
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Nov 11, 2019

RBK53 vs RBK53S Vs RBK53S-100NAS

So on a previous thread a Netgear moderator responds to a question on the difference between the RBK53 vs RBK53S by stating the S version adds 1yr of Armor firewall but deletes the USB port. Costco s...
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wchp
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Nov 11, 2019
tagteam wrote:
wchp wrote:

The question I have is there actualy such a model (Costco specific) and does it support "ReadyShare"?

I guess we'll find out but I'll be shocked if (a) it has a USB port and (b) it supports ReadyShare.

 

Honestly I will surprised too. Oddly New Egg list the -100NAS model and lists a USB port in the specifications as well.

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wchp
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Nov 13, 2019

The RBK53S-100NAS does NOT have a USB port and therefor no way to support ReadyShare.

Picked up the "new" model from Costco today and the are no USB ports to be found.

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    tagteam
    Virtuoso
    Nov 13, 2019
    wchp wrote:

    The RBK53S-100NAS does NOT have a USB port and therefor no way to support ReadyShare.

    Picked up the "new" model from Costco today and the are no USB ports to be found.

    Thanks for confirming that. Obviously, the "NAS" at the end of the product number is a bit misleading, but, whatever.

     

    So, it appears that unless you can find a reseller that is selling older systems, you're going to get the "v2" router and satellite(s).