When will the Readyshare USB drive capability be available on Orbi RBK53 routers?

Question

I recently bought the RBK53 Orbi router with two remotes and installed it at home. I am very unhappy that this product doesn't support the Readyshare USB drive feature that I had on my previous router (R4500).&nbsp; I would expect that newer models support the same and more features as the older ones, especially when they have the same hardware (the USB port). I used this feature for the DNLA and NAS capabilities and supports my SONOS systems for music.
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Please update this router firmware to support this feature or I will be forced to return it and purchase a different router.

FURRYe38 · Answer

Please post your concerns here about new features being added to Orbi:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Idea-Exchange-For-Home/idb-p/idea-exchange-for-home
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Good Luck.&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

Thanks for letting us know.&nbsp;
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Aeroscout · Answer

They have been working on it for at least the two years I've owned my Orbi. &nbsp;I've stopped holding my breath that this would ever happen. &nbsp;Pretty lame.

orbilov · Answer

Does the printer functinality work at least?&nbsp; &nbsp;They claim to have added support for MAC OS 10.13? Do not see Orbi even on the compatabilty list though.

gbocchino · Answer

I called support and they informed me they are "working on it" and should eventually be added but no date yet.

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When will the Readyshare USB drive capability be available on Orbi RBK53 routers?

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