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New RBR850 / RBS850 Firmware Version 4.6.3.16 Released
Security Fixes:
Fixes security vulnerabilities.
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Bug Fixes:
Fixes the issue where the s...
So I just contacted Netgear support to ask if the new Orbi 960 (6E - AXE11000) router would work with the RBS850 Satellites and was told that they are not compatible from a wireless backhaul perspective even though both are Wifi 6. So it would appear that we will be in the same situation when upgrading from the RBR50. Wireless backhaul will not be compatible but I was told you 'should be able to' wire the old satellites to the 960 6E router. Obviously the RBS850 will only give you the single SSID on the 2.4 and 5ghz bands where as the new 960 satellites (RBSE960) will allow 4 different SSIDs (Separate 2.4ghz, 5ghz, and 6ghz) plus the guest network option. I searched everywhere for this information and finally just called so I figured I would share what I learned. I was told the new 6E system was designed for much better coverage so I would probably only need 3 satellites where I have 5 today. Same $2100 investment again so I am going to wait until more 6E clients are available and NOT be an early adopter on this one.
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So I just contacted Netgear support to ask if the new Orbi 960 (6E - AXE11000) router would work with the RBS850 Satellites and was told that they are not compatible from a wireless backhaul perspective even though both are Wifi 6. So it would appear that we will be in the same situation when upgrading from the RBR50. Wireless backhaul will not be compatible but I was told you 'should be able to' wire the old satellites to the 960 6E router. Obviously the RBS850 will only give you the single SSID on the 2.4 and 5ghz bands where as the new 960 satellites (RBSE960) will allow 4 different SSIDs (Separate 2.4ghz, 5ghz, and 6ghz) plus the guest network option. I searched everywhere for this information and finally just called so I figured I would share what I learned. I was told the new 6E system was designed for much better coverage so I would probably only need 3 satellites where I have 5 today. Same $2100 investment again so I am going to wait until more 6E clients are available and NOT be an early adopter on this one.