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thunt002
May 18, 2020Tutor
Rbk853 unavailable
Finally ready to drop the big coins on the Orbi RBK853 and it is not available ANYWHERE. What was a bit concerning was that one vendor reported that it was recently discontinued and would not be available in the future. Does anyone have any insight on this? Perhaps I need to look for another option.
I would review and compare the spec sheets for each system. Look at the wifi connection rates listed at the bottom of each system. This and MIMO and stream data information will tell you what system does and compare the two.
Where did you hear about Orbi AX being discontinued?
Orbi AX is still listed in NGs shop:
The system hasn't been out for a year yet. NG doesn't make something and spend lots of design and development money on something that they would turn around and discontinue it.
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- kildareLuminary
There is another wifi 6 mesh system that is currently being sold by Netgear:
Nighthawk® Mesh WiFi 6 System
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/nighthawk-mesh/
Maybe it's not so powerful as the Orbi AX6000 (it has only 2-bands), but it's a lot cheaper...
Model: MK62 (router + 1 satellite)
$229.99 In Stock
The next generation of WiFi has arrived. With the Nighthawk® Mesh WiFi 6 System, be one of the first to experience WiFi 6. The Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 System is designed to handle 4X more connections along with your ever-increasing demand for fast gaming and smooth, crisp streaming. Eliminate dead zones and enjoy faster and stronger WiFi throughout your home.
The elegant, compact design fits with any decor, so you can enjoy reliable WiFi everywhere while adding to the aesthetics of your home.
- thunt002TutorI briefly considered the Nighthawk Mesh System. But the performance and lack of multiple ethernet ports compared to the Orbi was not aligned with my needs.
- kildareLuminary
Maybe Netgear is developing an Orby AX6000 v.2 to overcome the current hardware limitations and problems.
Let's see...