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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 avail...
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.
There are no differences between the switch ports of the orbi system to any other NG router product. There all rated at 1000Mpbs which is the the current standard seen on most and any wifi router, orbi or other wise.
You'll have to wait for stock inventory to come into retail sellers. For 6500 feet, 1 RBR and 2 RBS should be sufficient to cover that area.
thunt002 wrote:
Do you believe that the Nighthawk Mesh System + gigabit switch is relatively equal to the Orbi Rbk85* system? My understanding is that the Orbi system is far superior.
We have a 6500 sq feet that we need to blanket with WiFi 6. I can wait for a new Orbi but welcome suggestions if there is a suitable alternative that is readily available.
I was not clear - I understand the point regarding the equivalency of ethernet throughput. My question is does the WiFi performance of the NG Mesh System compare to the Orbi? My understanding is that it does not but I don’t have any real world experience to back that up.
The answer may very well be to wait for the Orbi to be restocked if it is not being discontinued as was reported.
The answer may very well be to wait for the Orbi to be restocked if it is not being discontinued as was reported.
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.
- I followed the link to CDW from the NG website to purchase the RBK 853 on Saturday. They reported that they product was discontinued. This was also reported Sunday. Today it has been updated to “Call” for availability.
I am happy to learn that while it’s availability may be limited, it has not been discontinued.May have been incorrect reporting on there site. LOL.
Hopefully new stock will be filled soon. I presume there maybe delays seen since the CD19 has been causing problems.
Good Luck.