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jfer3351
Aspirant
Aug 12, 2023
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Separate IoT WiFi network available in Orbi RBK853?

Dear Netgear community, Does the Orbi RBK853 provide a separate IoT WiFi network operating exclusively in the 2.4 GHz band? The RBK853 user manual suggests that a separate IoT WiFi network in th...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Aug 12, 2023

    Not at this time. FYI, be on the look out for next FW update. All I can say. 

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 12, 2023

Not at this time. FYI, be on the look out for next FW update. All I can say. 

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    jfer3351
    Aspirant
    Aug 12, 2023
    Many thanks for the quick answer!

    Any idea about the release date for this FW update? I need a dedicated IoT network in the 2.4 GHz band rather urgently and, at the moment, my only option in the Orbi ecosystem is the pricey RBKE963.

    Thank you.
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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Aug 12, 2023

      I don't know.