Orbi 773 versus 773v2?

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I bought an Orbi 773 at BestBuy today.&nbsp; To prep, I downloaded the user manual and also the firmware in case the unit I bought isn't up to date (although I assume it will auto-update on initial setup, I still like to have the firmware files local).&nbsp; Noticed there is different firmware versions for the 773 and 773v2.&nbsp; What is the difference between the v1 and v2 models and how do I tell which one I have? On the bottom of the 771 router the model states just RBE771 so I assume it's the original v1 and not the v2? Is this noted anywhere else? Should I care? ... are there important hardware/firmware performance and stability differences in the v2 and therefore I should return the v1 and purchase a v2 straight from Netgear's site?&nbsp; I tried searching on this topic but didn't find anything. Would really appreciate some guidance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Thanks in advance!

plemans · Answer

I've used both systems and they performed pretty much exactly the same.&nbsp;
Versions tend to happen when something&nbsp; on the motherboard isn't being made anymore so they have to upgrade to a v2/3 etc to accommodate the change. Its rare to see a performance difference because if there was, then they tend to change the models.&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

What region are you located? If USA and and you can't get the v2 anywhere then you'll need to give the v1 a go. v12 FW will come to the v1 series. It's been in beta testing and is much better than v9. Don't know when it will be seen in release. Will try and make sure all is good when it comes to release time.&nbsp;
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/qcn6274-vs-qcn6224-which-fits-best-2x2-wi-fi-7-designs-ivy-lv-n8qke/
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lagunatic · Answer

Wondering if the v2 will receive 18 months or so of additional firmware updates than the original v1 given their respective release dates before each are eventually EOL'd ... I'm thinking not. Thoughts?

lagunatic · Answer

Sorry, I wasn't very clear. I wasn't questioning whether v1 wouldn't receive firmware updates at this point in time now that the v2 was released nor if v1 reached Last Sale Date.&nbsp; I simply meant way down the line in time when v1 hits EOS and then v2 EOS's ... will they most likely EOS at the same time since they're both 77x products, or will it be staggered; in that v2 may potentially received functional/security firmware updates longer than the v1 hardware since there's roughly 18 months or so between initial release dates of each version.&nbsp;&nbsp;

FURRYe38 · Answer

Best thing would be to just keep an eye on the EoS site and download site. For now BE series systems are not EoS or EoL and being worked on in the foreseeable future.&nbsp;

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Orbi 773 versus 773v2?

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