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Orbi 773 versus 773v2?
I bought an Orbi 773 at BestBuy today. 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,...
What an amazing puzzle! As you may have noticed, the Technical Specifications for both products link to the same file, but they have entirely different
- User Manuals (V1 June 2024 and V2 Dec 2025)
- Firmware versions.
It appears that you have not actually installed this system, so this appears to be quite a conundrum. I, personally, would be more comfortable with the v2 product, however....
- What assurance would you have that ordering directly from Netgear would result in receiving a v2 system?
- Could Best Buy perhaps swap out the v1 package for a v2?
I LOVE this Community Forum because every day someone reveals "something new".
p.s. please post if somehow you find anything!