Net gear Bridge

[Vespasion]

I just bought a set of Wireless Bridges to help my orbi signal jump to another house.  I had to purchase the activation code separately for these 2 units.

What the hell?  I never heard of such a thing in all my life. I recall that whenever I have purchased hardware or software, the activation code or key came with it.  I dont get this?

I have been purchasing from netgear for years along with other brands and never heard of such a thing.  Does anyone know what this is all about?

What is the reasoning behind this?

Thanks

[FURRYe38]

I recommennd you post this in this forum for help and information:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/WiFi-Range-Extenders-Nighthawk/bd-p/home-wifi-range-extenders

Review the user manuals and QIG manuals as well for setup instructions. 

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@Vespasion wrote:

I just bought a set of Wireless Bridges to help my orbi signal jump to another house.  I had to purchase the activation code separately for these 2 units.

What the hell?  I never heard of such a thing in all my life. I recall that whenever I have purchased hardware or software, the activation code or key came with it.  I dont get this?

I have been purchasing from netgear for years along with other brands and never heard of such a thing.  Does anyone know what this is all about?

What is the reasoning behind this?

Thanks

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[michaelkenward]

This might be even better:

Business Wireless - NETGEAR Communities

These are business tools.