WIFI 6 with RBK50

[HannoosH]

Will the current HW of RBK50 supports the Wifi-6 update that will happen end of the year, or there will be a new HW?

[schumaku]

No way, much to different and much more enhanced technology and chipsets required for both the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands.

If we are lucky we might see WPA-3.

[Blanca_O]

Hi @HannoosH

It will be a different hardware. It is expected to be available in the second half of 2019. 

Regards, 
Blanca 
Community Team

[michaelkenward]

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@Blanca_O wrote:

Hi @HannoosH

It will be a different hardware. It is expected to be available in the second half of 2019. 

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And it might be wise to wait a bit, for bugs to be squished, before shelling out any cash.

[schumaku]

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@michaelkenward wrote:

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And it might be wise to wait a bit, for bugs to be squished, before shelling out any cash.

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And it's worth checking the fine print - both Wi-Fi 6 platforms Netgear has deployed on the RAX80 (AX8) and the RAX120 (AX12) currently don't fully comply with the formal specs as of writing.

[harisadhu]

Hello, 

What is the release data for WIFI6 with RBK50 ?

Thanks,
Hari 

[schumaku]

Hi Hari,

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@harisadhu wrote:

What is the release data for WIFI6 with RBK50 ?

No Wi-Fi 6 on the RBK50 - new hardware generation is required.

[harisadhu]

I am actually planning to buy a most latest and greatest Orbi's mesh wifi Router. What do you recommend ?

Thanks,
Hari 

[michaelkenward]

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@harisadhu wrote:

What do you recommend ?

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Hard to tell with no idea of your needs, budget and circumstances.

Start here:

Best WiFi Router | Best Mesh WiFi System | Extended WiFi | Orbi by NETGEAR

[schumaku]

The Wi-FI 6 Orbi had been announced earlier this year, but are not available in the stores yet. Should not be a long wait anymore.

[FURRYe38]

Will probably be late this year or staring of next. 

[schumaku]

Expect to see the Wi-Fi 6 Orbi on closed Beta these days, unless some show stoppers show up it should not be much more than a few weeks.