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Is the Netgear RBE973SB still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Netgear RBE973SB until 1 November 2029 or later.

The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.

Supported

Security updates guaranteed until

1 November 2029 or later

1085 days left on 12 November 2026

Device
Netgear RBE973SB (mesh Wi-Fi system)
Basis
Minimum guaranteed by the manufacturer: updates may continue after this date.
As written
11/01/2029
Source
NETGEAR Australia End of Service Products (earliest possible EOS dates) (Australia)

What to do. Keep automatic updates on, or check for new firmware every few months. Nothing else to do for now.

Support timeline

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Security updates per hardware version, to scale. The bar ends on the manufacturer's date; a faded end means "or later".

Questions

Is the Netgear RBE973SB still getting security updates?

The manufacturer guarantees security updates for the Netgear RBE973SB until 1 November 2029 or later.

What does end of life mean for the Netgear RBE973SB?

After its end of life, the Netgear RBE973SB receives no more security fixes from Netgear. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.

Where does this date come from?

From the manufacturer: NETGEAR Australia End of Service Products (earliest possible EOS dates). Each date is shown exactly as published.

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