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sbietsch22
Apr 14, 2020Aspirant
C6220 Router compatible with Rbk12, 13, 14?
I currently have the C6220 Modem Router and we want to be able ot extend our wifi outdoors. I've looked into getting the Orbi Mesh system (RBK12, RBK13, RBK14) but I want to make sure we have everything we need before purchasing. It looks like we need a modem to hook the new system into. Will my current modem router connect with the new orbi mesh system?
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It's recommended to bridge the C series modem and then connect the 1 series Orbi to the modem.
Review the user manual for the modem about bridging.
- sbietsch22Aspirant
Is the Orbi RBK853 a necessity in your setup? Is it possible for me to change the router mode on C6220 and then hook up RBK12/13/14?
It would be best if you can set bridge mode on the modem/router so it's a modem only, then connect up the 1 series orbi and use that system as your main host router. Pg 72 explains this:
http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/C6220/C6220_UM_EN.pdf