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bruce04
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May 26, 2018

C7000 – Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router work with Orbi?

Will I be able to use my current Netgear C7000 – Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router with the RBK50Orbi AC3000? Or will have to to get another modem. If so, how would I turn off the C7000 wifi?

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 27, 2018

    Couple of options,
    1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode.
    2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
    3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, LAN to LAN and configure AP mode on the Orbi router.

  • Frank_H's avatar
    Frank_H
    Guide
    May 28, 2018

    You cound also use your AC1900 as it is currently configured and place  the Orbi in AP Mode (Acess Point).

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      May 28, 2018

      See item #3.

      Frank_H wrote:

      You cound also use your AC1900 as it is currently configured and place  the Orbi in AP Mode (Acess Point).