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Doxlin96
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Jan 14, 2020

Can the Orbi Modem CBK40 be combined with an existing Orbi router system?

I currently have the Orbi RBK20W router + 1 plug in satellite combo. I want to get rid of my cable provider’s rental modem. Can the Orbi CBK40 built in cable modem/router + satellite combo be combined...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 15, 2020

The CBR40 can only work in modem gateway router mode or modem only mode. So if you plan on replaceing the ISP modem with the CBK40, then you could connect it and it's RBS and the RBS from the RBR20s system to the CBK40. The RBR20 would not be used nor can it work as a RBS. Orbi RBRs only support router or AP mode. No RBS mode. Or configure the CBR40 for modem mode only then connect your current RBR20 system to the CBR40 along with connecting the CBK40s RBS to the RBR20 system.