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dstranathan
Jun 02, 2018Apprentice
CBR40 Modem/Router = No Spectrum Compatibility?
I pre-ordered the new much-anticipated Orbi CBK40 system (including the CBR modem/router combo) to replace my Spectrum OEM (Ubee) modem. I have been waiting months for this device and I was very exc...
- Jun 02, 2018
It's not on Cableone either. I was told to tell them the model is a CM700. Told my ISP this model #, which I checked it was already on there supported modem list. Gave them the MAC address and about 5 minutes later, BOOM. ONLINE.
Give the CM700 a try if this model is on there supported modem list. It works.
FURRYe38
Jun 02, 2018Guru - Experienced User
It's not on Cableone either. I was told to tell them the model is a CM700. Told my ISP this model #, which I checked it was already on there supported modem list. Gave them the MAC address and about 5 minutes later, BOOM. ONLINE.
Give the CM700 a try if this model is on there supported modem list. It works.
dstranathan
Jun 03, 2018Apprentice
Done. I tried your suggestion and I was activated within 5 minutes as a "NETGEAR CM700".
Took me almost 30 minutesto get my RBS20 satallite to pair/sync with my CBR40 router/modem - but thats ANOTHER story.
Finally up and running. Time for speed testing and firmware updates!
Thanks for your suggestion.
- FURRYe38Jun 03, 2018Guru - Experienced User
Awesome. Enjoy.
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