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jimlamo
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Jan 16, 2020

Combining Orbi CBR40 modem/router with RBR50 + satellites system

I currently have an orbi RBR50 router + 2 satellites. The system works fantastic. We're now moving to a new house and I'd like to buy an Orbi router/modem combination to avoid paying the cable company...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 17, 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 RBR50s system to the CBK40. The RBR50 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 RBR50 system to the CBR40 along with connecting the CBK40s RBS to the RBR50 system.