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GJ23
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Feb 20, 2018
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Netgear C7100V set up options with Orbi

I just upgraded my Internet speed with Xfinity to 300Mbps. I plan to replace my current modem (Arris AR TM822G) with Netgear C7100V. I have Orbi router RBR50 (firmware V2.1.2.18) with one RBS50 satel...
  • st_shaw's avatar
    Feb 20, 2018

    Yes, those two option make sense. Neither option is better. It depends on what you want.  If you are happy with Orbi as a router, then you can continue to use it that way.  If the C7100V has some routing feature you need that isn't offered by Orbi, then you can run Orbi in AP mode.