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27ftWhaler
Aspirant
Sep 06, 2019

Netgear C7100V with Netgear orbi Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi

Installed a Netgear C7100V to replace my rented CableModem from Comcast. The C7100V is installed and working correctly. I have a large house. Can I use an Orbi Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi RBK53S-100NAS to ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 06, 2019

Orbi is it's own Wireless system It does not extend wifi from a different source. You can disable the Wifi on the modem and use the Orbi in AP mode and Orib will be the main wifi for your home. 

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    27ftWhaler
    Aspirant
    Sep 06, 2019

    That's what I want to do but some of these threads say that you cannot disable the Wi-fi on the C7100V

     

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Sep 06, 2019

      Is there any disabling of WiFi radios under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings on the Modems web page?