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27ftWhaler
Sep 06, 2019Aspirant
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 ...
FURRYe38
Sep 06, 2019Guru - Experienced User
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.
27ftWhaler
Sep 06, 2019Aspirant
That's what I want to do but some of these threads say that you cannot disable the Wi-fi on the C7100V
- FURRYe38Sep 06, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Is there any disabling of WiFi radios under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings on the Modems web page?