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Netgear CM1100 modem and Orbi Issues
I have a Netgear modem that worked fine with a Netgear tri-band AC Nighthawk router (can't recall actual model). I upgraded and bought the Orbi with two satelites RBK 53 to increase the coverage. I...
JRob555 wrote:I have a Netgear modem ....
What is the model/type of this modem?
There is a NG modem that is dual (modem/router) that require special configuration
Retired_Member wrote:
JRob555 wrote:I have a Netgear modem ....
What is the model/type of this modem?
There is a NG modem that is dual (modem/router) that require special configuration
looks like the Netgear CM1100 is NOT dual. I beleive you said at one point it was working then you reset it?
It's just a basic CM1100. No router. It's been working fine for over a year w/ a different Nighthawk router, but I've had challenges keeping it working w/ the new Orbi system. I've had to reset it a few time since I purchased it. I have to time the boot of the modem with the boot of the Orbi or I'll get the yellow ethernet lights. Takes me about 5 tries and then I'm afraid to touch it. Is it a DNS issue? Do I need to power off the satellites when I reboot the router? I'm just guessing but I don't think this is a sustainable situation.
My recommendation would be to try the setup from the beginning. Get the Orbi router working first. At that point you may want to login to the orbi router and look at the settings (DNS??)
Then bring in one of the sats (30' in distance) and then the other.