Newbie to Setting Up Router w/Existing Cable Modem

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Kimmers971 wrote:
I kinda need a walk thru on how to do this right. Thank You!

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You could start by reading the setup guide.

Visit the support pages:

Support | NETGEAR

Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

I can't find anything that looks like RBX20W in the Netgear system. Look for the model number on the label on the device.

That page will also have any software, firmware and drivers for your device, if they exist.

Begin with the Quick Start/Installation Guide.

There may also be some helpful videos on what to do.

You may have done that already. I can't tell from your message.

I mention it because Netgear gave up on supplying paper manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.

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Kimmers971 wrote:
I've always only had the modem, no additional router or devices so I kinda need a walk thru on how to do this right. Thank You!

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If you are still using that modem, and it does things like wifi, there is a good chance that it is a modem/router.

Adding an Orbi system to that is not always straightforward.

Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local address problems. Among other things, the other router can misdirect addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.

This explains some of the other drawbacks.

What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

It may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the second device as the router. Sometimes it is easier to put the second router into AP mode. But that has its own drawbacks:

Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support

A lot of people use an Orbi system in AP mode, especially if they have a decent router in front of it. Only you know which of your two routers provides the best features for your needs.