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Orbi RBK44 and Spectrum cable modem
Just got my Orbi RBK44 system yesterday. I've tried several times with different ethernet cables to get my Orbi to get an internet connection from the Spectrum modem. No luck. The Orbi and the 3 sate...
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Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge mode. Then use the Orbi router in router mode. You'll need to contact the ISP for help and information in regards to the modem being bridged correctly.
2. If you can't bridge the modem, disable ALL wifi radios on the modem, configure the modems DMZ or IP Pass-Through for the IP address the Orbi router gets from the modem. Then you can use the Orbi router in Router mode.
3. Or disable all wifi radios on the modem and connect the Orbi router to the modem, configure AP mode on the Orbi router. https://kb.netgear.com/31218/How-do-I-configure-my-Orbi-router-to-act-as-an-access-point and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7LOcJ8GdDo&app=desktop
SaugertiesWiFi wrote:
Just got my Orbi RBK44 system yesterday. I've tried several times with different ethernet cables to get my Orbi to get an internet connection from the Spectrum modem. No luck. The Orbi and the 3 satellites are all talking to each other--awesome bandwidth--but no internet connection! I tried resetting the router several times also--still no luck...
Am I missing something?? HELP!
Spectrum modem