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rv13
Apr 25, 2019Follower
Orbi Tri-Band Cable Modem Router (CBR40) & Orbi WiFi System (RBK50) AC3000
I am looking to purchase a new mesh system for my home. Currently I am in a home that runs DSL and was going to purchase the Orbi WiFi System (RBK50) AC3000. My plan is to move into a home in the n...
FURRYe38
Apr 25, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Yes and no.
No if you use the CBK40 in router mode and the only thing you can use with the CBK40 system would be the satellites from the 50 series system. The RBR50 can't be used as a satellite.
Yes, if you use the CBK40 in bridge mode, this puts the CBK40 base in to modem only, then you would connect the 50 series system in router mode to the CBK40 modem. Then you could connect the CBK40's satellite to the 50 series Orbi system.
Not sure if this would make sense from a money well spent stand point. :smileyfrustrated: