NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Orbi Wi Fi router work with Sonic Internet provider? Will it replace the router they provided?
Looking at the Orbi AC2200 RBK33but want to confirm if it will Work with my Sonic Internet service with Gig speed to my house connected via fiber, do I need to keep my old router a PACE model 5268AC?...
I plugged my Orbi router directly into the small, Sonic installed, fiber optic box on the wall with the original orbi ethernet cable (read to do that somewhere). The Orbi wi-fi network I set up while using comcast showed up right away. NO need for the PACE router as a bridge. So far its working and my wi-fi speeds seem better than when we had comcast.
Furry's info is incorrect for Fiber.
For Sonic fiber, yes, you can plug the router directly into the ONT - Optical Network Terminal. This is the small box that will convert the fiber optic to RJ-45 Ethernet.
You may need to call them once and tell them to clear any cached into on their end for previous routers connected. A table is built with the MAC addresses of what is connected and once that table fills, it needs to be clearly manually. They will be helpful though and be happy to do this for you.
Once you have this set up, you can send back the 'rental' modem they provide. They will likely push back on that a bit - but, you really won't need it.