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OrbiRBR40
Just received new Modem and Router issued by Spectrum, raising speed from 400 mbps to 500 mbps. Will my existing Orbi RBR40 work with the modem, or will we have to scrap our Netgear plus five satellite system for something else???
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What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Be sure your using a good quality LAN cable between the modem and router. CAT6 is recommended.If your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
Couple of options,
1. Configure the modem for transparent bridge or modem only 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/ExposedHost 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
https://kb.netgear.com/000061277/Which-features-are-disabled-on-my-Orbi-router-when-it-is-set-to-AP-Mode
JenJimM wrote:
Will my existing Orbi RBR40 work with the modem, or will we have to scrap our Netgear plus five satellite system for something else???
If it worked with the previous Spectrum modem, it will work with the new one. As FURRYe38 mentioned, customers with their own WiFi equipment are better off when the Internet Service Provider (ISP) installs "a plain modem". Spectrum has a wide variety of equipment:
- Modems
- Modems with phone capability (which I have(
- Combination modem/router/WiFi
Perhaps a talk with Spectrum is in order?
It'll still work fine. The RBK40 system is pretty rock solid and it shouldn't make much difference going from 400 to 500mbps. Its not usually the router that is the bottleneck in the system but the device you're testing with.
And even if they don't max it out, still not a big deal as most devices don't even need that much speed. For example, streaming 4k only takes 25-40mbps.
The key will be what modem are you connecting it to.
JenJimM wrote:
Just received new Modem and Router issued by Spectrum, raising speed from 400 mbps to 500 mbps.
If you have any issues after the switch, you may find it useful to reset the RBR40 and run it through the setup process for the new service.
Or just take it through the Internet setup wizard. That will preserve any other customised settings you made.
You don't want it hanging on to old settings from the slower service.
