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cordcutters
Aug 12, 2020Tutor
RBK50 vs CBR40
Is the RBK50 just a CBR40 + an extender? Reason I ask is, my cable provider only lists CBR40 as approved. Cannot find CBR40 anywhere to purchase. If we buy the RBK50, will that work on our ca...
- Aug 12, 2020
The CBK40 is a RBR with a built in cable modem. This will ge a gateway modem with built in router and wifi. The RBK50 is a router and wifi only and requires the use of a ISP modem or ONT to get it's internet services from. There is no built in modem with the 50 series Orbi.
FURRYe38
Aug 12, 2020Guru - Experienced User
The CBK40 is a RBR with a built in cable modem. This will ge a gateway modem with built in router and wifi. The RBK50 is a router and wifi only and requires the use of a ISP modem or ONT to get it's internet services from. There is no built in modem with the 50 series Orbi.