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Kmassimo
Aspirant
Jul 30, 2020

Using Netgear and Orbi modems

I have NETGEAR - 32 x 8 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem less than six months old. I now need a new router and I'm looking at the Orbi whole home mesh with the modem built in. Can I use both? Is there any benefit to having 2 modems? How would I connect them.

 

i am using iMac, iPad, iPhone with Spectrum.

 

TIA

 

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 31, 2020

    Which model NG modem do you have? 

    No, it's one cable modem per one coax line that comes from the ISP. You can't use both at the same time.

    • Kmassimo's avatar
      Kmassimo
      Aspirant
      Jul 31, 2020
      CM1000

      Is there another router I should consider? One that would work with my current modem?
      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Aug 07, 2020

        The CM1000 is a good modem. You can keep it and connect up a Orbi RBK50 or 850 series system to the modem. 

        Kmassimo wrote:
        CM1000

        Is there another router I should consider? One that would work with my current modem?