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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 bene...
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Kmassimo
Aspirant
Jul 31, 2020
CM1000

Is there another router I should consider? One that would work with my current modem?
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FURRYe38
Guru
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?