We Squeezed a Cable Modem under-the-hood of the new Cable Modem Orbi WiFi System!

RocketSquirrel
Luminary
May 12, 2018
brh wrote:

I just purchased the RBK40 system with 2 satellites and a CM600 Modem. If I purchase this new product what happens to the router in my RBK system? Can it be used as another satellite? I realize that the CM600 modem will no longer be needed. Will the new combo be better than what I already have?

Brian

Since no one more authoritative has replied, I’ll chime in.

Replacing one DOCSIS 3.0 modem with another won’t be an upgrade. My ISP, Comcast, emailed me saying “We see you’re still using a DOCSIS 3.0 modem. You should upgrade to 3.1.” So I did. Comcast is actually providing 3.1 now.

Unless you’re seriously short on space or electrical outlets, I see no advantage to a combined modem/router. Keeping them separate provides more flexibility when you need to upgrade. If you buy the combo unit, you’ll need to put your existing Orbi router into Access Point mode. It will not work as a satellite.
- brh
  Master
  May 12, 2018
  RocketSquirrel
  
  Thanks for your answer. I am with Spectrum and last month I upgraded to their 400mbs/sec plan. I then purchased the Orbi RBK system and added another satellite. I wasn't sure if the Arris modem they rented me was good or not but on their website the Netgear CM600 was what they said would work with this speed. Turns out the Netgear router does not seem to be any better than the Arris, but now I no longer need to rent a modem from them. I am just trying to eek out as much speed as i can for what I am paying for and I just saw this today and was curious about it.
  
  Thanks again for your reply.
  
  Brian
reneauds
Aspirant
May 30, 2018
that was my question also

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We Squeezed a Cable Modem under-the-hood of the new Cable Modem Orbi WiFi System!