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egmol
Aspirant
Jun 02, 2020

Nighthawk C7000 and Orbi Mesh Wifi compatabilitiy

Can I use the Orbi AC3000 Mesh Wifi sysem with my Nighthawk modem/router C7000?
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plemans
Guru
Jun 03, 2020

If you already own the C7000, I wouldn't buy the cm500. I'd use the c7000 in modem only mode and then add the orbi to it. 

You have the right idea by running wires. brick does an amazing job of blocking wifi so the more devices you can hardwire, will help. 

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egmol
Aspirant
Jun 03, 2020

Thank you - very helpful!