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Can I connect an ORBI 960 mesh system to my existing Nighthawk CAX80 modem router?
I currently use a CAX80 wifi modem router but my existing extender sucks and I lose signal strength in my house, because my router is in the back room in my basement, so poor LOS. I know the ORBI mesh system is highly rated and my IPS recommends the 960 series but I do not want to have to buy a new router to connect the mesh system if I do not have to, so my plan was to get the 960 system and connect to my existing modem router ... but then I wasn't sure if there would be a signal battle between the existing wifi in the Nighthawk and the Orbi. I wouldn't think so, but wanted to check with someone that may know more about it.
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Ya since the CAX80 already has wifi, would compete with the 960 series. I recommend putting the CAX80 into modem only mode, then connect up the RBR to the Multi Gig port on the back of the CAX80 in modem only mode:
https://kb.netgear.com/27191/How-to-set-the-cable-modem-router-to-be-on-modem-only
Connect nothing else to the CAX80.
Will work well this way. How ran my CAX80 with Orbi systems.
the CAX80 is a pretty solid modem/router.
What extender do you have?
What size is your home?
What are the internal walls of your home made from?
Is there any way to move the CAX out of the basement backroom? Sounds like its probably in a utility room? If so, those tend to have a bunch of HVAC and HVAC does a great job of blocking wifi
