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CWafflesTX
Aug 20, 2024Aspirant
Changing ISP from AT&T Fiber to Spectrum Fiber
I have a Netgear RBR853 mesh system that I've been using with our AT&T fiber internet and their BGW320 gateway for the last 6 years or so. I'm switching to Spectrum Fiber using their Spectrum ONU (S...
- Aug 20, 2024
There should be no reason to perform a Factory Reset on the router.
After setting up the Spectrum device, connect the Orbi router and power it up.
The Spectrum SONUV1S is "only a modem" (with voice capability). It is already in the equivalent of passthrough mode.
It is always prudent to save a backup of the Orbi configuration before any major adventure.
CrimpOn
Aug 20, 2024Guru - Experienced User
There should be no reason to perform a Factory Reset on the router.
After setting up the Spectrum device, connect the Orbi router and power it up.
The Spectrum SONUV1S is "only a modem" (with voice capability). It is already in the equivalent of passthrough mode.
It is always prudent to save a backup of the Orbi configuration before any major adventure.
CWafflesTX
Aug 20, 2024Aspirant
Thank you. I’ve got a backup from a couple of days ago already and am on the latest firmware. Guess I just wanted to make sure there were no gotchas I had to worry about. It’s been a while but I remember changing so many settings on the AT&T BGW320 when I first got it just to get it to play nice with the Orbi. I appreciate the info.