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tdcarp
Aspirant
Aug 25, 2021

Mesh or no-mesh when replacing our WiFi system?

Recently have had some significant data performance and reliability issues and have decided to replace our home WiFi system.  Could use some basic guidance for deciding what equipment to buy.  Curren...
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tdcarp
Aspirant
Aug 25, 2021

Saw the posts on the difference between RBK50 (kit) and RBR50 (modem).  Obviously, we need the kit (router and extender).

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Aug 25, 2021

No, RB(R)50 is a Router only. 

(C)BR### is a cable modem built in. CBR50 and CBR750 are only ones with built in modems for Orbi systems.