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MikeG63
Sep 13, 2024Apprentice
Orbi 960 working with BT Internet
Are any U.K. members of the community familiar with the Orbi 960 series working in conjunction with BT Internet. My trusty Orbi RBK53 was damaged by a lightning strike in our road and previous to the ...
CrimpOn
Sep 13, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Have you tried plugging the RBR50 into this "socket"?
MikeG63
Sep 14, 2024Apprentice
Yes I have, and it doesn’t work. So I’m left wondering a) is it the modem, b) is it the router because it’s an older unit, or do I need a new BT modem that works with the new master socket and I turn the wireless off!!!
Anyway I’ve bought a replacement modem for £22.00 off eBay to hopefully eliminate that possibility. If that doesn’t improve matters I’ll buy a refurbished / replacement RBR50 from eBay and see if that’s the route cause and go from there!
Anyway I’ve bought a replacement modem for £22.00 off eBay to hopefully eliminate that possibility. If that doesn’t improve matters I’ll buy a refurbished / replacement RBR50 from eBay and see if that’s the route cause and go from there!
- FURRYe38Sep 14, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Sounds like a ISP modem is needed to bridge the gap between the ISP services and any router you choose to put online.