Questions on how to proceed with initial set-up of the orbi RBR852 in a unique situation??

So my RBK852 was delivered the day before yesterday but I had already put in an order with my ISP Charter Communications Spectrum Internet service to upgrade my service from their 200 Mbps to the Spe...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Jul 31, 2021

So I believe this in the new modem you got:

https://us.hitrontech.com/products/service-providers/en2251-res-cable-modem/

This is a modem only and you can use Orbi with the modem with out there router they sent you.

Seems to be this router they sent you?

https://fccid.io/H8NSAX1V1K/User-Manual/User-Manual-4757223

Seeing rave reviews:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Spectrum/comments/fot3h3/sac2v1k_are_we_serious/

I'd get the modem setupi first with a wired PC connected to it. Once it's connected to the ISP services. Power it off, connect up the Orbi RBR. Connect a wired PC to the RBR, Power ON the ISP Modem and let sync then power ON the RBR and walk thru the setup wizard at 192.168.1.1 in a web browser.

AJ-711

Tutor

Jul 31, 2021

OK...I was hoping I could do it that way. I'm gonna give it a go in the morning when my mind & body are fresh & if I have issues can I come back to this thread or start a new one?
...I hope there won't be but 🤷🏻‍♂️

Thanks for the quick reply!!

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 31, 2021
Of course. Your thread. :smileywink:

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Questions on how to proceed with initial set-up of the orbi RBR852 in a unique situation??