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Replace Netgear Orbi WIFI 6 Router with Netgear Orbi WIFI 6 Cablemodem Router?
I recently had a cablemodem snafu. I have a new Netgear Orbi WIFI 6 Router and Satellite. I'd consider replacing the Router with the equivalent Netgear Orbi WIFI 6 Cablemodem/router -- but i...
I should have mentioned, I have a Netgear CM1000 now. It does not have a router or VPN on it, I know I could buy a different model to get those features.
Cm1000 is a good modem. Most modems won't have VPN unless you get a gateway modem. CM series are modems only. C series or CBR series are modems with built in routers and wifi.
Your Orbi should do some of this...or you can use pass thru VPNs on your devices...
I have used OpenVPN with my other Orbis just fine. My concern is if for some unforeseen reason the Orbi went offline, then I wouldn't be able to access. If I have VPN running from the actual cablemodem, that might be an option.
Would be same kind of issue there too, if it goes down there then your just moving the problem from one place to another.