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todrop
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Jul 05, 2020
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Does cable modem need to connect directly to Orbi Router?

I have my Orbi RBK50 with one satellite setup and working. Right now the router is connected directly to the cable modem and the satellite is connected via wireless backhaul. However, I would like to...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    Jul 05, 2020

    Yes, the cable modem need to be connected directly to the internet port on the RBR. Then you can connect anything to the back of the RBR using the rest of the ports there. You can connect a switch to the back of the RBR then the RBS to this switch. Disable Daisy Chain on the RBR before hand.