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althea
May 31, 2019Guide
We Need Phone/Voice Connectivity
I would so love to use the Orbi Modem/Router but I cannot my replace my existing modem/router with one that does NOT have the ability to connect phone lines. I have two phone lines (voice and fax) and am hoping desperately that Netgear will release this unit with phone line connections!!
Does anyone else share my wish?!?
6 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
The CBK40 is just that, a modem and Orbi router and wifi built in. It doesn't nor will not support Phone line services as this is a major HW change and not enough room for additional phone jacks in the case.
if you need phone line support, the CM1150v modem supports phone line.
althea wrote:I would so love to use the Orbi Modem/Router but I cannot my replace my existing modem/router with one that does NOT have the ability to connect phone lines. I have two phone lines (voice and fax) and am hoping desperately that Netgear will release this unit with phone line connections!!
Does anyone else share my wish?!?- altheaGuide
Thank you, FURRY338. The Nighthawk CM1150V looks good. Will Orbis work as a Sattelite for this?? I need two satellites, one ethernet wired and one non-wired.
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Yes, you'll need a RBK series to work with that CM mode. That will replace the CBK40.
RBK#3 series come with two satellites, while the RBK#0 comes with just one satellite.
RBKs come in 20,30,40 and 50 series, 50 being the most capable model.
https://www.netgear.com/orbi/default.aspx
https://www.netgear.com/orbi/wifi-systems.aspx