Can I use my C6250 Cable Modem as only a modem and add on an Orbi as my router?

[Dpuck59]

Hello - I have a 3 year old C6250 cable modem router and would like to increase the "reach" of my wifi throught a large home.  Instead of buying a new modem, can I keep the C6250 and "turn off the router part" and then plug into that a new Orbi wifi 6 Mesh AX4200 system as my router?  I also have a Verizon "extender" to increase phone service in the home that currently attaches to the back of the C6250 as well.  Any concerns with this idea and if not, any gotchas I need to know about?  

[FURRYe38]

Yes, Look for Router/Modem mode or Router mode thats Yes or No. 

Under Advanced tab/Advanced settings. 

Review the user manual as well. 

[plemans]

You also have the option of leavef the C6250 in router mode and putting the orbi in access point mode. 

You can use the C6250 as a backup wifi or to even offload some of the closer devices to it.

I've used that option before. 

Just make sure to have it on a seperate ssid from the orbi and to have it on a different wireless channel to prevent interference.