
This Orbi Wi-Fi System comes with an Orbi Router with a built-in Cable Modem and a Satellite. Easily set up and create a whole home mesh Wi-Fi system that delivers ideal Wi-Fi coverage. It covers homes up to 4000 square feet with strong Wi-Fi signals. Innovative Tri-Band Wi-Fi helps maximize the Internet speeds available in your home. Enjoy better Wi-Fi. Everywhere
Q: Will this work with the Xfinity X1 platform?
A: Yes it will. I am using mine with comcast internet service
A: Well depending on how ur provider works this might not work for it. I have comcast and also have the TV internet and phone bundle. My internet runs off the cable wire that comes in the house and I dont use the phone line. Just got the bundle because it was cheaper. What u can ask them is if your internet works off of cable or phone line. If its phone line then this wont work due to it not having a phone Jack. If its cable based then it should as long as they do not make u have a phone line connected in order for everything to work. So if u call and ask them " does my internet run through cable or phone line and if cable line do I need the phone line hooked up to use the internet". If the answer is cable and no need for phone line hooked up then this would be great for you. I have loved it since day one and stand by the brand.
Q: Can you choose either 2.4 ghz or 5 ghz?
A: No it chooses for you, and switches you in between them as you move around.
Q: what is the wifi range and does the speed change with the satellite ?
A: I'm using this router for few months now and I do like the wifi range. It does cover good 3500 to 4000SF home without any problem! I didn't notice any change with speed with good 3500sf.
A: The RBK50 is a mesh router with one satellite unit. The CBK40 is also a mesh router with one satellite but the main router unit includes a built-in cable modem that connects directly to a coax input from cable companies like Comcast. You can use the CBK40 in place of the Comcast provided modem/router.
Q: What's the difference between the Netgear Orbi CBK40 and the CBR40?
A: CBR40 is just the cable modem/router and CBK40 is the kit including the cable modem/router and an Orbi satellite.
Q: Do you plug this into your cable box and get wifi at no extra charge?
A: I have the Orbi with cable modem that is approved by my ISP (Spectrum). I do not have any of the cable company/ ISP equipment in my house. No rental fee, no wireless network fee, I just pay for internet connection and taxes. My Ooma phone system and streaming video services work great with Orbi, I have two satellite units to cover whole house.
Q: Can I link additional Satellites to this Router? Will it affect performance?
A: Hi, you can link an additional satellite and it doesn't affect the performance. I have the Orbi modem linked with 3 satellites.