How to Setup Orbi Router and Troubleshooting Tips?

Routers and extenders are pretty different networking devices. Router provides internet services and extender extends the coverage and speed of internet.

But on the other hand, mesh systems provide both services in one content package. Orbi also is mesh system. Let’s see how to complete the Netgear Orbi setup;

Orbi router Link with Modem

The router node of the Netgear Orbi device must connect to the modem with the help of Ethernet cable (it should be in good condition);

1. One end of the cable connects to the cable modem LAN port.
2. The other end of the cable connects to the Orbi router WAN port.
3. Now, you can turn on the devices and you will see that the connection is established.

Orbi Satellite Link with Router

After connecting the Orbi router to the modem network, you have to link your Orbi satellites to the router, which you can do without using any cables or wire;

1. The first thing you have to do is connect the Satellites power cords to the electric wall outlet and turn it on.
2. Then, you have to turn on the Orbi router or you home network.
3. Simply, find and press the Sync button on the router and press the same button on the booster within 2 minutes.

Now, that you have connected all the network devices physically, it is time to configure the Orbi settings, which you can do via your computer as well as phone.

Configure Orbi Mesh System

Via computer

1. Link the computer or laptop to the Orbi network.
2. Go to the web browser and search the IP address 192.168.1.1 or you can use the URL orbilogin.net.
3. Computer screen will display interface login page on web browser, here, you have to enter credentials.
4. Username and password are given on the label or in the user manual of the Orbi WiFi device.

Via Phone

1. You have to download Orbi app in your phone using Play Store or App Store.
2. After installing the app in your phone, just open it straight away.
3. The app can be accessible using Email address and password, if you don’t have the account then create one.
4. Just, click on the Sign Up option and enter the Email ID, name, password, and confirm password.

By doing so, you will be able to access the app interface dashboard, where you can easily setup the Orbi mesh system.

You can also face technical issues related to the Orbi devices (router and satellites) connection or configuration. To solve them, you can use these below written tips and solutions.

Troubleshooting Tips and Solutions

Reboot Orbi

Rebooting process will refresh all the settings of the Orbi WiFi device. So to restart the booster you can use two different methods given below;

1. Find the power button on the device and press it for two times.
2. Plug out the device from the wall socket and plug it in again.

Reset Orbi

By resetting the device, you will lose all the data and adjusted settings in your Orbi mesh system. But reset process will dispel the problem for sure. To reset;

1. Find the RESET button on device.
2. It will be a pinhole button.
3. Just use a sharp object to long press the button.

It will start the reset process, and after it ends, you have to access the Orbi login interface via your computer or phone.

The End Lines

Here, you have seen and learned how to connect Orbi devices to your home modem network and how troubleshoot any technical problem related to networking devices.

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