Orbi Ethernet Backhaul Connection and Configuration

There is a simple way to connect the Orbi mesh system with your home network without using any wire or cable. But, you can also use the Orbi Ethernet Backhaul method to the make a connection. Here, you will get to know about how to connect router and satellites via Ethernet cable and how to configure it via Orbilogin as well as app. We will also provide troubleshooting tips and solutions to make the setup easy and error free.

How to Connect Orbi Mesh Using LAN Cable?

There are simple instructions to connect the Orbi mesh system with the help of the Ethernet cable (Orbi Ethernet backhaul). But the most used method to connect is without any wire or cable which via Sync button. We will give discuss both;

Ethernet backhaul

1. You have to place all devices near to the modem which is connected with the home network.
2. After that, you have to connect the Ethernet cable to the Orbi router WAN port and modem LAN port.
3. Then, connect the other LAN cable to the satellite’s port and insert the other end of the cable to the router LAN ports.
4. Now, power on all devices (router, satellites, modem) by connecting their power cord to the electric socket.

Let’s have a look at one more informative section in which you will learn how to connect Orbi satellite and router without using any cable.

Without Any Cable

There is a sync button on the router and satellites; by pressing it you can connect the devices automatically.

1. Power up the devices (Orbi router and satellites) on your desired positions in home.
2. Then find and press the router Sync button, within 2 minutes, you must press the sync button on the satellites.
3. The devices will connect with each other automatically, then you can manage its settings through app or web GUI.

How to Configure Orbi Mesh System via Two Methods?

Yes, there two ways to configure the mesh system which you can do from your computer and phone, take a look at them one by one;

Via Mobile Phone

• Connect mobile phone to the network via SSID details.
• Download the Orbi app in your device from the Play Store or App Store.
• Open and access the app using the username and password.
• These credentials are given on the router or satellites label or user manual.
• Just enter and tap on Login. Here, you can setup and configure all settings of the Orbi.

Via Computer

Connect computer to Orbi network through cable or wirelessly. Search URL orbilogin.net or IP address 192.168.1.1 in browser. Reach to the interface login page in the web browser. Enter the default login credentials and click on Login.

These credentials are given on the router or satellites label or user manual. You will get access to the interface where you can configure Orbi again.

You should follow some of the major troubleshooting tips, which are given in the next section;

Troubleshooting Tips

1. Don’t use any damage or cut cable to connect the router to modem and satellites to router.
2. You should make sure that all networking devices are placed on the optimal location in home.
3. Use the updated web browser to setup or configure the Orbi devices. If not then updated it by going in to the Settings> About> click on UPDATE.
4. Make sure that if you want to expand the Orbi network, then you have to place the router near modem, and satellites on to different spot of your house. In this situation, you must use wireless syncing.

The Conclusion

Here, you have seen and learned about how to setup the Orbi Ethernet backhaul connection and how to configure it. We have also provided simple to apply tips to make the setup error free.

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