Orbi Router Setup

The Orbi router is a mesh system, which consist of the one Orbi router and satellites. It helps user to make the internet signals extend in your house.

You will get to know about how to setup the Orbi outdoor device using the simple instructions. We will help you to complete Orbi router setup and along with it you will learn how to update, change password and reset the router.

Orbi Mesh Router Setup

The first step to initiate Orbi router setup is to connect the WiFi to the modem or home network. You can do it with the help of the Ethernet cable.

Place the router close to the modem.
Find router WAN port and modem LAN port.
Connect the Ethernet cable and then link the Satellites to the router.

Connect Router to Satellite

To connect the router to the satellite you don’t have to use any cable.
Start with applying power to the satellites on desired locations in your house.
Then, press the Sync button the Orbi devices to connect them wirelessly.

Now, you have to log in to the Orbi interface, for which users use their phone to configure the Orbi, but you can also use the computer. Let’s take a look at both of the methods.

Orbi Login Interface Process (Phone)

If you don’t have the Orbi app in your phone, then follow some simple steps to install the app.

Install Orbi App in Phone

Connect the phone to the Orbi Network by using SSID details.
If you have iPhone then open App Store or Play Store if you have Android Smartphone.
Enter the Orbi app on the search bar and search for the app.
Go to the download page and tap Get or Install button to install the app in your phone.

Access Interface and Configure

Tap on the app to open the app in your phone.
Log in to the app by using your Netgear account.

If you don’t have a Netgear account, then go create one by entering the Email address, name and generate password.

The app will demand to scan the Orbi router QR code which you will find at the base of the device.
Now, you can select the model and connect the Orbi nodes together.
You will prompt to the Orbi setup page, where you can set frequency, WiFi password and name, admin details, and access features.

You can also use the computer to the complete the same Orbi router setup process.

Orbi Login Interface Process (Computer)

Connect computer to Orbi and go to the updated web browser.
Enter URL orbilogin.net and reach to the interface login page.
Type the admin credentials and Log In to the interface window.
Here, you can adjust the same settings given in the above section.

Now have a look at sections which explains how to update Orbi, change its password, and how to solve technical issues.

How to Update Orbi Router?

While setting up the Orbi router in your home, you will be given setup option to update the Orbi if the new version is available. If you skip the page then follow some instructions.

Access the interface in the app.
Go to the Settings and find Update tab.
Just tap on Update button to start the process.

How to Change Orbi Password?

During the setup, Orbi WiFi password set page also appears once, if you also skip that then apply these below written steps.

Open the Orbi app in your phone.
Go to the Settings and select Wireless.
Here, just find and open Networks tab.
You will see the WiFi name and password fields.
Edit the fields and SAVE the changes.

If you have face any problem while setting up the Orbi router then take a look at simple troubleshooting tips given below.

How to Dispel Orbi Technical Issues?

Reboot Orbi

You should refresh Orbi device by rebooting it to dispel the technical problem. Unplug the power cord to disconnect the power supply and then plug it again to socket to complete the reboot process.

Reset Orbi

By resetting Orbi, all the data and settings will be deleted. Then you have to re-perform Orbi router setup after the reset. Find and long press the RESET button given on its back to perform factory reset process.

Here, you have found out all the information about the Orbi router setup with help of you phone and computer.