Orbi 970 Setup: Connection and Configuration

There are a lot of Orbi series out in several homes and providing high speed internet services. Here, you will get to know about how to connect and configure the Orbi 970 service models (Orbi 970 setup). At first, we will explain how to complete the Orbi router setup;

Orbi 970 Setup (Router)

There are simple steps to connect the Orbi router with the modem via Ethernet cable. Have a look how to connect;

• Place the Orbi router near to the modem in home.
• Use the Ethernet cable and connect it to the router WAN port (yellow port).
• Then, connect the cable other end to the modem LAN port.

Then you can connect the power to it by using the Power cord and adapter. After that, you can connect the satellite to the router. Let’s see how to sync Orbi satellite;

Orbi 970 Setup (Satellite)

The Satellites and router has Sync button, which helps them to connect together without using the cable.

• Power the satellites up in your home at different locations.
• Press the Orbi router Sync button.
• Then within 2 minutes, press the satellites sync button.
• The devices will connect automatically within a minute.

Now, it is time to configure the device with the help of different methods; one is Orbi app and orbilogin.net. Let’s see how to log in to the app first;

Orbi 970 Login (Orbi App)

• You have to download the Orbi app from the Play Store or App Store.
• Then access the app with the help of the admin credentials.
• The username and password are given on the label or user manual of the device.
• Just log in to the app and you can adjust the settings inside it.

Now, let’s see how to configure the Orbi device with the help of the URL or web browser in your computer.

Orbi 970 Login (Orbilogin.net)

Connect the device with the Orbi network by using the LAN cable or the SSID details.

• Go in to the browser and type in the URL orbilogin.net or orbilogin.com or IP address 192.168.1.1.
• Search it and reach to the orbilogin page in the browser. Here you have to enter the username and password.
• The details are given on the label or inside the user manual of the Orbi970 series devices.
• Just enter and click on the Login button, which will take you to the interface window of the Netgear Orbi device.

So these were the instructions to make the installation complete of the Netgear Orbi 970 series router and satellites. But if you are seeing the Orbi purple light or Orbi pink light, then you should apply some tips given below;

Tips and Solutions

Restart

To reboot the Orbi satellites and routers, you can cut off their power and turn them on again. You can do it by two ways;

• Plug out the device power adapter from the wall socket and plug it again.
• The other way is to press the power button of the devices for twice.

Reset

To reset the device, you have to just press and hold the RESET button (pinhole) for 7 seconds per node. Then, wait for some time, and reconfigure the device by using the Orbi app or the GUI Interface.

The Conclusion

Here, you have seen and learned about how to complete the Orbi 970 setup with the help of simple but different methods.