The Orbi Router Setup and Troubleshooting Tips

NetgearOrbi router and mesh system is one of the networking devices that you can use as the extender and router (both) to extend the WiFi network. These are the home devices which has a lot of LEDs like Orbi yellow light, red, blue, white and amber light. Here, you will get to know about how to do the Orbi router setup and the related troubleshooting tips. 

Orbi Router Setup 

1. Connect the router near to the modem which you can do with the Ethernet cable. 
2. The cable ends will insert in the Orbi router WAN port and modem LAN port. 
3. After that if you want to connect the satellites then you must power them on first. 
4. Then all you have to do is press the sync button on both the devices. 

Now, you must complete the Orbi router setup which you can do by configuring it from the interface page from computer. There is one more way to adjust its settings, which is from the phone through the Orbi app. 

Orbi Router Login 

At first, you will learn how to log in to the computer GUI interface of the Orbi to configure it. 

1. Now, open the web browser which should be updated in your computer or laptop. 
2. You have to type in the URL orbilogin.net or IP address 192.168.1.1 and search it by pressing the Enter button. 
3. Now, you have to enter the login details to the get in to the NetgearOrbiGUI interface. 
4. The admin credentials are given on the label or in user manual of the NetgearOrbidevice. Get in to the interface and start to adjust the settings.

Now, have a look how to adjust the settings from your phone with the help of Orbi app. 

1. You must download the app from the Play Store or App Store in your phone. 
2. Then open and access the app with the help of Orbi admin credentials given on the back of the router. 
3. Then you enter to the app dashboard and, start to adjust the settings

You should also learn some of the troubleshooting tips and solutions which you can use when Orbi red light blinks or router not working.

Troubleshooting Tips and Solutions 

Check Connection to Devices

The Orbi system connects with the modem with the help of the Ethernet cable andsync method, you must check that cable is not damaged. Also, if you are using theSync method, then you must use the optimal location. Check that you are using the good condition cable. If there is any damaged or cut, replace them is the best option.

Restart Router 

Rebooting can help to solve the issues related to the Orbilinking to home network and settings; here are couple of ways to restart the router-

1. You can restart the device by plugging out the adapter from the wall socket and plugging it in again. 
2. The other method is pressing the Power button on the device for two times, which will turn off and turn on the device. 

Reset Device

Resetting a networking device will be the last option to solve any problem. Have a look at how to reset the device; 

1. Find the RESET button. 
2. Press and hold it for 7 seconds. 
3. Releasing it will start the reset button.

Log in to GUI and Re-adjust Settings

Get in to the web browser which should be updated in your computer or laptop. You have to type in the IP address 192.168.1.1 or URL orbilogin.net and search it by pressing the Enter button. Now, you have to enter the login details to the get in to the GUI interface window. Get in to the interface and start to adjust the settings

The Conclusion 

Here, you have seen and learned about how to complete the Orbi router setup with the help of some instructions.