How to Perform Orbi Setup?

How to Perform Orbi Setup?
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Netgear Orbi router is well-known for its flawless features. It is capable of turning dead zones into fun zones. If you also want to enjoy the internet range in hard-to-reach areas of your house, consider performing Orbi setup. In this post, we are going to provide you two easy methods to setup Orbi i.e. using Orbi WPS button and the Orbi app. Let’s start, shall we?

Also Read:- Is your Netgear Orbi app not working? here’s how to fix it

Steps to Perform Orbi Setup via WPS Button

  • First things first, you have to turn on your Netgear Orbi router. Are you sure that the Orbi device is plugged in to a working wall outlet? Yes? Fab! Head toward the next step.

  • Then, connect the Orbi device to your modem and the satellite.

  • Wait for some time.

  • Now, what you have to do to is to press the WPS button on your Netgear Orbi router.

  • After a couple of minutes, you have to press the WPS button on your modem and the satellite as well.

Note: To complete the setup process using orbi wps button, you have to ensure that your existing modem has the same button as well.

Kudos! The configuration process of your Netgear device has successfully completed using Orbi WPS button.

Now, it is suggested to log in to your Netgear device using orbilogin.net web address – make changes to it, perform Orbi firmware update, and change the default username and password.

Steps to Perform Orbi Setup via App

Please follow the steps highlighted below in exact given order to get Orbi setup success via app:

Step 1: First, you need to turn on your Netgear Orbi router. Please choose a working wall outlet for your device. Done? Now, wait for some time for the power LED on the Orbi to get stable.

Step 2: Turn on your smartphone and do take access to the SSID of your Netgear Orbi router. Another important thing that you have to keep in mind is to update the software of your device. What’s more? You have to be 100% sure that your smart device has the enough space to download and run the Orbi app without any hassle. The device must be fully charged as well.

Step 3: Now, open Play Store or App Store and in the search bar type “Orbi app” (without quotes).

Step 4: Tap on Download. Done? Wait for the smart Orbi app on the device to get installed. Make sure that you have an active internet connection and you are receiving the best internet speed from your service provider end.

Step 5: Once the installation process of the Orbi app gets completed, open it and create an account using valid email ID and Netgear Orbi login details.

Step 6: The next step is to log in to the Orbi app and follow the on-screen instructions provided as per the model you have.

As soon as the configuration process of your Netgear Orbi router gets completed, log in to it using orbilogin.net and check for the firmware updates available. If you find any, get it updated right away.

Note: No matter which method you are using to perform Orbi setup process, updating the firmware of the device is suggested in both cases.

Hopefully, the instructions we have provided you in this article has helped you perform Orbi setup process with ease. In case you face issues while initiating the process, it is suggested to power cycle your Netgear Orbi router once.

Power cycling is one of the easiest ways to troubleshoot setup-related issues. You can easily power cycle your Netgear Orbi router by simply unplugging it from its respective wall outlet, waiting for a few minutes, and then, turning it back on again.

As soon as you are finished power cycling your Netgear Orbi router, check if you are able to setup Orbi without ado.

There is one important point that we are going to share with you in this article – power cycling is totally different from reset Orbi process. The power cycling process is meant to fix technical glitches with the Orbi and give it a new start. Whereas, reset Orbi is used to take back your device back to the default factory settings. So, don’t get confused and for more information and difference between the two processes, see the Netgear Orbi manual.

Did the information provided by us in this article helped you perform Orbi setup process? So, which method you have found easy and brought in use?

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I am a professional writer and blogger. I’m researching and writing about innovation, Blockchain, technology, business, and the latest Blockchain marketing tren...

I am a professional writer and blogger. I’m researching and writing about innovation, Health, technology, business, and the latest digital marketing trends. 

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