Orbi mesh system can easily connect with your home network. The orbi router connects with the modem using the Ethernet cable, and satellites connect with router with the help of Sync button.
Here in this article, you will go through the steps that help you to set up Orbi system physically and configure the system.
Then, we will explain how to initiate Orbi firmware update. After that, we will provide some troubleshooting tips to dispel any type of the problem.
Connect Orbi Mesh System
You can easily connect your Orbi WiFi router modem via Ethernet cable and then link router to the satellite without using any wire or cable. Just follow some steps to establish Orbi network in your house.
- Make sure the router is connected to the modem via Ethernet cable.
- Place the satellites at your desired locations in your home.
- Turn on the satellites and find the sync button on the router and satellites.
- Press the Sync button on the router and then hit the same button on satellite.
The devices will connect with each other automatically. Then, you have to configure the Orbi networking device by accessing the interface through your computer.
Access Orbi Mesh Interface
To complete the Orbi setup without app, at first, you have to connect your computer or laptop to the Orbi network with help of the LAN cable. After that, follow the given steps down here.
- Find an updated web browser and open it to reach the interface page.
- Click on the address bar and type in login URL orbilogin.net or you can use 192.168.1.1.
- The computer screen will take you to the Orbi interface login page.
- Here, you have to enter the username and password, which you can also find in the user manual of the Orbi.
- You will reach to the interface page, where you can easily configure Orbi mesh system.
This interface will also help you to update the firmware update; let’s see how to update your Orbi system.
Orbi Firmware Update Process
- Go to the settings in Orbi interface.
- Scroll down to the Firmware and click on it.
- Download the latest version of firmware.
- Upload it and install it in your Orbi system.
Troubleshooting Tips
There will be three major tips and solutions that help you dispel all kind of technical issues written down here.
Networking Interruptions
The WiFi signal interruptions and blockage cause by electronic devices like microwave ovens. So, you must check near the router or satellites location that there is no electronic device. If there is then shifting the networking devices to another location is good choice.
Reboot Netgear Orbi
The router or satellite can overheat some time and stops suddenly. In this situation you, should make it rest and after some time reboot it. To restart the device, you have to find and press the power On/Off button twice. The first hit will turn off the device and second hit will restart the device.
Factory Reset Orbi
By hard resetting, all the problems will be solved, but all the configured settings will be deleted. To perform factory reset process, you just have to find Reset pinhole button. Give it a long press with the help of a pen or pin. The reset process will start.
The End Note
Her in this article, you have learned how to connect Orbi mesh system to your home network. Then, you have gone through the steps to update firmware of the Orbi. At the end of the article, we have provided troubleshooting tips and solutions, so that you can easily dispel any kind of issue related to Orbi system.
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