Orbi is the perfect device for today’s vast tech needs. Every individual be it a student, doctor, homemaker, researcher, shopkeeper or an entrepreneur everyone needs access to uninterrupted wifi at every step of the way. This is not possible when you rely on traditional routers. As these routers don’t provide seamless connectivity in every corner. Thus you end up with dead zones and slow speeds. So it’s a good idea to upgrade from traditional routers to mesh routers like Orbi. So if you got your hands on it then to make its best possible use, carrying out an accurate Netgear Orbi Setup process is non-negotiable. There are two methods for the same. In this post we’ll be sharing the details regarding both the methods, so you can easily select one which you find easier. 

Activate Your Network With The Orbi App

For Netgear Orbi Setup via Orbi application you need to follow these simple steps one by one:

✓ Open the Orbi app. Do not have it on your device? No issues. Visit Google Play Store. In the search bar type Netgear Orbi. Tap enter. As you find the application tap on Install. This is for Android users. Other ones move to the App Store. Search for the app. Tap on Get.

✓ Moving further, using accurate details login into the app. First time users, create a Netgear account. 

✓ Thereafter, hit on Set Up an Orbi. Click on “Enable Camera and Scan”. Take your Orbi device, turn it downwards. Here you’ll find the QR code. Scan it. After proper scanning you’ll get the option of Continue. Tap on it. 

✓ Now in this Netgear Orbi Setup step, you’ll be asked to unplug your existing modem or router if any. As you do so confirm the same on the app. 

✓ Herein take the yellow cable that you received with the package contents of your Orbi. Plug it into the modem. Thereafter into the Orbi. Again confirm the same by tapping on “Ethernet is connected”. 

✓ After that activate the Orbi as well as the modem by plugging their power cords into a well working power outlet. Do not perform the next step until the LED on Netgear Orbi setup glows white. Once it happens, tap on “LED is solid white”. Then tap on Continue. 

✓ Finally, you will start receiving setup prompts from the application itself. So you need to follow them one by one. 

Activate Orbi Network With Web Browser 

There are many users who do not wish to install any application on their device. The reasons can be multiple like less space in the device, security reasons or any other reason of such sort. So in that case you can rely on a web browser for Netgear Orbi setup. This one is the most reliable and widely used setup method amongst the Orbi users. So here are the complete insights on it.

Step By Step Guidance 

• First plot the Orbi in the same room where your modem resides. For errorless setup, ensure there are no metal or electrical items in close proximity to the modem. Additionally, turn off your existing modem as well as the router if you have any. 
• Now from the package contents pick yellow wire. Insert it into the modem. Thereafter into the Orbi. From the box now pick the power adaptor. Using it, turn on Orbi. Also activate the modem. This Netgear Orbi setup step requires patience because Orbi will take somewhere around five minutes to boot up completely. It is ready for the next step when it shows white light. 
• Moving further, take your computer system or a laptop whichever you find handy. Now activate its wifi. On the Orbi’s bottom side you’ll find information (SSID and Password). Use this information to establish a connection between the host device and the mesh system (Orbi). 
• On the networked device, launch the internet browser. Before proceeding further with the Netgear Orbi setup, ensure the browser’s cache folder is clear and the browser itself is working on the latest firmware file. Now go to the address field. Type orbilogin.com. Press enter. Alternatives to it are orbilogin.net and http://192.168.1.1. 
• As you press enter, you’ll get the list of a few terms alongside conditions. Read them and then tap on Agree. 
• You’ll now be prompted to power up Orbi satellites. Do so. Tap on Next. The interface checks the satellite connection. 
• Finally fill up the password (admin) and fulfill the setup instructions as you see on the interface one by one. It includes customizing wifi names and curating the password. 

Note:

When the Netgear Orbi Setup completes, at last you’ll receive the Firmware Update page. Many users skip the installation of updates thus they end up facing connectivity issues with the Orbi. So we advise you to not skip the same. Rather install the updates then and there as it not only protects your Orbi from the third parties but also enhances the overall networking experience. 

In case you need any assistance with the setup or have any queries relating to it, then feel free to call experts.