Routers and extenders are made to connect to each other to expand WiFi range reach in your house. There are simple steps to connect them each other. Two ways to link that are wirelessly and with Ethernet cable.
On the other hand, there are mesh router systems, which works as both router and extender. Orbi is one of the mesh router systems that is produced by Netgear brand. It consists of one router, two satellites, Ethernet cable, power cord, and user manual.
Here in this full of informative article, you will learn how to connect the Orbi router to your home modem, after that you will get to know how to connect Orbi router to its satellite nodes.
The setup will not complete after attaching physical connection, you should access the orbilogin interface to adjust its settings.
Connect Orbi Router to Modem
Before connecting the router to the satellites, you have to link the router to home modem with help of some of the simple steps.
- Before placing the router close to the modem, you must make sure that it is an optimal location.
- Then, take the Ethernet cable and connect it to the router’s WAN port and modem’s LAN port.
- After connecting the cable, you have to turn on the router by plugging it’s power cord to the electric wall socket and pressing the On/Off button.
Now, you can start the connection process between the router and other nodes that are satellites. Take a quick look at down written section that contains some easy steps.
Connect Orbi Router to Satellite
There are short and simple steps to link the Orbi WiFi router to the Orbi satellite nodes, which are given right down here.
- The first step to start the connection is placing the satellites in the reach of the router in you house at your desired locations.
- Then, turn on the satellites by plugging in their power cord in the electric wall socket and pressing power button.
- After turning on the system, find and click the Sync button on the router and satellite to connect them automatically.
The setup or connection is not complete yet; you have to access the Orbi interface by the help of your computer using URL orbilogin.net.
Log in to Orbi Interface
Just some more instructions to make the setup and connection complete that given right down below.
- Start the desktop and connect it to the router with the help of LAN cable, and then open the web browser.
- Now, search the login URL orbilogin.net or IP address 192.168.1.1 to get to the interface login page.
- After loading of the page, you will see blank fields of username and password. Just login by entering the credentials.
- If you don’t have any credentials and new to Orbi, then click on the Create New Account.
- Type in your name, Email address and generate a password. Login through new login credentials.
- Get access to the interface dashboard and configure its settings, network, update the firmware, and change admin credentials.
After completing the setup, you will see an Orbi satellite colors blink that means the installation is complete, and you can enjoy the Orbi internet network in your house.
End Lines
Here, you have learned how to connect Orbi router to the satellites with the help of the simple and easy instructions. There are extra section in the article that explains router to modem connection and accessing the interface process.