Netgear Orbi WiFi mesh system is a masterpiece in networking devices. With this, you get extraordinary WiFi coverage and speed. Get the next level of WiFi experience by setting up Orbi in your home. But how to set the Orbi up? If you ask this question then the answer is by following the instructions provided here with. The entire process is very simple. Although you can access the orbilogin.net page on your computer or laptop and set the Orbi up, we are going to discuss only about using the Orbi app on your mobile. Not just the initial setup, you can also manage Orbi settings using this app. Thus the whole home WiFi control remains in your hands. Without any further delay let’s get to the main topic of the write-up i.e. Netgear Orbi setup process.
Netgear Orbi Setup Using Orbi App
Here are the instructions that you ought to follow to get the Orbi setup done in a hassle-free manner:
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Take your smartphone in your hands and unlock it first.
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Head towards the Play Store or the App Store which will vary due to the OS your phone has.
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In the search bar, type Netgear Orbi app, and from the search results that open up, tap on the correct search result for Netgear Orbi app.
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Download the app.
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The instant the app is downloaded and installed, tap on the icon and launch it.
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If you are a first-time Netgear user, then you will be asked to create an account. So, fill in the required details and create your account. All your Netgear products will be registered with this account.
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Now using the login credentials that you created, log in.
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Tap on Get Started.
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You need to give access to the camera and then scan the QR code on the Orbi router.
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After that tap on continue.
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It is now time to select your Orbi product and number of satellites that you have. Tapping on Continue will take you further.
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Now, you need to get access to your modem. Make sure your modem is powered up first. So, access your modem on the Orbi app by following the instructions on the mobile screen.
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Use an Ethernet cable and connect the Orbi router to the modem using it. You should make very certain that you are inserting the cable in the correct ports and also make a solid connection.
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Next, plug your Orbi router into an active power socket. Wait till it boots up completely. The ring light should become solid white. Once it is solid white, know that the Orbi is ready to be set up.
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Also, plug the Orbi satellites into wall sockets. The satellites and router should be in the same room during the initial setup process.
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The progress bar on the Orbi app will let you know the status of the Orbi starting up process.
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Now access the Orbi network by getting to the WiFi settings.
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Once done, tap on Continue.
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On the app, Personalize Orbi Settings page will be displayed now.
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Choose the Orbi WiFi network name and password. Ensure using a strong and hard-to-guess password for home WiFi. Using the same network name and password, you will access the Orbi WiFi on various devices.
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Now, The Setup Admin Login page will be displayed.
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Tap on Next by choosing the Orbi router admin password.
For your information, it is this password that you are going to use in future to access your Orbi settings. You simply need to access the Orbi admin login account using the login credentials and modify or manage the settings. The Orbi admin login password and the WiFi password are different entities. So, do not get confused.
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On the Set Up Security Questions page, select and answer any two security questions from the list and then tap on Next.
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There will be a couple of more on-screen prompts that you need to follow to complete the Orbi setup process.
Congratulations! You have successfully set up your Netgear Orbi in your home.
To Conclude Briefly
Here we conclude our write-up that is meant to assist you set up Netgear Orbi using the Orbi app. We recommend you keep the Orbi firmware updated always to get the most out of it. By noticing the Netgear Orbi light colors, you can understand the Orbi’s current status. If you find anything unusual with the Orbi lights, then try rebooting it and updating its firmware to get rid of any issues.