One of the best things to do when your Orbi router or satellite starts performing differently, syncs badly, or keeps disconnecting you can’t get to the administrator settings. Factory Reset is the best option.
This way you can change personalized settings and your router or satellite will turn back to its factory defaults, so you can start again. This post will teach you how to factory reset both the Orbi router and satellite in a safe and correct method.
Why reset Orbi Satellite?
There are many reasons to do a full factory reset:
- Your Orbi router or satellite isn’t connecting
- WiFi constantly going out, particularly when there are a lot of devices connected.
- You can’t go to settings because you’ve forgotten your admin login.
- The firmware upgrade went wrong
- You recently purchased a secondhand Orbi and want to wipe it clean.
- Reassembled in a new home.
Resetting your device restores its factory-fresh state. All of the old settings? Gone. This allows you a fresh start if there is garbage piled up or settings that have gone wrong.
But there is a correct method to do it, and you need to be ready for a few things first.
Before you reset anything, take a break and get ready.
Before you touch the reset hole with your finger:
- If you can, back up your settings (you’ll lose all your unique things).
- Write down your WiFi name and password since you’ll need to set them up again.
- Know the Orbi model you have. The methods to factory reset orbi are essentially the same, but it helps.
- Check to see whether it’s on; you can’t reset a dead gadget.
- Keep a paperclip or pin close by, you’ll need it.
Let’s get started now.
How to Reset Your Orbi Router to Factory Settings?
This is the brain of your mesh system and the primary hub. Everything is erased when you reset it.
Steps:
- Make sure it stays plugged in and turned on. Wait for all the lights to stop blinking.
- Turn it over and look at the back.
- Look for the hole that says “Reset.” It’s really little.
- Get your pin or paperclip. Press down lightly into the hole.
- Hold for 10 to 15 seconds. Wait until the Power LED begins to flash orange or amber.
- Let go. Now hold on. It will take 2 to 3 minutes to completely factory reset Orbi and restart.
That’s all. When it’s done, the LED will either stay white or flicker gently, depending on the model. That indicates it’s waiting for you to set it up again.
How to Reset Orbi Satellite?
If your satellite is being difficult and flashing magenta, not connecting, or simply being stuck, resetting it could help.
This is how to correctly reset the Orbi satellite.
Steps:
- To turn it on, plug it in and wait for the LED to shift to a steady color like blue, magenta, or amber.
- Locate the reset pinhole on the back or bottom, as with the router.
- Press and hold the paperclip for 10-15 seconds.
- Release the pin when the LED flickers amber.
- Let it do what it does. It takes roughly two to three minutes.
Depending on your model, the LED on the satellite may flicker white or remain solid when it resets. That signifies it’s new and ready to be synchronized again.
What to Do After Reset?
You’re effectively starting over with a fresh setup after you reset both the router and the satellite. Next, you should do this:
- Use the Orbi app or go to orbilogin.net to change everything.
- Make a name and password for your network
- Pair the satellite again (this generally happens automatically; simply put it near the router during setup).
- If asked, update the firmware
- If you need to, go into the admin settings and make changes.
Tip: Set it up for the first time with your phone near to the router. And stay within 10 feet of the satellite until the sync is done.
What if nothing works?
If the reset didn’t work or the LEDs are still glowing magenta after setup, here is what you could be dealing with:
- Bug in the firmware— Go to orbilogin.net and do the update by hand.
- The satellite is too far away to couple. Move it closer, at least for the first time.
- Problem with your ISP: check your modem or contact your internet provider.
- Broken hardware: If it won’t reset or gets stuck in the middle, it can be a broken device.
You may also do a soft reset, which is simply restarting it without deleting everything. However, this is typically not enough when things are really messed up.
How can I tell whether the reset worked?
After you reset the Orbi router and satellite to their factory settings:
- The LED on the router should stay white while you wait to set it up.
- The LED on the satellite may flicker white or pulse amber (ready to couple).
- Your devices should no longer see the previous WiFi network.
- It should prompt you to start a fresh setup when you go to orbilogin.net.
Yes, it worked if you can see all of it.
A Few Tips for a Cleaner Reset
- Don’t disconnect it while it’s resetting; be patient. I’m serious.
- Try deeper or longer pin insertion if the process to factory reset Orbi fails the first time.
- Set up the router first, then the satellite. Don’t switch the sequence.
- After setting it up, wait 5 to 10 minutes before monitoring the speeds. It becomes more stable with time.
Finish It Up
It’s not terrifying to reset your Orbi system to factory settings. And it’s not only for those who know a lot about technology. If your network is acting funny or sluggish, or if you’re merely shut out, resetting the Orbi router and satellite will save you a lot of trouble.
Change settings by pressing, holding, and waiting. It takes 10–15 minutes. Do not call tech help until necessary. You get control back when you reset. It gets rid of old garbage and allows your WiFi breathe again.
Be clever about it. Be safe. And then it’s over? Enjoy that constant, clear signal.
