There satellites are easy to connect with the home Orbi router via cable as well as the wirelessly. The sync button on the Orbi devices will help you. All instructions below will provide the Orbi RBS850 satellite setup.
Orbi RBS850 Satellite Setup
Router and Satellite Connection
Use the Ethernet cable to make a connection. Plug the cable end to the router Yellow port (WAN port) and plug in other end to the modem LAN port. Then, you can power on the devices. For the satellites to router link, you can use the Ethernet cable as well as the Sync button. Have a look how to connect with the most used wireless sync method
1.Power on the satellite on different locations of the house.
2.Then, press the router Sync button on the router.
3.Within 2 minutes press the satellite Sync button.
4.The Orbi network will be established in your house.
Configuration
From App
- The app is available on the famous Stores like Play Store or App Store as well as on the official website of the Netgear.
- Just download the app in your phone and then you have to access the app through the MyNETGEAR portal account credentials.
- If you are new on the app, then you can use the Admin username and password (given on the device label).
- Use the username and password, reach to the dashboard, and adjust the settings.
- It is the most use methods to setup Orbi device within your home. Connect computer to the extender network via LAN or SSID wireless.
- Go in to the web browser and type in orbilogin.net or IP 192.168.1.1, now press Enter. You will get to the device login page, where you need username and password.
- The admin credentials are given on the device label or user manual. Enter the credentials and click on Login button, you will reach to dashboard.
- From here, you can easily connect Orbi satellite to the router and adjust the settings.
- Press the power button for two times and your device will reboot.
- Plug the Orbi cord out and plug it in again in the electric wall socket.
From Browser
Troubleshooting Tips
Reboot Orbi Network
You can reboot the device. You just have to turn off and turn on the Orbi. There are two ways to do that:
Reset Orbi Devices
Only in some cases the reset solutions are used to fix the issue. It is easy to reset the device with hitting a button.
To reset the device and clear all data from the Orbi, you must find the RESET button. Press the button and hold the button for 10 seconds. The process will complete in some minutes.
After the process, you have to reconfigure the device from your phone or computer and reconnect.
End Line
From this blog post, you have seen and learned about how to complete the NetgearOrbiRBS850 satellite setup in home.