Orbi 970 Setup | RBE971 Router & RBE970 Satellite

In the Orbi 970 series WiFi mesh system, you will get RBE971 router and pack RBE970 satellites. The Netgear Orbi 970 setup is easy and simple, which guide is explained below along with the router & satellite connection, Netgear Orbi 970 firmware update and much more. So let’s dive into this information Netgear Orbi setup.

Netgear Orbi 970 Setup

At first, you have to choose the correct spot in your house, but it should be close to the modem because you have to connect Orbi router via cable. We have provided a list of tips to help you to finalize the spot.

• Put the main router in a central, open location near your modem.
• Keep it off the floor.
• Avoid placing it near microwaves, thick walls, or metal objects.
• Place satellites on different floors or ends of the house, depending on size.

How to Cable Your Router with Modem?

Turn off your modem and unplug it for a full 60 seconds. This resets the connection. Connect your modem to the Orbi RBE971 router using the Ethernet cable (WAN port on the router). Plug the router into power and turn it on. Wait until the LED ring glows white, then pulses blue or magenta. If you don’t know about the lights then have a quick look below:

• Blue: the connection is good and you can start configuring.
• Magenta: Still trying to connect with the modem.
• Amber: Weak signal. Double-check your modem connection.

How to Set Up Using the Orbi App?

Download the Orbi App from the App Store or Google Play. It makes setup easy and simple for you.

• Open the app and tap “New System Setup”
• Select Orbi router model (RBE971) from the list.
• Follow the prompts to set your network name (SSID) and password.
• Choose your admin credentials and complete the setup.

The app will also help you place satellites. It does a signal strength test to ensure each one is in a solid location.

How to Sync Orbi Satellites?

Once the router is online, plug in your RBE970 satellites one by one. At first, you need to find an optimal place for your satellites in your house, for that use these tips:

• Try to keep a clear line of sight to the router if possible
• No more than two rooms away from the router or another satellite
• Once powered, the ring light will again do its color thing:
  • Blue: Good connection
  • Amber: Weak connection
  • Magenta: No connection (move closer)

In situation like Orbi satellite not connecting with the router, you need to press the Sync button on the satellite & router. wait until the Orbi blue light comes on the satellite. You can also use the Orbi app to Sync Orbi satellite.

How to Set up Using Orbilogin.net Interface?

On your laptop or computer, open Wi-Fi settings and look for Orbi network. Connect to it. For your information, default password is also given on the back label of the device. Once connected, open a browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

Type: orbilogin.net or orbilogin.com in the address bar of the web browser. Hit Enter to start the search. You will land on the Orbi router login page. You can also use the IP address 192.168.1.1 if the URL doesn’t work.

You’ll be asked for login credentials. The default username is admin, and the password is password unless you’ve changed it before.

The setup wizard will open up. Now just Follow the on-screen steps:

• It’ll detect your internet connection.
• Ask you to name your new Wi-Fi network and set a strong password.
• Then it’ll automatically update firmware if needed.

How to Do Netgear Orbi 970 Firmware Update?

Open the app again and go to Settings > Router Settings > Firmware Update.

Hit “Update All” if it shows anything pending. This fixes bugs, improves speed, and tightens security.

If you want to do it manually, you should download the lates firmware file from the Netgear support. Then to use that, access the orbilogin.com > open the firmware tab > paste it in the tab > click Install button. Once the update has been installed, the device will reboot to update.

Let’s Do a Speed Test

Once you’re live and mesh-connected, run a speed test. You can do it straight from the Orbi app.

Why this matters: You’ll see if your placement choices paid off or if you need to move a satellite a room over.

If your speeds are meh, go back to orbi 970 satellite placement and tweak. A little adjustment can add a huge boost.

Let’s Customize Your Network

• Change SSID username & password
• Enable Guest Network for visitors
• Set up Parental Controls if you’ve got kids
• Use Traffic Meter to track usage

How to Change the Orbi 970 Password

You have to access the Orbi 970 mesh setup interface on your computer or you can also open the Orbi app on your phone. Go into the Wireless Settings > select the SSID > enter the WiFi password > SAVE it to apply the new credentials.

How to Reset and Reconfigure Orbi 970 Router & Satellites?

The reset process will clear out all the data from the devices but will clear out all the bugs, solve every issue you are facing currently. There are simple steps to reset your router & satellite.

1. To reset the router > find the RESET button on the back of the device > press and hold it with the help of pin or pen for 10 seconds > wait until the device reboots.
2. To reset the satellites > you just need to navigate the reset button > press & hold it for 10 seconds. After a few minutes your device will reset.

Now, let’s re-run the orbi 970 setup again with the help of the in Orbi app as well as the orbilogin.net interface.

Reconfiguration:

Router:

You can use the Orbi app as well as the Interface on your computer. Just log into the app/interface with the help of the default admin username & password.

Username: admin

Password: password

Or you can confirm it from the back label of the device. Then, just follow the on-screen instructions like creating the new the network and adding the satellites.

Satellite Sync:

To sync Orbi satellite with the router, you have to press the Sync button on the satellites and router for once. The wait until the satellite ring LED shows blue light for three minutes.