The router node of the Netgear Orbi device must connect to the modem with the help of Ethernet cable (it should be in good condition);
1.
One end of the cable connects to the cable modem
LAN port.
2.
The other end of the cable connects to the Orbi
router WAN port.
3.
Now, you can turn on the devices and you will
see that the connection is established.
Link Orbi Satellite to Router
After connecting the Orbi router to the modem network, you
have to link your Orbi satellites to the router, which you can do without using
any cables or wire;
1.
The first thing you have to do is connect the
Satellites power cords to the electric wall outlet and turn it on.
2.
Then, you have to turn on the Orbi router or you
home network.
3.
Simply, find and press the Sync button on the
router and press the same button on the booster within 2 minutes.
You can use the Orbi backhaul connection with Ethernet
cable, by doing it; you will see Orbi blinking blue color light. Now, that you have
connected all the network devices physically, it is time to configure the Orbi
settings, which you can do via your computer as well as phone.
Log in to Orbi Interface
Via computer
1.
Link the computer or laptop to the Orbi network.
2.
Go to the web browser and search the IP address 192.168.1.1
or you can use the URL orbilogin.net.
3.
Computer screen will display interface login
page on web browser, here, you have to enter credentials.
4.
Username and password are given on the label or
in the user manual of the Orbi WiFi device.
Via Phone
1.
You have to download Orbi app in your phone
using Play Store or App Store.
2.
After installing the app in your phone, just
open it straight away.
3.
The app can be accessible using Email address
and password, if you don’t have the account then create one.
4.
Just, click on the Sign Up option and enter the
Email ID, name, password, and confirm password.
By doing so, you will be able to access the app interface
dashboard, where you can easily setup the Orbi mesh system.
You can also face technical issues related to the Orbi
devices (router and satellites) connection or configuration. To solve them, you
can use these below written tips and solutions.
How to Solve Orbi Purple Light Issue?
In this section, you will get to know about solutions of
asked question ‘why is my Orbi purple’.
Reboot Orbi
Rebooting process will refresh all the settings of the Orbi
WiFi device. So to restart the booster you can use two different methods given
below;
1.
Find the power button on the device and press it
for two times.
2.
Plug out the device from the wall socket and
plug it in again.
Reset Orbi
By resetting the device, you will lose all the data and
adjusted settings in your Orbi mesh system. But reset process will dispel the
problem for sure. To reset;
1.
Find the RESET button on device.
2.
It will be a pinhole button.
3.
Just use a sharp object to long press the
button.
It will start the reset process, and after it ends, you have
to access the Orbi login interface via your computer or phone.
The End Lines
Here, you have seen and learned about the Orbi router and
satellites connection with the help of simple instructions. Then, we have provided
simple tips and solutions to solve the Orbi purple light issue.
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