Orbi AC1200 Setup

The Orbi mesh router is a networking device that is distributed by Netgear brand. There is a new Orbi model launched recently, the name of this model is Orbi AC1200 mesh router system.
From the Orbi AC1200 box, you will get three main units (one Orbi router and two Orbi satellites). The Orbi AC1200 devices are square in shape and have a unique design. There is Ethernet cable, power cord, and user manual are added in the Orbi box.
Here in this page, you will go through section that explains how to complete the Orbi AC1200 setup. You will get to know how to connect the Orbi router to home modem and how to link router to Orbi satellite.

Then, we will provide information about how to log in to the Orbi interface with the help of the URL orbilogin.net. We also added section to update the firmware and change the admin password.

Netgear Orbi AC1200 Mesh Router Setup

Here in this section you will learn how to connect the new Orbi router to home modem and how to link the router to Orbi satellite. You will also get to know how you can easily access the interface to adjust the settings of Orbi AC1200.

How to connect Orbi to modem?

• Take out the Orbi units and all accessories from the Orbi box. Place the router close to the modem.
• Take an Ethernet cable and insert it into the router’s WAN port and modem’s LAN port.
• Now, turn the router on by connecting the power cord to the wall socket and pressing the power button.
• Connect the router to the Orbi satellite wirelessly by hitting the Sync button on both the networking devices.

It is time to access the Orbi interface with the help of some steps written in the upcoming subsection.

How to log in to Orbi AC1200 router?

• To access the interface through your computer, you have to connect it to the Orbi router network using LAN cable.
• Find and open the web browser in your computer and search the login URL orbilogin.net.
• The browser will load the interface login page, where you have to type the login credentials.
• Username and password details are given in the Orbi AC200 user manual.
• Now, reach to the interface dashboard, adjust the settings and networks of Orbi.

You can also update you router firmware, change the admin credentials and enable various features using the Orbi interface.

One other way to access the admin interface is Orbi app. You just have to download the app in yoru phone. Then follow the same steps to adjust the settings and networks. Let’s see how you can update and add a new password of your router.

How to Update Orbi AC1200 Firmware?

There are some mini steps that you have to follow to update your router given below.

• Access the interface of the Orbi router with the help of orbilogin.net.
• Find and select Settings given on the header of the dashboard.
• In the settings, you will find Firmware tab, just click on it.
• Here in the Firmware tab, you will see the current version of firmware in use.
• To update, just click on the Search and Update button.

The update will start to download and after some time new firmware will be installed in router.

How to Change Orbi Admin Password?

To add a new password you have to just follow some simple instructions written down here.

• To change the admin password, you have to go to the interface by using your computer.
• Select the Settings tab on the dashboard and click Admin option.
• In the admin tab, you will see admin current credentials (username and password).
• To change password, just select its field and add your new password. Then, save the settings.

Now, whenever you want to access the Orbi admin interface you have to use this changed password.

If any big problem come up after the Orbi setup, and any troubleshooting tip is not working then you have to reset the router. Let’s see how you can reset the Orbi ac1200 device.

How to Reset Orbi Router and Satellite?

• Find and long press reset button on the back of the router.
• After resetting the router, you have to adjust the settings and networks again.

Here, is the end of this page, where you have read how to complete the Orbi AC1200 setup within some simple steps.