Orbi WiFi 6 Setup

Starting from the top floor down to the basement, an Orbi WiFi 6 mesh system brings you not just higher performance but also simultaneous WiFi streaming, browsing, and gaming. This system comes equipped with features like Netgear Armor and advanced cyber security for the devices that are connected to the network.

Is Orbi 6 Worth It?

There is no doubt that with strong speed and support for up to 150 devices, the Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 is going to give you more reliable WiFi access than you have gotten from any other networking device. Given this, this device is definitely worth paying for. With that said, continue reading and learning how to execute the Orbi setup process.

Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 System LED Behavior

Router LED Status

Solid Magenta	The wireless router is not connecting to the internet.
Pulsing White	The sync button was pressed by someone on the router.
Solid White	Your device is going back to the default factory settings.
OFF	The Netgear Orbi device is working normally.

Satellite LED Status

Pulsing White	The Orbi satellite is booting up.
Solid Blue	The connection between the Orbi devices is great.
Solid Amber	The Orbi router and satellite are not connected properly.
OFF	There is no connection between the Netgear Orbi devices.

Orbi WiFi 6 Setup Process Breakdown

Here are the steps that you should walk through in order to set up your WiFi system using the Netgear Orbi application in a hassle-free manner.

• You can use an Ethernet cable for this. Make sure that the connection that you will establish using it, is finger-tight.
• Once assured, plug your Netgear Orbi router into a power adapter and wait for it to start up. The LED light will become white. The process can take up to five minutes.
• Plug and power up the Netgear Orbi satellites in the same room where the Netgear Orbi WiFi 6 router is kept and then, go back to the Netgear Orbi application.
• Continue with the Orbi WiFi 6 setup process by syncing the Orbi router and the satellite. You can do this with the help of the sync button.
• As soon as you sync Orbi satellite, make the mobile device access the network of the Orbi. Return to the app and then, personalize the network.
• You can do this by selecting the SSID of the Orbi and password. Once done, access the main dashboard with the help of the admin login details.
• Answer the security questions and then, upgrade the firmware of your Orbi WiFi 6 system to the latest version. Hit the Next button to proceed further.
• At last, you need to change the location of the Orbi satellites and keep them at their permanent locations. See to it that they are not kept near metal objects.

In case setting up the Orbi WiFi 6 device using the app was hard for you, feel free to execute the same process using the manual method or the orbilogin.net web address.

Done with Orbi WiFi 6 Setup? Now What?

Once you have finished the Orbi WiFi 6 setup process, you can give your device a personal touch by customizing its settings. If after changing the settings, your device fails to function properly, reset it. To learn how the reset process can be executed, read these guidelines:

Once the Orbi resets, it will restart. Do not interrupt the process by unplugging it from its wall socket and pressing the power button to the OFF mode. Or else, you will be unable to reset the device and continue to experience technical issues with it.