Orbi Factory Reset process restores all the factory settings of the device. After resetting your Orbi device, you need to reconnect or reconfigure it. If you don't know how to reset or reconnect your Orbi device, Follow the steps mentioned in this blog to setup your Orbi device after resetting. These are very simple steps which are easily understandable to everyone. Orbi mesh consists of router and satellite, we will explain about both. Let's get started:
Steps to Reset
Orbi Devices
Read through these steps to make sure you're using the
correct Orbi factory reset
procedure.
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First of all, turn on your Orbi device
properly.
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Locate the reset pinhole button back/bottom of
the Orbi device.
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Put a sharp paper clip into this reset
pinhole.
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Press and hold this button until the power LED
of Orbi starts blinking.
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When this light turns to a solid color, Orbi is
reset.
After resetting your Orbi device, reconnect it by using
steps in below sections.
How to Reconnect
Orbi Router
Use these steps to reconnect your Orbi router via Netgear
Orbi mobile app.
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Once Orbi router is reset successfully.
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Connect your mobile device to the Orbi
router.
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(use the default network name given on the label
of the router)
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Download the Netgear Orbi app, if you don’t have
one.
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Open the app, and enter your Orbilogin
username and password.
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If it is your first time to set up with Orbi
app, then create a new Orbilogin username and password.
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After login, App Dashboard will be loaded.
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Tap on the Menu option at the top-left
corner.
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Tap on New Setup, and follow the on-screen
instructions to reconnect your Orbi.
This way you can reconnect the Orbi main router via the
Netgear Orbi app. You can also use a orbilogin web setup page, but mobile app
is the easiest way for configuration.
How to Reconnect
Orbi Satellite
When you factory reset your Orbi satellite or main router,
you have to reconnect the Orbi satellite. If you are using a satellite, follow
these steps to reconnect it. If not, skip this section.
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Make sure the router or satellite receives a
proper power supply.
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Locate the Sync button on the Orbi main router
and press it.
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Within 2 minutes, press the Sync button of the
Orbi satellite.
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A light starts blinking on the satellite.
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When this light turns to solid, your satellite
is connected successfully.
Conclusion
In the above article, you learned how to do Orbi Factory reset
and reconnect Orbi devices correctly. Start by resetting the device, and then
configure it again through the Netgear Orbi app. Ensure your firmware is up-to-date
as it can help prevent issues in the future. Additionally, consider placing
your Orbi satellite within range of the main router for optimal performance.
FAQs
How to update the
latest Firmware of Orbi?
To update the latest Firmware, the steps are:
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Attach your mobile device to the Orbi
network.
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Open the Orbi app; use the admin credentials,
and Sign In.
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On the dashboard, Go to the Menu
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Select Settings, then Router Settings.
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Click on check for updated and if available,
click on Update Firmware.
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Follow the onscreen instructions to update
Firmware.
How to Configure Orbi
Router as an Access Point?
To configure Orbi router as an access point, the steps are:
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Access the web interface of the Orbi router
using orbilogin.
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Go the Advanced > Router/AP Mode
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Click on the AP Mode option.
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Select the IP address and click on the Apply
button.
How to troubleshoot
Orbi Network?
There are some common troubleshooting tips:
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Restart your Orbi network devices.
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Check if all power and network cables are
connected properly.
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Contact your Internet Service Provider.
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Reset Orbi network and configure it again using
orbilogin web interface.
