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Learn how to set up your Orbi Satellite with your router to eliminate Wi-Fi dead zones and boost internet coverage throughout your home. This step-by-step guide covers everything from unboxing your Orbi Outdoor Satellite System to syncing it using three simple methods: the Sync button, Orbi app, or the orbilogin.net web interface.
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Setup Orbi Satellite with Your Router This guide will walk you through the Orbi Satellite setup to provide better and extended internet coverage in your home. For that, you should start the installation by unboxing the Orbi outdoor Satellite System. Make sure the box contains all the components for the satellite installation. The components are Orbi outdoor satellite, power adapters, and a user manual. Next, we have two setup scenarios that are explained below: How to Setup Orbi Satellite with the Router Wirelessly? In this scenario, you will learn how to connect Orbi Satellite to an already installed router or a new router without using any wire or cable. There are three methods to the sync Orbi satellite: Using the Physical Sync button or using Orbi App or via orbilogin.net. Using Sync Button Place the satellite somewhere in midway between the router and the area that requires extended Wi-Fi coverage. Plug Orbi Satellite into a power socket. There will be a sync button on both the router and the satellite. First long press the button on the router for about 3 seconds, until LED on the router starts blinking. Similarly repeat the process for the satellite. In few minutes LED light will turn completely solid white indicating a successful sync with the router. Using Orbi App Open the Orbi app in your phone or download it from the Play Store or App store. Access it through your MyNetgear login account or if you don’t have any account create one using your Email ID. Inside the app, tap the Add-on satellite option. But before that you have to plug your satellite in a wall outlet and power it on. The app will scan the area and will start to make a connection between the router and Orbi satellite. Once configured, wait for your Satellite to automatically connect to the router. And here, your network has been extended. Using Orbilogin.net
Connect your device (phone or computer) to the Wi-Fi network broadcasted by your Orbi router. Open orbilogin.net or orbilogin.com in the URL address bar. In case of an issue, you can also open the interface through the given IP address: 192.168.1.1. Enter the credentials that is, username and password. (default login credentials are mentioned on the back label) On the dashboard, choose the “Add-On Satellite” section of the main menu. Your system will automatically detect the satellite and prompt you to finalize the setup. Once the configuration is done, your satellite will be fully connected and your extended Wi-Fi network can be accessed in the dead internet zones. Note: If the system shows Orbi Satellite not connecting, then crosscheck these points: If you are connected to the router’s Wi-Fi network. If you have entered the accurate URL address orbilogin.net or orbilogin.com or IP address. If you have entered the accurate credentials (username and password).