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September 23, 2025 / Morris Norman

How Do I Login to 2nd Orbi Router From My Computer?

When you set up one Orbi router, life feels simple enough. But the moment you bring in a second Orbi router either as a backup, a dedicated unit, or because you want to use it differently, logging into it from your computer gets a little tricky. It’s not as straightforward as typing the usual link and completing the setup. That’s what confuses a lot of people. The main Orbi takes over and the second one almost feels like its hiding. Here in this guide, we will walk you through how you get into the 2nd Orbi router without disturbing the 1st connection.

Why You Even Need to Login Into a 2nd Orbi Router?

Some people wonder, why bother? Isn’t the main Orbi doing the job? Well, not always. You might want to:

  • Use the 2nd Orbi as a standalone router in another location.
  • Change WiFi settings separately on it.
  • Update its firmware directly.
  • Reconfigure it if it was reset or bought second-hand.
  • Simply troubleshoot something that only the 2nd Orbi is messing up.

So yes, there are plenty of reasons you’d want direct Orbi router login access to the second unit.

The Default Way is Via Orbi Login

Normally, you log into Orbi using orbilogin.com or orbilogin.net.

It works fine if you’re trying to get into the main Orbi. But when you’ve got a second router, they can’t share the same address. Your computer will always pick first one and that’s why you are unable to see the 2nd Orbi.

So what do you do? You go deeper, straight to the IP.

Step-by-Step Guide to Login to Your 2nd Orbi Router from a Computer

Step 1: Get the IP address of the second Orbi.

Most people get stranded here. You won’t be able to go to the second router’s login page if you don’t know its IP address. The second Orbi is just like every other device on your network in that it has its own IP address. This is how you can get it:

  • Type “ipconfig” into the Command Prompt on Windows. Under your adapter, look for “default gateway.” That is normally your main Orbi, but if you look at the list of linked devices in your Orbi app or router settings, you will see the second one.
  • To get to TCP/IP on a Mac, go to System Preferences > Network > Advanced. Once more, your primary is the default gateway, but you’ll need the list of devices that are linked.
  • You can also use the Orbi app. Just launch the Orbi app on your phone. You should see the second Orbi with its IP address in the devices section. Write it down.

That IP is your way in.

Step Two: Directly Put the IP address in your browser

Put the second Orbi’s IP address into your computer’s web browser after you have it.

You will see the Orbi login screen for the second router, not the main one, when you press Enter. That’s the main difference.

Step Three: Enter the Right Login Information

Don’t think too much about this. The Orbi routers use:

  • Admin is the username.
  • Password: password

You might need to reset the second Orbi to factory settings and start over if you forget the new credentials.

Common Problems People Face

It’s rarely smooth the first time. These are the headaches that usually pop up:

  • Browser keeps redirecting to the main Orbi: You need to clear your browser’s cache or try another browser.
  • Page not loading at all: Double-check you typed the IP right.
  • Wrong password error: Reset the second router if nothing else works.
  • Not sure if it’s really the second Orbi: Look at the MAC address on the router label and match it with what shows in the connected device list.

Netgear designed Orbi to act like a whole system, not two separate routers. So in their mind, most people don’t need to log into the second one individually. But in reality, plenty of us do, whether for testing or reusing older hardware. That’s why the process feels a little buried.

You’re not doing anything wrong. There are just few extra steps to gain the IP address.

Tips to Keep in Mind

  • Once you know the IP, note it down somewhere safe for the next time.
  • Change the password right away if you reset it, don’t leave it as “password”.
  • Avoid making setting changes that clash with the main Orbi, unless you’re running the second one as totally separate.
  • If using it as an extender or part of the mesh, most controls will still be from the main Orbi login page.

Conclusion

In short, logging into a 2nd Orbi router from your computer isn’t impossible; it just requires you to go around the usual shortcut. The Orbi login URL almost always points to the main router, so the second one needs its IP address typed in directly. Once you know the IP, you can setup the second router same way as your first. It may feel complicated for the first time setup but once you do it, next time you will know how to setup. At the end of the day, both Orbi routers are yours, and both can be managed; you just need to know the route.

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