Orbi RBR50 Won’t Reset. What to Do?

There’s no denying the fact that the Orbi RBR50 is one of the best mesh systems available in the market today. However, even the best of the systems can be troublesome at times. Wondering what we are talking about? Consider a scenario that we came across recently.

A user recently reported an issue with the Orbi RBR50 mesh system. It so happened that the Orbi began behaving unusually. One minute everything worked fine and the second minute the Orbi stopped working at all. After trying a couple of troubleshooting steps, the users decided to factory reset the Orbi. However, even the reset failed.

We’ve been able to help our user come out of this mess. If you are experiencing a similar situation, then reading this post till the end is suggested.

Orbi RBR50 Stopped Working: Try these Fixes

Resetting the Orbi should be considered to be the last resort whenever you face issues with it. We suggest giving a shot at the fixes discussed here. These have worked well in fixing the Orbi that stopped working.

1. Fix Power Supply

Check the power connection by examining the power cable and the power socket. Nothing should be damaged or loose.

2. Verify Router to Modem Connection

The connection between the Netgear Orbi RBR50 router and the modem should be well intact. Put to use an Ethernet cable that works well. Using a CAT6 cable is suggested. Ensure no loose connection and ports must be working fine.

3. Perform a Power Cycle

Power down the Orbi, the modem and the connected device. Take out all the cables including the LAN cable and the power adapters. Reconnect the cables after a gap of 5 minutes. Turn on the modem first and then the router after waiting for 2 minutes.

4. Update Orbi RBR50

Is the Orbi RBR50 outdated? Try connecting Orbi RBR50 to PC using an Ethernet cable and get its firmware updated to the latest version. Log in to its web interface via orbilogin.com and update Orbi.

The solutions discussed above should be able to help you out. If none of these fixes have helped you get your Orbi up and working as intended, then reset it now. Allow us to resolve the reset related trouble now.

Let’s Help You Factory Reset Orbi RBR50

Are you failing to reset Orbi router to the default settings? Use the remedies presented ahead:

1. Hold the Button a Little Longer

You ought to press and hold the Reset button to reset the Orbi router. Make certain that you are pressing the right button and holding it for sufficient time. Maybe you are releasing the button too soon and hence the Orbi can’t be reset. This time when you’re trying to reset your Orbi, press and hold the Reset button a little longer than before. The Power LED should turn amber when the device resets.

2. Use the Right Object

The button is located inside a tiny hole. So, you can’t press it using your fingers. Besides, you shouldn’t even use pen or pencil to do this task. It won’t reach the button. We suggest you using a sharp and pointed object like a straightened paper clip. Push and hold the button using it to factory reset Orbi RBR50.

3. Ensure Fully Booted Up Orbi

Your Orbi device must be fully powered up while you are resetting it. Ensure plugging it into a well working wall outlet to supply power to it. Reset the Orbi now and you will not face any issues.

4. Disconnect from the Modem

Remove the Ethernet cable that’s connecting the Orbi router to the modem. At times, the connection between these two devices may be stopping the Orbi reset process. Take out the cable from the Orbi router and ensure its power supply. Use a straightened paper clip to press and hold the Reset button. Release the button when the Power LED blinks amber. You will have your Orbi router running on the factory settings now.

To Briefly Conclude

If the Orbi RBR50 is giving you trouble then you should try the solutions that have been discussed in this post. By any chance, the Orbi does not work after applying the fixes, then consider resetting it to the factory settings. The second section of this post talks about how to resolve reset related issues. Use the same and perform a factory reset without getting stuck.

Your Orbi device should be working perfectly fine after you have reset it and set it up once again from the very beginning. We recommend you update your Orbi’s firmware to the latest version. This will help you keep issues at bay.