Set Up Orbi with Sky Fiber Broadband
May 16, 2024 / Olive Gordon

Can I Set Up Orbi with Sky Fiber Broadband?

Yes! You can set up Orbi with Sky Fiber broadband. Orbi router gets connected to the internet modem. You can directly connect the devices using an Ethernet cable. However, if you want to create a mesh network using Orbi with Sky Fiber broadband, you should turn WiFi off on your Sky hub. Why is that so and how to carry out the setup process is what this guide is all about. Read on and take advantage.

How to Set Up Orbi System with Sky Fiber Broadband?

Your Sky Hub is itself a router. When you connect it with the Orbi router, you are causing double NAT to happen. This means two separate networks are created and the devices on one network will not be able to communicate with the devices on the second network.

To resolve the problem, you should turn off the WiFi capabilities of one router and use the other router as the primary one. The primary router takes the responsibility of assigning IP addresses to the devices on the network.

To turn off the routing capabilities on the Sky Hub, follow the instructions given below.

How to Turn WiFi Off on Sky Fiber Hub?

  • On a computer/laptop connected to the Sky broadband network, fire up an internet browser.
  • Insert 192.168.0.1 in the URL bar and press the Enter key.
  • Use the username and password to log in to the hub.
  • If you haven’t updated the default values, then type admin in the Username field and check the sticker on the Hub to find the admin password. It is the one that is mentioned next to the GUI Password.
  • After you’re logged in, go to WiFi Settings in the dashboard.
  • Click Disable or Enable WiFi Network.
  • Uncheck the option Enable Wireless Access Point.
  • Click Apply to save the changes.

You can now connect the Orbi router to Sky Hub using an Ethernet cable and set up the Orbi system.

How to Set Up Orbi Mesh WiFi System?

We will help you with steps for Orbi setup using the Netgear Orbi app in this section.

  • Keep the Orbi router in the same room as the Sky Hub.
  • Take an Ethernet cable to link the LAN port on the Sky Hub to the yellow Internet port on the Orbi router.
  • Power on the Hub first. After some time, supply power to the router as well.
  • Download the Orbi app on your smartphone.
  • Turn mobile data off after the app is installed and connect your phone to the Orbi’s WiFi.
  • Use the WiFi details given on a label on Orbi to connect.
  • Run the app and use the Netgear account details to log in.
  • If there’s no Netgear account then create one right now and then log in to the app.
  • Tap on Get Started on the app.
  • Allow camera access in the app and scan the QR code on your router’s base or sleeve.
  • Choose the Orbi model number and select the number of Orbi satellites that you have.

orbi app setup

  • Create a WiFi network name and assign a password for your Orbi system.
  • Add an admin password for Orbi now and also set up security questions.
  • Keep on executing the instructions on the app to complete the Orbi setup.

Closing Thoughts

This way you can connect Orbi system with Sky Fiber broadband without getting into any trouble. You should first turn off WiFi on the Sky Hub as suggested and then make a LAN connection between the Hub and Orbi router. Finally, use the Orbi login details to log in to the Orbi app and complete its setup.

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