Orbi Router as a Satellite for Xfinity Modem
April 15, 2024 / Olive Gordon

Can I Use Orbi Router as a Satellite for Xfinity Modem?

Orbi mesh systems have a router and 1 or more than 1 satellite. If you are planning to use your Orbi router as a satellite for Xfinity modem, then our answer is a big NO. Orbi mesh system has its own satellite as we told; you cannot convert the router into satellite. You can only create a LAN connection between the Orbi router and the Xfinity modem. Thus, you have to go for a generic Orbi router setup in order to connect the router and modem. Read the information given ahead to understand what we exactly want to say.

How to Use Orbi Router with Xfinity Modem?

Before you move ahead to know how to use Orbi router with an Xfinity modem, we advise you reset your router. This will ensure a smooth and safer connection. The steps to reset the Orbi router can be checked out from the user manual. However, we can give you an idea that the reset process is all about keeping the Orbi’s Reset button pressed for a few moments.

To use your Orbi router with an Xfinity modem, you first have to configure it using the Orbi app. The steps to complete this process are given below:

  • Bring your Orbi router in the same room as the Xfinity modem.
  • Go to orbi-app.com and download the Orbi app for your mobile phone.
  • Avoid downloading the Android version of the app if you have an iPhone.
  • Launch the Orbi app now.

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  • If you are prompted to create a Netgear account, create one via your email ID and password.
  • Once done, you will get logged in to your Orbi router.
  • Here, begin the first step of the connection process by tapping Get Started!
  • To move further, you should select Enable Camera and Scan.
  • After that, scan the QR code present on the sleeve or the base of your Orbi router.
  • Tap Continue.
  • Choose the product model plus the number of satellites in the mesh system.
  • The app will now instruct you to restart the modem.
  • As soon as your modem restarts, you are advised to create a LAN connection between the modem and your Orbi router.
  • The cable must be connected to the LAN port of your Xfinity modem and the WAN port of your Orbi router.
  • It is time to power up the Orbi router.
  • Thus, plug your Orbi router into an up and running wall outlet.
  • Switch on the router and let its Power light become solid white.
  • This entire powering up process might consume 5 minutes.
  • You should now plug your satellites into the same room where your Orbi router is placed.
  • Use the satellites’ respective power adapters for that.
  • Go back to the Orbi app now.
  • Tap Continue and let the app tells you how much you have progressed with the connection process.
  • You should now connect your mobile phone to the Orbi router’s default WiFi.
  • The default SSID of your Orbi router is mentioned on its sticker.
  • Once the mobile gets connected to the router, you should move back to the Orbi app once again.
  • You will now be asked to personalize the settings of your Orbi router.
  • On tapping Next, you will be able to see the Create WiFi Network page.
  • There, you will have to choose the WiFi network name for your Orbi and its WiFi password.
  • You will reach the Set up Admin Login page now.
  • Create the admin password for your Orbi router and select Next.
  • Your mobile phone will get disconnected from the Orbi network as you’ve changed the SSID and password.
  • Reconnect your devices using the new details.
  • Let your Orbi check for a firmware update and follow on-screen prompts.
  • Put your Orbi satellites at their permanent locations.

With that, you have set up your Orbi mesh system. It means now you can use Orbi router with an Xfinity modem. But, not as a satellite; as a router only. An Orbi router has its own satellites. In case you want to change some settings of the router in the future, it is not necessary that you use the Orbi app. You can take the help of the orbilogin.net URL too. However, the computer you have used should be connected to the Orbi router’s WiFi network.

In a Nutshell

From the very starting of the post, we made it very clear that you cannot use Orbi router as a satellite with Xfinity modem. Now that you have understood everything, we expect that you have completed the connection process. You can now connect your clients to Orbi.

Know that if you have configured your Orbi router in the AP mode, you will only be able to access it with the help of the web GUI. Orbi app doesn’t help you manage the router in the AP mode.

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