Got your hands on an Orbi mesh WiFi system and want to connect it to an Xfinity gateway? Well, you might need some help with the connection process. If you do, this blog will serve as a perfect guide for you. Here, we will shed light on the steps to be followed in order to connect Orbi router to Xfinity modem. Apart from this, you will also learn some tips to improve the Orbi network performance. But, the information given here will only be fruitful if your modem has an active internet connection.
You have to download the Netgear Orbi app first of all to connect your Orbi and Xfinity gateway. This is because the app has a beautiful and user-friendly dashboard that will help you navigate easily to menus during the connection process. The app is available at orbi-app.com or at the respective app store of your mobile phone. Once the app gets downloaded, you are suggested to launch it and follow the instructions mentioned below:
If you are using a Netgear product for the first time, you should start by creating a Netgear account. As soon as you launch the Orbi app, you will see a form that will ask for your email ID and password. Type both details carefully along with other important information. In case you already have a Netgear account, complete the login process using the valid details. Very soon the app will take you to the dashboard.
Tap the option that says “GET STARTED”. You will soon be asked to scan the QR code of your Orbi. After that, enter the product model and other details. The app will now present you with the instructions to reboot your Xfinity modem. Thus, unplug it and power it up after a gap of 10 minutes. Thereafter, get your hands on an Ethernet cable free of damages. Use that cable to connect the LAN port of your Xfinity gateway and the WAN port of your Netgear Orbi router. Be sure that you have created a finger-tight connection.
Now, you need to move to the WiFi Settings of your mobile phone and search for the Orbi network name. The default SSID and password are mentioned on the router’s label. Connect to the network. Return to the Orbi app and tap CONTINUE. On the Create WiFi Network page, you will have to assign an SSID and password to the 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi network. On the Setup Admin Login window, give new login password to the router. If you do not want to customize it, you can use the password “admin” for further logins.
In case you assign an admin password to your Orbi router, you will be prompted to give answers to some security questions. Answer any 2 of them so that you can recover the password in case you forget it. The next window will ask you to update the firmware of the router. So, do as suggested, and let your router get updated. The connection between your Orbi router and Xfinity modem is completed.
In this way, you can connect Orbi router to Xfinity modem. It is expected that you have completed the connection process. Now, as promised, let us provide you with some techniques that can help you improve the home network performance.
Your Orbi router and satellites are supposed to be placed at their optimal locations. It means no WiFi interference should be there and the distance between them should also be appropriate. An ideal distance between the Orbi router and satellite is 10-30 ft. As far as WiFi interference is concerned, you need to place the Orbi devices away from metal objects, water containing objects, and reflexive surfaces. Heavy electrical appliances must also be taken into consideration.
You should enable Media Prioritization a.k.a. QoS Services on your Orbi router. This will help it to regulate the bandwidth feed as per the application or service requirement. For example, streaming a video always requires more bandwidth than MP3 music. Orbi QoS service will do it automatically without compromising with the speeds given to other networking devices. You can enable this feature at orbilogin.net.
It is not very difficult to connect Orbi router to Xfinity modem. The Orbi app and a little concentration is all you need. Let’s not forget the internet connection. You are also supposed to ensure that you are using a damage-free cable for the connection process. Last but not least, these steps can also be followed with respect to the Orbi login address.
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