Step-by-Step Guide to Orbi RBR40 Mesh WiFi Setup

The Orbi RBR40 mesh system has tri-band devices that provide 400 Mbps on the 2.4 GHz and 866 Mbps on the 5 GHz band frequency. If you purchase a new mesh or perform Orbi factory reset process, then you need to setup the Orbi mesh system. In this blog, you will teach step by step guide to complete the Orbi RBR40 mesh wifi setup process at home. Let’s start without wasting any time.

Install and Configure Orbi Router

Step1: In the beginning, put the main router from the package, and set down the router at the centered location of the house. Then take Ethernet cable and use this to make a connection between router and modem.

Step2: Now time to giving the power to the Orbi router to complete AC3000 mesh wifi setup. After this, attach the computer or laptop to the router with Ethernet cable or wirelessly.

Step3: After that use the web browser and type the orbilogin.com or 192.168.1.1 into the orbi login address bar to access. Now a login window will appear, here enter the default login detail to login. This login detail mention on the label of router.

Step4: Enter Login button, enter to the dashboard of web interface of the router. Here you need to follow the onscreen instruction to setup the Orbi router, set the WiFi password and update Orbi Firmware.

Connect Satellite to Router

Before connect the orbi satellite to router, place the satellite right place in the house. Here we discuss about two methods to install and connect orbi satellite to router.

Wired Connection

In this method you need to use the Ethernet cable to attach the satellite to the router. Follow the steps given below:

• Keep the satellite to the place where the range is weak.
• Give power to it by using the power adapter.
• Then use the Ethernet cable and make a connection between router and satellite.
• Then connect the computer device to the satellite.
• And configure it by the web interface same as router.

Wireless Connection

Use this method when you don’t have or don’t want to use the Ethernet cable. Here you need to use the Sync button on the router and satellite to make connection.

• First of all, temporary place the satellite close to the router.
• Then attach power adapter to it and turn it on.
• Push the sync button of the router first.
• And after few seconds press the sync button of the satellite.
• A light is blink on both the device; wait till the light is turn into solid.

After this, move the satellite to the place where you are facing the problem of slow network. you can also perform the Orbi RBR40 mesh wifi setup by Orbi app.

Conclusion

In the above blog, you learned how to complete the Orbi RBR40 mesh wifi setup process, and also learn how to connect the Orbi satellite to the router.