Struggling with Orbi AC3000 Setup? Here’s How to Do It Right
The majority of Orbi mesh systems are set up in the same way. Here, you are going to learn how to set up the Orbi AC3000 mesh system with WiFi 7 technology in detail. The post will cover hardware setup, syncing the Orbi satellite, configuring via phone and computer, adding satellites, changing the WiFi password, and troubleshooting. Now, let’s have a look at the Netgear Orbi AC3000 setup guide.
Netgear Orbi AC3000 Setup
The Orbi mesh system of AC3000 WiFi speed is easy to setup that you can do through two different methods: via phone or via computer. But first you have to link the Orbi mesh router with the modem via Ethernet cable and Sync your Orbi satellites with the mesh router.
Hardware Orbi Router Setup
- Start by placing the Orbi mesh router close by modem.
- Cut off modem’s power and connect Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the modem.
- Now locate the WAN port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to it.
- Power the router and modem on by plugging the respective power cord to the power outlet.
Now, you can sync Orbi satellite with the router wirelessly. Follow the below given steps for the connection
Sync Orbi Satellite with Router
- Place the satellite on your desire place in your house in the range of the Orbi router.
- Locate the router and satellite Sync button at the back.
- Press the button once on the devices and wait until the Orbi satellite and router ring LED pules white light.
Then, you should configure the Orbi AC3000 mesh system through the two different methods: with phone or with computer.
How to Setup AC3000 Orbi System via Phone?
For the phone setup you have to download the Netgear Orbi app in your phone from the Play Store or App Store. After installing the app, open it and access it through MyNetgear account credentials. If you don’t have any login credentials, use these methods to access:
Use Admin Default Details
The admin default login credentials are given on the back of the label of the router. Usually, Orbi admin login username is: admin and password is: password.
Create the Orbi Account
To create the Orbi account, go into the app, select the Sign Up option, enter your Email address and create the password. Confirm the password and verify your account from your mail sent to your entered Email address. Then you can access the Orbi app.
Now, apply these steps to setup Orbi router and satellite:
- In the Orbi app, select Set Up new Orbi Device, and on next page choose the Orbi router network.
- Create the New Orbi network by entering the new WiFi name and username.
- After that, tap SAVE button and choose the Add-On Satellite.
- The App will scan the local area and shows the satellite network.
- Select and tap Connect button to extend your router coverage.
The Orbi mesh system will take a few minutes to complete the setup. After that you can connect with the Orbi network.
Now, let’s learn how to configure the Orbi AC3000 mesh system via your computer through orbilogin.net.
How to Configure AC3000 Orbi via Computer?
Before configuring the Orbi mesh system through the computer or laptop, you must note down admin details like admin username, password, login URL and IP address.
- Orbi Admin login URL: Orbilogin.net or Orbilogin.com
- IP address: 192.168.1.1
- Admin username: admin
- Admin password: password
After that, follow these steps to log into the interface and finish the Orbi AC3000 setup through computer.
- At first, link up your computer with the Orbi network via Ethernet cable or SSID details.
- Now, go into the browser and enter the login URL orbilogin.net or IP address 192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
- Search it by pressing the ENTER button. The Netgear Orbi login page displays on the computer screen.
- Here, type in the admin default login username and password. Then, click LOGIN.
- The dashboard will open up, wherein you have to create the Netgear account by entering the name, email, password, choosing security questions and answering them.
- Click CREATE button, and you will be prompt to a new network page. Here, enter the WiFi name and password.
- Select the SAVE button and wait for the Orbi mesh system to restart. After that you can join the Orbi new network.
Now, if you have an additional Orbi satellite and want to add it on, in the Orbi mesh system, then follow below given instructions:
How to Add-On Satellite with Orbi AC3000?
To add the satellites into the Orbi mesh system, you have to place them on the desired location of your house and apply these steps:
- Open the Orbi app and access it through MyNetgear account or Orbi account.
- Reach the dashboard, go into MENU, select ADD-ON Satellite and tap SCAN button.
- The app will scan full local WiFi area and present you with satellites network.
- Tap them to connect.
You should also know about how to change the Orbi WiFi password through your phone as well as through your computer.
How to Change Orbi Network Password?
- Via Phone/Orbi App: Open Orbi app in your phone and log into it through the Orbi account credentials. find and choose Menu option. Then, open Wireless Settings, choose SSID and enter the new WiFi password here. SAVE it to apply.
- Via Computer/Orbilogin.net: Connect computer with Orbi network and access the orbilogin.net in web browser. Go into the Settings and select the Wireless settings. Choose SSID option and enter the new password. Save it to apply the new password.
How to Solve Common Orbi AC3000 Setup Issues?
Examine Ethernet Cable
The Ethernet cable which connects the Orbi router with modem must have no cuts on it. You should examine the cable, and if you find any cut on it, replacing it, is the best option.
Reboot Once in a Week
Rebooting any network device will refresh the settings and clear all bugs from it. You must reboot the Orbi mesh system once in a week so that devices can perform better. To reboot, cut off the Orbi power and after a few seconds supply the power again.
Keep Your Orbi Updated
The Orbi satellites and router should run on its latest firmware update that you can do from the Orbi app as well as orbilogin.net. Just access the app/interface, go into the settings, select the Firmware tab and choose the UPDATE button.
Reset If Any Issue is Not Fixing
If you are struggling with a technical issue that isn’t resolving by apply all other troubleshooting tips, then reset might help. It will delete all data on your router and satellite along with adjusted settings and network. To reset follow these steps:
- Find the RESET button on the Orbi device.
- Press the pinhole button using pen or paper pin.
- Hold it for 10 seconds and wait for Orbi to restart.
- Then you can configure it again with the help of the Orbi app or orbilogin.net.
End Lines
The Orbi mesh system has a mesh router and satellites in its content package. The connection between them can be established via Sync button. All instructions to setup the Orbi mesh system in your home are given above in details. We have also explained how to change the Orbi WiFi password and how to add-on satellite in Orbi mesh system. At the end of the article, we have provided troubleshooting tips to solve common issues for Orbi AC3000 setup.
FAQs
1. How Much Distance It Should be Between Orbi Units?
The Orbi router and satellite distance should be not more than 40 ft. Make sure the router is in the center of the house and satellites are placed in between the router and dead zone of the house.
2. How to Verify Orbi AC3000 Tri-Band?
To find out the frequency bands and channels in your Orbi AC3000 mesh system, you have to access the Orbi app in your phone. Go into the Menu option and select the channels tab in the Wireless Settings option. From here, you will get to see bands of the router and satellites.
3. How to Factory Reset Orbi AC3000 Mesh Router?
The mesh router has a RESET pinhole at its back that you can press with the help of a pen or Paper pin. To reset the device, press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds and then wait for a few minutes. After that, you should reconfigure the router using the Orbi app (Phone) or orbilogin.net (computer).
