You can easily set up Orbi CBR40 router and satellite on a home network with the help of the PC, laptop or a mobile device. The foremost necessities are ISP (Internet Service Provider) information and Orbi app that must be installed on a mobile device with an active internet connection.

There are two easy ways to set up Netgear CBR40 Orbi router and satellite.

If you wish to activate and setup Netgear Orbi via Orbi app then:

*Turn on your iOS or Android device.

*Go to App Store or Google Play Store.

*Download the Orbi app.

*Follow on-screen instructions to activate the Orbi CBR40 router and satellite.

Note: If you face any issue while following the instructions given above, ensure that you have performed Netgear firmware update process once after setting up Orbi router.

How to setup Netgear Orbi router and satellite manually?

*First and foremost, get your ISP (internet service provider) information, including contact number, username, password, and account info.

*If you are going to use a new modem router on the same home network, disconnect your existing modem and router. Wait for a few minutes and plug them back again.

*Get a coaxial cable and connect your router to the working power socket.

*Once done, connect the power adapter to your Netgear Orbi router and after that, plug one end of it to the electric outlet.

*Wait for some time. The power LED on your Orbi device will start blinking and then become stable. This process can take up to 5-10 minutes.

*Now, connect your Netgear Orbi CBR40 WiFi router to a computer, laptop or mobile device via WiFi or an Ethernet connection.

Note: You can also use an Ethernet cable to connect your Orbi router to the computer, laptop or mobile device.

*Enter Orbi login credentials.

*Login to router.

Bonus Tip: Change the default login credentials after Netgear Orbi setup process for security reasons.

*Open an internet browser.

*Enter Orbilogin.net or Netgear Orbi IP address in the internet browser's URL bar field.

*Click on "Advanced".

*Follow the instructions on-screen and configure your device with great ease

You're all done! If you are facing issues while setting up your Orbi device, then worry not. Follow a few Netgear Orbi troubleshooting tips given below to fix the Orbi setup issues on your own.

.Make sure that your Orbi router and satellite are receiving continuous power supply.

.Ensure that your Netgear Orbi router and satellite are placed in reach of each other.

.If needed, update your Orbi CBR40 firmware.

.Ask your ISP for your modem’s firmware if there is any method to update its firmware or not.

.Power cycle your Netgear Orbi and satellite, including existing modem or gateway + your computer, laptop, and mobile devices.

.Make sure that you aren’t using the browser’s search bar for entering the Orbilogin web address and the default IP address.

.Ensure to have the correct Orbi login credentials. If you have changed the default admin name and password, the default one will no longer work.

Have you forgotten the default admin details of your Netgear Orbi router? Or you have lost the personalized one? Are you still facing Orbi setup issues even after following the above-mentioned troubleshooting tips? Fret not! Consider this last tip as the final and useful remedy.

.How to reset Netgear Orbi CBR40 and satellite?

.Make sure your Netgear Orbi CBR40 router and satellite is powered on.

.Also, ensure that your Orbi device is disconnected from the other WiFi devices in your home.

.Then, grab a pin, paper clip or any similar object to press and hold the reset button on your Orbi device until the Power LED on your CBR40 blinks amber.

Important Note: If you are about to reset a wall-plug satellite, the ring LED will blink amber.

After resetting your device, you have to reconfigure your Orbi CBR40 using the Orbi app or the manual steps.

If you still need any assistance in setting up Netgear Orbi or satellite, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

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