How to Complete Orbi RBK13 Mesh Setup Using Mobile Phone?
The Orbi RBK13 mesh WiFi system kit is a pack of 3 units. Out of 3 units, 1 is the Orbi RBR10 router and other two are RBS10 satellites. These 3 units connect to each other to create a strong plus a large WiFi network. To set up the mesh system, you will need the Orbi app on your mobile phone. After that, you can manage the network using the orbilogin.com address too. Go through the instructions highlighted below to learn how to complete Orbi RBK13 mesh setup with the help of your mobile phone.
How to Set Up Orbi RBK13 Mesh System?
Prior to getting started, we want you to install the latest stable version of the Orbi app on a phone. In addition, be very sure that you have an up and running internet connection in your house. The internet gateway can be an ISP provided modem or an ONT.
Note: You should not connect the Orbi router to a router. This might result in a double NAT and you will have to set up the RBK13 system as an access point in that case.
Create a Netgear Account
As soon as you install the app and run it on your mobile phone, you will be prompted to log in using the Netgear account. If you have one, input the login details. Otherwise, create an account by providing the necessary details. Once your account has been created, you will be asked to choose the product to be installed. So, select Orbi RBK13 mesh system. After that, select Orbi RBR10 router and also add the number of Orbi RBS13 satellites.
Power Up the Orbi Mesh
Proceeding further, the app will further give a prompt to power up the Orbi mesh RBK13 and connect it to the modem. Thus, grab the Ethernet cable you’ve got with your mesh kit and connect its one end to the Internet port of the Orbi RBR10 router. The other end of the cable must go into the LAN port of your modem or ONT. Be sure that your satellites are in proximity to the Orbi router. Else, you won’t be able to connect Orbi satellite. Now, switch on your router by connecting its power cable to the outlet and pressing the Power button.
Customize the System Settings
The moment your mesh system gets powered up, we recommend you customize its different settings. However, before that you will get an instruction to connect the mobile phone to the WiFi network of your Orbi router RBK13. Therefore, locate the label and using the SSID and password given on the router, connect mobile to its WiFi network. Followed by that, customize the Orbi login password, give a new SSID and WiFi password, upgrade the firmware, and enable various features like Parental Controls and Band Steering.
In this manner, you can complete the Orbi RBK13 mesh setup using the mobile app. You are now free to manage the network settings using the Orbilogin URL on a device connected to the WiFi network of Orbi router. Also, do not forget to relocate the satellites after the setup process. You can place them at locations where WiFi signals were poor.
To Sum Up
The process of setting up the Orbi mesh system is very easy. Hopefully, with the help of the instructions provided here, you will be able to complete Orbi RBK13 mesh setup easily. Be sure that the mesh system is located in an interference-free area.