How to Connect and Setup Orbi RBK862SB Mesh in Home?

Orbi RBK862SB is a mesh system of the Netgear brand, which offers more than two networking devices and true speed of the internet. Have a look at instructions to complete the Orbi RBK862SB setup;

Connect Orbi RBK862SB Router

You have to connect the Orbi router node to the home network like modem connected to your ISP server socket. You have to use the Ethernet cable to connect your Orbi router;

• Place the router node near to the modem (it should be close to a power outlet).
• Connect Ethernet cable end to the router WAN port.
• Insert other end of the cable to the modem LAN port.
• Now, power the router on by connecting the router power adapter to the electric outlet.

If you want to sync or connect Orbi satellite to the router, then you can easily do that by following some of the steps given down here;

• Power satellites on by connecting their power adapter to electric wall socket.
• Now, press the Sync button the router and satellites to connect them to each other.

It is time to configure the Orbi RBK862SB router with the help of some instructions given below;

Log into Orbi RBK862SB Interface

There are two different methods with which you can easily reach to the interface of the Orbi, and configure the device settings;

Via App

• You have to connect your phone to the Orbi network and download the Orbi app.

If you have Android phone then use Play Store and if you have iPhone then use App Store to download the app.

• After that, you must open the app and log in to it with the help of Email ID and password.

If you don’t have any account, then tap on the Sign Up button and enter your Email ID, name and generate password.

• You will reach to the dashboard, where you can configure the Orbi settings and use it easily.

Via URL

• You have to connect your computer or laptop to Orbi network using LAN cable or SSID.
• Then, open updated web browser and type in URL orbilogin.net or orbilogin.com in address bar.
• Press Enter button and you will reach to the Orbi interface login page, where you have to enter the username and password.

If you don’t know the admin username and password, then you can check them out on the label or in the user manual of Orbi RBK862SB.

• Enter the admin details and reach to the interface dashboard, where you can easily configure all the settings.

Here we end the Orbi RBK862SB setup, now you should learn which settings you should configure from the Netgear Orbi login interface;

Settings You Should Configure

• Change WiFi password as well as the admin password of the interface.
• Select the frequency bands of the Orbi according to the area of your house.
• You should manage the feature of the Orbi which is Netgear Armor (security feature).

Conclusion

Here, you have learned about the Orbi RBK862SB setup and important settings to configure to establish Orbi network in your home.