Installation Guide of NETGEAR Orbi RBK353 WiFi 6 Mesh System

Fast WiFi connections to your Internet service are made possible with the Netgear Orbi RBK353. It is a mesh system that uses WiFi 6 technology and supports tri-band frequencies. The modem is linked to the Orbi router, and the Orbi satellite disperses the WiFi signal around your home. Let’s move on to the Netgear Orbi setup, but first you should understand the router and satellite hardware:

Over View of Netgear Orbi Router RBR353

Orbi router has seven hardware features, let’s explore those seven:

1. LED router: To display the router status, the router’s front LED illuminates.
2. Sync button: If your network and satellite don’t sync automatically then use the Sync button.
3. Internet port: connect your Internet modem to the Internet port on the router.
4. Ethernet port: These ports can be used to connect Ethernet devices to your router.
5. DC power connector: Connect your DC power connector to the power adapter.
6. Power LED: When the router receives power, the Power LED illuminates.
7. Reset button: The router can be reset by pressing the Reset button.

Over View of Netgear Satellite Router RBS353

Orbi satellite has six hardware features, let’s explore those six:

1. Satellite LED: To indicate the satellite’s status, the satellite LED illuminates.
2. Sync button: If your satellite and network don’t sync automatically, use the Sync button.
3. Ethernet ports: You can connect Ethernet devices to your satellite using these ports.
4. DC Power connector: Attach the power adapter to the DC power connector.
5. Power LED: When the satellite receives electricity, the Power LED illuminates.
6. Reset button: The satellite can be reset by pressing the Reset button.

This is a detailed guide about the hardware of Netgear Orbi’s router an satellite. Now, let’s proceed towards the setup.

Steps to Setup Netgear Orbi Router RBK353

There are two methods to set up Orbi; Netgear Orbi App and Web Browser. To complete the setup of your mesh WiFi system, adhere to these few instructions.

Via Orbi Router App

The Orbi Network is accessible through the Orbi app.

• On your device like mobile phone; download the Orbi app and it is available on both Play Store and App Store.
• Once the app has download is finished; you need to connect your smartphone to the Orbi router default network by going to the WiFi settings.
• After establishing a network, launch the Orbi app.
• There you need to first create an account then log in to it and remember the credentials which you just created for future login.
• Just simply follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup of Netgear Orbi RBK353.

Via Web Browser

Additionally, you can use the online interface to setup the Orbi.

• To begin, you must establish a connection to the Orbi router network on a device using either a cable or WiFi.
• Next, launch a web browser and navigate to the orbilogin page by typing orbilogin.com.
• Enter the default login information when prompted on the website; refer to the router’s label for the username and password.
• You must follow the instructions on your screen to configure the router after logging in.

After setting up your Orbi router through the web interface, you can add a satellite.

Add Netgear Orbi RBK353 Satellite

All you need to do is connect Orbi satellite with the router using sync button, and it will utilize its settings.

• Locate the sync button on the router to connect satellite.
• Within two minutes of locating it, push the router’s button and the satellite’s button.
• Now, watch for the satellite’s LED to turn blue, signifying a successful connection to the router.

And this is how you connect Orbi Satellite with the router using sync button.

Once everything is completed and every step is covered, screen will pop up to confirm that your Orbi RBK353 setup is completed. Before using the mesh system check the firmware update is available or not. If yes then update it and enjoy the network.

Conclusion

In summary we can conclude that you can easily setup the Netgear Orbi RBK353 mesh system at home by your own, in just few easy steps. To make it easier for you, we have shared the both Orbi app and Web browser method.