Orbi Ethernet Ports Not Working (Solved)

Orbi mesh system can be installed by using phone as well as computer by Netgear Orbi login. Orbi router is connected to the modem with the help of the Ethernet cable and if you want to connect the satellites then you can also use the cable. But what if you find Orbi Ethernet ports not working, then what will you do.

Here, you will get to know about problems which you will face, reasons why you are facing problems and how to fix them.

Technical Problems you will Face

• Orbi network will go down.
• You can’t able to connect with Orbi.
• The internet service will fail.
• You have to reset Orbi once.

Reasons Why You are Facing Problems

• Dust particles in the Ethernet port can be the biggest reasons to that the ports are not working.
• The other reason of the problem can be inserting the Ethernet cable which is damaged and not working properly.

Now, have a look at the solutions to fix the Orbi Ethernet ports not working problem.

Solutions to Orbi Ethernet Ports Not Working

There simple solutions that you can use to fix the issues mentioned above;

1. Clean Up Ports with Compressed Air

You have to clean the ports of router as well as the ports of the modem which one you connected to the Orbi router. To clean you can use a small brush, but we recommend compressed air to clean the ports and then reconnect the cable.

It is also recommended that you must clean the device every end of the week, so that the problem will never be faced again.

2. Check Ethernet Cable is Not Damaged

If the Ethernet cable is damaged or cut from anywhere on the body, then you should definitely face this mentioned problem above. If the cable is damaged, then you must replace the cable right away and use a new one.

3. Re-install Ethernet Port (Replace)

If the Ethernet cable is still not working, then you have to replace the Ethernet port (which is not working). Go to a hardware shop and take the port and add a new one. After replacing the port you must reset the Orbi device.

At Last Reset Orbi

There are simple and easy steps to reset the Orbi device, just follow;

• Find the RESET button under or side of the device.
• It is a Pinhole button, which you can press using a sharp object.
• Just give it a long press and the reset process will start.

You must remember that by resetting the device, you will have to restart the Netgear Orbi setup process and configure the device again.

End Conclusion

Ethernet ports of the networking devices helps to connect other networking devices through the cable. It also helps to connect the Satellites to Orbi router if the Sync button not work. Here, in this post, you have learned about the problems, reasons and how to fix the Orbi Ethernet ports not working which is a technical issue.