Quick Tips To Update Firmware On Orbi Setup

 

Orbi wifi extender is utilized to increase and widen the network range of the Netgear wifi router. You can use your PC device or smartphone anywhere in the house or even in your front lawn or backyard without worrying about the network range. Orbi wifi extender setup is all you need to enjoy the network coverage at every corner of your house. For doing the orbi setup follow the instructions mentioned below.

For your Orbi wifi extender to work fine, you must keep a check on its firmware updates. If the firmware is not updated your Orbi extender won’t connect or work to extend the network range of your Netgear wifi extender. Follow the tips mentioned below to update the firmware of your Orbi wifi extender:

Steps To Follow For The Orbi Wifi Extender Setup:-

  1. Firstly, plugin your orbi extender near your netgear router to avoid any obstruction between the signal.
  2. After the connection has been established you can plug the extender anywhere.
  3. Now, plug in your extender but don't turn it on yet. If the extender turns on automatically, switch it off.
  4. Now, look for the sync button and press and hold it. Then, press the power button on your orbi wifi extender while still holding the sync button.
  5. Make sure you do not release the sync button before that, this will switch on your wifi extender. You must hold it until the orbi satellite is turned on.
  6. Then, wait patiently for the white and blue LED light to flicker and after that you can  leave the sync button.
  7. After leaving the sync button you will notice that, when your satellite is starting up and shifting from the orbi mode to extender mode, a blue LED light will blink for some time. Also, you can connect your orbi extender to any other wifi router when it is set up in the extender mode.
  8. From your computer, laptop, or mobile phone easily connect to the extended network of the orbi wifi extender. It will be visible by the name NETGEAR_EXT.
  9. After that, open your default web browser and then, type  http://www.mywifi.ext.net and open the website.
  10. Now, the Netgear installation assistant will appear on your screen. 
  11. Keep following the on-screen guidelines to successfully establish the connection between your device and the Orbi satellite.
  12. If you want to check the network status of the router then follow what the LED light indicates;
  • BLUE- This indicates a good network connection.
  • AMBER-  This indicates the connection is fair, but you can make it better by placing it near the wifi router.
  • MAGENTA- This indicates that the network connection has not been established. You should move it close to the wifi router again and perform all the steps again. 

Steps To Follow For The Orbi Wifi Extender Firmware Update:- 

  1. Firstly, link your PC device or phone to the Orbi’s extended network.
  2. Then, open the orbi app on your phone.
  3. Type in your wireless router’s admin passkey and then hit the SIGN IN tab to proceed.
  4. The dashboard will display in front of you.
  5. Click on the Menu icon present in the top-left corner of the screen.
  6. Then, go to the settings menu and then open the router settings.
  7. Navigate through the screen and then click on the ‘check for updates’ option. In case, you observe ‘Update firmware’ then this indicates that your Orbi wifi extender has a new update to be done.
  8. Keep following the guidelines mentioned on your screen to update the firmware.

Orbi Firmware Updated! 

Once you complete the orbi wifi extender setup you can extend the signals of your Netgear wifi router and enjoy the high-speed internet from anywhere in your house. Orbi setup is a prerequisite for you to update the firmware of the extender. Always make sure to keep the firmware of the orbi extender updated to its last version so as to use it to its best capability. 

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