Netgear’s Orbi RBR50 has made its way to a huge number of households and office space as well. The reason for it is that it is a router with lots of features. From mesh technology to tri-bands it offers everything that any tech user would require. Further, the best part is that one Orbi unit can easily cover space of 2000 sq.ft. The users can elevate the network by adding more satellites. One Orbi unit can easily handle three satellites at one given point of time. But to fetch all these benefits, one thing is very crucial. It is conducting an errorless Orbi RBR50 setup process. So if you are also looking forward to the installation of this magical device, then this blog post provides you complete details for the same. 

Start With Pre-Collection Of Setup Needs

Firstly, for Orbi RBR50 setup, you require very basic things. Start by collecting all package contents. These are your Orbi RBR50 router, its power adapter and an Ethernet cable. Apart from these three things, here’s everything that you need for the installation:

  • A smart device.
  • Next up, well working upstream device (modem). 
  • Lastly, a power socket for providing electricity to the RBR50. 

Plot The Orbi RBR50 Strategically 

After you collect the setup requirements, now comes the most crucial part which is the right placement of the router. So follow these simple strategies for it:

  • Plot it in an open area, possibly in the center of your place but close to your modem. 
  • Thereafter, in close proximity to the Orbi unit, you should not keep any electronic or metal item because it can impact the final outcome of Orbi RBR50 setup. 
  • It’s always beneficial, if you keep the Orbi unit on some higher surface like on the shelf or on the table top. Because with this the signal transmission becomes easier.

Attach The Hardware Together 

Moving further, after you finalize the spot for the Orbi unit take an Ethernet cable. With its help establish a proper connectivity between the RBR50 and the upstream device (modem). Now link the given adapter to the Orbi. Then move the whole setup into the well working electrical socket. Press the On/off switch towards the ON position. With this the devices start up. Now do not move to the next Orbi RBR50 setup step until you notice a white indicator on the top of your Orbi unit. 

Link Smart Device To RBR50

The next task is to create a link between your smart gadget and the Orbi unit. For this there are two options. In this first option you have to activate the wifi of your device. Meanwhile it is activating, note down the defaults that are scribed on the Orbi’s base panel. Now use the same for establishing a wireless connection. 

In the second option you need an extra Ethernet wire. Now just move one end of it into your device and the other into the Orbi unit. Thus the connection is made. 

Login And Complete The Orbi RBR50 Setup

Finally, open up the internet browser. You have to open it on the networked device only. Now take the cursor towards the address column. Type orbilogin.com. Press Enter. A page will generate. Here you have to fill in the details. 

  • Username:admin
  • Password: password 

Thereafter tap on Login. Finally, finish the Orbi RBR50 setup by following the interface directions one by one. Before logging out, make sure there are no updates available. 

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