Orbi Firmware Not Update? Here’s what to Do

Updating your Orbi firmware is a good way to make sure your router is working well and is safe. But sometimes the firmware just won’t update. This can happen for many reasons. Maybe Orbi is not connecting to the internet, Orbi is not working, or your device do not have the latest Firmware. Whatever the reason, there are some solutions you can use to fix it.

Here, in this blog we have shared these tips that you can follow to get your Orbi firmware update working again.

Check Your Internet Connection

The first thing to check is your internet. If your internet is not working, the router can’t download the firmware file.

• Try opening a website on your phone or laptop.
• Restart your modem and your router.
• Wait a few minutes and try again.
• A stable internet connection is important for the update to go through.

Login to the Router the Right Way

To update manually, you need to log in to the router’s dashboard.

• Connect your phone or laptop to the Orbi WiFi.
• Open a browser and type orbilogin.com or 192.168.1.1 in the address bar.
• Enter your username and password. By default, the username is admin and the password is what you set when you first set it up.

If you forgot your password, you can reset Orbi admin password by pressing the reset button on the back of the router for 10 seconds.

Do a Manual Firmware Update

If the automatic update does not work, you can do it be yourself.

• Go to the Netgear website and find your model.
• Download the newest firmware for your Orbi router.
• Go to the router dashboard using the steps above.
• Go to Advanced > Administration > Firmware Update.
• Click Browse, choose the file you downloaded, and press Upload.

Let the router finish the process. Do not unplug anything until it restarts fully.

Restart the Router and Satellites

Sometimes all it takes is a quick restart.

• Turn off your Orbi router and the satellites.
• Wait for about 30 seconds.
• Turn them back on.

Once the devices are fully boot up, try the Orbi firmware update again.

Try another Browser or Device

Your computer or browser might be causing the issue too.

• Clear your browser’s cache and cookies.
• Use a different browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
• Or try using a phone or tablet instead of a laptop.

Then try logging in to your Netgear Orbi router login page again.

Reset the Orbi Router

If you have tried everything else and the firmware still won’t update, you can try a full reset.

• Look for a small reset hole on the back of your Orbi router.
• Use a pin or paperclip to press and hold the reset button for 10 seconds.
• Wait for the lights to flash and the router to reboot.

This will reset the router to its original settings. After that, you can log in again and do the setup from the beginning. Don’t forget to reset Orbi admin password during the new setup.

Conclusion

Keeping the Firmware updated is very important to maintain the Orbi network. If your Orbi firmware update won’t work, try all these steps, from checking your internet to resetting the router. In most cases, one of these simple fixes will get your router back on track.

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