How to Complete Orbi RBK 862 S Router Setup via Orbi App?

Equipped with 1-year Netgear Armor security and ability to provide internet speeds up to 6Gbps, a Netgear Orbi 862S mesh system is an ideal choice for larger houses. The mesh kit includes an RBR860 router and an RBS860 satellite that works together to create a unified mesh system. This post will discuss all the steps that will allow you to complete RBK 862 S router setup easily.

How to Set Up Orbi RBK 862 S?

1. Download the Orbi App

First of all, you will need the Orbi app to set up the router. This will be the platform that will allow you to access various features like Orbi Parental Controls to improve the mesh system’s efficiency. You can get the app at:

• Orbi-app.com OR
• Google Play Store or Apple App Store

2. Create a Netgear Account

You can skip this step if you already have a Netgear account. You simply need to log in using the account details in that case. However, if you do not have an account, create one using your

• Email ID and password
• Mobile number

3. Start the Setup

Now, you need to begin the actual setup process by tapping the Get Started option. After that, you have to

• Tap Enable Camera and Scan and bring the phone’s camera to the QR code located on the RBK 852S router.
• Select Continue and choose the product model.
• You will also get a prompt to input the number of satellites.

4. Restart the Modem and Create Connections

The next step is to create a physical connection between the Orbi RBK862S router and your modem. Here’s how you can do that:

• Restart your modem by following Orbi app instructions.
• Once the modem’s Power light stabilizes, plug the Ethernet cable into its LAN port.
• The other end of the cable must be connected to the Orbi router’s Yellow Internet port.
• Now, plug the router into a power outlet using the supplied adapter.
• Let your Orbi router start up and its Ring LED go solid white.
• This will take 5 minutes.
• Power up the Orbi satellite too.

5. Customize the Admin and Network Settings

Get back to the Orbi app now so that you can customize Orbilogin details along with the network SSID and key. The instructions here will help you with that. But, firstly, connect your mobile phone to the Orbi WiFi network using the default SSID and password mentioned on the router’s sticker.

• Tap the Continue option on the Orbi app dashboard to reach the Personalize Your Settings page.
• Select Next.
• You will get redirected to a new page called “Create WiFi Network”.
• Choose or give SSID and WiFi password to the Orbi network.
• These details should be used to join the RBS862 S WiFi network from now onwards.
• If you lose internet access, re-connect using new SSID and WiFi password.
• Give an admin password to the router and set security questions.
• The security questions must be answered very correctly because they will help you recover the router’s admin password when needed.

6. Finalize the Setup

The upcoming prompts will ask you to reconnect your mobile to Orbi router network and perform Orbi firmware update. Follow them very carefully. To update the firmware, tap Update. After that, put the satellites to their permanent locations to make the most of your home network. The mesh system is now set up.

The Final Words

We are now about to wrap up the post that explained the Orbi RBK 862 S router setup instructions. It is expected that after following the instructions appearing on the app carefully, you will be able to install the mesh system in a hassle-free way. However, keep the Orbi units away from WiFi-interference zone.