How Do I Connect Orbi Router to EarthLink Router Using iPhone

Connecting an Orbi WiFi router to a WiFi router provided by EarthLink Internet Services Company does not actually require a lot of effort. You just need to configure your ISP provided router in the Bridge mode first and then connect it to the Orbi router. But, there are times when the host router i.e. the EarthLink router does not support the Bridge mode configuration. In that scenario, it becomes important to use the Access Point mode on the Orbi router. Know that when the Access point mode is active, you will not be able to do Netgear Orbi login and management via app. However, you can complete the AP setup for the Orbi router using the app. Given in the blog are the guidelines and the instructions to be followed in order to connect Orbi router to EarthLink router using iPhone.

An iPhone has been used for referential purposes only. You can also follow the same steps and guidelines on an Android device. Just make sure that the chosen phone is working on an updated software version and is charged.

Guidelines: Connect Orbi Router to EarthLink Router

Here are the guidelines that you need to follow if you want to create a successful connection between the Orbi router and an EarthLink provided gateway:

• Ensure that your EarthLink router is configured properly.
• No device should be connected to your EarthLink router. This will create room for the Orbi router to connect to your EarthLink device.
• Perform a factory reset of your Orbi router so that you can easily set it up as an access point
• Take note of the default SSID, WiFi password, admin password, and username of your Orbi WiFi router. You can also use the product’s manual for that.
• Keep your Orbi router in a close proximity with the host router.
• The Ethernet cable you are going to use in the process must be free of damages.

Now that you are familiar with the guidelines to be followed in order to connect Orbi router to EarthLink router, you are all set to give a shot at the steps involved in the process. Here we go!

Steps: Connect Orbi Router to EarthLink Router

1. Download Orbi App and Create Account

Unlock your iPhone and visit the App store. There, you need to search for the Orbi app and download it. Thereafter, launch the app and create Netgear account (if prompted). Doing so will ensure that you receive latest updates regarding the product. You can also get the Orbi app from orbi-app.com.

2. Connect Your Devices as Per App’s Instructions

The app will now ask you to hardwire the routers. Thus, run an Ethernet cable from the WAN port of the Netgear Orbi router to the LAN port of the EarthLink router. Now, you will be asked to power cycle your host device; here, the EarthLink router. So, do what the app says and let your router power up. Meanwhile, switch on the Orbi router and let its ring light turn solid white.

3. Connect to Router’s WiFi and Change Details

Return to the Netgear Orbi app now and it will ask you to connect your phone to the Orbi router’s WiFi. Do the same by opening the WiFi settings on your phone. The password and the SSID are written on the router’s label. After that, you will be asked to rename the SSID and set the WiFi password. Do what you are prompted to and assign an admin password to the router. It should be different from the WiFi password.

4. Choose the AP Mode

You will see the Mode selector screen if you go through the path Settings > Operating Mode. Menus may vary in some cases. In some routers, you will see Router/AP/Bridge button. Go for the radio button that is labeled as AP and proceed.

5. Update the Firmware

The next screen will ask you to answer a few security questions so that you can use them when you forget the password. Also, let your router check for Orbi firmware update. Just in case an update is ready for installation, install it to proceed with the connection process. You are also suggested to register your product at myNetgear login portal. You need to use your email ID and password for that. If prompted to restart your router.

In this way, you can connect Orbi router to EarthLink router using iPhone. However, you also need to add Orbi satellites to the network. Don’t worry! The app will provide you the instructions to do that. Just make sure that you have pressed the Sync button on your Orbi devices and have not placed them very far from the router.

The Final Words

That’s all about the guidelines and the instructions to connect Orbi router to EarthLink router using iPhone. It is expected that the information provided in this guide will help you in a positive way.In the end, you just have to connect your WiFi clients to the Orbi router network and use the internet.