Netgear Orbi RBK852 Router Setup: Informational Guide

There are a lot of Netgear Orbi router models out there; one of them is Orbi RBK852. We will guide you through simple ways; using them you can easily complete the RBK852 router setup. We will guide you through physical connection and configuration. Let’s get started;

Orbi RBK852 Router Setup

Orbi connects with your home modem (it will not connect with ISP socket directly). You can connect via Ethernet cable;

• Plug in one end of the cable to the Orbi router WAN (Yellow) port.
• Insert other end of the cable to the modem LAN port.
• Then, you can turn on the Orbi router and modem.

You can also add-on Orbi Satellites after connecting the router to the modem. You can do it by pressing the Sync button given on the router and satellites.

Connecting router and satellites to the home network not means that you have completed the Orbi RBK852 router setup. To complete it, you have to log in to its interface, all the instructions for that given below;

RBK852 Router Interface Login

If you want to reach the interface through your computer;

• Connect computer to the router network via SSID or LAN cable.
• Open browser and type in URL orbilogin.net or IP 192.168.1.1.
• You will get to the login page of Orbi interface.
• Here, you have to enter the login details (given on label or user manual).
• Enter details and access the interface window, where you can complete the setup.

If you want to manage interface settings through your phone;

• You have to download the Orbi app in your mobile device.
• Open the app and enter the login credentials like username and password.
• You will get to the app dashboard, here you can adjust and manage the settings.

Now, you should learn how to update router firmware, and how to change its WiFi password and SSID name.

Update and Change Password

To initiate your Orbi update, you can choose either Web GUI or Orbi app:

Access to the Orbi app in app or Web interface in your computer> Find Orbi Firmware tab> choose the latest Version> Download and install.

To change the Orbi WiFi password, you can choose either web GUI or Orbi app:

Access orbi app or GUI> find the Wireless networks> add new password or SSID username in given field> apply them by clicking or tapping on the SAVE button.

If you face any problems like Orbi router not working or orbilogin.net not working then you can solve using these tips and solutions.

Tips and Solutions

• Connect cables (Ethernet cable and power cord) that are in good condition.
• Sync satellites close to the router, after setup you can change location.
• Restart if your router disconnected to internet.
• Perform Orbi factory reset process if nothing works.

The End Words

Here, you have seen and learned how to complete the Netgear Orbi RBK852 router setup including connection and configuration.