Netgear Orbi RBE771 Setup: Installation with Login and Tips

The Orbi RBE771 is a mesh router is a part of Orbi 770 series mesh system. You can connect it easily with the modem through the Ethernet cable and sync satellites with it without any cable.

Here we describe you the whole Netgear Orbi RBE771 setup with login, adjusting settings, troubleshooting and much more. So, let’s start.

Netgear Orbi RBE771 Setup

There are majorly three phases in the orbi router setup: one is modem connection, two is Orbi router login interface for configuration which you can do with the app as well. And three is syncing satellites with the router.

Cable Your Orbi Router with Modem

  • Unplug your modem. Unplug the Orbi router. If anything else is plugged in (Ethernet, power, whatever, plug it out.
  • Take a standard Ethernet cable. Plug one end into the back of your modem. Plug the other end into the yellow “Internet” port on the Orbi router.
  • Plug the modem back in. Give it a minute or two. Let it fully boot. Now plug in the Orbi router. You should see the power light come on, then the ring LED will light up. Wait for it to turn solid white and then pulse magenta.
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Login & Install with Orbi App

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  • Go to the App Store or Google Play, search for Orbi, install it. Open it. Grant the weird permissions. Before starting the setup, you should connect your phone with the Orbi router network.
  • The app will prompt you. Point your phone at the QR code that came in the box or is stuck on the router. If it doesn’t scan? Manually type the setup PIN — it’s under the router.
  • Inside the app, you have to create the Orbi router network by entering the username and password. Save all the settings and finish the Orbi RBE771 setup.

If you:

  • Want to add satellites later. Use the app. It has a “Add Satellite” wizard. Just plug the satellite in, wait for pulsing white, then use the app to sync.
  • Want to use bridge/AP mode. That’s in Advanced settings — do that after setup is complete.

Login & Install with Orbilogin.net

Connect to the Temporary WiFi. Look on the sticker on the bottom of the unit — there’s a default SSID and password. Something like ORBI72-XXXX. Hop on that with your laptop. Don’t try to use orbilogin.net yet until you connected with the Orbi router network.

Once you’re on the Orbi’s WiFi, open up a browser and go to orbilogin.net or 192.168.1.1. Once it finally loads, you’ll hit the setup wizard. Pretty standard stuff:

  • Create an admin password
  • Set your new WiFi network name and password
  • Let it check for firmware updates
  • Wait for it to reboot (again)

You can use the Orbi app for setup. Honestly, I hate setting up routers via app. If you’re tech-comfy, just stick to the web interface.

Sync Orbi Satellite with RBE771 Router

  • Press the sync button on both units. You’ll know they linked when the satellite stops flashing white and turns blue. If it goes magenta/pink, they’re not talking. Move them closer and try again.
  • You can also use the Orbi app to sync the satellite. Just access the app in your phone, click Add Satellite, and then you can select the satellite network name to connect.
  • The orbi admin login interface also helpful to connect the Orbi satellite with the Orbi RBE771 router. Log into the Orbilogin interface on your computer and Select the Add More Devices button. Interface will search the network and choose the satellite that you want to connect.

How to Fix Orbi RBE771 Not Working Problem?

Reconnect Everything

Connect to your main Orbi router (wired if possible). Log in at orbilogin.com or the IP address (usually 192.168.1.1). Go to Attached Devices. Do you see the RBE771 in the list at all? If not, go to Add Satellite manually and reconnect them.

Update Orbi Firmware

Sometimes, the RBE771 and your base unit are running different firmware versions, and they just refuse to talk. If you can get even a glimpse of the RBE771 in the UI or app, go to its status page and check the firmware version. Match it to your router’s firmware. If it’s off, you’ll need to update it manually.

But here’s how:

  • Go to Netgear’s site, grab the firmware for RBE771.
  • Connect a laptop directly to the RBE771 via Ethernet (use the LAN port).
  • Log in to its IP (might be something like 192.168.1.250).
  • Upload firmware manually via the admin panel.
  • Reboot.

Reset Orbi RBE771 Router

Hold that pinhole reset button for 10 seconds. Ignore the lights. Keep holding. Let it truly factory reset. You want it clean and new. Once it reboots, let it rest for a couple minutes. Then open up the Orbi app or web interface to re-do Orbi RBE771 login process.

Manage Important Settings

There are a lot of important settings that you must set after the Orbi RBE771 setup, let’s have a look:

WiFi Password

Open a browser, go to orbilogin.com or 192.168.1.1. Select Basic tab → Wireless or WiFi Settings. You’ll see the SSID (network name) and password fields. Change what you want. Then just click on the SAVE button.

Admin Password

Visit the orbilogin.net or 192.168.1.1 & access the Orbi admin login interface via current admin credentials. Go into the More > Administration > Admin > add new password > SAVE the settings.

New Firmware Update

Access the interface or Orbi app with the help of the Mynetgear account. Open the firmware tab and enable the Auto Update feature. Now, your orbi device will start to update automatically when a latest firmware upgrade launched.

Guest WiFi Network

This feature or setting will help you to create a separate network for your guest with limited data and coverage. To set it up follow these steps:

  • Open the Orbi app
  • Choose the Guest network option
  • Enter the details like SSID username and password
  • Set the limit of the internet
  • Select the channels (2.4GHz or 5GHz)
  • SAVE it and you will see a new network

Parental Control

You have to create a profile on the Orbi app to restrict websites that can harm your kids. Let’s set it up:

  • Access the Orbi app on your phone
  • Select the parental controls
  • Create the profile by entering your kids name, age, tick a few options for the security.
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