RBR 860 Router Setup, Login, and Management via Browser

Orbi is a wonderful flagship rolled out by Netgear a few years ago. Those investing in Orbi mesh systems know that they do need to worry about internet dead zones in their houses. Mostly Orbi routers can be installed using the Orbi app. But, when it comes to do it via the orbilogin URL, users often find it difficult. To bust this myth, we have penned down this guide that will explain how to complete Orbi RBR 860 router setup using an internet browser. Go on reading.

How to Set Up Orbi RBR 860 Router?

Given below are the steps that will help you make the RBR 860 router up and running. The basic preparations will require you to ensure that you have access to a working internet connection and that you have placed the router and satellites in the same room.

• Using an Ethernet cable, create a connection between the LAN port of the modem and the WAN port of the RBR 860 router.
• Your Orbi router as well as the modem must be powered off during the connection creation. Once done, you can switch on your modem and router in this sequence.
• Now, using the label given on the router’s bottom, find the SSID and password of RBR 860 and connect your PC to its network.
• Go to orbilogin.net. If prompted, login using the username “admin” and the password “password”.
• The GUI or the BASIC Home screen will prompt you to choose a new SSID and password for the router.
• With that, you will also be asked to give a new admin password to the router and answer a few security questions.
• You will also be prompted to ensure that there is no other router present in the home network.
• Followed by all this, you lastly need to install the latest software version on your router and add satellites if you have any.

This is how you can set up the RBR 860 router using a browser. This is for your information that the setup process is quite easy via the app as the app itself takes the charge for guiding you with the network installation.

How to Login to Orbi RBR 860?

Logging in to the home router becomes important if you want to make changes to the settings and perform other activities like Orbi firmware update. Here is how you can login to the Orbi router and reach the BASIC Home screen.

• Connect PC to the RBR 860 WiFi network.
• Access orbilogin.net or 192.168.1.1.
• When the login page shows up, type in the username as admin and the password as password unless you’ve given new values to the admin details.

• Select Log In.
• Manage the network settings from the router interface now.

How to Update the Orbi RBR860 Firmware?

Now that you have learned how to login to the router, it is time to learn how to update the firmware. After all, it is important to keep the router equipped with the latest features:

• After logging in, go to Settings > Advanced > Administration > Firmware Update.
• Select Online Update.
• From the list of units available on the Firmware Update page, select Orbi RBR860.
• If prompted, enter username and password of the router.
• Now, you will have to select the Check for Updates option.
• When the router detects a new version of firmware, you must wait and let the process be completed.

How to Reset Orbi RBR 860?

You might feel the need for Orbi factory reset of RBR860 when the router’s firmware gets corrupted or you fail to access internet due to some untold reasons. The following steps will help you reset the router or erase its configuration in that case:

• Ensure that the router is plugged in.
• Locate the Reset button (generally present on the backside).
• Using a paperclip or a straightened pin, press and hold that button for at least 7-15 seconds.
• When the router’s lights stabilize again, set it up again.

To Conclude

As said, we have discussed the process of Orbi RBR 860 router setup, login, and management using an internet browser. Not only this, we also shared the steps to reset the router. Hopefully, this information will be able to help you out.