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Authentication Required using Orbi with Google Fiber
So I bought the Orbi system and used it flawlessly with TWC cable internet. Took the Orbi to my new house where we had Google Fiber installed. Unfortunately, some web pages ask for username and pass...
Doctorold wrote:
But in Orbi settings, there is nothing to set it to bridge mode.
You don't want bridge mode, you want to set up the Orbi as a wifi access point. That's usually called AP mode, and it's described on page 75 of the Orbi manual here: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/Orbi_UM_EN.pdf
If you don't use port forwarding, you can also keep using the Orbi in router mode, just connect it's internet port to a lan port of the google network box (and don't connect anything else to the google network box).
Either way, if the network box has wifi, you'll want to turn that off.
So I went back and tried again. Cutoff wifi on my Google box. I have the Orbi connected via Ethernet to the Google box. Then I connect via wifi to my Orbi network. I tried to login via orbilogin.com but it wouldn't take the username and password (basically like the same request it gives me when I have tried to use it as a router) It finally gave me a page that said enter the serial number and we'll help you with your password. I did that and got ......"page not found". I have the Netgear genie app installed but it has no settings to adjust between router and access point. I'm stuck and frustrated. Guess I have wasted $$$ unless I can find someone who wants and Orbi. Used to work great on old fashioned cable internet.
Doctorold wrote:So I went back and tried again. Cutoff wifi on my Google box. I have the Orbi connected via Ethernet to the Google box. Then I connect via wifi to my Orbi network. I tried to login via orbilogin.com but it wouldn't take the username and password (basically like the same request it gives me when I have tried to use it as a router) It finally gave me a page that said enter the serial number and we'll help you with your password. I did that and got ......"page not found". I have the Netgear genie app installed but it has no settings to adjust between router and access point. I'm stuck and frustrated. Guess I have wasted $$$ unless I can find someone who wants and Orbi. Used to work great on old fashioned cable internet.
Remove Genie from the computer or phone and use a web browser to log in via lan cable from a computer to Orbi base station if netgear has kept the same ip address it should be 192.168.1.1 for the router's gui menu.
Doctorold wrote:
So I went back and tried again. Cutoff wifi on my Google box. I have the Orbi connected via Ethernet to the Google box. Then I connect via wifi to my Orbi network. I tried to login via orbilogin.com but...
I think we can this to work with a little more patience (though I know it's been frustrating so far). Make sure the ethernet from the google box goes to the Orbi internet port.
Try rebooting the main Orbi unit. Then if orbilogin.com still fails, try http://10.0.0.1 The google box has taken 192.168.1.x already, so the Orbi should automatically switch to 10.0.0.x.
If that fails, try a factory reset on the main Orbi and set it up again. You reset the Orbi by inserting a paper clip into the reset slot (as shown on page 8 of the manual here: http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RBK50/Orbi_UM_EN.pdf?cid=wmt_netgear_organic). You'll need to add the satellites again after the reset.
I have Google fiber and had to resorting using Orbi in AP mode.
What download and uplaod speeds are you getting using Orbi in AP mode with Google? I have Google as well and had to set up my NIghthawk in AP mode, unfortunaterly Google doesn't allow you to bridge it.
I've been thinking about purchasing an Orbi system, but would like to know what kind of speed I could expect.
The one other issue that had me putting off the decision is I read a lot of reviews concerning internet disconnects. Still see some posts about it so not sure that issue has been resolved.
Of course no one actually gets gigaspeed with Google Fiber, I consistently get 400 to 550 mbps. I'm not sure we've lost our connection but once or twice in the last two months. And it was brief. Orbi works well and spreads the signal throughout our home.
