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Installation NETGEAR ORBI
Purchased an ORBI unit from Fry's today and just finished the install after 8 hours. Everything is as advertised, except setting up everything took some time; running wires, wire ties, syncing TV's,...
So I'm back. My Orbi system arrived Thursday night and I waited until last night because I was prepared to spend hours troubleshooting.
My household devices: Arlo, Ring, Hue, two smart TVs, 2 MacBooks, 4 iPhones, two iPads
1-when I opened the box, it felt like I was opening a 1000 wedding gift from Bloomingdales. It looks classy!
2-Went to Fios and disabled wifi.
Tip: make sure you have a phone or iPad with good reception because if you need to do any research for the troubleshooting, you no longer have wifi.
3-connected Orbi to the router and power.
Tip: now you need to connect the device you are using to configure your Orbi to the Orbi network. Don't spend 10 minutes trying to use your network password. The password is on a sticker, right on the Orbi's face!!! :-) That made me feel just a bit stupid for a sec. Then go to orbilogin.com--now you must be on the Orbi network
4-Follow the steps in the Orbi site (not the setup site) on how to connect Orbi to a Verizon Fios
5-Connect your satellite to power
6-follow the directions on the Orbi login site.
7-I changed the Orbi network name and the network password to my Fios credentials. Easier for the family to remember.
7-Voila!!! You are done.
Installation time: 15 minutes.
-10 trying to figure out the password that was on a sticker right in front of me 4.5 configuring the Orbi and .5 looking for the best location for the satellite.
I'm paying for 150mb, and I'm getting 150 to 159 all over the house.
THIS SYSTEM IS INSANE!!! THANK YOU NETGEAR, YOU GOT IT RIGHT! I even made me forget about the guest network and the 400 dollars. I've been with bad wifi for years and years! Now I have great coverage all over the house. Two floors.
If people come over to enjoy my speed all over my house, I can add the credentials to their device.
hi gadgetguy
yup glad you have it working well and as i have been saying the wireless coverage is claim to fame at this stage and you find you dont need a second sat at all ,
btw is your ring connected to the orbi router or sat ? and is it working
pete
No need for a second satellite I found out. While walking the dog, the signal from the router works across the street and one to two houses down the street with one to two bars. The biggest endorsement comes from my wife who confirms it was worth the money.
Sounds great, How many floors are you covering with WiFi in your house and how many sqft?
I want to try Orbi so bad but I only need one not the kit, Can't wait for Netgear to start selling singles. I don't understand what the delay/problem is with selling singles other then a push with the more exspensive kit.
