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FH1's avatar
FH1
Aspirant
Jun 11, 2018

Orbi RBK 22 will not connect with existing home internet, suggestions?

I just purchased a Orbi RBK22,  i am trying to set it up but it will not connect with my internet, i am using the ethernet cable that came with the Orbi,  any suggestions or solutions?  I have followed the instructions with no success.  Do I need to have a NetGear modem to make the Orbi work ? 

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Whats the Mfr and model# of the current ISP modem?

     

     

    • FH1's avatar
      FH1
      Aspirant

      The modem is an ARRIS  model   TM602G/115

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    You should have the ISP modem connected to the back of the Orbi router, WAN port. Yellow port.

    Use a CAT6 LAN cable for best quality.

     Power cycle the ISP modem. Pull the battery if there is one present on the modem.

     

    I would factory reset the router and have a wired PC connected to the Orbi router with a web browser. And the Orbi router connected to the ISP modem. Hold the reset button on the back of the router for 15-20 seconds until the top led turns amber, yellowish. Then let go. Wait for the top led to slowly flash white. Go to the routers web page again in a web browser and the set up wizard should be waiting for you.

    Walk thru the set up wizard. This should help you get the router connected to the modem..