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Trying to connect Orbi RBR50 to Motorola MG7550 Modem+Router
Cannot connect to the Orbi network as I try to accomplish initial setup. Do I need to disable the motorola modem's router function?
1042Havasu wrote:Was using iphone and orbi app to activate orbi. After I put the motorola into bridge or passthrough mode should I connect via ethernet to orbi with my mac?
Yes, my advice is to set up the Orbi using Safari on a wired connection to one of the Orbi LAN ports. The process is clear. One tiny piece of advice is to decide in advance how you want to name the Orbi WiFi, what WiFi password to use, and what password you want for administrative control of the Orbi. I have kept the same WiFi name and password through four WiFi system replacements so that my devices do not have to be changed. On the other hand, if you have few devices to update and would rather change to a new WiFi name, this is the time to do it. Be especially careful when it comes to the Password Recovery screen. Deliberately "pull down" the menu, select questions, and enter responses you will be able to type in exactly the same way if ever needed.
1042Havasu wrote:Cannot connect to the Orbi network as I try to accomplish initial setup. Do I need to disable the motorola modem's router function?
The Motorola is a combination modem/router/WiFi. So, yes, you want to disable the Motorola WiFi. As for the router function, the sentiment on this forum is that "one router" is better than "two routers." So, either the Motorola should be put into "bridge" or "Passthru" mode, or the Orbi should be put into Access Point (AP) mode.
What are you using to set up the Orbi? (PC or Mac wired to one of the Orbi LAN ports? PC or Mac connecting to the Orbi over WiFi? The Orbi "app"?)
Was using iphone and orbi app to activate orbi. After I put the motorola into bridge or passthrough mode should I connect via ethernet to orbi with my mac?
1042Havasu wrote:Was using iphone and orbi app to activate orbi. After I put the motorola into bridge or passthrough mode should I connect via ethernet to orbi with my mac?
Yes, my advice is to set up the Orbi using Safari on a wired connection to one of the Orbi LAN ports. The process is clear. One tiny piece of advice is to decide in advance how you want to name the Orbi WiFi, what WiFi password to use, and what password you want for administrative control of the Orbi. I have kept the same WiFi name and password through four WiFi system replacements so that my devices do not have to be changed. On the other hand, if you have few devices to update and would rather change to a new WiFi name, this is the time to do it. Be especially careful when it comes to the Password Recovery screen. Deliberately "pull down" the menu, select questions, and enter responses you will be able to type in exactly the same way if ever needed.
Cannot figure out how to log in to orbi via ethernet/mac/safari. Crimpon if you're still there can you assist with directions?
(not a "Mac person", but I'll try)
The key is to point the web browser (Safari) at the Orbi router.
Most of the time, "http://orbilogin.net" works because the Orbi router translates this name to its own IP address.
If this doesn't work, then the trick is to find out the IP address of the Orbi router.
Most of the time, it is 192.168.1.1, so you would enter "http://192.168.1.1" into Safari.
If this does not work, then this is where my lack of "Apple Talk" (pun) is a problem.
On a PC, I would open a Command window and type in "ipconfig /all" which will tell me the IP address my computer has and the IP address of the gateway, which will be the Orbi router.
I cannot remember if you said the Orbi was "out of the box" or if it had already been set up as an Access Point, which makes a huge difference.