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Jmichaels001
Aug 13, 2026Aspirant
Can’t access Router config
I moved by Orbi RBK 850 from one home to the next, 3 times. Currently located in a home with Fiber. I have 2 satellites, one using back haul and the second connected via Ethernet. I cannot get my ...
Jmichaels001
Aug 24, 2026Aspirant
Sorry for the delay. I followed the outlined procedures. To be clear my network functions but I can’t get the Orbi app to work nor can I log into the router. My provider is Fision, locally known as Hotwire here in upstate South Carolina. It’s a fiber based system using their NOC/modem. Since I can’t get the app working I can’t tell what version of software I have anymore. The message I receive when I connect via anywhere access is “device is offline”, even though it shows the RBR850 with a green light next to it. When trying to get the app started it says issues connecting with “my network name”. When I tried just scanning the code on the bottom of the router, it appeared to get further and said to connect to “Orbi41”, but the only network that was available on my iOS phone is “my network name”.
- FURRYe38Aug 24, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Can you use a Ethernet connected PC to the back of the RBR and access it's web page there?
https://kb.netgear.com/980/How-do-I-log-in-to-my-NETGEAR-home-router
Has a power off for 1 minute then back ON with the ISP modem and router and satellite(s) been performed since last update?
Be sure to restart your network in this sequence:
Turn off and unplug modem.
Turn off router and computers.
Plug in and turn on modem. Wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes for it to connect.
Turn on computers and rest of network.
If this fails you may need to factory reset the RBS and RBR and setup from scratch. Press the reset button in back of the RBS for 15 seconds then release. Turn OFF the RBS after you see a green LED in back, then press the reset button on the RBR for 15 seconds. Have a ethernet PC connected to the back of the RBR. Giving 1 minute then turn ON the RBS and wait for them to auto sync to the RBR. Then walk thru the setup routine on the RBRs web page:
https://kb.netgear.com/22697/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-router-using-the-router-web-interface
You might bring the RBS to same room or near by the RBR so you can watch the front LED on the RBS and RBR. BLUE is good.
Jmichaels001 wrote:
Sorry for the delay. I followed the outlined procedures. To be clear my network functions but I can’t get the Orbi app to work nor can I log into the router. My provider is Fision, locally known as Hotwire here in upstate South Carolina. It’s a fiber based system using their NOC/modem. Since I can’t get the app working I can’t tell what version of software I have anymore. The message I receive when I connect via anywhere access is “device is offline”, even though it shows the RBR850 with a green light next to it. When trying to get the app started it says issues connecting with “my network name”. When I tried just scanning the code on the bottom of the router, it appeared to get further and said to connect to “Orbi41”, but the only network that was available on my iOS phone is “my network name”.