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MARLYLEROI's avatar
Jun 19, 2025
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Orbi RBK852 -Unable to Reconfigure System (Orbi not found)

Hello,

 

My setup:

I’m using the Orbi AX6000 Mesh WiFi System (RBK852) – Orbi 850 Series Tri-Band WiFi 6, 2-pack. I also have a Mac and an iPhone.

 

Since yesterday, my Orbi network no longer broadcasts the custom SSID. Instead, it is broadcasting the factory-default SSID.

When I opened the mobile iOS Orbi app (iOS 18.4), I noticed that my previous configuration had been unexpectedly erased.

 

 

I have tried the following methods to reconfigure the system, all without success:

 

- New system setup via iOS app (iOS 18.4) → FAILED at “Orbi not found” stage

- Setup via Web App → FAILED, as both 10.0.0.1 and orbilogin.com show nothing

- Deleted my Freebox Delta WiFi network → FAILED, still shows “Orbi not found”

- Unplugged the Orbi satellite from power → FAILED, no change

- Tried using a device with iOS 16.x and the mobile app → FAILED, still “Orbi not found”

- Disabled cellular network on the iPhone → FAILED, no improvement

 

Note: The Freebox SSID and the Orbi SSID have different names (no naming conflict).

 

Despite all attempts, I keep getting the same message: “Orbi not found” (see screenshot attached).

If you have any advice, suggestions, or ideas on how to resolve this issue, I would greatly appreciate your help.

 

Best regards,

 

4 Replies

  • MARLYLEROI wrote:

    Note: The Freebox SSID and the Orbi SSID have different names (no naming conflict).

     

    You have a Freebox device that is also a router?

     

    Two routers on a network are bad news:

     


    What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

     

     

    Then there is this:

     

     

    NETGEAR Mobile Applications and Apple Devices FAQ - NETGEAR Communities

     

    Can you access the Orbi from a web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI)?

     


    Just another user with time on their hands.

    • MARLYLEROI's avatar
      MARLYLEROI
      Tutor

      Thank you Michael.

      Here is my 2 Sanders To your 2 questions

       

      freebox is The device of my internet provider in France. This is Not a rooter To be clear. Sorry I should have mentionnes on my forts post

       

      i can NOT access web gui from web browser.

       

       

  • I did reset a second time and it is OK. Thank you all. SOLVED.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru

      Glad you got it working. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed. 
      https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
      Enjoy. 📡