Talking about a wifi router that can cover a large area with yet a super strong internet connection, that is the Netgear orbi ax4200 router. These Wifi devices consist of one main router and one satellite. These work together to provide an ultimate wireless coverage over a large area. Although quite a number of users usually stay away from setting up devices like this, you have nothing to fear.
Therefore if this is your first time to setup the Netgear Orbi ax4200, you are in the right hands. This post is here to guide you through the setup process hassle-free. So for the setup, you will require another wifi connection. This wifi connection worlds in between your main netgear router and the satellite to supply a strong internet connection all around your home. As far as the netgear ax4200 is concerned, it can overcome the network barriers in the spots where you have dead zones. Other features of this power device include netgear smart parental controls, blazing fast reliable wifi, etc.
Easy setup instructions for Netgear orbi ax4200 router
- First and foremost, if your modem is plugged into an electric source, unplug it. Note that if your modem is connected to the internet wall-jack, do not unplug that cable. Also, if it uses the battery as a backup, kindly remove the battery too.
- Next, you have to plug back in your modem into an electric outlet. And if you have removed the battery, you can insert it back.
- Now, get an ethernet cable and insert one of its ends into the router’s ethernet port. And insert the other end into the ethernet port of the modem.
- Take the power adapter cable of your router and connect it to the router and plug it into another power outlet. If this is properly done, you will see the power LED turn on and become solid green when it stabilizes.
How to connect your Orbi satellite with the Orbi main router
The setup has been made easy with the Orbi Setup wizard. Therefore you can proceed with the remaining part of the setup. You have to make sure that the Orbi satellite is within a very close range with the main router. That way, the connection and setup is made easy.
- Moving forward, plug in your Orbi satellite into an electric socket. Once you do this, you will see a pulsing white light on the satellite.
- Next, the satellite will automatically search for the Wifi signal of the main Orbi router and then goes ahead to sync with it. Note that if the satellite displays a color blue light from its LED, it means that the synchronization was successful and the connection is good. However, if the light is Amber color it means that the connection between the satellite and the main orbi router is fair. So try to move the satellite closer to the router.
How to ensure the satellite and Orbi router connection
- Note that if you find a magenta color from the LED on your satellite, first you should disconnect your Orbi satellite from the power outlet. Secondly, hold on for about 2 minutes and plug it somewhere closer to the router.
- Furthermore, if any of these processes does not work, you should try doing the following.
- Locate the “Sync” button at the back of the router and press it.
- Now, in two minutes, you have to also press the “Sync” button on the satellite.
- And wait for 2 minutes. The LED will display a blue or amber color.
How to configure the Netgear orbi ax4200 router network
After you have connected your satellite and the Orbi router together, you can then go ahead to configure the network of these devices. This can be done through a wired or wireless connection. That is using an ethernet cable or through a Wifi connection respectively. For both of these methods, you have to ensure that your router is fully powered on.
Through an Ethernet connection
- Firstly, get a good ethernet cable.
- Check for the ethernet port on your computer and insert one end of the ethernet cable.
- Next, locate the ethernet port at the back of your Orbi ax4200 router and insert the other end of the ethernet cable.
- That is how the wired connection is done. And you might get a notification on your computer screen indicating the successful connection.
Through a wireless connection
- Turn on your computer or smartphone
- On your computer, go to “Settings”.
- From settings, select “Wifi settings”.
- Then enable the Wifi.
- Once you enable it, you will see a list of available networks within the range. From that list, select the network name of your Orbi wifi network. You can find the network name on the bottom of the router. Note that if you have not purchased the Orbi router and the satellite together, you may find that they have different network names.
- Lastly, you have to select the network name and input the password to join the network. If you do not know the password, you can find it on the router itself alongside other information.
How to connect to Wifi via WPS
If you are looking for another way to connect to the network of your Netgear orbi ax4200 router, you can also use the WPS method. This is considered one of the safest and fastest approaches to connecting to the Wifi network.
- First thing to do is it power on your Orbi router
- Ensure that you know the WPS guide of your computer or smartphone
- On your Orbi router, locate the “Sync” button and press it.
- Next, go to your computer or smartphone and within 2 minutes, you have to enable the WPS option three as well.
- That will cause your computer or smartphone to be connected to the network of your Orbo router.