Netgear Orbi RBK13 Complete setup and login process

Netgear Orbi RBK13 has two variations in its setup; one is with one orbi router and with one orbi satellite; the second is with one orbi router and with two orbi satellites. AC1200 Mesh Wifi Netgear Orbi RBK13. This mesh wifi setup has the caliber to extend the network up to 300 square meters. You will be enjoying the speed of 1.2Gbps in the network range of your Netgear orbi setup. You can rely on this dual-band mesh wifi system completely. It is here to give you an amazing networking experience. 

RBK13 Orbi router and orbi satellite work well with digital assistants such as Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. So there goes one more benefit that your home network is just a voice command away. The feature of Netgear Armor is here, providing you with the best security and privacy for your domestic network. You can manage this security setup on your phone; you are even allowed to manage the screen time, and you are even allowed to create a separate guest network, which means your network will only be yours. Netgear Armor protects you and alerts you of every threat, malware, virus, and intrusion. 

Setup Guide of Netgear Orbi RBK13

When you decide on establishing the connection between the Netgear Orbi rbk13 and your home network, then know this one thing you can configure this setup in three ways. So, opt for the one most suitable and feasible for you. 

web-based

Web based

app-based

App based method

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WPS button

There are a number of things that a person/ user must learn before they begin to configure their netgear orbi router and satellite as a mesh network. There are two most important things to learn. The first is the LED behavior of orbi router and of orbi satellite; the second is to know about the requirements of Netgear Orbi rbk13 setup. 

LED Behavior

Let’s begin with the LED Behavior of the Orbi router then we will reach towards the LED behavior of Orbi satellite. 

Orbi Router

  • Blinking White – The orbi router is powered on, or it’s been resetting. 
  • Solid Blue – If the router was rebooting, it is done, connected to the internet, and working properly. 
  • Solid Amber – No connection found. 
  • Blinking Red – Corrupted Firmware found on Orbi router. 

Orbi Satellite

  • Blinking White – Satellite is booting; satellite is trying to sync with the router; the reset button was pressed, or the satellite has been set to factory default mode. 
  • Solid Blue – Rebooting completed and connected to the internet. Satellite working properly. 
  • Solid Amber – Poor network connection between satellite and router. 
  • Blinking Red – Corrupted Firmware found on Orbi satellite. 

This is the LED behavior of both Orbi router and orbi satellite. Learning this will aid you during the setup and configuration of Netgear Orbi RBK13. 

Requirements for Netgear Orbi RBK13 Setup

  • Proper supply of electricity and internet
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  • Home modem/ router
  • Operating System
  • Two Ethernet Cables
  • You will find the network username and password of Netgear Orbi – at back label of orbi router.
  • Web based URL – Orbilogin.com
  • Default IP address – 192.168.1.1
  • Default SSIDs for Web – Username (admin); Password (password)
  • Netgear Orbi Google App – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dragonflow.android.orbi&hl=en_IN&gl=USNetgear Orbi App Store – https://apps.apple.com/us/app/netgear-orbi-wifi-system-app/id1182184397
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How to connect Orbi Router to the home network?

  1. Power cycle the home modem.
  2. Use an ethernet cable and connect one end to the orbi router and the other to the home modem. 
  3. Power up the orbi router. Be sure through the LED behavior. 
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How to sync Orbi satellite with Orbi router?

Keep the Orbi satellite within the signal range of your domestic network. In case you bought more than one satellite, then, connect one by one by following the given instructions – 

  1. Power up your orbi satellite till its LED indicator turn blue; if it is amber, move it closer. 
  2. In case the light is still amber after you have moved it closer, then press the sync button of the router and, within two minutes, press the sync button of the satellite. 

How to do Netgear Orbi RBK13 Setup? Web based

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Wired Connection

Use an ethernet cable to connect orbi router and laptop. Network SSODs mentioned on the back label of orbi device; use them to forge a connection.

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Wireless Connection

Just open the network settings and use the network SSIDs mentioned on the back label to enter the netgear orbi rbk13 network.

How to Login to Orbi RBK13?

  1. Open the web browser on your laptop or in the operating system that is connected to the orbi network. 
  2. Run the web based URL of orbilogin.com, or you can use the IP address 192.168.1.1 
  3. The orbi login page will appear; enter the defaults and start to customize the orbi network as per your wish. 

WPS method

  1. Make sure that the orbi router is all powered up. 
  2. Be sure of the WPS instruction of your networking device/ router. 
  3. Press the WPS button on your orbi router.  
  4. Press the WPS button of your home router in two minutes.

App Setup of Netgear Orbi

Set the router either through WPS means or through web based means first, then follow the steps – 

  1. Download the netgear orbi application on your phone as per its operating system; the links are mentioned above. 
  2. Make sure that the orbi router is receiving power and its power LED indicator light is stabilized. 
  3. The network SSIDs are mentioned on the orbi router; use them and enter the network with the help of your smart smartphone. 
  4. Open the application, so you may begin to configure it. 
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Conclusion

We hope that this setup guide is of all the help for you in configuring the Netgear Orbi RBK13 mesh wifi network. You will now be enjoying your home network connection to the farthest of the places with all thanks to the rbk13 orbi router and satellite. 

In case you feel like you need any kind of assistance or help in regard of the setup and login of this netgear orbi system, then reach out to us. Our team of tech support is here to provide their valuable services in your direction. There is a chat box mentioned on the right bottom of your desktop screen – we are available 24×7 on it.