A complete guide for Orbi RBR20 AC2200 setup

The Netgear Orbi AC2200 RBR20 is a Tri-Band WiFi 5 mesh router, that offers 2,000 sq. feet of coverage. You can add up to 6 satellites to extend your WiFi network coverage. So, let’s get started and set up your router with the modem.

Hardware setup instructions

Follow these steps to set up the Orbi RBR20 as the main router at your place:

1. First, turn off the internet modem and remove the ethernet cable.
2. Turn off the router and remove the ethernet cable.
3. Place your Orbi mesh router in the place of the old router.
4. Turn on your internet modem.

Setup using Orbi App

After replacing your old router with the new Orbi RBR20 mesh router, it’s time to set it up. Follow these steps to set it up using the Orbi app:

1. Download and install the Orbi app on your smartphone from orbi-app.com.
2. Once installed, launch the Orbi app.
3. Agree to the terms and conditions to use the Orbi product.
4. Allow the app to access the local area network.
5. Create or sign into a Netgear account.
6. Tap on let’s set up your Orbi option.
7. Allow camera access and scan the QR code available on the Orbi router.
8. The app will connect your phone to Orbi’s WiFi network. Once done, tap on continue.
9. Unplug the power cable from your modem and tap on continue.
10. Plug the power cable in your modem and tap on continue.
11. Connect the Orbi router to the modem using an ethernet cable and tap on continue.
12. Connect the power cable to the Orbi router and tap on continue.
13. Now follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Orbi router.

If you’re unable to install the Orbi RBR20 using the app, then install the router using the web interface.

Setup using Web Interface

Using the Orbi app to set up the router is a little lengthy process. So, you should use the web interface to set up the RBR20 router. Follow the steps listed below:

1. First, connect your Orbi router to the modem using the ethernet cable.
2. Power on the Orbi router and wait till the power LED turns solid green.
3. Connect your device to the router’s network using a wired or wireless connection.
4. Open up a browser and go to the Orbi Login page.
5. Netgear setup screen will appear, agree to the terms and conditions to use Orbi.
6. The Orbi will start looking for an active internet, once detected click on next.
7. It’ll start looking for available satellite, once done click on next.
8. Set up the Orbi admin account password, along with the security questions.
9. Configure the WiFi settings for the Orbi system.
10. It’ll automatically look for the available firmware updates. You can skip it by clicking the button in the top right corner.
11. Register the Orbi product using a Netgear account.

That’s all, your Orbi is ready to use. If you need some assistance setting up the RBR20 Orbi router then get in touch with our team.

Netgear Orbi RBR20 firmware update

All Netgear products are set for automatic updates, and so does the Orbi system. If the Orbi router has started causing you some issues, then you should check and update its firmware. Follow these steps to check and update the firmware version of the Orbi RBR20 router:

1. Connect your device to the router’s network using a wired or wireless connection.
2. Open up a web browser and go to orbilogin.com.
3. Enter the Orbi admin account credentials and hit the login button.
4. You’ll be taken to the Orbi admin web interface – BASIC Home Screen.
5. Click on ADVANCED Tab.
6. Then go to Administration > Firmware Update.
7. You’ll see the Orbi router RBR20 along with the satellite.
8. Click on check for updates.
9. If any updates are available for the RBR20 router, it’ll start downloading it.
10. Your router may restart to configure the firmware inside its hardware.
11. After the firmware update is completed, you’ll be needed to log into the Orbi system.
12. Once you’re inside the Orbi admin interface, a message will appear confirming the updates went through successfully.

Congratulations, the Netgear Orbi RBR20 firmware is updated. If this method didn’t work for you, then read this article on updating the Orbi firmware manually.

Conclusion

Using this guide, you’ll be able to do the Orbi router RBR20 setup with your internet modem. Also, you’ll be able to update its firmware version to the latest one. In case, you’re looking for further help or you’re stuck at some point following this guide, feel free to visit our Orbi community.

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