Are you having a hard time using your Netgear Orbi? Tried every possible solution but nothing seems to work in your favor? Do you just nod in yes? Well, you have landed on the right post. The ultimate solution to all minor or major technical issues with your Orbi device is to reset it. And this post covers 2 different ways to help you perform the Orbi factory reset process. Let’s get started.
Which Issues Can be Fixed By Resetting the Netgear Orbi?
You can reset your Netgear Orbi device to fix the following problems:
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Orbi router dropping internet connection
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Orbi router and Orbi satellite are not syncing with one another
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Issues with Netgear Orbi setup
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Orbi router login failure
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Orbilogin.com not working
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Forgot orbilogin password
What Happens When You Perform Orbi Factory Reset?
Resetting your Netgear Orbi device to the factory default settings will delete any sort of customized settings made by you. These settings include WiFi settings, security settings, WiFi network name and password, etc. Moreover, this process will also un-sync the Orbi router from the Orbi satellite.
After completion of the Orbi reset process, there is a need to re-sync and pair your Orbi router with the satellite.
As the resetting process will delete all personalized settings, so it is recommended to take a backup of all current settings or note them down before you reset your Netgear Orbi.
How to Reset Your Netgear Orbi?
There are two methods to reset your Netgear Orbi to its default factory settings: using the Reset button and via the web user interface. Let’s discuss them one by one:
1. Using the Reset Button
The first way to restore all the default factory settings on your Netgear Orbi is to press the Reset button. Here’s how to get the job done:
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Be sure that your Netgear Orbi router and satellite are connected to each other properly.
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Locate the Reset button on your device.
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Once found, take a paper clip or pointed object to press the Reset button.
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Let the LED light on your Netgear Orbi router turn solid green.
Done! Your Netgear Orbi device has successfully reset to the default settings. In the event that you find this method a bit tricky for you, opt for the next one highlighted below to reset your Netgear Orbi device.
2. Via the Web User Interface
This method requires you to access the default web user interface of your Netgear Orbi device to reset it. However, prior to doing so, you need to keep the following things in mind:
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Be certain that your Netgear Orbi is plugged into a power outlet and turned on properly.
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The web browser you are using to log into your Netgear Orbi should be up-to-date.
Once you have made sure of the aforementioned things, get started with the Orbi factory reset process.
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Launch your preferred web browser on a PC or laptop.
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Navigate to the orbilogin web page.
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Fill in the username and passphrase into the given fields.
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Hit Log In.
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Head over to the Backup Settings option.
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Click on the Restore to the Factory Default Settings button.
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Wait until your Netgear Orbi device restores its default factory settings.
Kudos! You have reset your Netgear Orbi through the web user interface.
These were our 2 different ways to restore the default settings on your Netgear Orbi device. Which method did you find easy? Let us know in the comments section.