Orbi Dropping Connection Issues
Your internet connection might drop unexpectedly on home or public networks even for no obvious reasons. When your internet keeps dropping then you might feel frustrated, whether it is on your smartphone. Laptop, tablet, or computer. For your comfort, let me tell you that you are not the only one who is facing this type of problem. Your YouTube video freeze, Spotify playlist stops playing, and any kind of streaming or online gaming will be spoiled due to Orbi dropping connection issues. To fix this problem, read the below article or contact your internet service provider without wasting the time.
Reasons Why Orbi Internet Connection Keeps Dropping
There are multiple reasons why Orbi keeps dropping the connection. Here, we have provided some of the reasons just to name the obvious ones.
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- In crowded areas, like streets, stadiums, concerts, etc. the WIFI network got overloaded.
- Your Orbi WIFI will be facing Wireless interference with other WIFI devices or hotspots.
- You would be using an outdated network adapter driver, router, and modem with an outdated firmware version.
Fix: Orbi Dropping Connection Issue
In the below section of this article, we are going to provide you with some of the potential fixes for your Orbi dropping connection issues. Just follow the step by step instructions.
- Move your WIFI router closer to the satellite or hotspot area. In case of suspicious interference, move your router to a different place.
- Keep updating your Network adapter drivers, modem and router on a regular basis.
- Go to the manufacturer's website and search for the latest firmware update for your router, satellite and modem.
- If you found any update, then download and install the update for your devices.
- Check the Ethernet cable connection that runs into your router, modem and one that associates to your laptop or computer.
- If you are on a public WIFI network, check whether you have to login again to the WIFI network.
- You can try connecting another WIFI hotspot or contact your ISP and discuss the issue.
- If you tiered trying all the above-mentioned methods, then you need to reset the router, satellite, and modem into factory default configuration.
How To Fix Orbi WIFI Offline Network
- The Orbi router that you have connected to the modem or any other internet-connected device should be a hard-wired connection. It should be connected with the help of an Ethernet cable.
- If you are unable to establish connectivity of your devices with the network even after a successful internet service, then there can be issues with the settings of your Orbi router. In such cases, you need to power cycle the devices.
- Power cycle the Orbi router, modem and computer by unplugging the main power cord. After a while plug them back to their respective places just after five minutes.
- If you are still facing any issues like Orbi purple light, Orbi login, Orbi setup, Orbi WIFI not working, Orbi satellite keeps disconnecting, then refer to the following steps.
Orbi Purple Light Issue
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Orbi Satellite Keeps Disconnecting
If your Orbi satellite keeps disconnecting, you need to reset the satellite into default configurations. To reset your Orbi satellite you need to power it on. Press the power button available at the back of the satellite, and plug it into the power outlet. Look for a hard reset button on your satellite. Take a pin to press the button. Press the reset button for at least five to ten seconds and then release. The power LED light on your satellite will start blinking. After a few seconds, your Orbi satellite will become stable. Now you need to re-sync the satellite with the router and enjoy a seamless WIFI network.
Orbi Satellite Not Connecting To The Router, Why?
If everything is fine but still your Orbi satellite is unable to connect to the router, then you have to check the wired Ethernet connection. The Ethernet cable that you are using might be damaged or having a network issue. You can also utilize the WPS button to connect the satellite to the router. Press the given WPS button or the Push button on your router. After a minute, press the WPS button on your Orbi satellite and let them sync with one another. After sync, Orbi login and Orbi setup become very simple and sophisticated.
Orbi Setup
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1. Solid Blue: This means a strong and good connection between the Orbi router and the satellite.
2. Solid Magenta: This means the satellite is not at all connected to the router. Move the satellite closer to the Orbi router.
3. Solid Amber: It means the connection between your Orbi router and the satellite is fair but needs to move closer to the router.
If you see that the Orbi satellite's ring LED is still pulsing magenta for one minute, means you have already moved the Orbi satellite closer to the router.
Press the sync button once again on your orbi router and after a minute on your satellite to make them synchronized.
2. Solid Magenta: This means the satellite is not at all connected to the router. Move the satellite closer to the Orbi router.
3. Solid Amber: It means the connection between your Orbi router and the satellite is fair but needs to move closer to the router.
If you see that the Orbi satellite's ring LED is still pulsing magenta for one minute, means you have already moved the Orbi satellite closer to the router.
Press the sync button once again on your orbi router and after a minute on your satellite to make them synchronized.
Orbi Login
- Connect your Orbi router to a computer or a laptop device via an Ethernet cable.
- Let the router be connected to the modem via another Ethernet cable.
- Open a web browser or download the Orbi app on your mobile device.
- If you are using the browser, then navigate the address bar of the browser to orbilogin.com and hit enter.
- If you are trying to login via the Orbi app, then go to the play store of your device and download the app.
- Launch the app and follow the instructions to complete the Orbi login process within two minutes.
- After entering the web URL orbilogin.com into the Addy of the browser, you will be able to see a login window.
- On the login window, enter the default username and password, which are admin and password.
Fix orbi
Check your internet browser and network connection to browse for further steps. Run the internet connection. For this, you have to press the Windows key + S key on your keyboard for the search utility. Type internet connection name into the search box, then click Find and fix network problems to unlock the window in the shot directly. Now, you need to tap the advanced tab to open more options. You should select the Run button as administrator option then click the Apply button to repair. Now, click the automatically option to select it. At last press the next button. Power cycle your router, modem and PC and let it shut for five seconds. Unplug your Orbi router from the electric power outlet. Then unplug the modem from the power source. At last, remove the computer from the power source and turn it off. After a few seconds, connect the router first. Then connect the modem, and then connect the computer.
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