Orbi router reset is also part of orbi troublehsooting if your Netgear orbi won’t connect to internet. Resetting the router will erase all your router settings. That includes your wifi name, password everything. You will get a factory default router. You should keep router reset as the last option your if your Orbi router not working.
Netgear orbi router reset and Orbi satellite reset both are different things. You can find more at How to reset Netgear Orbi satellite?
How To Reset Netgear Orbi Wifi 6 Router
There are 4 ways to factory reset your orbi router. You can select any of them which looks easy for you. Sometimes your Orbi Router may even factory reset on its own after a firmware update. Let’s find all the way to factory reset your Netgear orbi.
Netgear Recommended Manually Reset Orbi Router
Manual reset is one of the easiest ways to reset any wifi router. You do not need any technical knowledge for this. Just follow the steps below to reset your orbi.
- Turn on your Orbi wifi router.
- Look on the back of your router, there will be a small hole labeled reset.
- You have to take a paper pin and put it in that hole and keep pressing it.
- You have to press and hold it for 30 seconds.
- The power light on the router turns from amber to green.
- Flashing amber light on orbi showing that your router is resetting.
- Now remove the pin and restart the orbi router.
That’s it your orbi router has been reset to factory default. All your personalized settings will be removed. Orbi satellite will disconnect from your router and start flashing purple light. Further, you have to again set up your orbi router as well as satellite.
Reset Netgear Router From Orbi App
Orbi app is a smart step of netgear. You can operate your Netgear router only with the help of the orbi app. Whether it is to change the wifi password or reset the router. You can change any settings on your router by phone.
- Connect your phone over the internet to download the Netgear Orbi app.
- You have to download and install the orbi app on your phone. Use the following link to install the Netgear orbi app:
- For Android users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dragonflow.android.orbi&hl=en
- For Apple or iPhone users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/netgear-orbi/id1182184397
- Direct download from Netgear website: download orbi app.
- Install the app and open it.
- Accept terms and conditions then allow permission to access the local network.
- Connect your phone to your orbi wifi.
- Orbi app will scan your network and display your router in the app.
- Now you have to click on Login or Dashboard.
- It will ask username and password. You can find it below the Netgear orbi router.
- Enter the username and login into the router admin panel.
- Now go to Advanced and then Factory Reset.
- Tap on Reset and confirm by clicking Yes.
- The Power Led light color will start flashing from Green to Orange on the Orbi router.
- Your router will be reset when the power light turns steady green again.
30-30-30
What is Netgear orbi 30-30-30 reset? Hard reset of Netgear orbi router can be done by 30 30 30 resets. Sometimes the router is not reset correctly by manual reset. Then we have to do a hard reset.
Further, how this happens, for that you have to follow the instructions given below.
- Plug-in power to your orbi router.
- Just like the above manual reset takes a paper pin, press it, and hold it reset button for 30 seconds.
- The power light will starts flashing amber.
- Now release the pin and turn off the orbi router.
- Turn on your router again and press the reset button for 30 seconds.
- Remove the paper pin after pressing 30 seconds and turn off the router.
- Do it the same process again.
- Resetting 3 times will hard reset your orbi router.
Power On/Off Reset
Pressing the reset button during power on-off is also a way to reset the Netgear orbi wifi router. You can try it to reset your router.
- Power on your orbi wifi router.
- Take a paper clip or pin and insert it into the reset hole given on the back of your router.
- Press and hold it for 10 seconds.
- While holding it, turn off the router.
- Now turn on the router but do not release the reset button.
- Wait for 10 seconds and again power off the router. Still have to press and hold the reset button.
- Plug-in power to the orbi router.
- Further, release the reset button.
Check the light on the router will turn to steady green. It means your orbi router has been reset.
After doing a reset you have to reconfigure your wifi router. Without setup, it won’t connect to orbi satellite as well as the internet.
Tip: You should not reset your router until it is important. There is a chance doing a reset again and again can hardware damage your wifi router.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I reset my Orbi router?
Resetting the Orbi Router deletes all the settings of the router. You get the router in a factory default mode. Erasing the settings leads to the shutdown of the Internet as well as the disconnection of orbi satellites.
How do I reconnect my Orbi WiFi after reset?
To reconnect your orbi router wifi you have to set up it again. You have to configure internet settings in the router given by your ISP. Press and hold the sync button to connect with orbi satellite.