How to Reset Orbi WiFi System to Default Factory Settings

Is your Orbi WiFi system not performing properly? Lost or forgot your Orbi admin login details? If yes, it’s time to reset your Netgear Orbi back to the default factory settings. Restoring your Orbi WiFi system will delete all the personalized settings made by you and reset them all to their default values.

Here, we will guide you to how to reset Orbi without having any issue. Take a look down to read more.

Why do You Need to Reset Orbi?

You must perform Netgear Orbi factory reset process to dispel or resolve the following issues:

WiFi Orbi router login failed
Router system not working
Forgot interface login password
WiFi is dropping internet connection
Router installation issues
Failed to sync with Orbi satellite

In the event that you are experiencing any of the aforementioned issues, then you have to reset your Orbi WiFi system back to its factory default settings.

What Happens When You Perform Orbi Reset Process?

Resetting your Orbi WiFi system’s settings back to the default values will delete any sort of customized settings, including wireless name, password, WiFi settings, recovery options, and a lot more.

Important Point: Performing Orbi router reset will erase all the personalized configure settings such as network SSID name and security passphrase key.

The reset process also un-sync the Orbi router from the Orbi satellite. You have to re-sync and connect the Orbi router and satellite once you are done with the reset process. You may also need to re-do Orbi setup and configuration.

Things to Know Before Netgear Orbi Reset

Before getting started with the Netgear Orbi reset process, a little caution is required. Provided that the reset process clears all the personalized settings of your Orbi router such as network name and password. Therefore, it is suggested to take a backup of the current settings of your router.

Ensure that your Orbi router is receiving proper power supply. If not, ensure that it is plugged into an electric power outlet properly.
• With the help of a paper clip, press the reset button and wait until the power LED flash amber.
• Your Orbi router is reset.
How to Reset Orbi WiFi System?
Using the Reset Button

Below-given are the steps to reset your Netgear Orbi WiFi system to default settings using the Reset button:

Power on your Orbi device by plugging it into a wall socket.
Take a paper clip or another tiny object and press and hold the Reset button on your device.

That’s it! Your Orbi device has been reset.

Using the Web GUI

Here are the steps to reset your Orbi WiFi system using the web GUI:

Turn on your Orbi device.
Power on your PC or laptop as well.
Load up an internet browser on it.
Visit the default orbilogin web page.
Type the username and passphrase into the given fields.
Select the Log In button.
Once logged in, go to the Advanced Settings section.
Click on the Backup Settings option.
Hit the Erase button.
Let your Orbi reboot properly.

How to Set Up Orbi Router Again After Reset?
After resetting, you may need to re-install your Orbi WiFi router.
First of all, unplug your modem.

After the reset process, you can restore this backup with ease without the need of manually configuring your Orbi WiFi system again. On the off chance if you wish to save yourself from the hassle of backup and restore, take a pen and paper and note down all the existing setting values of your device. Once done with the reset, you are able to configure your router according to the setting values you have noted down.

After re-installation of your Netgear Orbi WiFi router, simply follow the below-mentioned steps to set up your Orbi mesh system:
Connect your Orbi router to the modem with the help an Ethernet cable.

Using the default Orbi router login credentials, sign into and hit on the new setup button. Now just follow the on-screen instructions to set up the Orbi WiFi mesh system.Thus, you can easily reset your Orbi WiFi system back to the default factory settings.