How do I update my Orbi firmware RBR40 router?

Updating the firmware is essential for your router and the satellite. But the methods and techniques should either be accurate or face sticking issues at a place during the router and the satellite firmware update process. You should update your Orbi firmware for the RBR40 router on a regular basis. You should do the following actions properly as guided in the descriptions. Never try to update the firmware of your router and satellite together because you will stick during the update process. Your router or the satellite can be frigid and will not let you out from that page. Finally, you have to proceed with the reset process to get out of it. So here, first, we will do the Orbi Firmware update of the RBR40 Router, and then we will move on to update the firmware of the RBS40 satellite. Collect some information before orbi login info such as your Orbi default password and username.

Download the Orbi firmware for your RBK40 router and satellite    

1. Go to the NETGEAR download centre, and type the model number of your device, and download the firmware file for your Orbi satellite prefer to save this file on the desktop. You have to unzip the file when needed.
2. Connect a computer from the router using the Ethernet cable and open the browser to unlock the search bar. Never use the computer or the device not connected via an Ethernet cable to your router because it could lead to errors.
3. Navigate the cursor towards the address bar and enter the unique resource locator http://orbilogin.com or net
4. You have one more option to get the Orbi setup page of your satellite, which is to enter the IP address 192.168.1.1 at the address bar of the browser. You can try one of these three options.
5. After awarding with the login window, you need to enter the further Orbi default password and other login details just in the required fields. It is the username and password of your satellite.
6. You have got the Basic homepage of your satellite. Now, you should walk through the ADVANCED tab, then to the ADMINISTRATION tab, and finally to the FIRMWARE UPDATE tab.
7. Now click the Orbi Firmware Update tab manually and have the page “Firmware update begins.” Do not disturb the process in between, or do not leave this page.

Orbi firmware update for your RBS40 satellite

• Go and tick the checkbox that will be just next to your satellite’s model name. Click the Update tab to open the Orbi Firmware update windows.
• There is a chance that the router login net login window will ask you to enter the Orbi default password. At that moment, you have to enter the same password that you used to log in to your RBK40 router.
• Then move on and tap the BROWSE button to locate the file. And then, select the file that you saved on your desktop.
• The saved file will be with the name .img or .chk on your desktop screen, do not select the wrong file, or else the process will not complete.
• When you see that the update process of your Orbi satellite is over, then select the status and cross-check the firmware version two times. On the status page. Now the firmware for your Orbi satellite has been updated.

Orbi Firmware Update for your RBK40 router

• Go back to the web domain http://orbilogin.com to get the Basic home page of your router.
• Now, go back to the firmware Update page and select the following;
• Advanced>Administration>Firmware Update> then click on the Manual Update Tab
• Now click the browse button. Then locate the file saved on the desktop. Launch the file to upload the firmware to your router. The file is with the name of .img on your desktop.
• Do not close or turn off the router when the uploading process starts,
• Do not exit the page during the Orbi firmware, or else the firmware file will corrupt. It will leave your Orbi router and the satellite useless.
• When the page adjusts itself, you should tap YES to let the process run smoothly. Be patient and calm.
• After finishing the process and updating the router, cross-check the firmware version from the uppermost right corner. Now the firmware on your Orbi setup RBK40r has been updated.

How do I resolve my Orbi Firmware Update Error?

Orbi Firmware update with the Orbi satellite keeps your router healthy and enhances its security level. Sometimes we go through errors while updating the firmware. It can be due to the Orbi default password and username mistakes. There can be some technical glitches in your Wi-Fi network. For this, there could be many reasons as we are describing here.

1. This issue can occur due to slow or weak internet connectivity on your new network. You should instantly follow the below-mentioned steps to fix these issues.
2. Turn off the Orbi setup devices and remove the cables connected to your Orbi satellite or the modem. Remove the backup batteries also if you find any.
3. Disconnect the entire cables connected to your Orbi Router, and turn off the router.
4. Now sign in to the router and verify whether it has started the auto-update process for the firmware or not.
5. Also, check the wireless internet connection from your Wi-Fi Orbi setup to the Orbi satellite.
6. While updating the Orbi firmware, you need to have a fast and sufficient internet connection.
7. There shouldn’t be a cap on your data limit by the internet service provider.
8. Do not use mobile data or public data to update the firmware.
9. If you want to eliminate the chances of error while updating the firmware, you need to connect the computer through the router and the modem using the Ethernet cable.
10. To update the firmware using a trusted and reliable web URL that is www.orbilogin.com or net at the address bar of your browser.
11. The web browser must be fresh and clean. There should not be any caches, bugs, or malicious files. Use the default Orbi password and username for the login.
12. Always download the Orbi firmware update file from the reliable website of the NETGEAR ORBI.

Conclusion 

Before downloading the file, check for the model number and the latest version of your firmware released by the manufacturer, but if you ignore these little precautions as it causes many errors and fragging to your router and the satellite. Always use the Orbi default password and username to login into your router. You should update the firmware of your Orbi router and satellite rather individually than at a time. Never disturb or interrupt the firmware update for both the router and the satellite. Interrupting may cause severe injuries to your wifi Orbi setup device.