How to Connect RangeXTD WiFi Extender to Orbi RBK853?

If you experience connectivity issues with the Orbi network, you can expand its coverage area by adding a Wi-Fi extender.

The RangeXTD Wi-Fi extender is one of the best options to extend a router’s WiFi signals. It is generally recommended to use Orbi brand satellites with an Orbi mesh system, for optimal compatibility.

But you can also connect other brand extenders to extend its network. Here’s how to connect RangeXTD WiFi extender to Orbi RBK853, using the RangeXTD setup instructions.

Check Orbi RBK853 Settings

Before setting up your extender with the home Orbi network, you must check all settings of the device over web interface or Orbi app.

Check Settings via Orbi App

Before setting up your extender with the home Orbi network, you must check all settings of the device over web interface or Orbi app.

Check Settings via Orbi App

• Open and access Orbi App with the help of MyNETGEAR account credentials.

Note:If you don’t have Orbi app then download the app from the PLAY STORE or APP STORE in your device. If you don’t have credentials to access the app, create credentials by taping Sign Up. Provide your Name, Email ID, and creating password to make the account.

• Get into the dashboard and check all settings that you had set at the time of setup.
• Make sure Orbi is connected to the internet and linked to its satellites.

Check Settings via Orbilogin.net

To check Orbi settings through web interface, you must access the orbilogin settings on PC‘s web browser.

• Connect a PC to the Orbi network using its SSID credentials.
• Go into the web browser and enter login address orbilogin.net or IP 192.168.1.1.
• Search by pressing ENTER button. A login page will appear, now access the interface with the admin credentials.
• A dashboard will open, where you must check if Orbi is linked to the internet and satellites.

After that, you can start the process for RangeXTD setup; which can be done via two methods explained below:

RangeXTD WiFi Extender Setup

There are two methods: WPS method and Manual method that can be run on the web browser to complete the RangeXTD setup with Orbi RBK853. Let’s learn both the methods:

Method 1: RangeXTD Setup (WPS)

The RangeXTD WiFi extender and Orbi router , both support WPS (Wi-Fi protected setup). So, you can connect both devices within seconds via WPS connection method.

• Slide the RangeXTD device Mode Selector to extender mode.
• Plug the device near the Orbi router connected with the modem.
• Press the WPS button on the extender. WPS LED will start blinking.
• Press the Sync button on the router.
• Wait until the extender WPS LED turns solid from blinking.

Now, the extender is set in its default settings and you can plug the extender anywhere in your house. Next, please check the internet connection from the Orbi app. For that, follow few more steps:

• Access Orbi app
• Select Orbi router
• A diagram will display with connected devices.
• You can tap on the RangeXTD extender diagram to check the connection strength.

Method 2: RangeXTD Login (Manual Setup)

To connect RangeXTD WiFi extender to Orbi RBK853 through web-based interface, you should follow below instructions carefully:

Turn On Extender & Connect PC to It

Slide the Mode selector to Extender mode and plug it into the working wall socket near your Orbi router. Then, connect PC to the Range extender’s SSID network.

Access RangeXTD Login Interface

Now, open any updated web browser in your PC and search the RangeXTD login IP address 192.168.7.254. A login page will appear on the screen. Enter the admin login password: admin (in lowercase. Click LOGIN button to access the interface.

Setup RangeXTD WiFi Extender

Access dashboard and search for the local area WiFi network. Choose Orbi RBK853 network name and enter its password. Click CONNECT button to link extender with Orbi network. Now, create a new RangeXTD WiFi network (extended one). Enter the new WiFi name and password. Select the SAVE button to create the new network.

After that the extender will reboot itself to apply new settings of the network. Now, you can plug out the device and place it in between the Orbi router and dead internet zone of the house.

Conclusion:

The RangeXTD WiFi booster has two different modes: access point mode and extender mode. Both modes can be changed by sliding the Mode Selector switch. We hope you have successfully connected the extender with the Orbi RBK853 with the help of above given instructions of RangeXTD setup.