RangeXTD Extender to Orbi 860 Connection

The extender connects with the home router without using any wire. But, can it connect to the mesh routers, the answer is yes. Here, you will get to know about how to connect the RangeXTD Extender to Orbi 860 mesh router using the RangeXTD login interface.

Check Orbi 860 Router Settings

The Orbi router is a part of the mesh system which also includes the satellites. But user can connect extender it as well. First, you have to check the configuration of the Orbi 860 router.

• Open and access the Orbi app (in phone) or Orbilogin.net (in computer).
• Use MyNETGEAR account credentials (username and password) to login.
• Go in to the dashboard and check that the router is fully configured.

Connect RangXTD Extender to Orbi 860

Now, you can connect the RangeXTD WiFi device to the power outlet directly and turn it on. It is your choice to link it through cable or WPS method. Most users select the WPS, have a look at the steps;

• Power on both the devices.
• Press Sync button on the Orbi router.
• Press WPS button on the WiFi extender.
• The devices will connect automatically.

If you want to use the cables for the connection then;

• Use a good condition pair of LAN cable
• Plug one end to the router LAN port.
• Plug other end to the Extender Ethernet port.

Configure RangeXTD WiFi Extender

With IP Address

• You need a computer with the updated web browser to log in to the interface window.
• Just connect the computer or laptop to the network via cable or SSID and open the browser.
• Type in the IP address 192.168.7.234 in bar and search it.
• 4. You will reach to the interface login page, where you should enter the username and password to access further.
• You will get access to the dashboard, here you can finish the setup.

You need to learn how to adjust some of the settings and how to reset the RangeXTD WiFi extender with ease.

• How to Update RangeXTD WiFi?

Access the interface within the web browser by using IP address and go in to the Settings section. Here, open the Advanced tab > Firmware > click on the UPDATE button. The RangeXTD firmware starts to update.

• How to Change Network Password?

Access the interface within the web browser by using IP address. Open the Settings > Wireless Network > SSID tab > Enter the username and password > SAVE the changes.

• How to Reset RangXTD Extender?

To reset the extender, there is a RESET button on the back of the devices. By pressing and holding it for 10 seconds, the process will start and ends in few minutes. After that, you should configure the extender device through the interface.

The Conclusion

From above information, you have seen and learned about how to connect the RangeXTD extender to Orbi 860 router.