How to Connect Orbi to Spectrum Modem Router?
Larger homes often have trouble getting internet connection in all parts of the home. If you have a larger home and are planning to install a Netgear Orbi mesh system then we must tell you that you’ve made a wise decision. But how to connect Orbi to Spectrum modem router? Is this question distressing your mind? We assume this statement to be true as you are reading this post and looking for the best way to make the connection.
Know that through this guide, you’ll not only learn how to set up Netgear Orbi with Spectrum modem router but also learn what changes you need to make in Spectrum modem before making the connection. Thus, keep reading ahead.
How to Connect Orbi to Spectrum Router?
You should know that Spectrum modem router can be connected to Orbi router but there are a few changes that need to be made prior to this. By connecting these devices, you’re connecting two routers together. This is going to cause you various troubles. Thus you need to turn off the routing capabilities of one router.
Let us first tell you the changes that you need to make in the settings of the Spectrum modem router. What is to be done, read ahead:
Option 1: Use Spectrum Modem in Bridge Mode
By setting up the modem router in bridge mode, you are converting it only to act like a modem by disabling its router capabilities. The two routers can then be connected to act as a single network. To change mode on Spectrum modem router, do this:
- Connect your computer or laptop to Spectrum modem router’s network using an Ethernet cable.
- Although you can connect to its WiFi network, we suggest making a wired connection to prevent signal disconnections.
- When connected to the network, use the admin credentials of the Spectrum router to log in to its web interface.
- After logging in, go to Settings and then Wireless Settings.
- Enable Bridge mode here and save the settings.
Once the Spectrum modem is set to Bridge mode, use the Netgear Orbi login details to set it up. In this case, you set up Orbi in Router mode. With that said, you will use Orbi router as a router and can connect all Orbi satellites to it to form a mesh network.
Option 2: Set Up Orbi in Access Point Mode
There’s an alternative to the above method. Use Netgear Orbi in AP or Access Point mode.By using the Orbi in AP mode, you are making it work like an access point and the Spectrum modem will work as a normal router. But before you opt for this method, be aware that not all the Orbi router settings will be usable in the Access Point mode. Some features will be disabled, like the Parental Controls, Port Forwarding, Remote Management etc.
How to Set Up Orbi in AP Mode?
Let us now tell you how to connect Orbi to Spectrum modem router:
- Use an Ethernet cable and link the Internet port on the Orbi router to the LAN port on the Spectrum modem router.
- Apply power to the devices now by plugging them.
- Now, have your computer or laptop join the Orbi’s network using an Ethernet cable. You can also connect to Orbi’s WiFi using the default SSID.
- Now, visit orbilogin.net on a browser.
- Make use of the admin credentials and reach the Orbi setup page.
- Keep on following the setup instructions.
- When prompted to select the mode, select AP Mode. Choose the option, Get Dynamically from existing router.
- Assign WiFi password and admin password to your Orbi.
- As soon as you’re done following the prompts, a page will display with all the configurations settings.
- Save the settings and you are good to go.
In a Nutshell
In this post, you learned how to connect Orbi router to Spectrum modem router. You have two options to be followed. Use any of the two ways discussed here to perform Netgear Orbi setup with Spectrum modem. It is expected that you are done setting up your Netgear Orbi now and it is all set to blanket your home with seamless WiFi connection.