Orbi router is the best device to consider if you want to access continuous internet connectivity in every nook and cranny of your house. Although Orbi is outstanding, still internet lovers want to extend the Orbi’s range throughout their home. If you are also among those users, then we suggest you add a Macard WiFi extender to your Orbi router. But, before doing that – you have to ensure that you have configured your Orbi properly via orbilogin.net
If you have set up the Orbi, take a step forward and perform Macard WiFi extender setup with Orbi router. What happened? Are you wondering about how to do that? Wonder no more because you are on the right post. Over here, you will find the steps for Macard WiFi extender setup with Orbi router. Keep reading!
Steps for Macard WiFi Extender Setup with Orbi Router
Before you set up the WiFi range extender, ensure to write down the network key of your Orbi router.
- Plug in your Macard WiFi extender and your Orbi router in close proximity.
- Press the on/ off (power) button on your extender.
- The power light on the extender will start blinking. As soon as it gets stable, press and hold the Macard’s device reset hole for 10 seconds. This process will help you reboot the extender.
- Turn on your computer or laptop.
- Navigate to the WiFi settings and enable/ turn on the WiFi utility.
- You will see network name displayed as “Wi-Fi extender” (without quotes).
Note: Wi-Fi extender is the default SSID of your Macard WiFi range extender.
- In order to get connected with the network, you have to select it and click Connect.
- You will also get an option to connect your Macard WiFi extender to PC using an Ethernet cable.
- After making a connection between your computer and WiFi extender, load up an internet browser of your choice and enter go.macard.online.
Be very careful while entering the default web address of your range extender. Just cross-check after inputting it and ensure it is typing errors free.
- You will be log in to your Macard extender. Reaching here, select the LOGIN option – and then wait for 15-20 seconds.
You are Almost Done!
- Your Macard extender will automatically scan for the available networks active within the range.
On the off chance, you see All Settings page on the displayed screen of your PC, kindly select Repeater in order to make possible for your range extender to scan for the available networks.
- Now that you want to expand the WiFi range and reach of your Netgear Orbi router, select its SSID – and enter its security key in the required i.e. the Password field.
The orbilogin WiFi password/ security key is case-sensitive. Be very careful while entering it.
- Once you are done with entering the password, click Save Settings.
And, there you are! Your Macard WiFi extender with reboot and the setup process with the Orbi router completes.
In the event, you are unable to see the Orbi’s SSID on the list of networks, restart your client device, and then re-scan the network.
Can’t Set Up Macard WiFi Extender with Orbi Router?
If you are having issues setting up your Macard WiFi extender with Orbi router, then:
- Make sure that you have synced your Orbi and the satellite prior to configuring it with your Macard extender. For this, you just have to press the sync button on your Orbi and then on the satellite.
To check if the connection between them is successful, have a look at the Orbi satellite colors. Id the colors are solid green, the connection is successful.
- You must have access to active internet connection and you can contact your ISP regarding the same (if needed).
- Enter the password correctly and use up-to-date version of the internet browser.
In accordance to the hacks listed above, we really hope that you will now be able to complete Macard WiFi extender setup with Orbi router.