NETGEAR Orbi™ Tri-Band WiFi System

Connect one end of the Ethernet cord that came with your Orbi to your Fios router and the other end to the yellow Ethernet port on your Orbi router.

You will be using your new Orbi WiFi network so turn off WiFi on your Verizon router to ensure all your devices connect to the Orbi WiFi network and to avoid possible interference of having multiple WiFi networks in your home,

No. When setting up your Orbi with the Orbi app, if you use the same network name and password for your existing Wi-Fi network, your devices will automatically connect to your Orbi WiFi network. This is why it is important that your turn off Wi-Fi on your Verizon router.

AP mode allows your Orbi to be used as a wireless access point, so your Verizon router can still function as your router.

Your Orbi should be put into AP mode to ensure that all your connected devices work properly and to ensure that you still get all the benefits of the Fios TV app.

1. Open a browser and type orbilogin.com
2. Sign in to your Orbi account using your user name admin and admin password created during the Orbi setup
3. Select the ADVANCED tab > Advanced Setup > Router/AP Mode
4. Select the AP Mode check box
5. Click the Apply button (at the top) to save the changes.
6. When the page refreshes or asks you to log back in, you’re done!

Some functionality of the Fios TV app is reliant on your Fios router. If you put your Orbi into AP mode, your Fios TV app experience will not change. If you do not put your Orbi in AP mode, you may not be able to access your DVR recordings and your full channel line up through the Fios TV app.