How to Fix Wireless Printer Not Connecting to Orbi WiFi

How to Fix Wireless Printer Not Connecting to Orbi WiFi

Are you finding it challenging to connect wireless printer to Orbi WiFi, and as a result you are not able to print. A lot of folks have this problem, especially when they set up a new Orbi router or change their WiFi settings. The good news is that you don’t have to be a tech whiz to fix it.
We’ll show you some easy and effective procedures in this article to get your printer back online and connected to your Orbi Wi-Fi network.

Why Won’t My Printer Connect to Orbi WiFi?

There are a few common reasons:

• The printer is too far from your Orbi router or satellite.
• You entered the wrong WiFi password.
• Your printer only works on 2.4GHz WiFi, and Orbi may be trying to connect it to 5GHz.
• Your Orbi settings might be blocking new devices.
• The printer’s software (firmware) is outdated.

Let’s go over each step to fix the issue.

1. Restart Your Devices

It may sound basic, but restarting can fix a lot of small problems.

• Turn off your Orbi router, printer, and computer or phone.
• Wait about 30 seconds.
• Turn the Orbi router back on and wait for it to fully start.
• Then turn on your printer and computer.

Now, try connecting to Orbi WiFi again from your printer.

2. Move the Printer Closer to the Orbi Router

If your printer is too far away, the signal might be too weak.

• Place the printer in the same room or near the Orbi router or an Orbi satellite.
• Avoid thick walls or electronic items like microwaves that might block the signal.

Once you’ve moved it, try reconnecting the printer.

3. Reconnect the Printer to WiFi

Sometimes you just need to reconnect the printer to your network.

• Go to Wireless Settings or WiFi Setup on the screen of your printer.
• Pick out the Orbi WiFi name (SSID) from the list.
• Carefully type in your WiFi password.
• Watch for the printer to show that it’s linked. WiFi icon stays solid for a few printers, so please check out what is it showing on your device.

Note: You should reconnect the printer manually if the WiFi name or password has recently changed.

4. Log In to Your Orbi Router (orbilogin.net)

Sometimes, your Orbi router settings might block the printer from connecting.

Here’s how to check:

• Connect your computer or phone to Orbi WiFi.
• Open a browser and go to orbilogin.net.
• Enter your router username and password.
• Go to the list of connected devices and see if your printer shows up.

If it’s not there, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless Settings and make sure your WiFi network is visible and not hidden.

Also, check if MAC addresses filtering is turned on. If it is, you may need to add the printer’s MAC address to the allowed list.

5. Connect Using the 2.4GHz Band

Old printers only used to support 2.4GHz WiFi. But, the modern Orbi combines both networks: 2.4GHz and 5GHz into one network by default. It may cause connection problems for some devices.

To fix this:

• Go to orbilogin.net.
• Log in and open Wireless Settings.
• Temporarily give the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands different names (e.g., Orbi_2G and Orbi_5G).
• Reconnect your printer to Orbi_2G.
• After it’s connected, you can rename the bands back if you want.

6. Update Your Printer’s Firmware

Outdated software can cause WiFi connection problems.

• Go to your printer brand’s website.
• Download the latest firmware for your printer model.
• Follow the instructions to install the update.

Some printers also have a firmware update option right in their settings menu.

7. Remove and Re-Add the Printer on Your Computer

Try to re-install the printer if it shows being connected but doesn’t function.

• Access Settings > Devices > Printers & Scanners on your computer
• Click on your printer and select Remove.
• Restart your computer.
• Go back to the same menu and click Add a printer.
• Follow the steps to reinstall it.

Make sure both your printer and computer are connected to the same WiFi network.

8. Factory Reset the Printer

As a last resort, you can reset your printer back to factory settings. This will erase all saved settings, including WiFi information.

• Look for a Reset option in your printer’s settings menu.
• Follow the steps to reset the device.
• After resetting, go through the WiFi setup again and connect it to WiFi.

Final Thoughts

It’s helpful when wireless printing works. If your printer can’t connect to Orbi WiFi, it’s happen when the signals are weak, a bad password, or the way your router is set up. To begin, turn all of your devices back on, move the printer closer to the router, and look over your connection settings. Visit orbilogin.net to check if the printer is connected to your network.