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User Manual Orbi WiFi System Models: Orbi Router Model RBR50 Orbi Satellite Model RBS50 Orbi Router Model RBR40 Orbi Satellite Model RBS40 Orbi Router Model RBR20 Orbi Satellite Model RBS20 Orbi Wall-Plug Satellite Model RBW30 May 2020 202-11675-13 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual Orbi WiFi System Models: Orbi Router Model RBR50 Orbi Satellite Model RBS50 Orbi Router Model RBR40 Orbi Satellite Model RBS40 Orbi Router Model RBR20 Orbi Satellite Model RBS20 Orbi Wall-Plug Satellite Model RBW30 May 2020 202-11675-13 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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...add-on satellite 12 Log in to your router and add satellites to your network..........12 Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection 14 Download the NETGEAR Orbi app 16 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 18 Wired connection 18 WiFi connection 18 ...option 20 Log in to the Orbi router web interface 22 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Setup Wizard 25 Manually set up the Internet connection 25 Specify an Internet connection without a login 25 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 27 Requirements for ...
...add-on satellite 12 Log in to your router and add satellites to your network..........12 Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection 14 Download the NETGEAR Orbi app 16 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 18 Wired connection 18 WiFi connection 18 ...option 20 Log in to the Orbi router web interface 22 Change the language 22 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Setup Wizard 25 Manually set up the Internet connection 25 Specify an Internet connection without a login 25 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 27 Requirements for ...
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... Telecom IGMP proxy support 87 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware 89 Check for firmware updates 89 Manually update firmware 90 Manually update satellite firmware 90 Manually update router firmware 91 Change the admin password 92 Enable admin password reset 92 Reset the admin password 93 View router status...
... Telecom IGMP proxy support 87 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware 89 Check for firmware updates 89 Manually update firmware 90 Manually update satellite firmware 90 Manually update router firmware 91 Change the admin password 92 Enable admin password reset 92 Reset the admin password 93 View router status...
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...satellite • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. If you can find more information about your satellite from its... user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (...
...satellite • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. If you can find more information about your satellite from its... user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (...
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... satellites (sold separately) and add them to factory default settings. • Blinking red. The ring LED is on the top. • Pulsing white. Overview 9 User Manual Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. The router or satellite is not supplied. The router is corrupted. •...
... satellites (sold separately) and add them to factory default settings. • Blinking red. The ring LED is on the top. • Pulsing white. Overview 9 User Manual Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. The router or satellite is not supplied. The router is corrupted. •...
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... amber. Power is ready to sync to your router: 1. Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. Overview 10 User Manual The satellite is on satellites are sold separately and can be added to the router or is rebooting. • Blinking amber. The satellite is not...
... amber. Power is ready to sync to your router: 1. Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. Overview 10 User Manual The satellite is on satellites are sold separately and can be added to the router or is rebooting. • Blinking amber. The satellite is not...
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...The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router. Note that your satellites must manually sync your satellite. Sync your Orbi satellite The sync process for your satellite depends on whether your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, ... and either one of the following colors for it to sync with the router. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. Overview 11 User Manual Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in order for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. For more information, see Place...
...The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router. Note that your satellites must manually sync your satellite. Sync your Orbi satellite The sync process for your satellite depends on whether your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, ... and either one of the following colors for it to sync with the router. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. Overview 11 User Manual Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in order for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. For more information, see Place...
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... button on the back of the satellite and within range of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 4. Overview 12 User Manual Move the satellite closer to sync. To sync your satellite is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to...
... button on the back of the satellite and within range of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 4. Overview 12 User Manual Move the satellite closer to sync. To sync your satellite is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to...
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... button on the back of the following colors for the satellite's ring LED to place your satellite in the router web interface. Overview 13 User Manual Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to your house. 6. The router attempts to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to...
... button on the back of the following colors for the satellite's ring LED to place your satellite in the router web interface. Overview 13 User Manual Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to your house. 6. The router attempts to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to...
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... connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Satellites connected to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual
... connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Satellites connected to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual
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Figure 2. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Figure 3. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Satellite 1 connected to router and satellite 2 connected to satellite 1 The following image shows another way to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to create an Ethernet backhaul connection.
Figure 2. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Figure 3. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Satellite 1 connected to router and satellite 2 connected to satellite 1 The following image shows another way to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to create an Ethernet backhaul connection.
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To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Overview 16 User Manual Orbi WiFi System Download the NETGEAR Orbi app You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up and access your mobile device and follow the prompts.
To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Overview 16 User Manual Orbi WiFi System Download the NETGEAR Orbi app You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up and access your mobile device and follow the prompts.
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... to use a static IP address, change the settings so that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Wired connection You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that... label. The password is on the router label. Your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connects to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual
... to use a static IP address, change the settings so that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Wired connection You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that... label. The password is on the router label. Your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connects to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual
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... : Connect to the router's WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Press the Sync button on your computer or WiFi device. 3. Make sure that the router is lit). 2. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You...
... : Connect to the router's WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Press the Sync button on your computer or WiFi device. 3. Make sure that the router is lit). 2. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You...
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... Internet setup option You can set up your router automatically, or you can connect to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. Types of logins serve different purposes. If you in to access the router and set up your Internet service... you understand the difference so that your router can use a web browser to your router manually. The login that you in a letter or some other way. Before you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you this...
... Internet setup option You can set up your router automatically, or you can connect to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. Types of logins serve different purposes. If you in to access the router and set up your Internet service... you understand the difference so that your router can use a web browser to your router manually. The login that you in a letter or some other way. Before you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you this...
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... following information to change the router's WiFi settings, use the settings described here. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual When your computer to start an Internet application, your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special...
... following information to change the router's WiFi settings, use the settings described here. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual When your computer to start an Internet application, your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special...
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... are using the correct configuration information. If the router does not connect to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual The user name is connected to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. Change the language By default, the language ...Review your Orbi network. 2. Contact your Orbi: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. The BASIC Home page displays. To log in to change the language: 1. Enter orbilogin.com. Enter the router admin user...
... are using the correct configuration information. If the router does not connect to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual The user name is connected to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. Change the language By default, the language ...Review your Orbi network. 2. Contact your Orbi: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. The BASIC Home page displays. To log in to change the language: 1. Enter orbilogin.com. Enter the router admin user...
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The page refreshes with the language that you selected. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual Connect to confirm this change. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Orbi WiFi System 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is admin.
The page refreshes with the language that you selected. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual Connect to confirm this change. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Orbi WiFi System 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is admin.
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3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow Orbi to use your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses • Change the MTU size 24
3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow Orbi to use your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses • Change the MTU size 24
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...Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. Click the Next button. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual Enter orbilogin.com. The password is admin. Select the Yes radio button. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Enter orbilogin.com. The user name and... Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. To use the Setup Wizard to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 25). 6. Enter the admin user name and password. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection...
...Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. Click the Next button. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual Enter orbilogin.com. The password is admin. Select the Yes radio button. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Enter orbilogin.com. The user name and... Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. To use the Setup Wizard to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 25). 6. Enter the admin user name and password. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection...