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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 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.
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... 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 WiFi connection using WPS 19 Labels 19 Types of logins 20 Use ...a web browser to access the router 20 Use the automatic Internet setup 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 ...
... 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 WiFi connection using WPS 19 Labels 19 Types of logins 20 Use ...a web browser to access the router 20 Use the automatic Internet setup 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 ...
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... the Internet Enable Circle smart parental controls 45 Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi router web interface 45 Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app.......46 Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Orbi app........47 Allow or block access to your network 47 Use keywords... Dynamic DNS settings 67 Set up a default DMZ server 68 Change the router's device name 69 Change the LAN TCP/IP settings 69 Use the router as a DHCP server 71 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router 72 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses 73 Reserve an IP address 73 Edit ...
... the Internet Enable Circle smart parental controls 45 Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi router web interface 45 Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app.......46 Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Orbi app........47 Allow or block access to your network 47 Use keywords... Dynamic DNS settings 67 Set up a default DMZ server 68 Change the router's device name 69 Change the LAN TCP/IP settings 69 Use the router as a DHCP server 71 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router 72 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses 73 Reserve an IP address 73 Edit ...
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... the WiFi password or security level 79 Set up a guest WiFi network 80 View or change advanced WiFi settings 81 Use the router as a WiFi access point 82 Set up router mode 83 Generate a new backhaul password 84 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group 84 Set up a ... and usage information 94 Display Internet port statistics 94 Check the Internet connection status 95 View satellite status 96 View and manage logs of router activity 97 View devices connected to the network or edit device information 98 View devices connected to the network 98 Edit device information on the ...
... the WiFi password or security level 79 Set up a guest WiFi network 80 View or change advanced WiFi settings 81 Use the router as a WiFi access point 82 Set up router mode 83 Generate a new backhaul password 84 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group 84 Set up a ... and usage information 94 Display Internet port statistics 94 Check the Internet connection status 95 View satellite status 96 View and manage logs of router activity 97 View devices connected to the network or edit device information 98 View devices connected to the network 98 Edit device information on the ...
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...107 Erase the current configuration settings 107 Restore configuration settings 108 Set up remote management 109 Use remote access 110 Remotely access your router using the Orbi app 110 Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Manage port forwarding to a local server 112 Set ... Edit a port forwarding service 114 Delete a port forwarding entry 115 Application example: Make a local web server public...........115 How the router implements the port forwarding rule 116 Manage port triggering 116 Add a port triggering service 117 Disable port triggering or change the time-out...
...107 Erase the current configuration settings 107 Restore configuration settings 108 Set up remote management 109 Use remote access 110 Remotely access your router using the Orbi app 110 Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Manage port forwarding to a local server 112 Set ... Edit a port forwarding service 114 Delete a port forwarding entry 115 Application example: Make a local web server public...........115 How the router implements the port forwarding rule 116 Manage port triggering 116 Add a port triggering service 117 Disable port triggering or change the time-out...
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...139 Chapter 11 Supplemental information Factory settings for Orbi routers 142 Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR50 142 Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR40 143 Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR20 145 Factory settings for Orbi satellites 147...plug satellite model RBW30....153 Technical specifications for Orbi routers 155 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR50...........155 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR40...........156 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR20...........157 Technical specifications for Orbi satellites ...
...139 Chapter 11 Supplemental information Factory settings for Orbi routers 142 Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR50 142 Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR40 143 Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR20 145 Factory settings for Orbi satellites 147...plug satellite model RBW30....153 Technical specifications for Orbi routers 155 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR50...........155 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR40...........156 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR20...........157 Technical specifications for Orbi satellites ...
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...This manual describes how to manage your Orbi WiFi System from the Orbi router web interface. If you can find more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y) •...• Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app For more information about your satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. The Orbi router connects to all Orbi satellite models (including the Orbi wall plug satellite...
...This manual describes how to manage your Orbi WiFi System from the Orbi router web interface. If you can find more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y) •...• Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app For more information about your satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. The Orbi router connects to all Orbi satellite models (including the Orbi wall plug satellite...
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...8226; Blue for three minutes. Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You can purchase add-on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to the router, the LED behavior for a satellite that are purchased together and come in a WiFi system is located above the Power On/Off button on page... 135. Orbi WiFi System LED behavior When you buy an Orbi router. The router finished booting and is fair. • Magenta. Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. The satellite...
...8226; Blue for three minutes. Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You can purchase add-on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to the router, the LED behavior for a satellite that are purchased together and come in a WiFi system is located above the Power On/Off button on page... 135. Orbi WiFi System LED behavior When you buy an Orbi router. The router finished booting and is fair. • Magenta. Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. The satellite...
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...corrupted. • Off. The firmware is rebooting. • Blinking amber. The connection between the satellite and the router is booting. • Solid white. The satellite is not connected to the router and is not supplied. Connect the power adapter to the wall jack for your modem. The satellite is fair...-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is located on the rear panel of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. The ring LED is located above the Power On/Off button...
...corrupted. • Off. The firmware is rebooting. • Blinking amber. The connection between the satellite and the router is booting. • Solid white. The satellite is not connected to the router and is not supplied. Connect the power adapter to the wall jack for your modem. The satellite is fair...-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is located on the rear panel of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. The ring LED is located above the Power On/Off button...
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...that your satellites must manually sync your satellite. The satellite ring LED pulses white. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router. For more information, see Sync your Orbi satellite on satellite, you determine where to help you must be within range of the ...satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. Overview 11 User Manual The Orbi router and satellite failed to a power source. 3. Use each satellite's ring LED to place your satellite. Place your satellite: 1. The satellite ring...
...that your satellites must manually sync your satellite. The satellite ring LED pulses white. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router. For more information, see Sync your Orbi satellite on satellite, you determine where to help you must be within range of the ...satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. Overview 11 User Manual The Orbi router and satellite failed to a power source. 3. Use each satellite's ring LED to place your satellite. Place your satellite: 1. The satellite ring...
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... LED pulses white, then lights one of this procedure and then turns off : • Blue. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. Log in Step 3 of the following colors for the satellite ring LED to your Orbi... network. b. Connect the satellite to the router and try again. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. Move the satellite closer to a power source. 3. If...
... LED pulses white, then lights one of this procedure and then turns off : • Blue. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. Log in Step 3 of the following colors for the satellite ring LED to your Orbi... network. b. Connect the satellite to the router and try again. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. Move the satellite closer to a power source. 3. If...
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... button on the back of the following colors for the satellite's ring LED to the router and try again. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is password. If the Power LED on the satellite. The satellite's ring LED.... Follow the instructions about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is admin. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync with the satellite. Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to ...
... button on the back of the following colors for the satellite's ring LED to the router and try again. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is password. If the Power LED on the satellite. The satellite's ring LED.... Follow the instructions about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is admin. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync with the satellite. Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to ...
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...sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi router to create a wired backhaul connection. Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul ...connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. The following...
...sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi router to create a wired backhaul connection. Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul ...connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. The following...
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Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. 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. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Figure 3. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual
Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. 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. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Figure 3. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual
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2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Labels • Types of logins • Use a web browser to access the router • Change the language 17
2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Labels • Types of logins • Use a web browser to access the router • Change the language 17
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... the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Your computer connects to the WiFi network. The password is the same for the first time, you set up your WiFi-enabled...scanning the QR code on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. You can connect to an Ethernet port on the router label. WiFi connection If you bought the router and the satellite separately, their default WiFi network names are different. 3. Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration ...
... the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Your computer connects to the WiFi network. The password is the same for the first time, you set up your WiFi-enabled...scanning the QR code on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. You can connect to an Ethernet port on the router label. WiFi connection If you bought the router and the satellite separately, their default WiFi network names are different. 3. Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration ...
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...device. 3. The following is an example of what the satellite label might look like : Figure 4. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Router label The satellite label shows the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the satellite's serial number. The following is ...lit). 2. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its instructions for your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its Power LED is ...
...device. 3. The following is an example of what the satellite label might look like : Figure 4. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Router label The satellite label shows the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the satellite's serial number. The following is ...lit). 2. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its instructions for your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its Power LED is ...
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...to see if your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. It is on the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. This logs you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to use when. The first time you in to the... router interface from a web browser as admin. If you start the setup process, get your router manually. Before you cannot ...
...to see if your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. It is on the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. This logs you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to use when. The first time you in to the... router interface from a web browser as admin. If you start the setup process, get your router manually. Before you cannot ...
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... is working, you no longer need the following : • Make sure that the computers and devices in . The router connects to access the Internet. To automatically set up your router: 1. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect... and make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in the network use a wired connection to provide it. For DSL service, you might need to launch the ISP login...
... is working, you no longer need the following : • Make sure that the computers and devices in . The router connects to access the Internet. To automatically set up your router: 1. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect... and make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in the network use a wired connection to provide it. For DSL service, you might need to launch the ISP login...
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... and password are using the correct configuration information. To log in . The BASIC Home page displays. Enter orbilogin.com. To change the router or satellite settings. The password is the one that you specified the first time that is admin. A login window opens. 3. Launch ...a web browser from the router. 6. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. b. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. d. Connect to your ISP to verify...
... and password are using the correct configuration information. To log in . The BASIC Home page displays. Enter orbilogin.com. To change the router or satellite settings. The password is the one that you specified the first time that is admin. A login window opens. 3. Launch ...a web browser from the router. 6. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. b. Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. d. Connect to your ISP to verify...