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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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... interface. If you own one of the following sections: • LED behavior • Connect your router • Place your satellite • Sync your Orbi 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...
... interface. If you own one of the following sections: • LED behavior • Connect your router • Place your satellite • Sync your Orbi 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...
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...WiFi system LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for three minutes. Table 1. The firmware is working normally. • Solid white. The router is located on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. The ring LED is resetting to ...your Orbi network. The satellite is booting. • Blue for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. The satellite failed to sync to the Internet. Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You ...
...WiFi system LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for three minutes. Table 1. The firmware is working normally. • Solid white. The router is located on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. The ring LED is resetting to ...your Orbi network. The satellite is booting. • Blue for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. The satellite failed to sync to the Internet. Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You ...
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...with your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on satellites are sold separately and can be added to the router (press the Sync button). • Blue for three minutes. The satellite is not getting an IP address. • Off. If your...The satellite is working normally. Add-on satellite ring LED Optional add-on your modem to the router and is rebooting. • Blinking amber. The satellite synced to the Internet port of the router. Plug in . 3. Connect your router To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Orbi WiFi System Table 2....
...with your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on satellites are sold separately and can be added to the router (press the Sync button). • Blue for three minutes. The satellite is not getting an IP address. • Off. If your...The satellite is working normally. Add-on satellite ring LED Optional add-on your modem to the router and is rebooting. • Blinking amber. The satellite synced to the Internet port of the router. Plug in . 3. Connect your router To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Orbi WiFi System Table 2....
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...see Sync your satellite. Use each satellite's ring LED to place your Orbi satellite on page 11. 2. Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in order for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. For more information, see Place your satellite. Connect the satellite ...to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The satellite ring LED pulses white. The satellite ring ...
...see Sync your satellite. Use each satellite's ring LED to place your Orbi satellite on page 11. 2. Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in order for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. For more information, see Place your satellite. Connect the satellite ...to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The satellite ring LED pulses white. The satellite ring ...
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.... Connect the satellite to sync. If the Power LED on satellite: 1. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to light solid white. 5. Within two minutes, press the...the back of the following colors for about two minutes for the satellite ring LED to the router: a. Make sure that your Orbi router's WiFi signal. 2. Repeat Steps 1-4 if your Orbi router. Press the Sync button on the back of the satellite and within two minutes, press the...
.... Connect the satellite to sync. If the Power LED on satellite: 1. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to light solid white. 5. Within two minutes, press the...the back of the following colors for about two minutes for the satellite ring LED to the router: a. Make sure that your Orbi router's WiFi signal. 2. Repeat Steps 1-4 if your Orbi router. Press the Sync button on the back of the satellite and within two minutes, press the...
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... satellite closer to sync. The user name is password. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the router and try again. Click the NEXT button. 9. Press the Sync button...colors for the satellite's ring LED to light solid white. 10. Click the SYNC button in your house. 6. The router attempts to sync with the satellite. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile ...
... satellite closer to sync. The user name is password. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the router and try again. Click the NEXT button. 9. Press the Sync button...colors for the satellite's ring LED to light solid white. 10. Click the SYNC button in your house. 6. The router attempts to sync with the satellite. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile ...
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...up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another satellite to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual Satellites connected 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 Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi router to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Figure 1. The following image shows how ...
...up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another satellite to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual Satellites connected 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 Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi router to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Figure 1. The following image shows how ...
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Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Figure 2. 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 3. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch.
Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Figure 2. 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 3. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch.
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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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... on your computer to one of the Ethernet cable to use a static IP address, change the settings so that an Ethernet cable is on the router label. The WiFi network name is connected. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. If you 're installing your computer. 3. To..., their default WiFi network names are different. 3. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Note: If you can connect to the WiFi network. The computer must have an Ethernet port. Connect to the Orbi network through a...
... on your computer to one of the Ethernet cable to use a static IP address, change the settings so that an Ethernet cable is on the router label. The WiFi network name is connected. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. If you 're installing your computer. 3. To..., their default WiFi network names are different. 3. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Note: If you can connect to the WiFi network. The computer must have an Ethernet port. Connect to the Orbi network through a...
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... the satellite label might look like : Figure 4. The following is lit). 2. Labels The router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router's MAC address, and the router's serial number. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Your computer or mobile device connects... or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its Power LED is an example of what the router label might look like : Connect to the WiFi network: 1. Router label The satellite label shows the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the ...
... the satellite label might look like : Figure 4. The following is lit). 2. Labels The router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router's MAC address, and the router's serial number. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Your computer or mobile device connects... or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its Power LED is an example of what the router label might look like : Connect to the WiFi network: 1. Router label The satellite label shows the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the ...
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...and password for WiFi access. If you start the setup process, get your router manually. The first time you connect to your router can use a web browser to access the router to access the router and set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password.... Types of logins serve different purposes. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. Use a web browser to access the router When you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically ...
...and password for WiFi access. If you start the setup process, get your router manually. The first time you connect to your router can use a web browser to access the router to access the router and set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password.... Types of logins serve different purposes. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. Use a web browser to access the router When you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically ...
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...following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router. • Make sure that the router is receiving power, and that its Power LED is connected to the Internet. 5. this information, ask your ISP to set up...the computers and devices in . When you already set up the Internet connection, enter orbilogin.com in the address field for your router. 2. The router connects to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on your DSL account • ISP login name...
...following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router. • Make sure that the router is receiving power, and that its Power LED is connected to the Internet. 5. this information, ask your ISP to set up...the computers and devices in . When you already set up the Internet connection, enter orbilogin.com in the address field for your router. 2. The router connects to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on your DSL account • ISP login name...
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...page 132. To log in to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. The BASIC Home page displays. If the router does not connect to change the router or satellite settings. Make sure that you are case-sensitive. c. You can use the router web interface to the Internet, do the... following: a. The user name is connected to your settings. To change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. 6. d. A login window opens. 3. Contact your ISP to verify that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Launch a web browser from ...
...page 132. To log in to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. The BASIC Home page displays. If the router does not connect to change the router or satellite settings. Make sure that you are case-sensitive. c. You can use the router web interface to the Internet, do the... following: a. The user name is connected to your settings. To change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. 6. d. A login window opens. 3. Contact your ISP to verify that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Launch a web browser from ...