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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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... and access the latest downloads. You can access this product is sold in Canadian French at community.netgear.com. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez...
... and access the latest downloads. You can access this product is sold in Canadian French at community.netgear.com. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez...
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... Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs 9 Connect your router 10 Place your satellite 11 Sync your Orbi satellite 11 Sync a satellite from an Orbi wifi system 11 Sync an 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 WiFi connection using WPS 19 Labels 19 Types of logins 20 Use a web ...
... Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs 9 Connect your router 10 Place your satellite 11 Sync your Orbi satellite 11 Sync a satellite from an Orbi wifi system 11 Sync an 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 WiFi connection using WPS 19 Labels 19 Types of logins 20 Use a web ...
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...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 to block Internet sites 48 Delete keywords... Schedule when to block Internet sites and services 53 Set up security event email notifications 54 Chapter 5 Optimize Performance Enable or disable WiFi Multimedia Quality of Service 57 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........58 Enable or disable daisy-chain topology 59 Enable or...
...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 to block Internet sites 48 Delete keywords... Schedule when to block Internet sites and services 53 Set up security event email notifications 54 Chapter 5 Optimize Performance Enable or disable WiFi Multimedia Quality of Service 57 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........58 Enable or disable daisy-chain topology 59 Enable or...
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... a static route 75 Edit a static route 76 Delete a static route 77 Specify basic WiFi settings 78 Change 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...
... a static route 75 Edit a static route 76 Delete a static route 77 Specify basic WiFi settings 78 Change 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...
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Orbi WiFi System Monitor Internet traffic 105 Set your time zone, adjust for daylight saving time, or change the NTP server 106 Manage the router configuration file ... router 130 Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at home.........130 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick tips 133 Sequence to restart your network 133 WiFi settings 133 Network settings 133 The router and satellite do not sync 133 6
Orbi WiFi System Monitor Internet traffic 105 Set your time zone, adjust for daylight saving time, or change the NTP server 106 Manage the router configuration file ... router 130 Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at home.........130 Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick tips 133 Sequence to restart your network 133 WiFi settings 133 Network settings 133 The router and satellite do not sync 133 6
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... You cannot log in to the router 135 You cannot access the Internet 135 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 136 Troubleshoot PPPoE 137 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 138 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 138 Test the LAN path to your router 138 Test the path from your computer to a ...
... You cannot log in to the router 135 You cannot access the Internet 135 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 136 Troubleshoot PPPoE 137 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 138 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 138 Test the LAN path to your router 138 Test the path from your computer to a ...
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... • 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 at https://www....netgear.com/support/. If you can manage any add-on Orbi satellite from your home. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your Orbi router web interface. This manual describes how to manage your ...
... • 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 at https://www....netgear.com/support/. If you can manage any add-on Orbi satellite from your home. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your Orbi router web interface. This manual describes how to manage your ...
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... router is good. • Amber for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. Overview 9 User Manual Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is fair. • Magenta. Power is included when you ...sync a satellite to the router, the LED behavior for a satellite that are purchased together and come in a WiFi system is working normally. • Solid white. See You cannot access the Internet on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to the router...
... router is good. • Amber for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. Overview 9 User Manual Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is fair. • Magenta. Power is included when you ...sync a satellite to the router, the LED behavior for a satellite that are purchased together and come in a WiFi system is working normally. • Solid white. See You cannot access the Internet on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to the router...
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... Power LED is resetting to the wall jack for three minutes. The connection between the satellite and the router is rebooting. • Blinking amber. Orbi WiFi System Table 2.
... Power LED is resetting to the wall jack for three minutes. The connection between the satellite and the router is rebooting. • Blinking amber. Orbi WiFi System Table 2.
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... synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. If you bought an add-on the back of your router's WiFi signal in the WiFi system is good. • Amber. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. Sync your Orbi satellite The sync process ...for your satellite depends on whether your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, the satellite attempts to sync with the router. For more information, see Place your satellite on page 11. 2. If the Power...
... synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. If you bought an add-on the back of your router's WiFi signal in the WiFi system is good. • Amber. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. Sync your Orbi satellite The sync process ...for your satellite depends on whether your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, the satellite attempts to sync with the router. For more information, see Place your satellite on page 11. 2. If the Power...
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... turns off : • Blue. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the Orbi router. Place your Orbi router's WiFi signal. 2. The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. The satellite attempts to sync to sync. To sync your Orbi network. The Orbi... then sync the satellite to a power source. 3. Press the Sync button on satellite (sold separately), follow these steps. Connect the satellite to the router: a. Orbi WiFi System 4. If the satellite ring LED is fair.
... turns off : • Blue. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the Orbi router. Place your Orbi router's WiFi signal. 2. The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. The satellite attempts to sync to sync. To sync your Orbi network. The Orbi... then sync the satellite to a power source. 3. Press the Sync button on satellite (sold separately), follow these steps. Connect the satellite to the router: a. Orbi WiFi System 4. If the satellite ring LED is fair.
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... Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Follow the instructions about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to your satellite in the router web interface.
... Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Follow the instructions about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to your satellite in the router web interface.
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... set up an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to create a wired backhaul connection. Orbi WiFi System Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another...
... set up an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to create a wired backhaul connection. Orbi WiFi System Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another...
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Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. 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. 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. Figure 2.
Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. 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. 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. Figure 2.
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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. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. Overview 16 User Manual For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. Overview 16 User Manual For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
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...use a static IP address, change the settings so that an Ethernet cable is lit). 2. A message might display on the router label. The WiFi network name is on your computer screen to notify you 're installing your computer to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual The... device connects to the local area network (LAN). To connect your Orbi router for the router and the satellite in the Orbi WiFi System. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. Connect to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. The computer must have an Ethernet port. Connect...
...use a static IP address, change the settings so that an Ethernet cable is lit). 2. A message might display on the router label. The WiFi network name is on your computer screen to notify you 're installing your computer to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual The... device connects to the local area network (LAN). To connect your Orbi router for the router and the satellite in the Orbi WiFi System. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. Connect to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. The computer must have an Ethernet port. Connect...
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...'s serial number. Press the Sync button on your computer or WiFi device. 3. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can find and select the WiFi network. 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 an example of what the router label might look like : Connect to the WiFi network. The following is lit). 2. Your computer or mobile device connects to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Labels The...
...'s serial number. Press the Sync button on your computer or WiFi device. 3. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can find and select the WiFi network. 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 an example of what the router label might look like : Connect to the WiFi network. The following is lit). 2. Your computer or mobile device connects to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Labels The...
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...Manual Your service provider gave you logs you can set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Use a web browser to access the router When you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use when. The first time you...use a web browser to access the router to your Internet service. Before you in to the network (either with WiFi or with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. It is on the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. This logs you start ...
...Manual Your service provider gave you logs you can set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Use a web browser to access the router When you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use when. The first time you...use a web browser to access the router to your Internet service. Before you in to the network (either with WiFi or with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. It is on the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. This logs you start ...
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... instructions. Connect to the Internet. 5. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset...gives you no longer need the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to complete. When your computer to the Internet. To automatically set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your browser to...
... instructions. Connect to the Internet. 5. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset...gives you no longer need the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to complete. When your computer to the Internet. To automatically set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your browser to...
