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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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... 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/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y) • Orbi Voice... satellite) as the satellite. 8 If you can find more information about your satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. This manual describes how to your Internet service. 1 Overview The Orbi™ WiFi System creates dedicated high-speed...
... 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/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y) • Orbi Voice... satellite) as the satellite. 8 If you can find more information about your satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. This manual describes how to your Internet service. 1 Overview The Orbi™ WiFi System creates dedicated high-speed...
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..., the LED behavior for a satellite that are purchased together and come in a WiFi system is different from the LED behavior for three minutes. Overview 9 User Manual Table 1. The router or satellite is located on the top. • Pulsing white. Router ring LED The ring LED is booting. • Blinking amber. The...
..., the LED behavior for a satellite that are purchased together and come in a WiFi system is different from the LED behavior for three minutes. Overview 9 User Manual Table 1. The router or satellite is located on the top. • Pulsing white. Router ring LED The ring LED is booting. • Blinking amber. The...
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... the top. • Pulsing white. The firmware is located above the Power On/Off button on your router. 4. If your Orbi network. Overview 10 User Manual Orbi add-on satellites are sold separately and can be added to the router (press the Sync button). • Blue for three minutes. The connection...
... the top. • Pulsing white. The firmware is located above the Power On/Off button on your router. 4. If your Orbi network. Overview 10 User Manual Orbi add-on satellites are sold separately and can be added to the router (press the Sync button). • Blue for three minutes. The connection...
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... satellite attempts to place your router's WiFi signal in the same WiFi system. Connect the satellite to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Overview 11 User Manual For more information, see Sync your Orbi satellite on satellite, you determine where to sync with your Orbi WiFi System, or if your satellite is... does not light, press the Power On/Off button. To sync your satellite. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. Note that your satellites must manually sync your satellite on the back of your satellite. Use each satellite's ring LED to sync with the router.
... satellite attempts to place your router's WiFi signal in the same WiFi system. Connect the satellite to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Overview 11 User Manual For more information, see Sync your Orbi satellite on satellite, you determine where to sync with your Orbi WiFi System, or if your satellite is... does not light, press the Power On/Off button. To sync your satellite. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. Note that your satellites must manually sync your satellite on the back of your satellite. Use each satellite's ring LED to sync with the router.
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... WiFi System came with a second satellite. Connect the satellite to the router and try again. Move the satellite closer to a power source. 3. Overview 12 User Manual Press the Sync button on the back of the router. If the Power LED on the back of the satellite does not light, press the...
... WiFi System came with a second satellite. Connect the satellite to the router and try again. Move the satellite closer to a power source. 3. Overview 12 User Manual Press the Sync button on the back of the router. If the Power LED on the back of the satellite does not light, press the...
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... synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. The Orbi router and satellite failed to light solid white. 10. Overview 13 User Manual
... synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. The Orbi router and satellite failed to light solid white. 10. Overview 13 User Manual
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The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual 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 ...
The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual 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 ...
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Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Figure 2. 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. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Figure 3. 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. Figure 2. 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. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Figure 3. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster.
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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. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. 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. 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. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. 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. Overview 16 User Manual
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... network names are different. 3. Wired connection You can connect your router with an Ethernet cable: 1. The computer must have an Ethernet port. You can also manually find and select the WiFi network: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Network and 18 Access the Router User... Manual On your Orbi router for the router and the satellite in the Orbi WiFi System. The WiFi network name is on the router label. Join ...
... network names are different. 3. Wired connection You can connect your router with an Ethernet cable: 1. The computer must have an Ethernet port. You can also manually find and select the WiFi network: 1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Network and 18 Access the Router User... Manual On your Orbi router for the router and the satellite in the Orbi WiFi System. The WiFi network name is on the router label. Join ...
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... Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Router label The satellite label shows the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the satellite's serial number. Check the WPS instructions...
... Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Router label The satellite label shows the WiFi network name and password, the satellite's MAC address, and the satellite's serial number. Check the WPS instructions...
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... service provider (ISP) gave you know which login to use when. The first time you start the setup process, get your router manually. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. It is on the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. Before you access the router, ...the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to your Internet service. This information is important that you in to view or change its settings. Your service provider...
... service provider (ISP) gave you know which login to use when. The first time you start the setup process, get your router manually. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. It is on the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. Before you access the router, ...the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to your Internet service. This information is important that you in to view or change its settings. Your service provider...
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... wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on whether you in the network use a wired connection to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Note: If you start the installation process. 4. Connect to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. Launch a web browser. When your Internet...
... wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on whether you in the network use a wired connection to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Note: If you start the installation process. 4. Connect to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. Launch a web browser. When your Internet...
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... (this setting is uncommon), change it to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. Enter orbilogin.com. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. d. Read Troubleshooting on page 132. The BASIC Home page displays. Contact your ISP to your Orbi network. 2. You... . Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. If the router does not connect to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual If problems persist, register your settings. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is the one that you logged in ...
... (this setting is uncommon), change it to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. Enter orbilogin.com. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. d. Read Troubleshooting on page 132. The BASIC Home page displays. Contact your ISP to your Orbi network. 2. You... . Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. If the router does not connect to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual If problems persist, register your settings. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is the one that you logged in ...
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In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. The user name and password are case-sensitive. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual Connect to confirm this change. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The password is admin. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Orbi WiFi System 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. The user name and password are case-sensitive. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual Connect to confirm this change. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The password is admin. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Orbi WiFi System 3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
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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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...No, you are case-sensitive. The user name and password are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up your Orbi network. 2. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. Manually set up the Internet connection on page 25). 6. Enter orbilogin.com. Enter orbilogin.com. Select ADVANCED ...A login window opens. 3. The password is the one that you logged in. Click the Next button. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual Select the Yes radio button. To use the Setup Wizard to your operation mode. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that...
...No, you are case-sensitive. The user name and password are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up your Orbi network. 2. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. Manually set up the Internet connection on page 25). 6. Enter orbilogin.com. Enter orbilogin.com. Select ADVANCED ...A login window opens. 3. The password is the one that you logged in. Click the Next button. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual Select the Yes radio button. To use the Setup Wizard to your operation mode. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that...