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...: 5GHz-2 & 6GHz • Processor - Router - Main Network for all at : www.netgear.com/spc • Separate WiFi networks for stronger WiFi connections. • Easy Setup and Management-Orbi works with any internet service provider. It includes a 1-year subscription of Armor, all-in-one...with speeds up to 27Gbps, 2.4X faster than WiFi 6-Unlock incredible speeds up , monitor and manage your Orbi WiFi and access exclusive NETGEAR services. • NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender® -All-in-one security protection.1 Key Features Technical Specifications Services & Security...
...: 5GHz-2 & 6GHz • Processor - Router - Main Network for all at : www.netgear.com/spc • Separate WiFi networks for stronger WiFi connections. • Easy Setup and Management-Orbi works with any internet service provider. It includes a 1-year subscription of Armor, all-in-one...with speeds up to 27Gbps, 2.4X faster than WiFi 6-Unlock incredible speeds up , monitor and manage your Orbi WiFi and access exclusive NETGEAR services. • NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by Bitdefender® -All-in-one security protection.1 Key Features Technical Specifications Services & Security...
Technical Specification Sheet
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...wireless/wired standards and support maximum speeds. 1 NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, and Orbi are for a Premium Plan. To achieve maximum... wireless/wired speed requires devices that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. † Maximum wireless ...
...wireless/wired standards and support maximum speeds. 1 NETGEAR Armor™ Powered by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume, device limitations, and building construction. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor, and Orbi are for a Premium Plan. To achieve maximum... wireless/wired speed requires devices that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. † Maximum wireless ...
Quick Install Guide
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... your network security with NETGEAR ArmorTM NETGEAR Armor protects your connected devices. Pause the Internet, run a speed test, set smart parental controls, and more with an automatic shield of software services can do on the Orbi app! Tap the SECURITY icon in the Orbi app to explore your ... 3 Do more . (Availability of security across your family's WiFi with the app Check out everything you used the Orbi app before, go to download the Orbi app and follow the setup instructions If you can vary by region.) Security Device Manager Devices (8) Security Activated Internet Speed...
... your network security with NETGEAR ArmorTM NETGEAR Armor protects your connected devices. Pause the Internet, run a speed test, set smart parental controls, and more with an automatic shield of software services can do on the Orbi app! Tap the SECURITY icon in the Orbi app to explore your ... 3 Do more . (Availability of security across your family's WiFi with the app Check out everything you used the Orbi app before, go to download the Orbi app and follow the setup instructions If you can vary by region.) Security Device Manager Devices (8) Security Activated Internet Speed...
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... Turn off your modem. Applicable to access the Orbi web interface. If you prefer to your questions answered and access the latest downloads at netgear.com/support, and check out our NETGEAR Community at netgear.com/orbihelp. See the regulatory compliance document before ...and Orbi router and disconnect them. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Reconnect your new Orbi. You can also find more setup help with unmanned aircraft systems. © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo and the Orbi logo ...
... Turn off your modem. Applicable to access the Orbi web interface. If you prefer to your questions answered and access the latest downloads at netgear.com/support, and check out our NETGEAR Community at netgear.com/orbihelp. See the regulatory compliance document before ...and Orbi router and disconnect them. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Reconnect your new Orbi. You can also find more setup help with unmanned aircraft systems. © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo and the Orbi logo ...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Whole Home Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 7 System Models Orbi WiFi 7 Router Model RBE971 Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite Model RBE970 October 2023 202-12665-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Whole Home Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 7 System Models Orbi WiFi 7 Router Model RBE971 Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite Model RBE970 October 2023 202-12665-02 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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...What is WiFi 7 11 Orbi router overview 12 Orbi router hardware features 12 Orbi router LED behavior 13 Orbi satellite overview 15 Orbi satellite hardware features 15 Orbi satellite LED behavior 16 Router and satellite labels 17 Connect your router 18 Place your Orbi satellite 19 Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router 19 Set up ... network 25 Wired connection 25 WiFi connection 25 WiFi connection using WPS 26 Types of logins 26 Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app 27 Use a web browser to access the router 27 Use the automatic Internet setup option 28 Log in to the...
...What is WiFi 7 11 Orbi router overview 12 Orbi router hardware features 12 Orbi router LED behavior 13 Orbi satellite overview 15 Orbi satellite hardware features 15 Orbi satellite LED behavior 16 Router and satellite labels 17 Connect your router 18 Place your Orbi satellite 19 Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router 19 Set up ... network 25 Wired connection 25 WiFi connection 25 WiFi connection using WPS 26 Types of logins 26 Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app 27 Use a web browser to access the router 27 Use the automatic Internet setup option 28 Log in to the...
User Manual
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... path to your router 158 Test the path from your computer to a remote device...........159 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory settings for the Orbi router 162 Factory settings for the Orbi satellite 164 Technical specifications for the Orbi router 165 Technical specifications for the...
... path to your router 158 Test the path from your computer to a remote device...........159 Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Factory settings for the Orbi router 162 Factory settings for the Orbi satellite 164 Technical specifications for the Orbi router 165 Technical specifications for the...
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... manual describes how to manage your Whole Home Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System from the NETGEAR Orbi app. This chapter contains the following sections: • What is WiFi 7? • Orbi router overview • Orbi satellite overview • Router and satellite labels • Connect your router • Place ...; One 5 GHz radio that supports the new IEEE 802.11be standard with your Orbi router 9 The Orbi router (model RBE971) connects to your home. You can also manage your Orbi system from your Orbi router web interface. 1 Overview and Setup The Whole Home Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh...
... manual describes how to manage your Whole Home Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh System from the NETGEAR Orbi app. This chapter contains the following sections: • What is WiFi 7? • Orbi router overview • Orbi satellite overview • Router and satellite labels • Connect your router • Place ...; One 5 GHz radio that supports the new IEEE 802.11be standard with your Orbi router 9 The Orbi router (model RBE971) connects to your home. You can also manage your Orbi system from your Orbi router web interface. 1 Overview and Setup The Whole Home Quad-Band WiFi 7 Mesh...
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• Set up your satellite with a wired connection to the Orbi satellite (model RBE970) as the router and refer to your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. NOTE: This manual might refer to the Orbi router (model RBE971) as the satellite. 10
• Set up your satellite with a wired connection to the Orbi satellite (model RBE970) as the router and refer to your router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support. NOTE: This manual might refer to the Orbi router (model RBE971) as the satellite. 10
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... Mesh WiFi 7 System Orbi router overview The following figures shows the Orbi router hardware features. For more information about the LED behavior, see WiFi connection using WPS on page 26. Router LED: Use the LED on page 13. 2. For more information, see Orbi router LED behavior on... the front of the Orbi router hardware features and LED behavior. Orbi router front (left figure) and back (right figure) views 1. Orbi router hardware features The following sections are an overview of the router...
... Mesh WiFi 7 System Orbi router overview The following figures shows the Orbi router hardware features. For more information about the LED behavior, see WiFi connection using WPS on page 26. Router LED: Use the LED on page 13. 2. For more information, see Orbi router LED behavior on... the front of the Orbi router hardware features and LED behavior. Orbi router front (left figure) and back (right figure) views 1. Orbi router hardware features The following sections are an overview of the router...
User Manual
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... restart (reboot) the router or reset the router to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE). Power LED: For more information, see Factory settings for the Orbi router on page 13. 8. Overview and Setup 13 User Manual For more information about the factory settings, see Set up your satellite with your... router to its factory default settings: • Restart the router: Press the Reset button for the router's Power LED. Orbi router LED behavior The Orbi router has an LED on the front and a Power LED on page 20. 6. 10G Internet port: Connect your router on the back...
... restart (reboot) the router or reset the router to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE). Power LED: For more information, see Factory settings for the Orbi router on page 13. 8. Overview and Setup 13 User Manual For more information about the factory settings, see Set up your satellite with your... router to its factory default settings: • Restart the router: Press the Reset button for the router's Power LED. Orbi router LED behavior The Orbi router has an LED on the front and a Power LED on page 20. 6. 10G Internet port: Connect your router on the back...
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... figure) views 1. Satellite LED: Use the LED on the front of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior. For more information about the LED behavior, see Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router on page 16. 2. Overview and Setup 15 User Manual Figure 2. For... more information, see Orbi satellite LED behavior on page 19. Orbi satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of...
... figure) views 1. Satellite LED: Use the LED on the front of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior. For more information about the LED behavior, see Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router on page 16. 2. Overview and Setup 15 User Manual Figure 2. For... more information, see Orbi satellite LED behavior on page 19. Orbi satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of...
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...which support speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. 5. 10G Ethernet port: This Ethernet port provides a wired connection speed of the satellite. Orbi satellite LED behavior The Orbi satellite has an LED on the front and a Power LED on . The satellite is corrupted. The satellite resets and returns to ... the LED behavior for the satellite's Power LED. The satellite's firmware is restarting. For information about the Power LED behavior, see Orbi satellite LED behavior on the front of up your satellite with your router on the router to the satellite - Power LED behavior LED...
...which support speeds up to 2.5 Gbps. 5. 10G Ethernet port: This Ethernet port provides a wired connection speed of the satellite. Orbi satellite LED behavior The Orbi satellite has an LED on the front and a Power LED on . The satellite is corrupted. The satellite resets and returns to ... the LED behavior for the satellite's Power LED. The satellite's firmware is restarting. For information about the Power LED behavior, see Orbi satellite LED behavior on the front of up your satellite with your router on the router to the satellite - Power LED behavior LED...
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... with the router. The satellite connected to the router and the connection is an example of the router and satellite. Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and satellite labels show the router's or satellite's MAC address and serial number. The label also includes a QR code that you can scan during...
... with the router. The satellite connected to the router and the connection is an example of the router and satellite. Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and satellite labels show the router's or satellite's MAC address and serial number. The label also includes a QR code that you can scan during...
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...Use your satellite's LED to help you determine where to place your region to the power adapter. Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router The Orbi satellite that comes with your Orbi satellite on page 16. NOTE: For Singapore, use the snap pin on the power adapter. 7. If the ...modem support a speed that is better suited to higher speeds. Whole Home Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 7 System NOTE: If both your Orbi satellite Your Orbi satellite must be within range of this shorter range, 6 GHz WiFi routers and satellites must be positioned close to where you actually require...
...Use your satellite's LED to help you determine where to place your region to the power adapter. Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router The Orbi satellite that comes with your Orbi satellite on page 16. NOTE: For Singapore, use the snap pin on the power adapter. 7. If the ...modem support a speed that is better suited to higher speeds. Whole Home Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 7 System NOTE: If both your Orbi satellite Your Orbi satellite must be within range of this shorter range, 6 GHz WiFi routers and satellites must be positioned close to where you actually require...
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...If the satellite LED lights magenta, do not sync on the satellite. Instead of the following : a. Place your satellite to the Orbi router. Plug the satellite back in and wait two minutes for the communication performed between a mesh WiFi system's router and its satellites....again. 3. If you have trouble syncing the satellies, you can use a wired connection. Set up and sync your Orbi satellite over a wired connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your satellite with the router is good. • Amber: The connection with a wired connection...
...If the satellite LED lights magenta, do not sync on the satellite. Instead of the following : a. Place your satellite to the Orbi router. Plug the satellite back in and wait two minutes for the communication performed between a mesh WiFi system's router and its satellites....again. 3. If you have trouble syncing the satellies, you can use a wired connection. Set up and sync your Orbi satellite over a wired connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your satellite with the router is good. • Amber: The connection with a wired connection...
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... automatically syncs to a power source. Connect the other end of the satellite lights green. Blue indicates that is much faster. Connect the satellite to the Orbi router. NOTE: For a 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, or 2.5 Gbps connection, we recommend that you use a 2.5G Multi-Gigabit LAN port on the router, but the 10...
... automatically syncs to a power source. Connect the other end of the satellite lights green. Blue indicates that is much faster. Connect the satellite to the Orbi router. NOTE: For a 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, or 2.5 Gbps connection, we recommend that you use a 2.5G Multi-Gigabit LAN port on the router, but the 10...
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...: Satellite 1 connected to router and satellite 2 connected to your model. NOTE: The products shown in the diagrams do apply to your Orbi router using a daisy chain topology to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Figure 4. Whole Home Quad-Band... connection, or you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another way to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router using a star topology to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Figure 5. The ...
...: Satellite 1 connected to router and satellite 2 connected to your model. NOTE: The products shown in the diagrams do apply to your Orbi router using a daisy chain topology to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Figure 4. Whole Home Quad-Band... connection, or you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another way to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router using a star topology to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Figure 5. The ...
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Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview and Setup 23 User Manual Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Switch Figure 6. Whole Home Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 7 System The following figure shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router through an Ethernet switch.
Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview and Setup 23 User Manual Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Switch Figure 6. Whole Home Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 7 System The following figure shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router through 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 • Types of logins • Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app • Use a web browser to access the router • Change the language 24
2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app • Use a web browser to access the router • Change the language 24