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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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... the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. If you are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the...
... the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. If you are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the...
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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 WiFi connection ...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 Manually set up the Internet connection ...
... 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 ...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 Manually set up the Internet connection ...
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Orbi WiFi System Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection 36 Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection 37 Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet ... to 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 to block Internet...
Orbi WiFi System Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection 36 Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection 37 Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet ... to 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 to block Internet...
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Orbi WiFi System Manage custom static routes 75 Set up a static route 75 Edit a static route 76 Delete a static route 77 Specify basic WiFi settings 78 ... or edit satellite information 99 View satellites connected to the network 99 Edit satellite information that displays on the Attached Devices page 100 Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting 101 Enable the Sync button 101 Turn the satellite LED lighting on or off 102 Set LED lighting brightness 103 Schedule...
Orbi WiFi System Manage custom static routes 75 Set up a static route 75 Edit a static route 76 Delete a static route 77 Specify basic WiFi settings 78 ... or edit satellite information 99 View satellites connected to the network 99 Edit satellite information that displays on the Attached Devices page 100 Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting 101 Enable the Sync button 101 Turn the satellite LED lighting on or off 102 Set LED lighting brightness 103 Schedule...
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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 ... 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 up port forwarding to a local server 112 Add...
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 ... 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 up port forwarding to a local server 112 Add...
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... 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 159 Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS50........159 Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBS40.........161 Technical specifications...
... 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 159 Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS50........159 Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBS40.........161 Technical specifications...
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... you own one of the following add-on Orbi satellites, you can manage any add-on Orbi satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y) • Orbi Voice (model RBS40V) This chapter contains the ...; 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 your satellite from the Orbi router web interface. You can find more information about the topics covered ...
... you own one of the following add-on Orbi satellites, you can manage any add-on Orbi satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y) • Orbi Voice (model RBS40V) This chapter contains the ...; 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 your satellite from the Orbi router web interface. You can find more information about the topics covered ...
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...access the Internet on the rear panel. The connection between the satellite and the router is different from the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. The connection between the satellite and the router is resetting to the Internet. See The ...on satellites. The ring LED is on page 133. • Off. The satellite failed to sync to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You can purchase add-on the top. • Pulsing white. Router ring LED The ring LED is booting. • Blinking ...
...access the Internet on the rear panel. The connection between the satellite and the router is different from the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. The connection between the satellite and the router is resetting to the Internet. See The ...on satellites. The ring LED is on page 133. • Off. The satellite failed to sync to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You can purchase add-on the top. • Pulsing white. Router ring LED The ring LED is booting. • Blinking ...
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...outlet. 5. If your modem. Connect the power adapter to the wall jack for three minutes. Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Add-on satellite ring LED Optional add-on the top. • Pulsing white. If your Orbi network. Overview 10 User Manual The ring LED is located on satellites are sold separately and...8226; Solid amber. The satellite synced to your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. The firmware is not supplied. Power is corrupted. • Off. Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is on the rear panel.
...outlet. 5. If your modem. Connect the power adapter to the wall jack for three minutes. Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Add-on satellite ring LED Optional add-on the top. • Pulsing white. If your Orbi network. Overview 10 User Manual The ring LED is located on satellites are sold separately and...8226; Solid amber. The satellite synced to your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. The firmware is not supplied. Power is corrupted. • Off. Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is on the rear panel.
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... determine where to sync with your router. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Sync your Orbi satellite The sync process for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. Sync a satellite...successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. For more information, see Sync your satellite: 1. To sync your Orbi satellite on page 11. Connect the satellite to sync with the router. Overview 11 User Manual Place your satellite on page 11. 2....
... determine where to sync with your router. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Sync your Orbi satellite The sync process for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. Sync a satellite...successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. For more information, see Sync your satellite: 1. To sync your Orbi satellite on page 11. Connect the satellite to sync with the router. Overview 11 User Manual Place your satellite on page 11. 2....
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...WiFi signal. 2. Press the Sync button on the back of the satellite and within range of your satellite is good. • Amber. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is within two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of... synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to the Orbi router. Orbi WiFi System 4. Press the Sync button on the back of this procedure and then turns off : • Blue. The satellite ring LED lights...
...WiFi signal. 2. Press the Sync button on the back of the satellite and within range of your satellite is good. • Amber. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is within two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of... synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to the Orbi router. Orbi WiFi System 4. Press the Sync button on the back of this procedure and then turns off : • Blue. The satellite ring LED lights...
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...that is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the SYNC button in your Orbi network using the router web interface: 1. The router attempts to sync. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync with the satellite. The Place Your Satellite page displays. 5. ...The satellite's ring LED lights one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 8. Overview 13 User Manual Select Add Orbi Satellite. Enter the router admin user name and password. Move the satellite closer to a power source. 7. Wait about three minutes and then turns ...
...that is admin. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Click the SYNC button in your Orbi network using the router web interface: 1. The router attempts to sync. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync with the satellite. The Place Your Satellite page displays. 5. ...The satellite's ring LED lights one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 8. Overview 13 User Manual Select Add Orbi Satellite. Enter the router admin user name and password. Move the satellite closer to a power source. 7. Wait about three minutes and then turns ...
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.... Satellites connected to create a wired backhaul connection. Orbi WiFi System Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. Figure 1. Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to the router's Ethernet...
.... Satellites connected to create a wired backhaul connection. Orbi WiFi System Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. Figure 1. Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to the router's Ethernet...
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Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Figure 2. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual 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. 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. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Figure 2. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual 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. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster.
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Overview 16 User Manual Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. 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 Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. 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.
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... your computer to an Ethernet port on the router label. To scan the QR code with your camera app, your Orbi router for the router and the satellite in the Orbi WiFi System. Wired connection You can connect to notify you 're installing your mobile device must have iOS version 11... that the router or satellite is receiving power (its Power LED is the same for the first time, you can connect your computer to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The computer must have an Ethernet port. Your computer ...
... your computer to an Ethernet port on the router label. To scan the QR code with your camera app, your Orbi router for the router and the satellite in the Orbi WiFi System. Wired connection You can connect to notify you 're installing your mobile device must have iOS version 11... that the router or satellite is receiving power (its Power LED is the same for the first time, you can connect your computer to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The computer must have an Ethernet port. Your computer ...
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...) or you can find and select the WiFi network. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its instructions for your computer or WiFi device. 3. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the WiFi network: 1. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Press the Sync button on...
...) or you can find and select the WiFi network. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its instructions for your computer or WiFi device. 3. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the WiFi network: 1. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Press the Sync button on...
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... first time you cannot find this login information in to your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. If you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to access the router to the Network and 20 Access the Router... access. This information is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you in a letter or some other way. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5.
... first time you cannot find this login information in to your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. If you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to access the router to the Network and 20 Access the Router... access. This information is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you in a letter or some other way. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5.
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...your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is working, you in the network use a wired connection to the Internet. Connect to the Internet. 5. Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that the computers and devices in . this setting is lit. • Close and reopen the browser or ... you set up the Internet connection, enter orbilogin.com in the address field for your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you cannot locate this information, ask your browser to start an Internet application, your Internet service provider (ISP...
...your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is working, you in the network use a wired connection to the Internet. Connect to the Internet. 5. Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that the computers and devices in . this setting is lit. • Close and reopen the browser or ... you set up the Internet connection, enter orbilogin.com in the address field for your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you cannot locate this information, ask your browser to start an Internet application, your Internet service provider (ISP...