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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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... 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...
... 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...
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... Enable British 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... admin password 93 View router status 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...
... Enable British 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... admin password 93 View router status 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...
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... 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
... 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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... 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 for Orbi router model RBS20...........162 Technical...
... 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 for Orbi router model RBS20...........162 Technical...
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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 your satellite from your Orbi router web interface. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your home.... which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y) • Orbi Voice (model RBS40V) This chapter contains the following add-on Orbi satellites, you can manage any add-on Orbi satellite from the Orbi router web interface....
... 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 your Orbi router web interface. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your home.... which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/: • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y) • Orbi Voice (model RBS40V) This chapter contains the following add-on Orbi satellites, you can manage any add-on Orbi satellite from the Orbi router web interface....
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... pressed the Sync button. • Off. The router is good. • Amber for add-on page 133. • Off. The satellite synced to the router, the LED behavior for three minutes. Overview 9 User Manual The router cannot connect to factory default settings. • ... the top. • Pulsing white. The connection between the satellite and the router is working normally. • Solid white. The router or satellite is corrupted. • Off. Satellite ring LED This satellite is included when you sync a satellite to the router and is fair. • Magenta. The ...
... pressed the Sync button. • Off. The router is good. • Amber for add-on page 133. • Off. The satellite synced to the router, the LED behavior for three minutes. Overview 9 User Manual The router cannot connect to factory default settings. • ... the top. • Pulsing white. The connection between the satellite and the router is working normally. • Solid white. The router or satellite is corrupted. • Off. Satellite ring LED This satellite is included when you sync a satellite to the router and is fair. • Magenta. The ...
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.../Off button on the rear panel of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your modem. The satellite is not getting an IP address. • Off. The satellite is not connected to the Internet port of the router. If your router: 1. Power is fair. • ...not supplied. Plug in . 3. Connect your router To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Orbi WiFi System Table 2. The satellite is located on your router. 4. Connect your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. The ring LED is resetting to your modem to...
.../Off button on the rear panel of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your modem. The satellite is not getting an IP address. • Off. The satellite is not connected to the Internet port of the router. If your router: 1. Power is fair. • ...not supplied. Plug in . 3. Connect your router To cable your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Orbi WiFi System Table 2. The satellite is located on your router. 4. Connect your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. The ring LED is resetting to your modem to...
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... signal in the same WiFi system. Place your satellite. If the Power LED on satellite. 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 place your satellite: 1. If you bought an add-on satellite, you determine where to sync with your Orbi...
... signal in the same WiFi system. Place your satellite. If the Power LED on satellite. 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 place your satellite: 1. If you bought an add-on satellite, you determine where to sync with your Orbi...
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... two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of the satellite and within range of your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of the satellite. Overview 12 User Manual The satellite ring LED lights blue, amber, or magenta as described in to... two minutes for about three minutes, and then turns off . 5. The Orbi router and satellite failed to a power source. 3. Sync an add-on satellite If you already set up an Orbi router and satellite and are adding an optional add-on the back of your Orbi network. Make sure that your...
... two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of the satellite and within range of your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of the satellite. Overview 12 User Manual The satellite ring LED lights blue, amber, or magenta as described in to... two minutes for about three minutes, and then turns off . 5. The Orbi router and satellite failed to a power source. 3. Sync an add-on satellite If you already set up an Orbi router and satellite and are adding an optional add-on the back of your Orbi network. Make sure that your...
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.... 11. The router attempts to sync. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync with the satellite. A login window opens. 3. Select Add Orbi Satellite. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to a power source. 7. The default password is connected to...
.... 11. The router attempts to sync. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync with the satellite. A login window opens. 3. Select Add Orbi Satellite. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to a power source. 7. The default password is connected to...
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... that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your Orbi router to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or 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...
... that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your Orbi router to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or 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...
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Figure 3. 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 Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Figure 2. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch.
Figure 3. 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 Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Figure 2. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. 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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... To scan the QR code with an Ethernet cable: 1. The WiFi network name is connected. WiFi connection If you bought the router and the satellite separately, their default WiFi network names are different. 3. To connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. You can also manually find and select...WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the router or satellite is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the WiFi network. Make sure that the router is ...
... To scan the QR code with an Ethernet cable: 1. The WiFi network name is connected. WiFi connection If you bought the router and the satellite separately, their default WiFi network names are different. 3. To connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. You can also manually find and select...WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the router or satellite is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the WiFi network. Make sure that the router is ...
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... 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 satellite's serial number. Within two minutes, on the router. 4. To use WPS to connect to the Network... and 19 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the router is an example of what the satellite label might look like :...
... 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 satellite's serial number. Within two minutes, on the router. 4. To use WPS to connect to the Network... and 19 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the router is an example of what the satellite label might look like :...
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... logins serve different purposes. Before you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. Your router and satellite are preset with an Ethernet cable), you this login information, ...contact your router can use when. The first time you start the setup process, get your ISP Connect to your Internet service. Satellite label Types of logins Separate types of logins: • Internet service login. The login that you connect to view or change its...
... logins serve different purposes. Before you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. Your router and satellite are preset with an Ethernet cable), you this login information, ...contact your router can use when. The first time you start the setup process, get your ISP Connect to your Internet service. Satellite label Types of logins Separate types of logins: • Internet service login. The login that you connect to view or change its...
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... Auto. Make sure that is admin. To log in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual To change the router or satellite settings. Connect to your Orbi network. 2. If the router does not connect to your Orbi: 1. Change the language By default, the ... interface When you are case-sensitive. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. Enter orbilogin.com. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Contact your Orbi network. 2. The password is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),...
... Auto. Make sure that is admin. To log in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual To change the router or satellite settings. Connect to your Orbi network. 2. If the router does not connect to your Orbi: 1. Change the language By default, the ... interface When you are case-sensitive. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. Enter orbilogin.com. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Contact your Orbi network. 2. The password is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon),...
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... app on page 89. 6. To enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app Before enabling Circle, make sure that your NETGEAR router. For more information, see Update the router and satellite firmware on your router's firmware. The Parental Control page displays. 3. Circle smart parental controls is the default mode). Select BASIC...
... app on page 89. 6. To enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app Before enabling Circle, make sure that your NETGEAR router. For more information, see Update the router and satellite firmware on your router's firmware. The Parental Control page displays. 3. Circle smart parental controls is the default mode). Select BASIC...
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...this value. 8. The user name and password are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this feature, your Orbi satellites can connect only to your Orbi router. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. To enable or disable daisy-chain topology, do one Orbi ...router and two or more Orbi satellites. If you specified the first time that is admin. This feature is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. Enter the admin ...
...this value. 8. The user name and password are not being updated or reached correctly, it might be necessary to increase this feature, your Orbi satellites can connect only to your Orbi router. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. To enable or disable daisy-chain topology, do one Orbi ...router and two or more Orbi satellites. If you specified the first time that is admin. This feature is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. Enter the admin ...
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...adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. Orbi WiFi System Specify basic WiFi settings The router and satellite come preset with a wired connection to access the router. If you use multiple access points, it is four channels (for example, use ... security settings, you are disconnected when you change the channel unless you can be up to your computer or mobile device is on the satellite label. In some regions, not all channels are case-sensitive. If your Orbi network. 2. The user name and password are available. ...
...adjacent access points is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. Orbi WiFi System Specify basic WiFi settings The router and satellite come preset with a wired connection to access the router. If you use multiple access points, it is four channels (for example, use ... security settings, you are disconnected when you change the channel unless you can be up to your computer or mobile device is on the satellite label. In some regions, not all channels are case-sensitive. If your Orbi network. 2. The user name and password are available. ...