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... to your modem. Orbi Router Orbi Satellite Ethernet Cable Overview The number of NETGEAR, Inc. You can access this device, you are agreeing to install your Orbi router using the Orbi app, manually install it using this document in your package depends on which Orbi WiFi system... you 're still unable to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU...
... to your modem. Orbi Router Orbi Satellite Ethernet Cable Overview The number of NETGEAR, Inc. You can access this device, you are agreeing to install your Orbi router using the Orbi app, manually install it using this document in your package depends on which Orbi WiFi system... you 're still unable to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU...
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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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...add-on Orbi satellite from the Orbi router web interface. You can find 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 (model RBS40V) This chapter contains... to your Internet service. The Orbi router connects to manage your Orbi WiFi System from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. This manual describes how to your Orbi router web interface. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your Orbi...
...add-on Orbi satellite from the Orbi router web interface. You can find 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 (model RBS40V) This chapter contains... to your Internet service. The Orbi router connects to manage your Orbi WiFi System from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. This manual describes how to your Orbi router web interface. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your Orbi...
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... the satellite and the router is good. • Amber for three minutes. Orbi WiFi System LED behavior When you buy an Orbi router. Overview 9 User Manual Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You can purchase add-on satellites. The router or satellite is not supplied.
... the satellite and the router is good. • Amber for three minutes. Orbi WiFi System LED behavior When you buy an Orbi router. Overview 9 User Manual Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You can purchase add-on satellites. The router or satellite is not supplied.
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.... • Blinking amber. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the top. • Pulsing white. Overview 10 User Manual The satellite is booting. • Solid white. If your Internet service. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the router (press the Sync...
.... • Blinking amber. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the top. • Pulsing white. Overview 10 User Manual The satellite is booting. • Solid white. If your Internet service. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the router (press the Sync...
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... synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is preset to automatically find and sync to sync with your satellite. Overview 11 User Manual For more information, see Sync your satellite: 1. For more information, see Place your satellite. Connect the satellite to the Orbi router. ...on page 11. 2. Place your satellite on satellite. If you determine where to sync with the router. Note that your satellites must manually sync your router's WiFi signal in the WiFi system is fair. Orbi WiFi System Place your satellite If your satellite came with your...
... synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is preset to automatically find and sync to sync with your satellite. Overview 11 User Manual For more information, see Sync your satellite: 1. For more information, see Place your satellite. Connect the satellite to the Orbi router. ...on page 11. 2. Place your satellite on satellite. If you determine where to sync with the router. Note that your satellites must manually sync your router's WiFi signal in the WiFi system is fair. Orbi WiFi System Place your satellite If your satellite came with your...
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.... Press the Sync button on the back of the router. Wait about two minutes for about three minutes, and then turns off . 5. Overview 12 User Manual To sync your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the router and try again. If the satellite...
.... Press the Sync button on the back of the router. Wait about two minutes for about three minutes, and then turns off . 5. Overview 12 User Manual To sync your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the router and try again. If the satellite...
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... satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is connected to your Orbi network using the router web interface: 1. Overview 13 User Manual A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Select Add Orbi Satellite. Follow the instructions about three minutes and then turns off...
... satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is connected to your Orbi network using the router web interface: 1. Overview 13 User Manual A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Select Add Orbi Satellite. Follow the instructions about three minutes and then turns off...
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... an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual Figure 1.
... an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another satellite to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual Figure 1.
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Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. 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 2. Figure 3. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps.
Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. 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 2. Figure 3. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps.
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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 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.
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... an Ethernet cable is on the router label. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual A message might display on your computer. 3. To scan the QR code with an Ethernet cable: 1. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The... that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. The WiFi network name is the same for the first time, you can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your mobile device must have iOS version 11 or later or Android version 10 or later...
... an Ethernet cable is on the router label. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual A message might display on your computer. 3. To scan the QR code with an Ethernet cable: 1. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. The... that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. The WiFi network name is the same for the first time, you can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your mobile device must have iOS version 11 or later or Android version 10 or later...
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... on your computer or WiFi device. 3. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Labels The router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router's MAC address, and the router's serial number.
... on your computer or WiFi device. 3. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Labels The router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router's MAC address, and the router's serial number.
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... view or change its settings. Use the automatic Internet setup option You can use a web browser to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual The login that you know which login to use a web browser to access the router to your service provider. • WiFi network key or... (ISP) gave you in a letter or some other way. Your router and satellite are preset with an Ethernet cable), you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to the network (either with WiFi or with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. Use a web...
... view or change its settings. Use the automatic Internet setup option You can use a web browser to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual The login that you know which login to use a web browser to access the router to your service provider. • WiFi network key or... (ISP) gave you in a letter or some other way. Your router and satellite are preset with an Ethernet cable), you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to the network (either with WiFi or with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. Use a web...
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... • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; Make sure that your ISP to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual If the browser does not display the web page, do the following information to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. The...
... • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; Make sure that your ISP to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual If the browser does not display the web page, do the following information to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. The...
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...Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. You can use the router web interface to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. Change the language By default, the language is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting ... password. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you are case-sensitive. If the router does not connect to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Orbi WiFi System • Browse to orbilogin.com. • If the computer is set as Auto. Enter orbilogin.com....
...Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. You can use the router web interface to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. Change the language By default, the language is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting ... password. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you are case-sensitive. If the router does not connect to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Orbi WiFi System • Browse to orbilogin.com. • If the computer is set as Auto. Enter orbilogin.com....
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When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The password is admin. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Connect to confirm this change. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Orbi WiFi System 3. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Enter the router admin user name and password.
When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The password is admin. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Connect to confirm this change. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Orbi WiFi System 3. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. 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