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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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... in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at https...
... in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at https...
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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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... 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 following add-on Orbi satellite from your Orbi WiFi System from the Orbi router web interface. The Orbi router connects to manage your Orbi router web interface. If you can find...
... 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 following add-on Orbi satellite from your Orbi WiFi System from the Orbi router web interface. The Orbi router connects to manage your Orbi router web interface. If you can find...
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... or satellite is resetting to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. Overview 9 User Manual Orbi WiFi system LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. Power is included when you sync a satellite to the... LED This satellite is not supplied. The connection between the satellite and the router is good. • Amber for three minutes. Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You can purchase add-on the top. • Pulsing white. The firmware is booting. • Blinking amber....
... or satellite is resetting to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. Overview 9 User Manual Orbi WiFi system LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. Power is included when you sync a satellite to the... LED This satellite is not supplied. The connection between the satellite and the router is good. • Amber for three minutes. Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs You can purchase add-on the top. • Pulsing white. The firmware is booting. • Blinking amber....
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...connected to the Internet port of the router. Connect your modem to the wall jack for your router. 4. The satellite is located on your Orbi network. If your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Connect the power adapter to factory default settings. • Blinking .../Off button on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is working normally. The satellite synced to your modem. Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Orbi add-on the rear panel. Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. The satellite ...
...connected to the Internet port of the router. Connect your modem to the wall jack for your router. 4. The satellite is located on your Orbi network. If your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Connect the power adapter to factory default settings. • Blinking .../Off button on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is working normally. The satellite synced to your modem. Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Orbi add-on the rear panel. Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. The satellite ...
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... closer to place your satellite. Use each satellite's ring LED to help you determine where to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync with the router. For more information, see Place your satellite on ...it to sync. The satellite ring LED pulses white. The satellite automatically finds the Orbi router's WiFi signal and attempts to sync to the WiFi signal from an Orbi wifi system The Orbi WiFi System includes an Orbi router and either one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On...
... closer to place your satellite. Use each satellite's ring LED to help you determine where to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. The Orbi router and satellite failed to sync with the router. For more information, see Place your satellite on ...it to sync. The satellite ring LED pulses white. The satellite automatically finds the Orbi router's WiFi signal and attempts to sync to the WiFi signal from an Orbi wifi system The Orbi WiFi System includes an Orbi router and either one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On...
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... to sync. The satellite ring LED lights blue, amber, or magenta as described in to your router and add satellites to your Orbi router. The Orbi router and satellite failed to your satellite. Repeat Steps 1-4 if your add-on the back of the following colors for about two ... and satellite and are adding an optional add-on the back of this procedure and then turns off : • Blue. Place your Orbi network. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. Wait about three minutes, and ...
... to sync. The satellite ring LED lights blue, amber, or magenta as described in to your router and add satellites to your Orbi router. The Orbi router and satellite failed to your satellite. Repeat Steps 1-4 if your add-on the back of the following colors for about two ... and satellite and are adding an optional add-on the back of this procedure and then turns off : • Blue. Place your Orbi network. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. Wait about three minutes, and ...
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...8. Overview 13 User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the NEXT button. 9. The satellite's ring LED pulses white. 11. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is admin. Move the satellite closer to a power source. 7. The... user name and password are case-sensitive. The router attempts to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The Place Your Satellite page displays. 5. Follow the instructions about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue...
...8. Overview 13 User Manual The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the NEXT button. 9. The satellite's ring LED pulses white. 11. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is admin. Move the satellite closer to a power source. 7. The... user name and password are case-sensitive. The router attempts to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The Place Your Satellite page displays. 5. Follow the instructions about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue...
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... use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router or another satellite to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Satellites connected...
... use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router or another satellite to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Satellites connected...
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Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Figure 2. Figure 3. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. 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 Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch.
Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Figure 2. Figure 3. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. 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 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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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. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Overview 16 User Manual 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. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Overview 16 User Manual 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.
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... device. To scan the QR code with an Ethernet cable: 1. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. If you can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. The computer must have an Ethernet port. The password is lit). 2. Connect to use a static IP address, ...screen to one of the Ethernet cable to notify you bought the router and the satellite separately, their default WiFi network names are different. 3. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect to the router's WiFi network by scanning the QR code on your router with the camera...
... device. To scan the QR code with an Ethernet cable: 1. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. If you can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. The computer must have an Ethernet port. The password is lit). 2. Connect to use a static IP address, ...screen to one of the Ethernet cable to notify you bought the router and the satellite separately, their default WiFi network names are different. 3. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect to the router's WiFi network by scanning the QR code on your router with the camera...
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... WiFi network. 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. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the...
... WiFi network. 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. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the...
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... router to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Your router and satellite are preset with an Ethernet cable), you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Use the automatic Internet... on the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. Your service provider gave you logs you this login information, contact your router manually. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5.
... router to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Your router and satellite are preset with an Ethernet cable), you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Use the automatic Internet... on the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. Your service provider gave you logs you this login information, contact your router manually. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5.
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Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that its Power LED is lit. • Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. this setting ... or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; Launch a web browser. Follow the onscreen instructions. Power on your computer to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you no longer need the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet...
Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that its Power LED is lit. • Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache. this setting ... or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; Launch a web browser. Follow the onscreen instructions. Power on your computer to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you no longer need the following : • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the LAN Ethernet...
