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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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...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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...throughout your Orbi satellite • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app For 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 (.... You can manage any add-on Orbi satellites, you can find more information about your satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. The Orbi router connects to manage your Orbi WiFi System from the Orbi router web interface. 1 ...
...throughout your Orbi satellite • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app For 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 (.... You can manage any add-on Orbi satellites, you can find more information about your satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. The Orbi router connects to manage your Orbi WiFi System from the Orbi router web interface. 1 ...
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... cannot connect to the router. See You cannot access the Internet on the rear panel. The satellite failed to sync to the Internet. Overview 9 User Manual Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is located on the top. • Pulsing white. Power...
... cannot connect to the router. See You cannot access the Internet on the rear panel. The satellite failed to sync to the Internet. Overview 9 User Manual Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is located on the top. • Pulsing white. Power...
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... router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Connect the power adapter to your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Overview 10 User Manual The firmware is working normally. The connection between the satellite and the router is fair. • Magenta. If your router. 4. The ring LED is on...
... router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Connect the power adapter to your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. Overview 10 User Manual The firmware is working normally. The connection between the satellite and the router is fair. • Magenta. If your router. 4. The ring LED is on...
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... finds the Orbi router's WiFi signal and attempts to sync to sync. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to a power source. 3. Overview 11 User Manual If the Power LED on the back of the following colors for it to sync with the router. Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in...System includes an Orbi router and either one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Note that your satellites must manually sync your router's WiFi signal in the same WiFi system. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. Orbi WiFi System Place your ...
... finds the Orbi router's WiFi signal and attempts to sync to sync. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to a power source. 3. Overview 11 User Manual If the Power LED on the back of the following colors for it to sync with the router. Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in...System includes an Orbi router and either one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. Note that your satellites must manually sync your router's WiFi signal in the same WiFi system. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. Orbi WiFi System Place your ...
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... the satellite ring LED to the Orbi router. • Magenta. b. Wait about two minutes for about three minutes, and then turns off . 5. Overview 12 User Manual Repeat Steps 1-4 if your Orbi router's WiFi signal. 2. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the Orbi router. Press the Sync button on the back...
... the satellite ring LED to the Orbi router. • Magenta. b. Wait about two minutes for about three minutes, and then turns off . 5. Overview 12 User Manual Repeat Steps 1-4 if your Orbi router's WiFi signal. 2. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the Orbi router. Press the Sync button on the back...
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... Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is admin. Move the satellite closer to sync. Overview 13 User Manual The user name and password are case-sensitive. The router attempts to your Orbi network. 2. Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to sync with the...
... Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is admin. Move the satellite closer to sync. Overview 13 User Manual The user name and password are case-sensitive. The router attempts to your Orbi network. 2. Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to sync with the...
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... to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. Figure 1. Satellites connected to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual
... to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. Figure 1. Satellites connected to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual
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Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster.
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To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 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. 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. 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. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app.
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Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on ... lit). 2. To connect your computer screen to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Your computer connects to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is connected. Connect to the local area network (LAN). On your mobile device. The...
Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on ... lit). 2. To connect your computer screen to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Your computer connects to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is connected. Connect to the local area network (LAN). On your mobile device. The...
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... might look like : Figure 4. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. To use WPS to 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. The following...
... might look like : Figure 4. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. To use WPS to 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. The following...
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...Internet service login. The login that you know which login to use a web browser to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Use the automatic Internet setup option You can set up your router automatically, or you can connect to your service provider. • WiFi... connect to view or change its settings. Your service provider gave you logs you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router manually. Before you this login information, contact your Internet service. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. It is on the...
...Internet service login. The login that you know which login to use a web browser to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Use the automatic Internet setup option You can set up your router automatically, or you can connect to your service provider. • WiFi... connect to view or change its settings. Your service provider gave you logs you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router manually. Before you this login information, contact your Internet service. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. It is on the...
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... access the Internet. If the browser does not display the web page, do the following information to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual
... access the Internet. If the browser does not display the web page, do the following information to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual
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Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. d. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Connect to your Orbi network. 2. ... from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your ISP to verify that is connected to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you are case-sensitive. A login window opens. Enter orbilogin.com. The password...
Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. d. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Connect to your Orbi network. 2. ... from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your ISP to verify that is connected to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you are case-sensitive. A login window opens. Enter orbilogin.com. The password...
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The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The password is admin. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Orbi WiFi System 3. Connect to confirm this change. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The password is admin. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Orbi WiFi System 3. Connect to confirm this change. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. 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
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... in. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. A login window opens. A login window opens. 3. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Enter the admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4....sensitive. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up your operation mode. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2....
... in. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. A login window opens. A login window opens. 3. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. Enter the admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4....sensitive. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up your operation mode. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2....