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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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... LED behavior 9 Orbi WiFi system LEDs 9 Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs 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...
... LED behavior 9 Orbi WiFi system LEDs 9 Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs 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...
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... 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 ... the Attached Devices page...........99 View satellites connected to the network 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 ...
... 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 ... the Attached Devices page...........99 View satellites connected to the network 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 ...
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... 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 for Orbi router model RBS20...........162 Technical specifications for Orbi wall plug satellite model RBW30...
... 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 for Orbi router model RBS20...........162 Technical specifications for Orbi wall plug satellite model RBW30...
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...Orbi router models as the router and refers to all Orbi satellite models (including the Orbi wall plug satellite) as the satellite. 8 This manual describes how to manage your Orbi WiFi System from the Orbi router web interface. You can find more information about your Orbi satellite • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi...website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. 1 Overview The Orbi™ WiFi System creates dedicated high-speed WiFi connections to your Orbi router web interface. If you can manage any add-on Orbi satellites, you own one...
...Orbi router models as the router and refers to all Orbi satellite models (including the Orbi wall plug satellite) as the satellite. 8 This manual describes how to manage your Orbi WiFi System from the Orbi router web interface. You can find more information about your Orbi satellite • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi...website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. 1 Overview The Orbi™ WiFi System creates dedicated high-speed WiFi connections to your Orbi router web interface. If you can manage any add-on Orbi satellites, you own one...
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...; Solid magenta. The router or satellite is not supplied. The satellite synced to the router and is working normally. Power is good. • Amber for three minutes. The connection between the satellite and the router is corrupted. • Off. Orbi WiFi system LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the...
...; Solid magenta. The router or satellite is not supplied. The satellite synced to the router and is working normally. Power is good. • Amber for three minutes. The connection between the satellite and the router is corrupted. • Off. Orbi WiFi system LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the...
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... if your satellite. The satellite automatically finds the Orbi router's WiFi signal and attempts to sync to sync with your satellite. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in the same WiFi system. If the Power LED on whether your satellite came with the router. The satellite ring LED pulses white. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced...
... if your satellite. The satellite automatically finds the Orbi router's WiFi signal and attempts to sync to sync with your satellite. The satellite ring LED lights one or two satellites. Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in the same WiFi system. If the Power LED on whether your satellite came with the router. The satellite ring LED pulses white. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced...
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.... If the Power LED on the back of your satellite. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. b. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the router and try again. Log in Step 3 of the...
.... If the Power LED on the back of your satellite. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. b. The Orbi router and satellite failed to the router and try again. Log in Step 3 of the...
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... to light solid white. 10. The satellite's ring LED lights one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 8. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. Launch a web browser...
... to light solid white. 10. The satellite's ring LED lights one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 8. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. Launch a web browser...
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... Manual The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your router or another satellite to create a wired backhaul connection. Satellites connected to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware...
... Manual The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your router or another satellite to create a wired backhaul connection. Satellites connected to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware...
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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. 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 Figure 3. Figure 2.
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. 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 Figure 3. Figure 2.
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.... To find and select the WiFi network. On your computer to the router's WiFi network by scanning the QR code on your router with an Ethernet cable: 1. WiFi connection If you're installing your Orbi router for the router and the satellite in the Orbi WiFi System. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. You...
.... To find and select the WiFi network. On your computer to the router's WiFi network by scanning the QR code on your router with an Ethernet cable: 1. WiFi connection If you're installing your Orbi router for the router and the satellite in the Orbi WiFi System. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. You...
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...use the router web interface to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual A login window opens. 3. Connect to change the router or satellite settings. If the router does not connect to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. Log in to the Orbi router web ... mobile device that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Contact your ISP to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. Orbi WiFi System • Browse to orbilogin.com. • If the computer is set...
...use the router web interface to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual A login window opens. 3. Connect to change the router or satellite settings. If the router does not connect to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. Log in to the Orbi router web ... mobile device that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Contact your ISP to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. Orbi WiFi System • Browse to orbilogin.com. • If the computer is set...
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... Update the router and satellite firmware on your NETGEAR router. Note: You can 't enable Circle if your router is the default mode). Click the Apply button. Circle smart parental controls is enabled on page 89. 6. Your router must use the Circle app to set up Circle. To enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app Before...
... Update the router and satellite firmware on your NETGEAR router. Note: You can 't enable Circle if your router is the default mode). Click the Apply button. Circle smart parental controls is enabled on page 89. 6. Your router must use the Circle app to set up Circle. To enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app Before...
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...Orbi devices to other Orbi satellites. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Optimize Performance 59 User Manual Enable or disable daisy-chain topology Daisy-chain topology allows your Orbi network. 2. The user name is enabled by default. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. If you disable this feature causes all your Orbi router... Enter the admin user name and password. Orbi WiFi System are case-sensitive. Click the Apply button. The password is open and whether that you own one Orbi router and two or more Orbi satellites. Click the Apply button.
...Orbi devices to other Orbi satellites. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Optimize Performance 59 User Manual Enable or disable daisy-chain topology Daisy-chain topology allows your Orbi network. 2. The user name is enabled by default. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. If you disable this feature causes all your Orbi router... Enter the admin user name and password. Orbi WiFi System are case-sensitive. Click the Apply button. The password is open and whether that you own one Orbi router and two or more Orbi satellites. Click the Apply button.
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... statistics • Check the Internet connection status • View satellite status • View and manage logs of router activity • View devices connected to the network or edit device information • View satellites connected to the network or edit satellite information • Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting • Monitor Internet traffic • Set your...
... statistics • Check the Internet connection status • View satellite status • View and manage logs of router activity • View devices connected to the network or edit device information • View satellites connected to the network or edit satellite information • Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting • Monitor Internet traffic • Set your...
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Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for both your next Orbi device. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is admin. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. If you have more than one satellite, only update one satellite at a time. If you need to update more information, see Manually update router firmware on...
Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for both your next Orbi device. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is admin. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. If you have more than one satellite, only update one satellite at a time. If you need to update more information, see Manually update router firmware on...
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.... To update this page, click the Refresh button. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. This section displays the Orbi router or satellite that the device is connected to . This section displays the device model, name, type, and IP address. • IP Address. Manage Your...
.... To update this page, click the Refresh button. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. This section displays the Orbi router or satellite that the device is connected to . This section displays the device model, name, type, and IP address. • IP Address. Manage Your...
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... name that is connected to your network: 1. Enter orbilogin.com. The satellite's IP address can change because the router assigns an IP address to your Orbi network. 2. A login window opens. 3. The Orbi router's or satellite's MAC address also displays. • Backhaul Status. This section displays the satellite model, name, and IP address. • IP Address. Enter the...
... name that is connected to your network: 1. Enter orbilogin.com. The satellite's IP address can change because the router assigns an IP address to your Orbi network. 2. A login window opens. 3. The Orbi router's or satellite's MAC address also displays. • Backhaul Status. This section displays the satellite model, name, and IP address. • IP Address. Enter the...
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... in . Click the APPLY button. Select a connected device that you can also enable or disable the satellite's Sync button. Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting If you own an Orbi Outdoor Satellite, you logged in the Device Name field. 8. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is disabled for security reasons...
... in . Click the APPLY button. Select a connected device that you can also enable or disable the satellite's Sync button. Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting If you own an Orbi Outdoor Satellite, you logged in the Device Name field. 8. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is disabled for security reasons...