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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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...this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period.... You can access this device, you do not agree, return the device to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at community.netgear.com. If you are agreeing ...
...this document in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period.... You can access this device, you do not agree, return the device to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at community.netgear.com. If you are agreeing ...
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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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...You can find more information about your satellite from its 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 sections: • LED behavior • 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 the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https...
...You can find more information about your satellite from its 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 sections: • LED behavior • 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 the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https...
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... behavior for a satellite that are purchased together and come in a WiFi system is resetting to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is booting. • Blinking amber. The router or ... LEDs You can purchase add-on the top. • Pulsing white. Power is resetting to your Orbi network. The router or satellite is not supplied. The satellite is located on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to factory default settings. • Blinking red. The ring ...
... behavior for a satellite that are purchased together and come in a WiFi system is resetting to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is booting. • Blinking amber. The router or ... LEDs You can purchase add-on the top. • Pulsing white. Power is resetting to your Orbi network. The router or satellite is not supplied. The satellite is located on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to factory default settings. • Blinking red. The ring ...
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...Optional add-on the top. • Pulsing white. Connect your modem to the wall jack for your modem. Overview 10 User Manual Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is located on satellites are sold separately and can be added to.... Connect your router To cable your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on . • Solid amber. If your Orbi network. The satellite is fair. • Magenta. The satellite is good. • Amber for three minutes. The connection between the satellite and the ...
...Optional add-on the top. • Pulsing white. Connect your modem to the wall jack for your modem. Overview 10 User Manual Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is located on satellites are sold separately and can be added to.... Connect your router To cable your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on . • Solid amber. If your Orbi network. The satellite is fair. • Magenta. The satellite is good. • Amber for three minutes. The connection between the satellite and the ...
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...more information, see Place your satellite on the back of the following colors for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. Overview 11 User Manual Sync a satellite... in the same WiFi system. Place your satellite. Use each satellite's ring LED 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/Off button. Connect the satellite to...
...more information, see Place your satellite on the back of the following colors for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good. • Amber. Overview 11 User Manual Sync a satellite... in the same WiFi system. Place your satellite. Use each satellite's ring LED 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/Off button. Connect the satellite to...
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... and the connection between the router and satellite is within two minutes, press the Sync button on satellite: 1. Move the satellite closer to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off ...source. 3. Within two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of the following colors for the satellite ring LED to sync. 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...
... and the connection between the router and satellite is within two minutes, press the Sync button on satellite: 1. Move the satellite closer to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off ...source. 3. Within two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of the following colors for the satellite ring LED to sync. 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...
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...pulses white. 11. 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 failed to the router and try again. Move the satellite closer to sync. Connect the satellite to sync with the satellite. ...Click the NEXT button. 9. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is password. The default password is fair. The Place Your Satellite...
...pulses white. 11. 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 failed to the router and try again. Move the satellite closer to sync. Connect the satellite to sync with the satellite. ...Click the NEXT button. 9. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is password. The default password is fair. The Place Your Satellite...
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The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual Figure 1. Orbi WiFi System Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your ... 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 on all your...
The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual Figure 1. Orbi WiFi System Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your ... 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 on all your...
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Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual 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. 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. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Figure 2.
Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual 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. 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. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Figure 2.
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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. Overview 16 User Manual
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... can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). To find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. On your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Your WiFi-...name is lit). 2. The computer must have an Ethernet port. A message might display on your computer screen to notify you can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. The WiFi network name is connected. The password is lit). 2. Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host ...
... can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). To find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. On your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Your WiFi-...name is lit). 2. The computer must have an Ethernet port. A message might display on your computer screen to notify you can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. The WiFi network name is connected. The password is lit). 2. Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host ...
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.... Your computer or mobile device connects to the router's WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can connect to the WiFi network. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can find and select the WiFi network. Labels The router label shows the login information, the WiFi network...
.... Your computer or mobile device connects to the router's WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can connect to the WiFi network. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can find and select the WiFi network. Labels The router label shows the login information, the WiFi network...
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Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. Types of logins serve different purposes. This logs you in to view or change its settings. Use the automatic Internet setup option ..., get your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. 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 use a web browser to use a web browser to access the router to the router interface...
Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. Types of logins serve different purposes. This logs you in to view or change its settings. Use the automatic Internet setup option ..., get your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. 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 use a web browser to use a web browser to access the router to the router interface...
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...in the address field for your computer to access the Internet. this information, ask your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. 5. The page that displays depends on the label...you accessed the router before: • The first time that you set up the Internet connection for your router: 1. Connect to complete. Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new ...
...in the address field for your computer to access the Internet. this information, ask your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. 5. The page that displays depends on the label...you accessed the router before: • The first time that you set up the Internet connection for your router: 1. Connect to complete. Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new ...