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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi Router Model RBR850 Orbi Satellite Model RBS850 Orbi Router Model RBR840 Orbi Satellite Model RBS840 April 2020 202-11974-06 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi Router Model RBR850 Orbi Satellite Model RBS850 Orbi Router Model RBR840 Orbi Satellite Model RBS840 April 2020 202-11974-06 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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... connection 16 WiFi connection 16 WiFi connection using WPS 17 Types of logins 17 Router and satellite labels 17 Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app 18 Use a web browser to access the router 19 Use the automatic Internet setup option 19 Log in to the... Orbi router web interface 20 Change the language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Manually set up the Internet connection 23 Specify an Internet connection without a login 23 Specify an Internet connection that...
... connection 16 WiFi connection 16 WiFi connection using WPS 17 Types of logins 17 Router and satellite labels 17 Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app 18 Use a web browser to access the router 19 Use the automatic Internet setup option 19 Log in to the... Orbi router web interface 20 Change the language 21 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Manually set up the Internet connection 23 Specify an Internet connection without a login 23 Specify an Internet connection that...
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...aggregation 78 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware 81 Check for firmware updates 81 Manually update firmware 82 Manually update satellite firmware 82 Manually update router firmware 83 Change the admin password 84 Enable admin password reset 84 Reset the admin password ... settings 95 Erase the current configuration settings 96 Set up remote management 96 Use remote access 98 Remotely access your router using the Orbi app 98 Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Manage port forwarding to a local server 100 Set up port forwarding to...
...aggregation 78 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware 81 Check for firmware updates 81 Manually update firmware 82 Manually update satellite firmware 82 Manually update router firmware 83 Change the admin password 84 Enable admin password reset 84 Reset the admin password ... settings 95 Erase the current configuration settings 96 Set up remote management 96 Use remote access 98 Remotely access your router using the Orbi app 98 Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Manage port forwarding to a local server 100 Set up port forwarding to...
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... (model RBS850 or model RBS840) as the satellite. 8 You can manage your Orbi router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. This chapter contains the following sections: • Orbi router overview • Orbi satellite overview • Connect your router • Place your...
... (model RBS850 or model RBS840) as the satellite. 8 You can manage your Orbi router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. This chapter contains the following sections: • Orbi router overview • Orbi satellite overview • Connect your router • Place your...
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... features The following sections are an overview of the Orbi router hardware features and LED behavior. Reset button 7. Power LED 6. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi router overview The following figures shows the Orbi router hardware features. Sync button 3. Power connector Overview 9 User Manual Router LED 2. For more information, see Get Multi...
... features The following sections are an overview of the Orbi router hardware features and LED behavior. Reset button 7. Power LED 6. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi router overview The following figures shows the Orbi router hardware features. Sync button 3. Power connector Overview 9 User Manual Router LED 2. For more information, see Get Multi...
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... Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi router LED behavior The Orbi router has a LED on the front and a Power LED on . The router cannot connect to its factory default settings. The following table describes the LED ... booting or someone pressed the Sync button. The router finished booting and is corrupted. Blinking red The router's firmware is working normally. Overview 10 User Manual The router is on the back.
... Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi router LED behavior The Orbi router has a LED on the front and a Power LED on . The router cannot connect to its factory default settings. The following table describes the LED ... booting or someone pressed the Sync button. The router finished booting and is corrupted. Blinking red The router's firmware is working normally. Overview 10 User Manual The router is on the back.
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Satellite LED 2. Power connector 3 4 5 6 Overview 11 User Manual Orbi satellite front and back views 1. Reset button 6. Power LED 5. Sync button 3. Ethernet ports 1-4 4. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi satellite overview The following figures shows the Orbi satellite hardware features. 1 2 Figure 2. Orbi satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior.
Satellite LED 2. Power connector 3 4 5 6 Overview 11 User Manual Orbi satellite front and back views 1. Reset button 6. Power LED 5. Sync button 3. Ethernet ports 1-4 4. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi satellite overview The following figures shows the Orbi satellite hardware features. 1 2 Figure 2. Orbi satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior.
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...synced with the router. The following table describes the LED behavior for three minutes and then turns off . Table 3. Overview 12 User Manual Power LED behavior LED color Description Solid green Power is booting. The LED lights amber for an satellite LED that is working normally. The...default settings. Blinking amber The satellite's firmware is resetting to sync with the router and is on the back. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi satellite LED behavior The Orbi satellite has a LED on the front and a Power LED on the front of the satellite.
...synced with the router. The following table describes the LED behavior for three minutes and then turns off . Table 3. Overview 12 User Manual Power LED behavior LED color Description Solid green Power is booting. The LED lights amber for an satellite LED that is working normally. The...default settings. Blinking amber The satellite's firmware is resetting to sync with the router and is on the back. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi satellite LED behavior The Orbi satellite has a LED on the front and a Power LED on the front of the satellite.
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...wall jack for your Internet service. Connect the power adapter to a modem. Place your Orbi satellite Your Orbi satellite must be within range of your router with your router. Plug in . 3. Overview 13 User Manual Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Connect your router Power on your modem. ...Connect your modem to the Internet port of your Orbi router's WiFi signal in order for it to your satellite. To cable ...
...wall jack for your Internet service. Connect the power adapter to a modem. Place your Orbi satellite Your Orbi satellite must be within range of your router with your router. Plug in . 3. Overview 13 User Manual Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Connect your router Power on your modem. ...Connect your modem to the Internet port of your Orbi router's WiFi signal in order for it to your satellite. To cable ...
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... to sync to a power source. b. For more information, see Place your satellite: 1. The connection with your Orbi router is preset to automatically find and sync to the Orbi router and try again. 3. If the satellite LED still does not turn blue or amber, do the following :...satellite LED lights magenta, do the following : a. The satellite LED pulses white. Overview 14 User Manual We recommend that comes with the router is good. • Amber. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. Place your...
... to sync to a power source. b. For more information, see Place your satellite: 1. The connection with your Orbi router is preset to automatically find and sync to the Orbi router and try again. 3. If the satellite LED still does not turn blue or amber, do the following :...satellite LED lights magenta, do the following : a. The satellite LED pulses white. Overview 14 User Manual We recommend that comes with the router is good. • Amber. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is fair. Place your...
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...'re installing your computer to the Network and 16 Access the Router User Manual You can connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. On your computer to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile...on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Wired connection You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your computer. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the router's Ethernet ports. Connect the ...
...'re installing your computer to the Network and 16 Access the Router User Manual You can connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. On your computer to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile...on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. Wired connection You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your computer. 3. Connect an Ethernet cable to one of the router's Ethernet ports. Connect the ...
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... WiFi network. This information is lit). 2. Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and satellite label shows the router's or satellite's MAC address and serial number. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System WiFi connection using WPS You ...button on your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Your computer or mobile device connects to the Orbi setup network. The following is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you...The login that you in to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual
... WiFi network. This information is lit). 2. Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and satellite label shows the router's or satellite's MAC address and serial number. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System WiFi connection using WPS You ...button on your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Your computer or mobile device connects to the Orbi setup network. The following is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you...The login that you in to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual
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... User Manual To set up your Orbi WiFi system with the NETGEAR Orbi app You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up your Orbi network. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in China Set up and manage with the Orbi app: 1. Download the NETGEAR Orbi app ...device. 2. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app, you can change the WiFi credentials after the setup. 4. Launch the Orbi app and follow the setup instructions. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System...
... User Manual To set up your Orbi WiFi system with the NETGEAR Orbi app You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up your Orbi network. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in China Set up and manage with the Orbi app: 1. Download the NETGEAR Orbi app ...device. 2. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app, you can change the WiFi credentials after the setup. 4. Launch the Orbi app and follow the setup instructions. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System...
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...NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to access the router to view or change the router's WiFi settings, use the settings described here. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual... longer need the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your router: 1. Connect to complete. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Use a web browser to access the router When you connect to the network (either with ...
...NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to access the router to view or change the router's WiFi settings, use the settings described here. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual... longer need the following information to set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your router: 1. Connect to complete. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Use a web browser to access the router When you connect to the network (either with ...
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... is set to your settings. Enter the router admin user name and password. The router connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Launch a web browser from the router. 6. If the browser does not display the web page, do the following : • Make sure that the...address (this setting is uncommon), change the router or satellite settings. Log in to the Orbi router web interface When you log in the address field for your ISP to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. To log in to verify that is receiving power, and that you are ...
... is set to your settings. Enter the router admin user name and password. The router connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Launch a web browser from the router. 6. If the browser does not display the web page, do the following : • Make sure that the...address (this setting is uncommon), change the router or satellite settings. Log in to the Orbi router web interface When you log in the address field for your ISP to your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. To log in to verify that is receiving power, and that you are ...
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... that you selected. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is connected to your Orbi network. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Enter orbilogin.com. In the upper right corner, select a ... 1. The BASIC Home page displays. A login window opens. 3. The password is admin. To change . The user name and password are case-sensitive. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in .
... that you selected. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Enter the router admin user name and password. The password is connected to your Orbi network. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Enter orbilogin.com. In the upper right corner, select a ... 1. The BASIC Home page displays. A login window opens. 3. The password is admin. To change . The user name and password are case-sensitive. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in .
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You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow Orbi to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify an Internet connection without a login • Specify an Internet connection that uses a login • Manage an IPv6 Internet connection • Change the MTU size 22
You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow Orbi to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify an Internet connection without a login • Specify an Internet connection that uses a login • Manage an IPv6 Internet connection • Change the MTU size 22
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Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Manually set up the Internet connection You can change the router's ...or change them. 8. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. If your Orbi network. 2. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. The password is connected to...Account Name (If Required) field. 7. Leave the Does your IP address. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual Select an Internet IP Address radio button: • Get Dynamic IP Address From Router. The gateway is ...
Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Manually set up the Internet connection You can change the router's ...or change them. 8. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. If your Orbi network. 2. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. The password is connected to...Account Name (If Required) field. 7. Leave the Does your IP address. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual Select an Internet IP Address radio button: • Get Dynamic IP Address From Router. The gateway is ...
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... Test button to use the one that you specified the first time that is available, enter it also. 10. Specify an Internet connection that your Orbi network. 2. Launch a web browser from ISP. The user name and password are saved. 12. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Your ISP uses...the computer that you know that uses a login To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual The Internet Setup page displays. 5. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your Internet connection require a login Yes radio button...
... Test button to use the one that you specified the first time that is available, enter it also. 10. Specify an Internet connection that your Orbi network. 2. Launch a web browser from ISP. The user name and password are saved. 12. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Your ISP uses...the computer that you know that uses a login To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual The Internet Setup page displays. 5. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your Internet connection require a login Yes radio button...
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... ISP automatically assigns this option. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. You must use the one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. In the Password field, type the password that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet... settings are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. 7. In the Login field, enter the login name your ISP requires a service name, type it also. 14. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. If your ISP gave you use ....
... ISP automatically assigns this option. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. You must use the one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. In the Password field, type the password that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet... settings are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP. 7. In the Login field, enter the login name your ISP requires a service name, type it also. 14. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. If your ISP gave you use ....