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... Network Settings View or change WAN settings 61 Manage Dynamic DNS 62 Set up a new Dynamic DNS account 62 Specify a DNS account that you already created 63 Change the Dynamic DNS settings 64 Set up a default DMZ server 65 Change the router's device name 66 Change the LAN TCP/IP settings 66 Use the router as a DHCP server 68 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router 69 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses 70 Reserve an IP address 70 Edit a reserved IP address 71 Delete a reserved IP address entry 71 Manage custom static routes...
... Network Settings View or change WAN settings 61 Manage Dynamic DNS 62 Set up a new Dynamic DNS account 62 Specify a DNS account that you already created 63 Change the Dynamic DNS settings 64 Set up a default DMZ server 65 Change the router's device name 66 Change the LAN TCP/IP settings 66 Use the router as a DHCP server 68 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router 69 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses 70 Reserve an IP address 70 Edit a reserved IP address 71 Delete a reserved IP address entry 71 Manage custom static routes...
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... port forwarding service 107 Edit a port forwarding service 108 Delete a port forwarding entry 109 Application example: Make a local web server public...........109 How the router implements the port forwarding rule 110 Manage port triggering 110 Add a port triggering service 111 Disable port triggering or change the time-out period.........112 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.112 Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 115 Specify VPN service in the router 115 Install OpenVPN software 116 Install OpenVPN software on your Windows...
... port forwarding service 107 Edit a port forwarding service 108 Delete a port forwarding entry 109 Application example: Make a local web server public...........109 How the router implements the port forwarding rule 110 Manage port triggering 110 Add a port triggering service 111 Disable port triggering or change the time-out period.........112 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.112 Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 115 Specify VPN service in the router 115 Install OpenVPN software 116 Install OpenVPN software on your Windows...
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... Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System If you logged in the following fields: • Router's IPv6 Address on LAN. Click the Apply button. Enter the admin user name and password. The router automatically detects the information in . The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. Use auto configuration for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. If no address...
... Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System If you logged in the following fields: • Router's IPv6 Address on LAN. Click the Apply button. Enter the admin user name and password. The router automatically detects the information in . The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open. Use auto configuration for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. If no address...
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... Home page displays. 4. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually set up the Internet connection on page 22.) 7. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your Orbi network. 2. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name and password are configured...
... Home page displays. 4. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. Specify Your Internet Settings 34 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually set up the Internet connection on page 22.) 7. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your Orbi network. 2. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name and password are configured...
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... parental controls using the Orbi app: 1. Control Access to enable Circle. Move the Enable Circle slider to the right to finish setting up your router's firmware. Update your Circle account. 6. The Parental Control page displays. 3. Click the Apply button. Download the Circle app. You must be in router mode to download the Circle app displays. 9. Circle smart parental controls is in access point (AP) mode or bridge mode. Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi...
... parental controls using the Orbi app: 1. Control Access to enable Circle. Move the Enable Circle slider to the right to finish setting up your router's firmware. Update your Circle account. 6. The Parental Control page displays. 3. Click the Apply button. Download the Circle app. You must be in router mode to download the Circle app displays. 9. Circle smart parental controls is in access point (AP) mode or bridge mode. Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi...
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.... Enter the admin user name and password. The UPnP page displays. 5. Select the Turn UPnP On check box. Launch a web browser from 1 to -peer connections, or real-time communications such as port forwarding. 6. The default period is measured in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to 255. Type the advertisement time to automatically control router resources, such as instant messaging or remote...
.... Enter the admin user name and password. The UPnP page displays. 5. Select the Turn UPnP On check box. Launch a web browser from 1 to -peer connections, or real-time communications such as port forwarding. 6. The default period is measured in . The BASIC Home page displays. 4. If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to 255. Type the advertisement time to automatically control router resources, such as instant messaging or remote...
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... on Internet Port. Enter the admin user name and password. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are sure that it is connected to disable it makes the firewall security less effective. This feature allows your Orbi network. 2. Use this check box to your router to -point Specify Network Settings 61 User Manual DoS protection protects your ISP connection. Change the MTU only if you are case-sensitive. To view the WAN settings: 1. Network Address Translation (NAT...
... on Internet Port. Enter the admin user name and password. This feature is sometimes helpful when you are sure that it is connected to disable it makes the firewall security less effective. This feature allows your Orbi network. 2. Use this check box to your router to -point Specify Network Settings 61 User Manual DoS protection protects your ISP connection. Change the MTU only if you are case-sensitive. To view the WAN settings: 1. Network Address Translation (NAT...
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... account, you use a domain name to access your home network. Your settings are not routed on the Internet. Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to your home network and automatically connects you logged in. Enter orbilogin.com. The user name is enabled. However, some types of your Orbi network. 2. Then the router notifies the Dynamic DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for enhanced address and port translation. Click...
... account, you use a domain name to access your home network. Your settings are not routed on the Internet. Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to your home network and automatically connects you logged in. Enter orbilogin.com. The user name is enabled. However, some types of your Orbi network. 2. Then the router notifies the Dynamic DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for enhanced address and port translation. Click...
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... do not need to change this setting. 6. Enter the admin user name and password. Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System Note: The backhaul password is a security key that is used in . In the Region list, select your Internet connection: 1. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Use the router as a WiFi access point You can use for the gateway or modem router. A login window opens. 4. Specify Network Settings 79 User Manual For information about generating a new backhaul password, see Generate a new backhaul password on...
... do not need to change this setting. 6. Enter the admin user name and password. Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System Note: The backhaul password is a security key that is used in . In the Region list, select your Internet connection: 1. To control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Use the router as a WiFi access point You can use for the gateway or modem router. A login window opens. 4. Specify Network Settings 79 User Manual For information about generating a new backhaul password, see Generate a new backhaul password on...
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...User Manual Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. To generate a new backhaul password: 1. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. In the Backhaul Password section, click the GENERATE button. You can communicate with each other using WiFi. Enter orbilogin.com. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Enter the admin user name and password. Set up a bridge for the device to connect to the ISP's network directly, you logged in WiFi communication between the device and the router's Internet port or add new...
...User Manual Click the Apply button. Your settings are case-sensitive. To generate a new backhaul password: 1. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. In the Backhaul Password section, click the GENERATE button. You can communicate with each other using WiFi. Enter orbilogin.com. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Enter the admin user name and password. Set up a bridge for the device to connect to the ISP's network directly, you logged in WiFi communication between the device and the router's Internet port or add new...
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... admin. The IP address of network names to the router. • Subnet Mask. Manage Your Network 94 User Manual The password is assigned to IP addresses. • Lease Obtained. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for the default gateway that the lease expires. 6. The Connection Status window opens and displays the following information • IP Address. To renew the Internet connection, click the Renew button. 8. Orbi Whole Home...
... admin. The IP address of network names to the router. • Subnet Mask. Manage Your Network 94 User Manual The password is assigned to IP addresses. • Lease Obtained. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for the default gateway that the lease expires. 6. The Connection Status window opens and displays the following information • IP Address. To renew the Internet connection, click the Renew button. 8. Orbi Whole Home...
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Download only. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to begin at a specific time and date. Manage Your Network 100 User Manual The restriction is attained, select the Disconnect and disable the Internet connection check box. 11. To update the Internet Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. 13. You can back up data volume for each connection by radio button and then select one of Mbytes or hours...
Download only. The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to begin at a specific time and date. Manage Your Network 100 User Manual The restriction is attained, select the Disconnect and disable the Internet connection check box. 11. To update the Internet Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button. 13. You can back up data volume for each connection by radio button and then select one of Mbytes or hours...
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Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System Use remote access To use the Orbi app to remotely access your mobile device. To download the latest Orbi app for your router and change its settings. Manage Your Network 104 User Manual Launch a web browser on your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Remotely access your router using the Orbi app You can use port number 8443, enter https://134.177.0.123:8443 in your browser's address or...
Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System Use remote access To use the Orbi app to remotely access your mobile device. To download the latest Orbi app for your router and change its settings. Manage Your Network 104 User Manual Launch a web browser on your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Remotely access your router using the Orbi app You can use port number 8443, enter https://134.177.0.123:8443 in your browser's address or...
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... the service. Customize Internet Traffic Rules 106 for applications and you logged in the list, create a custom service. Enter the admin user name and password. Click the Add button. The BASIC Home page displays. 6. See Add a custom port forwarding service on your network that is admin. For example, you want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to a local server To forward specific incoming protocols: 1. A login window opens. 5. The user name is connected to which type...
... the service. Customize Internet Traffic Rules 106 for applications and you logged in the list, create a custom service. Enter the admin user name and password. Click the Add button. The BASIC Home page displays. 6. See Add a custom port forwarding service on your network that is admin. For example, you want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to a local server To forward specific incoming protocols: 1. A login window opens. 5. The user name is connected to which type...
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... admin user name and password. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page displays. 5. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 6. Customize Internet Traffic Rules 108 for an attached device listed in the Internal port range field. • Internal IP address. The user name and password are saved. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The Ports - Type the service name. • Protocol. The user name is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Specify changes to the service name. 7. Your settings...
... admin user name and password. The Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page displays. 5. Leave the Port Forwarding radio button selected as the service type. 6. Customize Internet Traffic Rules 108 for an attached device listed in the Internal port range field. • Internal IP address. The user name and password are saved. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The Ports - Type the service name. • Protocol. The user name is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Specify changes to the service name. 7. Your settings...
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... Home page displays. 4. Select the Port Triggering radio button. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 8. In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of one that you specified the first time that must open the inbound ports. 11. Enter the inbound connection port numbers the Starting Port, and Ending Port fields. Launch a web browser from the menu. 9. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. In the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address...
... Home page displays. 4. Select the Port Triggering radio button. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 8. In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of one that you specified the first time that must open the inbound ports. 11. Enter the inbound connection port numbers the Starting Port, and Ending Port fields. Launch a web browser from the menu. 9. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. In the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address...
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... password is enabled in the field. Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System 6. To change the TUN mode service type, select the UCP or TCP radio button. 7. Click the Apply button. Install OpenVPN software You must install this software on your router. Enter the admin user name and password. To install VPN client software on each Windows-based computer, Mac computer, iOS device, or Android device that you can use a VPN connection. The user name and password are saved. To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number...
... password is enabled in the field. Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System 6. To change the TUN mode service type, select the UCP or TCP radio button. 7. Click the Apply button. Install OpenVPN software You must install this software on your router. Enter the admin user name and password. To install VPN client software on each Windows-based computer, Mac computer, iOS device, or Android device that you can use a VPN connection. The user name and password are saved. To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number...
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... password are using find your PPPoE connection is admin. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. If the router is password. If you are experiencing trouble connecting to the Orbi WiFi network, try to isolate the problem: • Does the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using for your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem. Troubleshooting 131 User Manual A login window opens. 3. The user name is active and working...
... password are using find your PPPoE connection is admin. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. If the router is password. If you are experiencing trouble connecting to the Orbi WiFi network, try to isolate the problem: • Does the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using for your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem. Troubleshooting 131 User Manual A login window opens. 3. The user name is active and working...
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...and hold the Reset button on the back of the router or satellite for at least seven seconds until the router or satellite LED blinks. Factory default settings for the router Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) User login URL User name (case-sensitive) Login password (case-sensitive) WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Port speed LAN IP Subnet mask DHCP server DHCP range DHCP starting IP address DHCP ending IP address DMZ Time zone Time zone adjusted for daylight saving time SNMP Default Setting orbilogin.com admin password Use default hardware address 1500 AutoSensing 192...
...and hold the Reset button on the back of the router or satellite for at least seven seconds until the router or satellite LED blinks. Factory default settings for the router Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) User login URL User name (case-sensitive) Login password (case-sensitive) WAN MAC address WAN MTU size Port speed LAN IP Subnet mask DHCP server DHCP range DHCP starting IP address DHCP ending IP address DMZ Time zone Time zone adjusted for daylight saving time SNMP Default Setting orbilogin.com admin password Use default hardware address 1500 AutoSensing 192...
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... the router (Continued) Feature Firewall WiFi Default Setting Inbound (communications coming Disabled (except traffic on port 80, in from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Factory default settings for EU, KO, and IN 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from the Internet) the HTTP port) Outbound (communications going Enabled (all) out to the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Transmission speed Enabled Auto1 Country/region United States of network traffic...
... the router (Continued) Feature Firewall WiFi Default Setting Inbound (communications coming Disabled (except traffic on port 80, in from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Factory default settings for EU, KO, and IN 1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from the Internet) the HTTP port) Outbound (communications going Enabled (all) out to the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Transmission speed Enabled Auto1 Country/region United States of network traffic...
