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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 uses a login 24 Manage an IPv6 ...
... 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 uses a login 24 Manage an IPv6 ...
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... with Internet port 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 85 View router status...
... with Internet port 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 85 View router status...
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... or model RBS840) as the router and refer to your modem or gateway. Note: This manual might refer to the Orbi router (model RBR850 or model RBR840) as the satellite. 8 This manual describes how to your Internet service. This chapter contains the following sections: • Orbi router...or model RBS840) extends the WiFi signal throughout your Orbi router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. 1 Overview The Orbi™ Mesh WiFi System creates dedicated high-speed WiFi connections to manage your ...
... or model RBS840) as the router and refer to your modem or gateway. Note: This manual might refer to the Orbi router (model RBR850 or model RBR840) as the satellite. 8 This manual describes how to your Internet service. This chapter contains the following sections: • Orbi router...or model RBS840) extends the WiFi signal throughout your Orbi router For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. 1 Overview The Orbi™ Mesh WiFi System creates dedicated high-speed WiFi connections to manage your ...
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... Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi router overview The following figures shows the Orbi router hardware features. Router LED 2. Internet port 4. Power LED 6. Power connector Overview 9 User Manual For more information, see Get Multi-Gig Internet with Internet port aggregation on page 78. 5. Sync button 3. Figure 1. Reset button 7. Orbi router front and back...
... Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi router overview The following figures shows the Orbi router hardware features. Router LED 2. Internet port 4. Power LED 6. Power connector Overview 9 User Manual For more information, see Get Multi-Gig Internet with Internet port aggregation on page 78. 5. Sync button 3. Figure 1. Reset button 7. Orbi router front and back...
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... LED behavior LED color Description Solid green Power is on the back. Off Power is on the front of the router. Table 2. Overview 10 User Manual The router cannot connect to its factory default settings. Blinking amber The router's firmware is booting or someone pressed the Sync button. Router LED behavior...
... LED behavior LED color Description Solid green Power is on the back. Off Power is on the front of the router. Table 2. Overview 10 User Manual The router cannot connect to its factory default settings. Blinking amber The router's firmware is booting or someone pressed the Sync button. Router LED behavior...
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Orbi satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Ethernet ports 1-4 4. Orbi satellite front and back views 1. Satellite LED 2. Reset button 6. Sync button 3. Power connector 3 4 5 6 Overview 11 User Manual 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. Power LED 5.
Orbi satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Ethernet ports 1-4 4. Orbi satellite front and back views 1. Satellite LED 2. Reset button 6. Sync button 3. Power connector 3 4 5 6 Overview 11 User Manual 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. Power LED 5.
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... amber for the satellite's Power LED. Satellite LED behavior LED color Pulsing white Blue Amber Magenta Off Description The satellite is corrupted. Overview 12 User Manual Blinking amber The satellite's firmware is resetting to sync with the router and is good. The connection between the satellite and router is working normally...
... amber for the satellite's Power LED. Satellite LED behavior LED color Pulsing white Blue Amber Magenta Off Description The satellite is corrupted. Overview 12 User Manual Blinking amber The satellite's firmware is resetting to sync with the router and is good. The connection between the satellite and router is working normally...
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... router and power outlet. If your satellite. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Connect your router Power on your modem. Overview 13 User Manual Place your Orbi satellite Your Orbi satellite must be within range of your router with the Ethernet cable that the power adapter is properly connected...
... router and power outlet. If your satellite. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Connect your router Power on your modem. Overview 13 User Manual Place your Orbi satellite Your Orbi satellite must be within range of your router with the Ethernet cable that the power adapter is properly connected...
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.... The connection with your Orbi router is preset to automatically find and sync to your Orbi router's WiFi signal. Unplug your satellite. b. Overview 14 User Manual Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router The Orbi satellite that you move the satellite closer...
.... The connection with your Orbi router is preset to automatically find and sync to your Orbi router's WiFi signal. Unplug your satellite. b. Overview 14 User Manual Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router The Orbi satellite that you move the satellite closer...
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... to an Ethernet port on your computer screen to notify you that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). WiFi connection If you can also manually find and select the WiFi network: 1. The WiFi network name is connected. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Network and ...16 Access the Router User Manual You can connect to the router's WiFi network by scanning the QR code on your router with the camera app on your mobile device. Note...
... to an Ethernet port on your computer screen to notify you that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). WiFi connection If you can also manually find and select the WiFi network: 1. The WiFi network name is connected. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Network and ...16 Access the Router User Manual You can connect to the router's WiFi network by scanning the QR code on your router with the camera app on your mobile device. Note...
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... the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. Your computer or mobile device connects to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual The login that you this login information, contact your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and...
... the router label and the satellite label. • Router login. Your computer or mobile device connects to the Network and 17 Access the Router User Manual The login that you this login information, contact your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and...
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... not want to use the NETGEAR Orbi app, you can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to access your Orbi network. Download the NETGEAR Orbi app on the Orbi ...router label. Launch the Orbi app and follow the setup instructions. To set up your Orbi WiFi system with the NETGEAR Orbi...4. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in China Set up your mobile device. 2. For more information...Orbi app: 1. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. You can use the Orbi router web ...
... not want to use the NETGEAR Orbi app, you can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to access your Orbi network. Download the NETGEAR Orbi app on the Orbi ...router label. Launch the Orbi app and follow the setup instructions. To set up your Orbi WiFi system with the NETGEAR Orbi...4. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in China Set up your mobile device. 2. For more information...Orbi app: 1. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. You can use the Orbi router web ...
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... use the settings described here. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Before you can connect to access the router and set up your Internet service. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service... provider (ISP) typically gives you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to your router manually. Connect to complete. Power on the label. The first time you all the information...
... use the settings described here. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Before you can connect to access the router and set up your Internet service. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service... provider (ISP) typically gives you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to your router manually. Connect to complete. Power on the label. The first time you all the information...
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The router connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that you already set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is connected to your Orbi: 1. Contact your settings. To log in ... in the address field for your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com. • If the computer is set up the Internet connection for your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can use the router web interface to change it to start the installation process. 4.
The router connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that you already set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is connected to your Orbi: 1. Contact your settings. To log in ... in the address field for your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com. • If the computer is set up the Internet connection for your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Follow the onscreen instructions. You can use the router web interface to change it to start the installation process. 4.
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... page displays. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Enter orbilogin.com. The user name is connected to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual
... page displays. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. Enter orbilogin.com. The user name is connected to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual
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You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow Orbi to use your Internet settings. 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. 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 use your Internet settings. 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. 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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... your Internet connection require a login No radio button selected. 6. Leave the Does your Orbi network. 2. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Manually set up the Internet connection You can change the router's Internet connection settings. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: •...
... your Internet connection require a login No radio button selected. 6. Leave the Does your Orbi network. 2. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 User Manual Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System Manually set up the Internet connection You can change the router's Internet connection settings. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: •...
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... your Internet connection require a login Yes radio button. Click the Apply button. Enter the admin user name and password. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual You must use . 11. Your settings are case-sensitive. The user name is available, enter it also. 10. The user name and password are saved...
... your Internet connection require a login Yes radio button. Click the Apply button. Enter the admin user name and password. Specify Your Internet Settings 24 User Manual You must use . 11. Your settings are case-sensitive. The user name is available, enter it also. 10. The user name and password are saved...
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... that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your ISP gave you use the one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. In the Login field, enter the login name your IP address. From the Connection Mode... ISP assigned. If a secondary DNS server address is the ISP router to use. 15. This login name is using . Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual Enter the IP address of the computer that you are now using the Internet connection.
... that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your ISP gave you use the one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. In the Login field, enter the login name your IP address. From the Connection Mode... ISP assigned. If a secondary DNS server address is the ISP router to use. 15. This login name is using . Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual Enter the IP address of the computer that you are now using the Internet connection.