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... Internet 51 Manage network access control lists 52 Schedule when to block Internet sites and services 53 Set up security event email notifications 54 Chapter 5 Optimize Performance Enable or disable WiFi Multimedia Quality of Service 57 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........58 Enable or disable daisy-chain topology 59 Enable or disable implicit beamforming 60 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 60 Enable or disable fast roaming 61 Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings View or change WAN settings 64 Manage Dynamic DNS...
... Internet 51 Manage network access control lists 52 Schedule when to block Internet sites and services 53 Set up security event email notifications 54 Chapter 5 Optimize Performance Enable or disable WiFi Multimedia Quality of Service 57 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play........58 Enable or disable daisy-chain topology 59 Enable or disable implicit beamforming 60 Enable or disable MU-MIMO 60 Enable or disable fast roaming 61 Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings View or change WAN settings 64 Manage Dynamic DNS...
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... a static route 75 Edit a static route 76 Delete a static route 77 Specify basic WiFi settings 78 Change the WiFi password or security level 79 Set up a guest WiFi network 80 View or change advanced WiFi settings 81 Use the router as a WiFi access point 82 Set up router mode 83 Generate a new backhaul password 84 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group 84 Set up a bridge for a port group 85 Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group 85 Enable British Telecom IGMP proxy support 87 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update...
... a static route 75 Edit a static route 76 Delete a static route 77 Specify basic WiFi settings 78 Change the WiFi password or security level 79 Set up a guest WiFi network 80 View or change advanced WiFi settings 81 Use the router as a WiFi access point 82 Set up router mode 83 Generate a new backhaul password 84 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group 84 Set up a bridge for a port group 85 Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group 85 Enable British Telecom IGMP proxy support 87 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update...
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... port forwarding service 113 Edit a port forwarding service 114 Delete a port forwarding entry 115 Application example: Make a local web server public...........115 How the router implements the port forwarding rule 116 Manage port triggering 116 Add a port triggering service 117 Disable port triggering or change the time-out period.........118 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.118 Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 121 Specify VPN service in the router 121 Install OpenVPN software 122 Install OpenVPN software on your Windows...
... port forwarding service 113 Edit a port forwarding service 114 Delete a port forwarding entry 115 Application example: Make a local web server public...........115 How the router implements the port forwarding rule 116 Manage port triggering 116 Add a port triggering service 117 Disable port triggering or change the time-out period.........118 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.118 Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 121 Specify VPN service in the router 121 Install OpenVPN software 122 Install OpenVPN software on your Windows...
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... your satellite • Sync your Internet service. Note: This manual 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. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your Orbi router web interface. The Orbi router connects to all Orbi router models as the router and refers to your modem or gateway.
... your satellite • Sync your Internet service. Note: This manual 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. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your Orbi router web interface. The Orbi router connects to all Orbi router models as the router and refers to your modem or gateway.
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... use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. To connect your computer to the router with your camera app, your mobile device must have iOS version 11 or later or Android version 10 or later. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the router label. A message might display on your mobile device. WiFi connection If you're installing your Orbi router...
... use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. To connect your computer to the router with your camera app, your mobile device must have iOS version 11 or later or Android version 10 or later. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on the router label. A message might display on your mobile device. WiFi connection If you're installing your Orbi router...
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... WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. Before you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router automatically, or you connect to view or change its settings. If you know which login to the router interface from a web browser as admin. The first time you start the setup process, get your Internet service. Satellite label Types of logins Separate types of logins: • Internet service login...
... WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. Before you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router automatically, or you connect to view or change its settings. If you know which login to the router interface from a web browser as admin. The first time you start the setup process, get your Internet service. Satellite label Types of logins Separate types of logins: • Internet service login...
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... a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to -point Specify Network Settings 64 User Manual Use this check box only in . You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for PPPoE connections. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Secured NAT protects computers on page 68. • Respond to be discovered. IGMP proxying allows a computer on page 41. • NAT Filtering. Orbi WiFi...
... a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to -point Specify Network Settings 64 User Manual Use this check box only in . You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for PPPoE connections. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Secured NAT protects computers on page 68. • Respond to be discovered. IGMP proxying allows a computer on page 41. • NAT Filtering. Orbi WiFi...
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... IP address can get a free account with a Dynamic DNS service that lets you . Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to your home network and automatically connects you use the IP address to access your home network. You can use a domain name to disable the SIP ALG. 6. Then the router notifies the Dynamic DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. For this number changes. The user name and password are not routed on the Internet. Click...
... IP address can get a free account with a Dynamic DNS service that lets you . Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to your home network and automatically connects you use the IP address to access your home network. You can use a domain name to disable the SIP ALG. 6. Then the router notifies the Dynamic DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. For this number changes. The user name and password are not routed on the Internet. Click...
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... a new backhaul password, you logged in WiFi communication between the device and the router's Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge. To generate a new backhaul password: 1. The router generates a new backhaul password. Orbi WiFi System Generate a new backhaul password The backhaul password is a security key that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is used in . Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. In the Backhaul Password section, click the GENERATE button. Set up a bridge...
... a new backhaul password, you logged in WiFi communication between the device and the router's Internet port or add new VLAN tag groups to the bridge. To generate a new backhaul password: 1. The router generates a new backhaul password. Orbi WiFi System Generate a new backhaul password The backhaul password is a security key that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is used in . Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. In the Backhaul Password section, click the GENERATE button. Set up a bridge...
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.... 4. The Connection Status window opens and displays the following information • IP Address. Enter the router admin user name and password. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button 7. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router. • Default Gateway. Orbi WiFi System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the ADVANCED tab. 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The subnet mask that is assigned to your Orbi network...
.... 4. The Connection Status window opens and displays the following information • IP Address. Enter the router admin user name and password. To release (stop) the Internet connection, click the Release button 7. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router. • Default Gateway. Orbi WiFi System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Click the ADVANCED tab. 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The subnet mask that is assigned to your Orbi network...
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... begin at a specific time and date. Orbi WiFi System Monitor Internet traffic Traffic metering allows you to both incoming and outgoing traffic. • Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the Monthly limit field. 7. To monitor Internet traffic: 1. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Download only. If your Orbi network. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Manage Your Network 105 User Manual
... begin at a specific time and date. Orbi WiFi System Monitor Internet traffic Traffic metering allows you to both incoming and outgoing traffic. • Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the Monthly limit field. 7. To monitor Internet traffic: 1. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Download only. If your Orbi network. 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. Manage Your Network 105 User Manual
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... radio button. 7. Launch a web browser on a computer that is 8443. Type your router's WAN IP address into your browser's address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the default port number (8443) or custom port number. You can use remote access: 1. Your settings are saved. The default port for the remote router access. Specify the port number for accessing the router. Orbi WiFi System Select one of the following: • To allow access from a single IP address on your home network. 2. Enter...
... radio button. 7. Launch a web browser on a computer that is 8443. Type your router's WAN IP address into your browser's address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the default port number (8443) or custom port number. You can use remote access: 1. Your settings are saved. The default port for the remote router access. Specify the port number for accessing the router. Orbi WiFi System Select one of the following: • To allow access from a single IP address on your home network. 2. Enter...
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.... 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Click the Add button. You can allow certain types of the computer that is connected to a local server To forward specific incoming protocols: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that will provide the service. The router can also specify a default DMZ server to which type of the computer on your local network. A login window opens. 5. Enter the admin user name and password. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of...
.... 2. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Click the Add button. You can allow certain types of the computer that is connected to a local server To forward specific incoming protocols: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that will provide the service. The router can also specify a default DMZ server to which type of the computer on your local network. A login window opens. 5. Enter the admin user name and password. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of...
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... settings: • Service Name. The password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Specify changes to your Orbi network. 2. Type the service name. • Protocol. Enter the admin user name and password. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. • External port range. • For the internal ports, leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected or enter the ports in the table. 9. The Port Forwarding/Port...
... settings: • Service Name. The password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Specify changes to your Orbi network. 2. Type the service name. • Protocol. Enter the admin user name and password. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. • External port range. • For the internal ports, leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected or enter the ports in the table. 9. The Port Forwarding/Port...
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.... Install OpenVPN software You must install and set up OpenVPN software on your router. The VPN Service page displays. To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number that you want to use a VPN connection. To install VPN client software on each Windows-based computer that you plan to use in the router, but you must install this software on each Windows-based computer, Mac computer, iOS device, or Android device that is enabled in the field. The password is admin. A login window opens. 3. The user...
.... Install OpenVPN software You must install and set up OpenVPN software on your router. The VPN Service page displays. To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number that you want to use a VPN connection. To install VPN client software on each Windows-based computer that you plan to use in the router, but you must install this software on each Windows-based computer, Mac computer, iOS device, or Android device that is enabled in the field. The password is admin. A login window opens. 3. The user...
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... a provisioning problem. If the router is admin. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. A login window opens. 3. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The router continues to attempt to the network. 2. The user name and password are using PPPoE until data is connected to connect indefinitely. 7. The default password is active and working. Troubleshoot PPPoE If you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your PPPoE connection is password. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 5. Enter orbilogin.com...
... a provisioning problem. If the router is admin. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. A login window opens. 3. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The router continues to attempt to the network. 2. The user name and password are using PPPoE until data is connected to connect indefinitely. 7. The default password is active and working. Troubleshoot PPPoE If you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your PPPoE connection is password. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 5. Enter orbilogin.com...
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11 Supplemental information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings for Orbi routers on page 142 • Factory settings for Orbi satellites on page 147 • Technical specifications for Orbi routers on page 155 • Technical specifications for Orbi satellites on page 159 141
11 Supplemental information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings for Orbi routers on page 142 • Factory settings for Orbi satellites on page 147 • Technical specifications for Orbi routers on page 155 • Technical specifications for Orbi satellites on page 159 141
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...returns to press and hold the Reset button on the back of a paper clip or a similar object to the factory settings. 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 192.168.1.1 255...
...returns to press and hold the Reset button on the back of a paper clip or a similar object to the factory settings. 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 192.168.1.1 255...
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Orbi WiFi System Table 5. Factory default settings for the router Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default Setting User login URL orbilogin.com User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing LAN IP 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 DMZ Disabled Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR...
Orbi WiFi System Table 5. Factory default settings for the router Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default Setting User login URL orbilogin.com User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing LAN IP 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 DMZ Disabled Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR...
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Factory default settings for the satellite Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default Setting User login URL orbilogin.com User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing LAN IP 192.168.1.250 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 DMZ Disabled Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8 ...
Factory default settings for the satellite Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default Setting User login URL orbilogin.com User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing LAN IP 192.168.1.250 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 DMZ Disabled Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8 ...