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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. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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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 ...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 25 Specify an Internet connection without a login 25 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 27 Requirements for ...
...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 ...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 25 Specify an Internet connection without a login 25 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login 27 Requirements for ...
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... Telecom IGMP proxy support 87 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware 89 Check for firmware updates 89 Manually update firmware 90 Manually update satellite firmware 90 Manually update router firmware 91 Change the admin password 92 Enable admin password reset 92 Reset the admin password 93 View router status...
... Telecom IGMP proxy support 87 Chapter 7 Manage Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware 89 Check for firmware updates 89 Manually update firmware 90 Manually update satellite firmware 90 Manually update router firmware 91 Change the admin password 92 Enable admin password reset 92 Reset the admin password 93 View router status...
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...satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your modem or gateway. 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...8226; 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://www.netgear.com/support/. Note: This manual refers to all Orbi router models as the router and refers to...
...satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your modem or gateway. 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...8226; 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://www.netgear.com/support/. Note: This manual refers to all Orbi router models as the router and refers to...
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... on page 135. The router is resetting to factory default settings. • Blinking red. The satellite is booting. • Blue for three minutes. Overview 9 User Manual The router or satellite is resetting to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. See You cannot access the Internet on the rear panel. The connection...
... on page 135. The router is resetting to factory default settings. • Blinking red. The satellite is booting. • Blue for three minutes. Overview 9 User Manual The router or satellite is resetting to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. See You cannot access the Internet on the rear panel. The connection...
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...; Solid amber. The satellite synced to your Orbi network. Connect your Internet service. The satellite is good. • Amber for three minutes. Overview 10 User Manual Power is rebooting. • Blinking amber. The satellite is on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is corrupted. • Off...
...; Solid amber. The satellite synced to your Orbi network. Connect your Internet service. The satellite is good. • Amber for three minutes. Overview 10 User Manual Power is rebooting. • Blinking amber. The satellite is on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is corrupted. • Off...
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... it to sync with the router. To sync your router. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to a power source. 3. Overview 11 User Manual Note that your satellites must manually sync your satellite. Orbi WiFi System Place your satellite If your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, or if your Orbi satellite...
... it to sync with the router. To sync your router. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to a power source. 3. Overview 11 User Manual Note that your satellites must manually sync your satellite. Orbi WiFi System Place your satellite If your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, or if your Orbi satellite...
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... use the router web interface to add a satellite to the router: a. If the Power LED on satellite (sold separately), follow these steps. Overview 12 User Manual Sync an add-on satellite If you already set up an Orbi router and satellite and are adding an optional add-on the back of...
... use the router web interface to add a satellite to the router: a. If the Power LED on satellite (sold separately), follow these steps. Overview 12 User Manual Sync an add-on satellite If you already set up an Orbi router and satellite and are adding an optional add-on the back of...
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The user name is good. • Amber. Click the NEXT button. 9. The router attempts to your Orbi network. 2. Overview 13 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to sync with the satellite. Connect the satellite to sync. The Orbi router and ...
The user name is good. • Amber. Click the NEXT button. 9. The router attempts to your Orbi network. 2. Overview 13 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to sync with the satellite. Connect the satellite to sync. The Orbi router and ...
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... a wired backhaul connection. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual
... a wired backhaul connection. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual
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Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Figure 3. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Figure 2. 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. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster.
Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Figure 3. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Figure 2. 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. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster.
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Overview 16 User Manual 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. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. 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.
Overview 16 User Manual 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. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network. 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.
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... WiFi System. The WiFi network name is lit). 2. Connect to one of the Ethernet cable to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your mobile device. Connect the other end of the router's Ethernet ports. To scan the QR... receiving power (its Power LED is connected. Your computer connects to the WiFi network. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. If you bought the router and the satellite separately...
... WiFi System. The WiFi network name is lit). 2. Connect to one of the Ethernet cable to the Network and 18 Access the Router User Manual Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your mobile device. Connect the other end of the router's Ethernet ports. To scan the QR... receiving power (its Power LED is connected. Your computer connects to the WiFi network. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device. If you bought the router and the satellite separately...
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... Protected Setup (WPS) or you can connect to the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the router is receiving power (its instructions for your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its...
... Protected Setup (WPS) or you can connect to the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that the router is receiving power (its instructions for your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its...
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... provider gave you logs you can set up your router automatically, or you in to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual This logs you start the setup process, get your ISP Connect to your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Use... service. This information is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your Internet service. Before you in a letter or some other way. Types of logins serve different ...
... provider gave you logs you can set up your router automatically, or you in to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual This logs you start the setup process, get your ISP Connect to your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Use... service. This information is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your Internet service. Before you in a letter or some other way. Types of logins serve different ...
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... browser. For DSL service, you might need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is working, you no longer need the following : • Make sure that the computer is...
... browser. For DSL service, you might need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is working, you no longer need the following : • Make sure that the computer is...
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...as Auto. d. Log in to the Orbi router web interface When you logged in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Enter orbilogin.com. Change the language By default, the language is admin. Enter the router admin user name and password. To change.... 2. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. If the router does not connect to change the router or satellite settings. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. c. Read Troubleshooting on page 132. You can use the router web interface to the Internet, do the following: a. A login...
...as Auto. d. Log in to the Orbi router web interface When you logged in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Enter orbilogin.com. Change the language By default, the language is admin. Enter the router admin user name and password. To change.... 2. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. If the router does not connect to change the router or satellite settings. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. c. Read Troubleshooting on page 132. You can use the router web interface to the Internet, do the following: a. A login...
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The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Connect to confirm this change. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The password is admin. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. Orbi WiFi System 3. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Connect to confirm this change. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The password is admin. In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. Orbi WiFi System 3. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. Enter the router admin user name and password.
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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: • Use the Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses • Change the MTU size 24
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: • Use the Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses • Change the MTU size 24
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The user name and password are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 25). 6. Manually set up your router. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual To use the Setup Wizard to your operation mode. A login window opens. 3. The password is connected to detect your Internet...
The user name and password are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the Internet connection on page 25). 6. Manually set up your router. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual To use the Setup Wizard to your operation mode. A login window opens. 3. The password is connected to detect your Internet...