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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 WiFi ... access the router 20 Use the automatic Internet setup 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 ...
...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 WiFi ... access the router 20 Use the automatic Internet setup 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 ...
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...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 ... information 99 View satellites connected to the network 99 Edit satellite information that displays on the Attached Devices page 100 Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting 101 Enable the Sync button 101 Turn the satellite LED lighting on or off 102 Set LED lighting ...
...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 ... information 99 View satellites connected to the network 99 Edit satellite information that displays on the Attached Devices page 100 Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting 101 Enable the Sync button 101 Turn the satellite LED lighting on or off 102 Set LED lighting ...
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...If you can manage any add-on Orbi 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 the following add-on Orbi satellites, you own one of the ...8226; 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/. This manual describes how to your satellite from the Orbi router web interface. Note: This manual refers to all Orbi router models as ...
...If you can manage any add-on Orbi 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 the following add-on Orbi satellites, you own one of the ...8226; 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/. This manual describes how to your satellite from the Orbi router web interface. Note: This manual refers to all Orbi router models as ...
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... and is located above the Power On/Off button on . • Solid amber. The satellite failed to sync to the Internet. Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is working normally. Power is corrupted. • ...them to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. Satellite ring LED This satellite is resetting to your Orbi network. The router or satellite is booting. • Blinking amber. Overview 9 User Manual Table 1. The router cannot connect to the router. The satellite is booting. • Blue for ...
... and is located above the Power On/Off button on . • Solid amber. The satellite failed to sync to the Internet. Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is working normally. Power is corrupted. • ...them to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. Satellite ring LED This satellite is resetting to your Orbi network. The router or satellite is booting. • Blinking amber. Overview 9 User Manual Table 1. The router cannot connect to the router. The satellite is booting. • Blue for ...
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...connected to the wall jack for three minutes. The satellite is not getting an IP address. • Off. Unplug your Orbi network. Overview 10 User Manual Power is resetting to your Internet service. The satellite is on the top. • Pulsing white. The ring LED is ... for three minutes. The satellite is not supplied. Power is rebooting. • Blinking amber. Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Connect the power adapter to factory default settings. • Blinking red. Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is fair. •...
...connected to the wall jack for three minutes. The satellite is not getting an IP address. • Off. Unplug your Orbi network. Overview 10 User Manual Power is resetting to your Internet service. The satellite is on the top. • Pulsing white. The ring LED is ... for three minutes. The satellite is not supplied. Power is rebooting. • Blinking amber. Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Connect the power adapter to factory default settings. • Blinking red. Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is fair. •...
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...place your satellite. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. To sync your Orbi satellite on whether your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, the satellite attempts to sync. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is preset...If you bought an add-on satellite. For more information, see Sync your satellite: 1. Note that your satellites must manually sync your satellite. Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in the WiFi system is fair. The satellite ring LED pulses white. The satellite automatically finds the...
...place your satellite. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. To sync your Orbi satellite on whether your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, the satellite attempts to sync. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is preset...If you bought an add-on satellite. For more information, see Sync your satellite: 1. Note that your satellites must manually sync your satellite. Sync a satellite from the Orbi router in the WiFi system is fair. The satellite ring LED pulses white. The satellite automatically finds the...
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...off : • Blue. The satellite ring LED lights blue, amber, or magenta as described in to your router and add satellites to your Orbi router's WiFi signal. 2. The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off ...button. 4. Overview 12 User Manual The satellite attempts to sync to a power source. 3. To sync your Orbi network. Connect the satellite to the Orbi router. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is...
...off : • Blue. The satellite ring LED lights blue, amber, or magenta as described in to your router and add satellites to your Orbi router's WiFi signal. 2. The satellite ring LED pulses white, then lights one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off ...button. 4. Overview 12 User Manual The satellite attempts to sync to a power source. 3. To sync your Orbi network. Connect the satellite to the Orbi router. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is...
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... about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to place your house. 6. The Orbi router and satellite failed to a power source. 7. Overview 13 User Manual Click the SYNC button in your satellite in the router web interface. Select Add... Orbi Satellite. Press the Sync button on the back of the following colors for the satellite's ring LED to your Orbi network. 2. Connect the satellite to ...
... about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to place your house. 6. The Orbi router and satellite failed to a power source. 7. Overview 13 User Manual Click the SYNC button in your satellite in the router web interface. Select Add... Orbi Satellite. Press the Sync button on the back of the following colors for the satellite's ring LED to your Orbi network. 2. Connect the satellite to ...
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... satellite to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router or another satellite to create ...a wired backhaul connection. Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual...
... satellite to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices. The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router or another satellite to create ...a wired backhaul connection. Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router to the router's Ethernet ports Overview 14 User Manual...
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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. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Figure 3. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Figure 2. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster.
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. Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. Figure 3. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Figure 2. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster.
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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. 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 For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network.
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. 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 For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your Orbi network.
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... your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that an Ethernet cable is on the router label. You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your mobile device must have iOS version 11 or later or Android version 10 or later. If you set... other end of the router's Ethernet ports. Note: If you 're installing your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect to the router's WiFi network by scanning the QR code on your router with the camera...
... your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that an Ethernet cable is on the router label. You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your mobile device must have iOS version 11 or later or Android version 10 or later. If you set... other end of the router's Ethernet ports. Note: If you 're installing your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect to the router's WiFi network by scanning the QR code on your router with the camera...
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To use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual The following is lit). 2. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its instructions for WPS connections. Your computer or mobile device connects to the ... WiFi network. Labels The router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router's MAC address, and the router's serial number. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can find and select the WiFi network. Press the Sync button on your computer or WiFi device. 3. The...
To use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual The following is lit). 2. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its instructions for WPS connections. Your computer or mobile device connects to the ... WiFi network. Labels The router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router's MAC address, and the router's serial number. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can find and select the WiFi network. Press the Sync button on your computer or WiFi device. 3. The...
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The first time you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use... satellite are preset with an Ethernet cable), you in to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Satellite label Types of logins Separate types of logins: • Internet service login. Use the automatic Internet... cannot find this login information in to view or change its settings. Types of logins serve different purposes. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. The login that you this login information, contact your Internet service. This logs you...
The first time you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can use... satellite are preset with an Ethernet cable), you in to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Satellite label Types of logins Separate types of logins: • Internet service login. Use the automatic Internet... cannot find this login information in to view or change its settings. Types of logins serve different purposes. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. The login that you this login information, contact your Internet service. This logs you...
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... information for your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new ...WiFi settings take effect. 3. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual To automatically set up your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you all the information needed to connect to the router. •...
... information for your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; Orbi WiFi System information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new ...WiFi settings take effect. 3. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual To automatically set up your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you all the information needed to connect to the router. •...
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...the computer is set as Auto. If the router does not connect to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. c. If problems persist, register your settings. The password is set... to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is admin. Change the language By default, the language is the one that you log in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual...
...the computer is set as Auto. If the router does not connect to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. c. If problems persist, register your settings. The password is set... to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is admin. Change the language By default, the language is the one that you log in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual...
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In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The user name and password are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. The password is admin. Orbi WiFi System 3. Connect to confirm this change.
In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu. 5. When prompted, click the OK button to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The user name and password are case-sensitive. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The user name is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The page refreshes with the language that you selected. The password is admin. Orbi WiFi System 3. Connect to confirm this change.
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You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow Orbi 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 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.
You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow Orbi 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 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.
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... change the router's Internet connection settings. Enter orbilogin.com. The user name is connected to determine your ISP configuration and checks your Orbi network. 2. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer...case-sensitive. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual To use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your Orbi network. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select the Yes radio button. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use...
... change the router's Internet connection settings. Enter orbilogin.com. The user name is connected to determine your ISP configuration and checks your Orbi network. 2. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer...case-sensitive. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual To use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your Orbi network. 2. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select the Yes radio button. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use...