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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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... and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your...
... and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Orbi WiFi System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your...
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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 connection ...Labels 19 Types of logins 20 Use a web browser to 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 ...
... 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 connection ...Labels 19 Types of logins 20 Use a web browser to 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 ...
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Orbi WiFi System Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection 36 Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection 37 Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet ... to the Internet Enable Circle smart parental controls 45 Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi router web interface 45 Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app.......46 Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Orbi app........47 Allow or block access to your network 47 Use keywords to block Internet...
Orbi WiFi System Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection 36 Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection 37 Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet ... to the Internet Enable Circle smart parental controls 45 Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi router web interface 45 Enable Circle smart parental controls using the Orbi app.......46 Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Orbi app........47 Allow or block access to your network 47 Use keywords to block Internet...
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Orbi WiFi System Manage custom static routes 75 Set up a static route 75 Edit a static route 76 Delete a static route 77 Specify basic WiFi settings 78 ... or edit satellite 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 brightness 103 Schedule...
Orbi WiFi System Manage custom static routes 75 Set up a static route 75 Edit a static route 76 Delete a static route 77 Specify basic WiFi settings 78 ... or edit satellite 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 brightness 103 Schedule...
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Orbi WiFi System Monitor Internet traffic 105 Set your time zone, adjust for daylight saving time, or change the NTP server 106 Manage the router configuration ... Erase the current configuration settings 107 Restore configuration settings 108 Set up remote management 109 Use remote access 110 Remotely access your router using the Orbi app 110 Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Manage port forwarding to a local server 112 Set up port forwarding to a local server 112 Add...
Orbi WiFi System Monitor Internet traffic 105 Set your time zone, adjust for daylight saving time, or change the NTP server 106 Manage the router configuration ... Erase the current configuration settings 107 Restore configuration settings 108 Set up remote management 109 Use remote access 110 Remotely access your router using the Orbi app 110 Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Manage port forwarding to a local server 112 Set up port forwarding to a local server 112 Add...
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... model RBW30....153 Technical specifications for Orbi routers 155 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR50...........155 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR40...........156 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR20...........157 Technical specifications for Orbi satellites 159 Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS50........159 Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBS40.........161 Technical specifications...
... model RBW30....153 Technical specifications for Orbi routers 155 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR50...........155 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR40...........156 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR20...........157 Technical specifications for Orbi satellites 159 Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS50........159 Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBS40.........161 Technical specifications...
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... sections: • LED behavior • Connect your router • Place your satellite • Sync your Orbi satellite • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app For more information about your satellite from the Orbi router web interface. If you can find more information about the topics covered in this...
... sections: • LED behavior • Connect your router • Place your satellite • Sync your Orbi satellite • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app For more information about your satellite from the Orbi router web interface. If you can find more information about the topics covered in this...
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...Internet on page 133. • Off. The connection between the satellite and the router is different from the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. The satellite synced to the router, the LED behavior for a satellite that are purchased ...• Pulsing white. The router cannot connect to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. The ring LED is resetting to the Internet. Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is booting. • Blue for three minutes. The satellite...
...Internet on page 133. • Off. The connection between the satellite and the router is different from the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites that comes in the same package. The satellite synced to the router, the LED behavior for a satellite that are purchased ...• Pulsing white. The router cannot connect to factory default settings. • Solid magenta. The ring LED is resetting to the Internet. Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is booting. • Blue for three minutes. The satellite...
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Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is fair. • Magenta. The firmware is booting. • Solid white. Add-... corrupted. • Off. The connection between the satellite and the router is not getting an IP address. • Off. Connect your router To cable your Orbi network. Power is located on the rear panel of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your modem to your modem uses...
Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Power LED LED Behavior The Power LED is fair. • Magenta. The firmware is booting. • Solid white. Add-... corrupted. • Off. The connection between the satellite and the router is not getting an IP address. • Off. Connect your router To cable your Orbi network. Power is located on the rear panel of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your modem to your modem uses...
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...8226; Blue. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. The satellite automatically finds the Orbi router's WiFi signal and attempts to sync to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router. The satellite in the WiFi system is an add-on page 11. For more ...Power On/Off button. Overview 11 User Manual To sync your satellite. Connect the satellite to the WiFi signal from an Orbi wifi system The Orbi WiFi System includes an Orbi router and either one of your router's WiFi signal in the same WiFi system. The satellite ring LED pulses white....
...8226; Blue. If the Power LED on page 11. 2. The satellite automatically finds the Orbi router's WiFi signal and attempts to sync to the Orbi router. • Magenta. Consider moving the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router. The satellite in the WiFi system is an add-on page 11. For more ...Power On/Off button. Overview 11 User Manual To sync your satellite. Connect the satellite to the WiFi signal from an Orbi wifi system The Orbi WiFi System includes an Orbi router and either one of your router's WiFi signal in the same WiFi system. The satellite ring LED pulses white....
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...then turns off : • Blue. 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 the satellite does not light, ...use the router web interface to add a satellite to light solid white. 5. To sync your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. If the Power LED on the back of the following colors... for the satellite ring LED to your Orbi router. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is magenta, move...
...then turns off : • Blue. 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 the satellite does not light, ...use the router web interface to add a satellite to light solid white. 5. To sync your Orbi WiFi System came with a second satellite. If the Power LED on the back of the following colors... for the satellite ring LED to your Orbi router. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is magenta, move...
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... computer or mobile device that is connected to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Add Orbi Satellite. Wait about two minutes for about where to your Orbi network using the router web interface: 1. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between... one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 8. Move the satellite closer to sync with the satellite. Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to place your satellite in the router web interface. The default password is fair. If the Power LED...
... computer or mobile device that is connected to the Orbi router. • Magenta. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Add Orbi Satellite. Wait about two minutes for about where to your Orbi network using the router web interface: 1. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between... one of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button. 8. Move the satellite closer to sync with the satellite. Orbi WiFi System To add a satellite to place your satellite in the router web interface. The default password is fair. If the Power LED...
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.... Satellites connected to create an Ethernet 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 Orbi WiFi System Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite...
.... Satellites connected to create an Ethernet 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 Orbi WiFi System Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite...
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Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. 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. Figure 2. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Figure 3. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch.
Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview 15 User Manual Make sure the switch ports are rated at 1 Gbps. 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. Figure 2. Note: The Ethernet ports on the Orbi router and satellite are 1 Gbps or faster. Figure 3. Orbi WiFi System The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch.
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To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 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. 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. Overview 16 User Manual
To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 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. 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. Overview 16 User Manual
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...local area network (LAN). A message might display on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect your computer screen to notify you bought the router and the satellite separately, their default ...WiFi network names are different. 3. Wired connection You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Make sure that an Ethernet cable is on the router label. The WiFi network name is ...
...local area network (LAN). A message might display on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. Orbi WiFi System Connect to the network You can connect your computer screen to notify you bought the router and the satellite separately, their default ...WiFi network names are different. 3. Wired connection You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Make sure that an Ethernet cable is on the router label. The WiFi network name is ...
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... number. Press the Sync button on your computer or WiFi device. 3. The following is an example of what the satellite label might look like : Figure 4. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can find and select the WiFi network. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Your computer or mobile...
... number. Press the Sync button on your computer or WiFi device. 3. The following is an example of what the satellite label might look like : Figure 4. Orbi WiFi System WiFi connection using WPS You can find and select the WiFi network. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. Your computer or mobile...
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... you in to access the router and set up your Internet service. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. 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 router automatically, or you can...
... you in to access the router and set up your Internet service. Orbi WiFi System Figure 5. 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 router automatically, or you can...
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... System information and make sure that you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you already set up your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect to start ...
... System information and make sure that you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays. • If you already set up your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect to start ...