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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Models Orbi WiFi 6E Router Model RBRE960 Orbi WiFi 6E Satellite Model RBSE960 Orbi WiFi 6E Router Model RBRE950 Orbi WiFi 6E Satellite Model RBSE950 January 2023 202-12608-04 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Models Orbi WiFi 6E Router Model RBRE960 Orbi WiFi 6E Satellite Model RBSE960 Orbi WiFi 6E Router Model RBRE950 Orbi WiFi 6E Satellite Model RBSE950 January 2023 202-12608-04 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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.../support/download/. (If this device, you are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Do not use the device indoors...
.../support/download/. (If this device, you are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Do not use the device indoors...
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... What is WiFi 6E 9 Orbi router overview 9 Orbi router hardware features 10 Orbi router LED behavior 11 Orbi satellite overview 12 Orbi satellite hardware features 12 Orbi satellite LED behavior 13 Router and satellite labels 14 Connect your router 15 Place your Orbi satellite 16 Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router 16 Set up your... 21 Wired connection 21 WiFi connection 21 WiFi connection using WPS 22 Types of logins 22 Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app 23 Use a web browser to access the router 23 Use the automatic Internet setup option 24 Log in to the...
... What is WiFi 6E 9 Orbi router overview 9 Orbi router hardware features 10 Orbi router LED behavior 11 Orbi satellite overview 12 Orbi satellite hardware features 12 Orbi satellite LED behavior 13 Router and satellite labels 14 Connect your router 15 Place your Orbi satellite 16 Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router 16 Set up your... 21 Wired connection 21 WiFi connection 21 WiFi connection using WPS 22 Types of logins 22 Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app 23 Use a web browser to access the router 23 Use the automatic Internet setup option 24 Log in to the...
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Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection...........34 Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection 35 Set ... PPPoE Internet connection 40 Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection 42 Change the MTU size 44 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Manage NETGEAR Armor 47 Allow or block access to your network 47 Manage network access control lists 48 Use keywords to block Internet sites 49 Delete keywords...
Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection...........34 Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection 35 Set ... PPPoE Internet connection 40 Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection 42 Change the MTU size 44 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Manage NETGEAR Armor 47 Allow or block access to your network 47 Manage network access control lists 48 Use keywords to block Internet sites 49 Delete keywords...
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Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Change the WAN preference back to the Internet port...........71 Manage Dynamic DNS 71 Set up a new Dynamic DNS ...
Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Change the WAN preference back to the Internet port...........71 Manage Dynamic DNS 71 Set up a new Dynamic DNS ...
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Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System View devices connected to the network or edit device information 106 View devices connected to the network 106 Edit ...
Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System View devices connected to the network or edit device information 106 View devices connected to the network 106 Edit ...
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... model RBRE960 146 Factory settings for Orbi router model RBRE950 148 Factory settings for Orbi satellites 150 Factory settings for Orbi satellite model RBSE960 150 Factory settings for Orbi satellite model RBSE950 152 Technical specifications for Orbi routers 154 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBRE960......154 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBRE950......155 Technical specifications...
... model RBRE960 146 Factory settings for Orbi router model RBRE950 148 Factory settings for Orbi satellites 150 Factory settings for Orbi satellite model RBSE960 150 Factory settings for Orbi satellite model RBSE950 152 Technical specifications for Orbi routers 154 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBRE960......154 Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBRE950......155 Technical specifications...
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..., visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. You can manage your Orbi satellite from your Orbi router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: • What is WiFi 6E? • Orbi router overview • Orbi satellite overview • Router and satellite labels... your router • Place your Orbi satellite • Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router • Set up your satellite with a wired connection to your Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System from the Orbi router web interface. The Orbi satellite (model RBSE960 or model RBSE950...
..., visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. You can manage your Orbi satellite from your Orbi router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: • What is WiFi 6E? • Orbi router overview • Orbi satellite overview • Router and satellite labels... your router • Place your Orbi satellite • Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router • Set up your satellite with a wired connection to your Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System from the Orbi router web interface. The Orbi satellite (model RBSE960 or model RBSE950...
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...network congestion: The 6 GHz wireless band is newly certified and is exclusive to devices that on the existing WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System What is the latest Wi-Fi Alliance security certification. WiFi 6E offers all Wi-Fi 6 Certified devices operating...can support up to hack. Devices that support 802.11ax connect to the 2.4 GHz radio or 5 GHz radio. WPA3 is WiFi 6E? Orbi router overview The following sections are more bandwidth means less interference and network congestion. WiFi 6E devices can connect to its WiFi clients must ...
...network congestion: The 6 GHz wireless band is newly certified and is exclusive to devices that on the existing WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System What is the latest Wi-Fi Alliance security certification. WiFi 6E offers all Wi-Fi 6 Certified devices operating...can support up to hack. Devices that support 802.11ax connect to the 2.4 GHz radio or 5 GHz radio. WPA3 is WiFi 6E? Orbi router overview The following sections are more bandwidth means less interference and network congestion. WiFi 6E devices can connect to its WiFi clients must ...
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... on the front of the three Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. 6. Overview 10 User Manual For more information about the LED behavior, see Orbi router LED behavior on page 16. 3. 10G Internet port: Connect your router to this port and get up to 10 Gbps Internet speeds. 4.... over a wired connection on the satellite to this port. For more information, see Sync your Orbi satellite with your modem to create a wired backhaul connection. Orbi router front and back views 1. For more information, see Set up to 2.5 Gbps. Gigabit Ethernet ports 1-3: You can connect this port to ...
... on the front of the three Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports. 6. Overview 10 User Manual For more information about the LED behavior, see Orbi router LED behavior on page 16. 3. 10G Internet port: Connect your router to this port and get up to 10 Gbps Internet speeds. 4.... over a wired connection on the satellite to this port. For more information, see Sync your Orbi satellite with your modem to create a wired backhaul connection. Orbi router front and back views 1. For more information, see Set up to 2.5 Gbps. Gigabit Ethernet ports 1-3: You can connect this port to ...
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... green Power is on the back. The router resets and returns to its factory default settings: • Restart the router: Press the Reset button for Orbi routers on page 146. Table 1. Solid amber The router is powering up or the Sync button was pressed. Overview 11 User Manual Reset button: Use... the router restarts. • Reset the router to the router The following table describes the LED behavior for the router LED located on page 11. 8. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System 7. Power LED: For more information about the factory settings, see...
... green Power is on the back. The router resets and returns to its factory default settings: • Restart the router: Press the Reset button for Orbi routers on page 146. Table 1. Solid amber The router is powering up or the Sync button was pressed. Overview 11 User Manual Reset button: Use... the router restarts. • Reset the router to the router The following table describes the LED behavior for the router LED located on page 11. 8. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System 7. Power LED: For more information about the factory settings, see...
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...connected to the Internet and is not connected to determine its status. Figure 2. Orbi satellite overview The following figures shows the Orbi satellite hardware features. Orbi satellite front and back views 1. Orbi satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of the router to the ...Internet. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Table 2. These sections apply to the router. For more information about the LED behavior, see Orbi satellite LED behavior on the front of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Router...
...connected to the Internet and is not connected to determine its status. Figure 2. Orbi satellite overview The following figures shows the Orbi satellite hardware features. Orbi satellite front and back views 1. Orbi satellite hardware features The following sections are an overview of the router to the ...Internet. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Table 2. These sections apply to the router. For more information about the LED behavior, see Orbi satellite LED behavior on the front of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Router...
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...behavior for the satellite's Power LED. Table 3. Off Power is corrupted. You can connect a LAN device to each of up and sync an Orbi satellite over a wired connection on page 17. 4. Power LED: For more information, see Set up to the satellite The following table describes ... The satellite's firmware is not supplied to 2.5 Gbps. Solid amber The satellite is on. For information about the Power LED behavior, see Orbi router LED behavior on page 11. 7. Power LED behavior LED color Description Solid green Power is restarting. The satellite resets and returns to ...
...behavior for the satellite's Power LED. Table 3. Off Power is corrupted. You can connect a LAN device to each of up and sync an Orbi satellite over a wired connection on page 17. 4. Power LED: For more information, see Set up to the satellite The following table describes ... The satellite's firmware is not supplied to 2.5 Gbps. Solid amber The satellite is on. For information about the Power LED behavior, see Orbi router LED behavior on page 11. 7. Power LED behavior LED color Description Solid green Power is restarting. The satellite resets and returns to ...
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...powering up. The satellite connected to the router and the connection is an example of the router and satellite. Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and satellite labels show the router's or satellite's MAC address and serial number. The label also includes a QR code you can ... on the bottom of what the router or satellite label might look like: Overview 14 User Manual The satellite failed to the Orbi setup network. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Table 4. Satellite LED behavior LED color Pulsing white Solid blue Solid amber Solid magenta Off Description...
...powering up. The satellite connected to the router and the connection is an example of the router and satellite. Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and satellite labels show the router's or satellite's MAC address and serial number. The label also includes a QR code you can ... on the bottom of what the router or satellite label might look like: Overview 14 User Manual The satellite failed to the Orbi setup network. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Table 4. Satellite LED behavior LED color Pulsing white Solid blue Solid amber Solid magenta Off Description...
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... support a speed of your router with the Ethernet cable that came in . 3. If your modem to a modem. A Cat 6 Ethernet cable is better suited to a modem: 1. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Connect your router Note: If both your ISP and modem support a speed that is higher than 1 Gbps (for example...
... support a speed of your router with the Ethernet cable that came in . 3. If your modem to a modem. A Cat 6 Ethernet cable is better suited to a modem: 1. Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System Connect your router Note: If both your ISP and modem support a speed that is higher than 1 Gbps (for example...
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...your satellite. b. Place your Orbi satellite Your Orbi satellite must be within range of the following : a. Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router The Orbi satellite that comes with your Orbi router's WiFi signal for the LED to the Orbi router and try again. 3. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, ... is properly connected to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 6. To sync your satellite. Connect the satellite to your Orbi router's WiFi signal. If the satellite LED lights magenta, do the following colors: • Blue. Do not use the 2-pin EU...
...your satellite. b. Place your Orbi satellite Your Orbi satellite must be within range of the following : a. Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router The Orbi satellite that comes with your Orbi router's WiFi signal for the LED to the Orbi router and try again. 3. The Orbi router and satellite successfully synced, ... is properly connected to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 6. To sync your satellite. Connect the satellite to your Orbi router's WiFi signal. If the satellite LED lights magenta, do the following colors: • Blue. Do not use the 2-pin EU...
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...Connect the other end of the router. Within two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of the Ethernet cable to your Orbi router and Orbi satellite to the 2.5G Ethernet port on the satellite, but the 2.5G Ethernet port is much faster. To set up your router...into the same physical network, you can also connect both your router Instead of the satellite. Place your Orbi satellite over a wired connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router to turn blue or amber, do the following: a. Your satellite and router also support Ethernet backhaul,...
...Connect the other end of the router. Within two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of the Ethernet cable to your Orbi router and Orbi satellite to the 2.5G Ethernet port on the satellite, but the 2.5G Ethernet port is much faster. To set up your router...into the same physical network, you can also connect both your router Instead of the satellite. Place your Orbi satellite over a wired connection Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router to turn blue or amber, do the following: a. Your satellite and router also support Ethernet backhaul,...
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...-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System You can also use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wired backhaul connection. Overview 18 User Manual The Power LED on the router, but the topologies and setups in the diagrams...satellite's firmware. Ethernet backhaul connections for about three minutes and then turns off. Note: The products shown in the following diagrams do apply to your Orbi router or another satellite to create a WiFi backhaul connection, or you sync the satellite and the router, the sync process can take between the ...
...-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System You can also use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another Orbi satellite to create a wired backhaul connection. Overview 18 User Manual The Power LED on the router, but the topologies and setups in the diagrams...satellite's firmware. Ethernet backhaul connections for about three minutes and then turns off. Note: The products shown in the following diagrams do apply to your Orbi router or another satellite to create a WiFi backhaul connection, or you sync the satellite and the router, the sync process can take between the ...
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...-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System The following figure shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router using a switch Overview 19 User Manual Ethernet backhaul connection using a star topology to your Orbi router through an Ethernet switch. Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Switch Figure 5. Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Figure 4. Internet...
...-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System The following figure shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router using a switch Overview 19 User Manual Ethernet backhaul connection using a star topology to your Orbi router through an Ethernet switch. Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Switch Figure 5. Internet Modem Router Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Figure 4. Internet...
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2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app • Use a web browser to access the router • Change the language 20
2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app • Use a web browser to access the router • Change the language 20