User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Cable Modem Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- Allow or block access to your network
- Use keywords to block Internet sites
- Delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites
- Avoid blocking on a trusted computer
- Block services from the Internet
- Manage network access control lists
- Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
- Set up security event email notifications
- 5. Optimize Performance
- 6. Specify Network Settings
- View or change WAN settings
- Manage Dynamic DNS
- Set up a default DMZ server
- Change the router’s device name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP settings
- Use the router as a DHCP server
- Disable the DHCP server feature in the router
- Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
- Manage custom static routes
- Specify basic WiFi settings
- Change the WiFi password or security level
- Set up a guest WiFi network
- Set up router mode
- Generate a new backhaul password
- 7. Manage Your Network
- Update the router and satellite firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password reset
- Reset the admin password
- View router status and usage information
- Display Internet port statistics
- Check the Internet connection status
- View satellite status
- View and manage logs of router activity
- View devices connected to the network or edit device information
- View satellites connected to the network or edit satellite information
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Manage the router configuration file
- Remotely access your router using the Orbi app
- 8. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
Table 3. (Continued)
Activation contactCable
Internet
Provider
1-877-692-2253Sparklight
Note:
Your ISP’s
1-833-267-6094Spectrum
http://xfinity.com/activate
(Follow the prompts
to activate.)
Xfinity
Note: Your ISP’s contact information might change. You can also find the contact
information in your monthly Internet service billing statement.
Install your Orbi Whole Home WiFi System
Set up and activate your Orbi cable modem router and satellite using the NETGEAR
Orbi app. If you do not own a smart phone, you can manually set up and activate your
cable modem router and satellite without the app.
Set Up and Activate Using the NETGEAR Orbi App
You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up and activate your Orbi cable modem
router and satellite.
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 mobile device and follow
the prompts.
User Manual16Hardware Setup
Orbi WiFi System