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
Use a Web Browser to Access the Cable
Modem Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can
use a web browser to access the cable modem router to view or change its settings.
The first time you access the cable modem router, the NETGEAR installation assistant
automatically checks to see if your cable modem router can connect to your Internet
service.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your cable modem router automatically, or you can use a web browser
to access the cable modem router and set up your cable modem router manually. Before
you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers
and devices in the network use the settings described here.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you
all the information needed to connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information,
ask your ISP to provide it. When your Internet connection is working, you no longer
need to launch the ISP login program on your computer to access the Internet. When
you start an Internet application, your cable modem router automatically logs you in.
Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.
To automatically set up your cable modem router:
1. Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the
cable modem router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset
security settings listed on the label.
Note: If you want to change the cable modem router’s WiFi settings, use a wired
connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect.
2. Launch a web browser.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the cable modem router
before:
•
The first time that you set up the Internet connection for your cable modem router,
the browser goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays.
•
If you already set up the Internet connection, enter orbilogin.com in the address
field for your browser to start the installation process.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
User Manual21Connect to the Network and
Access the Cable Modem Router
Orbi WiFi System