User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Setup Wizard
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
- Specify IPv6 Internet connections
- Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection
- Change the MTU size
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- Enable Circle smart parental controls
- Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Orbi app
- 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
- View or change advanced WiFi settings
- Use the router as a WiFi access point
- Set up router mode
- Generate a new backhaul password
- Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
- Enable British Telecom IGMP proxy support
- 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 the 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
- Set up remote management
- Use remote access
- Access your Orbi network from anywhere using the Orbi app
- 8. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its router LED is lit).
2.
Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device.
3. Press the Sync button on the router.
4.
Within two minutes, on your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow
its instructions for WPS connections.
Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
Types of logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand
the difference so that you know which login to use when.
Types of logins:
•
ISP login. The login that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you logs you in to
your Internet service. Your service provider gave you this login information in a letter
or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service
provider.
•
WiFi network name and network key. Your router and satellite are preset with the
same WiFi network name (SSID) and netowrk key (password) for WiFi access. This
information is on the router label and the satellite label.
•
NETGEAR account login. The free NETGEAR account that you need to register your
router and manage your subscriptions. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you
can create one using the NETGEAR Orbi app.
•
Router login. This logs you in to the router interface from a web browser as admin.
Router and satellite labels
The Orbi router and satellite label shows the router’s or satellite's MAC address and
serial number. The label also includes a QR code you can scan during the setup to
connect to the Orbi setup network. The following is an example of what the router or
satellite label might look like:
User Manual16Connect to the Network and
Access the Router
Orbi Whole Home AC1200 Mesh WiFi System