User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- Orbi Router and Satellite Models
- Orbi Router and Satellite Hardware Overviews
- Orbi Router Model RBR50 Hardware Overview
- Orbi Satellite Model RBS50 Hardware Overview
- Orbi Router Model RBR40 Hardware Overview
- Orbi Satellite Model RBS40 Hardware Overview
- Orbi Router Model RBR20 Hardware Overview
- Orbi Satellite Model RBS20 Hardware Overview
- Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model RBW30 Hardware Overview
- LED Behavior
- Connect Your Router
- Place Your Satellite
- Sync Your Orbi Satellite
- Set Up an Ethernet Backhaul Connection
- Download the NETGEAR Orbi App
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
- Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
- Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
- Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
- Use Auto Config 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
- 5. Optimize Performance
- 6. Specify Network Settings
- View or Change WAN Settings
- 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
- Custom Static Routes
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
- View or Change Advanced WiFi Settings
- Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point
- 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
- Set Up Password Recovery
- Recover the admin Password
- View Router 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
- Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED Lighting
- Monitor Internet Traffic
- Manage the Router Configuration File
- Set Up Remote Management
- Use Remote Access
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App
- 8. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Orbi Router and Satellite Models...........................................................................9
Orbi Router and Satellite Hardware Overviews...................................................10
Orbi Router Model RBR50 Hardware Overview..............................................11
Orbi Satellite Model RBS50 Hardware Overview............................................12
Orbi Router Model RBR40 Hardware Overview..............................................13
Orbi Satellite Model RBS40 Hardware Overview............................................14
Orbi Router Model RBR20 Hardware Overview..............................................15
Orbi Satellite Model RBS20 Hardware Overview............................................16
Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model RBW30 Hardware Overview...........................17
LED Behavior.......................................................................................................17
Orbi WiFi System LEDs...................................................................................17
Optional Orbi Add-On Satellite LEDs..............................................................18
Connect Your Router............................................................................................19
Place Your Satellite..............................................................................................20
Examples of Placement for One Satellite........................................................20
Examples of Placement for Multiple Satellites................................................22
Sync Your Orbi Satellite........................................................................................24
Sync a Satellite From an Orbi WiFi System....................................................24
Sync an Add-On Satellite................................................................................24
Log In to Your Router and Add Satellites to Your Network...............................25
Set Up an Ethernet Backhaul Connection...........................................................26
Download the NETGEAR Orbi App.....................................................................28
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Network.......................................................................................30
Wired Connection............................................................................................30
WiFi Connection..............................................................................................30
WiFi Connection Using WPS...........................................................................30
Labels..................................................................................................................31
Types of Logins....................................................................................................31
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................32
Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................32
Log In to Orbi Web Interface...........................................................................33
Change the Language.........................................................................................34
Access the Orbi Router With NETGEAR genie App............................................34
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................36
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................36
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................36
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login.........................................37
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