User's 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 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6rd 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
- Manage NETGEAR Armor
- 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. 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
- Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play
- 6. 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
- Set your time zone, adjust for daylight saving time, or change the NTP server
- Manage the router configuration file
- Access your Orbi network from anywhere using the Orbi app
- 7. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 8. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 9. Troubleshooting
- A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications
Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Orbi router overview............................................................................9
Orbi router hardware features........................................................9
Orbi router front LED behavior....................................................10
Orbi router Power LED behavior.................................................10
Orbi satellite overview.......................................................................11
Orbi satellite hardware features...................................................11
Orbi satellite front LED behavior.................................................12
Orbi satellite Power LED behavior...............................................12
Connect your Orbi router..................................................................13
Place your Orbi satellite.....................................................................14
Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router................................14
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the network.....................................................................16
Wired connection..........................................................................16
WiFi connection.............................................................................16
WiFi connection using WPS..........................................................17
Types of logins....................................................................................17
Router and satellite labels.................................................................17
Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app..........................18
Use a web browser to access the router..........................................19
Use the automatic Internet setup option....................................19
Log in to the Orbi router web interface......................................21
Change the language........................................................................21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Setup Wizard.........................................................................23
Manually set up the Internet connection.........................................23
Specify an Internet connection without a login..........................23
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login.......................25
Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.....................................26
Specify IPv6 Internet connections................................................27
Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection..................28
Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection...........29
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection.........................31
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