User Manual Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Dual-band Mesh System (SXK30) Models Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 May 2021 202-12201-01 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
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Contents Chapter 1 Overview Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models..................................................10 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and satellite hardware overviews.....10 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model SXR30 hardware................10 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 hardware..............11 LED behavior.......................................................................................12 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System LEDs...............................................
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login.......................32 Manage an IPv6 Internet connection...............................................34 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.................................34 Specify IPv6 Internet connections................................................34 Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection..................
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the IoT WiFi password or security level........................79 Set up a guest WiFi network and captive portal.............................82 Set up a guest WiFi network with open access or password authentication.................................................................................83 Set up Facebook Wi-Fi..................................................................
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Delete a reserved IP address entry............................................120 Manage custom static routes..........................................................120 Set up a static route.....................................................................121 Change a static route..................................................................122 Delete a static route...........................................................
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Erase the current configuration settings...................................154 Restore configuration settings...................................................155 Set up remote management...........................................................156 Use remote access...........................................................................157 Use the router as a WiFi access point............................................
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Troubleshoot PPPoE........................................................................186 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity......................................................187 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility........................187 Test the LAN path to your router...............................................188 Test the path from your computer to a remote device...........
1 Overview The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Dual-band Mesh System (SXK30) creates dedicated high-speed WiFi connections to your Internet service. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router connects to your modem or gateway. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your business, office, or home.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models This user manual describes the following Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini models: • Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router (Model SXR30) • Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite (Model SXS30) Note: To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. WAN Gigabit Ethernet port. Use this port for your Internet connection. 4. LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports 1–3. LAN ports 1 and 2 support link aggregation. 5. Power LED 6. DC Power connector 7. Reset button Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 hardware 5 1 2 3 4 6 Figure 2. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30, front and back views 1. Bar LED 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 LED behavior When you sync an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router, the LED behavior for a satellite that comes in an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system is different from the LED behavior for add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (model SXS30) that was purchased separately from the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System kit. Table 2. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini add-on satellite (model SXS30) LED description LED LED Behavior Power LED The Power LED is located adjacent to the power port on the rear panel. • Solid green: Power is on.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To wall mount your router or satellite: 1. Locate the two mounting holes on the mounting bracket. 2. Mark the wall where you want to insert the provided anchors and screws, which must be 2.5 in. (63 mm) apart. 2.5 in. (63mm) 3. Drill two mounting holes in the wall. 4. Insert the supplied anchors and screws into the wall and tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, leaving about 0.25 in.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Connect the cables to your Orbi router or satellite, place your Orbi router or satellite on the mount base, and attach it to the base with the provided screws.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini satellite label The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router’s MAC address, and the router’s serial number. The following is an example of what the router label might look like: Figure 3.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router If you want to connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router to an existing gateway, we recommend that you turn off your existing gateway’s WiFi. To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery, and then put the battery back in. 2. Plug in and turn on your modem. 3.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Sync a satellite from an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system includes an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and a Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite that is packaged with an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router is preset to automatically find and sync to the router's WiFi signal. To sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite: 1. Place your satellite.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Note: When you purchase an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite separately from the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router, the satellite has a different WiFi network name and password. However, after syncing the add-on satellite with the router, the satellite uses the same WiFi network name and password as the router. To sync your add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite: 1. Place your satellite.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Add Orbi Satellite. The Place Your Satellite page displays. 5. Follow the instructions about where to place your satellite in your house. 6. Connect the satellite to a power source. 7.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight If you are a NETGEAR Insight Premium or Pro subscriber, after you use the router web interface to set up your Orbi system, you can use NETGEAR Insight to manage and monitor your Orbi network remotely. For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit https://www.netgear.com/insight/.
2 Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Network and Access the Router To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Connect to the network for initial configuration You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Note: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Wired connection You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the router’s local area network (LAN).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device. 3. Press the Sync button on the router. 4.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use the interactive Internet setup process Before you start the interactive Internet 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your browser does not display the web page Your router does not connect to the Internet Make sure that the computer is connected to the router Review your settings. through one of the LAN Ethernet ports, or is connected through WiFi. Make sure that the router is receiving power, and that Make sure that you selected the correct options and its Power LED is lit typed everything correctly.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the language By default, the language is set as Auto. To change the language: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • Mozilla Firefox: If Mozilla Firefox displays a Your connection is not secure warning, click the ADVANCED button. Then, click the Add Exception button. In the pop-up window that displays, click the Confirm Security Exception button. • Microsoft Edge: If Microsoft Edge displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certificate warning or a similar warning, select Details > Go on to the webpage.
3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow Orbi to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. To use the Setup Wizard: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Internet.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 10. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address: Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address: The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using. You must use the one computer that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you want to use. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. To change the number of minutes until the Internet login time out, in the Idle Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Manage an IPv6 Internet connection The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can specify the settings manually. Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons. You can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to a single zero or omit it.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type: This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. In the LAN Setup section, select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server: This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function. • Auto Config: This is the default setting. 10. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites using a service provider’s IPv4 network. 6rd uses the service provider’s own IPv6 address prefix. This limits the operational domain of 6rd to the service provider’s network and is under direct control of the service provider. The IPv6 service provided is equivalent to native IPv6.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The router can automatically detect the information in the following sections: • 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration: The router detects the service provider’s IPv4 network and attempts to establish an IPv6 6rd Tunnel connection. If the IPv4 network returns 6rd parameters to the router, the page adjusts to display the correct settings in this section.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets. To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts. 6.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured: In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. • Open: In open mode, the router inspects UDP packets only. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection with a DHCP server: 1.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Most people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific host name, enter it here. 7. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name. You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. Do not enter the domain name for the IPv4 ISP here. For example, if your ISP’s mail server is mail.xxx.yyy.zzz, type xxx.yyy.zzz as the domain name. If your ISP provided a domain name, type it in this field.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • Password. Enter the password for the ISP connection. • Service Name (if Required). Enter a service name. If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank. Note: The default setting of the Connection Mode field is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The router never terminates the connection.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the MTU size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path uses a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400. If you are willing to experiment, you can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of 1500 until the problem goes away.
4 Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your business network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Manage MAC access control lists for WiFi networks and the LAN A MAC access control list (ACL) for a WiFi network (that is, an SSID) or the wired network (that is, the LAN) allows or denies a device access to the network based only on the MAC address of the device. If you block a device for one WiFi network or for the wired network, the device is blocked only for that WiFi network or for the wired network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Enable a MAC ACL for a specific network When you enable a MAC ACL for a specific network, you must specify the default policy for that network. The default policy determines whether devices that you add to the MAC ACL are allowed or denied access to that specific network. You can set up an independent MAC ACL for each of the WiFi networks and for the wired network. That is, the router supports multiple MAC ACLs.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 You can now add and manage devices on the MAC ACL.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The devices are added to the MAC ACL on the MAC ACL page. Devices on the MAC ACL are an exception to the default policy: • If the default policy of the MAC ACL is to allow access, the added devices are denied access. • If the default policy of the MAC ACL is to deny access, the added devices are allowed access.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The device is added to the MAC ACL on the MAC ACL page. Devices on the MAC ACL are an exception to the default policy: • If the default policy of the MAC ACL is to allow access, the added device is denied access. • If the default policy of the MAC ACL is to deny access, the added device is allowed access. 7. To remove a device from the MAC ACL, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > MAC ACL. The MAC ACL page displays. 5. Go to the section for the network for which you want to disable the MAC ACL. 6. For the specific network, click the Enable MAC Access Control Enabled button. The button changes to the gray Disabled button. The MAC ACL is disabled.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Note: Each network device owns a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F (uppercase or lowercase) only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Typically, the MAC address is on the label of a device. If you cannot see the label, you can display the MAC address using the network configuration utilities of a computer.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. Select an access rule for new devices: • Allow all new devices to connect: With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access the Orbi network. You do not need to enter its MAC address on this page. We recommend that you leave this radio button selected.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. 5. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Manage the blocked devices on the network access control list If you set up an access list that allows all new devices to access the Orbi network but you want to block some devices from accessing the Orbi network, you must specify the devices that you want to block. You can add a device, remove a device, or change the information for a device. To manage devices that are blocked from accessing the Orbi network: 1.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 7. To remove a device from the blocked list, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the REMOVE FROM THE LIST button. The device is removed from the blocked list. 8. To change the information for a device on the blocked list, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the EDIT button. The Edit Blocked Device page displays. c. Change the access rule, MAC address, or device name. d.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. Select a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule: To block the keywords based on a schedule, select the Per Schedule radio button. For information about how to set the schedule, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 65. • Always: To block the keywords all the time, select the Always radio button.. 6. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain that you want to block.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The Block Sites page displays. 5. Do one of the following: • To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button. The keyword is removed from the list. • To delete all keywords on the list, click the Clear List button. All keywords are removed from the list. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Prevent blocking on a trusted computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. To block services: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 8. To add a service or application that is not the list, select User Defined. a. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. Otherwise, select TCP/UDP (both). b. Enter the starting port and ending port numbers. • If the service uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The E-mail page displays. 5. Select the Turn Email Notification On check box. 6. In the Primary E-mail Address field, enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent. This email address is also used for the From address. If this field is blank, log and alert messages are not sent. 7. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com).
5 Manage the WiFi Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • • • • • • Change the admin WiFi network settings Manage the employee WiFi network settings Manage the IoT WiFi network settings Set up a guest WiFi network and captive portal Manage the download bandwidth per SSID Manage the advanced WiFi settings 68
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the admin WiFi network settings You can set up four WiFi networks for your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network: one for administrative access, one for employee access, one for Internet of things (IoT) devices, and one for guest access. Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite come preset with the same admin WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi network key (password).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. To change the admin network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. If you did not change the SSID during the setup process, the default SSID is shown. (The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router label.) If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place. 6. To change a 2.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the admin WiFi password or security level We recommend that you do not disable security for your WiFi network. Note: The router web interface calls the admin WiFi network the Wireless 1 network. To change the admin WiFi password or WPA settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 When you select this option, the Password (Network Key) field displays. Do the following: a. In the Password (Network Key) field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters. b. Write down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future reference.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • WPA3 Enterprise: If your network is connected to a RADIUS server that can provide authentication and your network includes WPA3 devices only, select this radio button. WPA3 Enterprise can provide the highest level of security but WPA and WPA2 devices cannot connect. Before a WiFi client can connect to the network, the WiFi client must be configured on the RADIUS server and authenticated against the RADIUS server.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 When employee devices connect to the employee WiFi network, they cannot see other devices that are connected to the network and cannot access the local area network (LAN). Note: The router web interface calls the employee WiFi network the Wireless 2 network. To enable the employee WiFi network and manage the WiFi settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. To change the VLAN profile, select the VLAN Profile check box, and select a VLAN profile from the menu. By default, the VLAN profile is set to Employee(20) for the Wireless 2 network. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The router sends the new settings to the satellite. 11. Make sure that a user can connect to the WiFi network with its new settings.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. Under Security Options, select a WiFi security option: • WPA2-PSK [AES]: The WPA2 option uses AES encryption. This type of security allows only WiFi devices that support WPA2 or WPA3 to join the network. When you select this option, the Password (Network Key) field displays. Do the following: a. In the Password (Network Key) field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 This password must be configured on the RADIUS server. This password is used to authenticate the router (not a WiFi client) against the RADIUS server. • WPA3-Personal [SAE]: This is the most secure personal authentication option. WPA3 uses SAE encryption and allows only WiFi devices that support WPA3 to connect to the network. WiFi devices that support WPA or WPA2 cannot connect to the network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Manage the IoT WiFi network settings You can set up four WiFi networks for your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network: one for administrative access, one for employee access, one for Internet of things (IoT) devices, and one for guest access. When IoT devices connect to the IoT WiFi network, they cannot see other devices that are connected to the network and cannot access the local area network (LAN).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 By default, the broadcast is enabled. 7. To separate the single SSID for the Wireless 3 network in an SSID for the 2.4 GHz band and another SSID for the 5 GHz band, select the Enable SSID separation for 2.4G/5GHz check box. For each band, a Wireless 3 Network Name (SSID) field displays. The SSID for the 5 GHz band is appended with _5G, but you can also type another name.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To change the IoT WiFi network password or WPA settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • WPA2 Enterprise: If your network is connected to a RADIUS server that can provide authentication and your network includes WPA2 and WPA3 devices, select this radio button. WPA2 Enterprise can provide a high level of security and allows WPA2 and WPA3 devices to connect to the network. (WPA devices cannot connect.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 When you select this option, additional fields display so that you can specify the RADIUS server. Do the following: a. In the IP address field, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server to which the router must connect. b. In the Port field, enter the port number that the router must use to communicate with the RADIUS server. By default, the port number is 1812. c.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up a guest WiFi network with open access or password authentication A guest WiFi network is also referred to as a guest portal. To set up a guest network with open access or password authentication: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. Scroll down to the Authentication Options section and either specify an open network or set an authentication password by doing one of the following: • None: To specify an open network without authentication, select the None radio button. • Password Authentication: To set an authentication password, select the Password Authentication radio button and specify a password in the field.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless > Guest Portal. The WiFi settings for guest access display on the page. 5. Select the Enable Guest Portal Network check box. 6. Select the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. By default, this check box is selected.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 d. To add terms of service to the Facebook check-in page, select the Terms of Service check box and type or copy the terms of service. e. Click the Save Settings button. The Facebook Wi-Fi settings are saved. The name of the selected Facebook business page displays in the Facebook Page field in the router web interface along with the Change Page button, which lets you replace the selected Facebook business page with another one. f.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it easier to find your network and connect to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a hidden network. 7. To change the network name, type a new name in the Guest Portal Network Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 12. To preview the guest portal, click the Preview button. To preview the Terms and Conditions page, either the terms and conditions and logo files must both be set to Default or you must upload new files for both. You cannot preview the Terms and Conditions page if one file is set to Default. 13. To set up a redirect URL, select the URL radio button and enter the URL for the page to which you want to redirect users to in the field.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays the admin WiFi settings.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the region of operation You can change the region of operation, which is region in which you operate the router. For some countries or regions, such as North America, you cannot change the region because it is preset. Note: Make sure the country is set to the location where the device is operating.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To enable or disable SSID broadcast: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. In the CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347) field for a radio, enter a value from 1 to 2437. The default value is 2347. CAUTION: Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function for the selected radio unexpectedly. 6.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The router generates a new backhaul password. Generating a new password might cause the Orbi satellite to lose connection from the Orbi router. To reconnect, use the Sync button. Enable or disable MU-MIMO Multiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) improves performance when multiple MU-MIMO-capable WiFi clients transfer data at the same time.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To enable or disable fast roaming: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To enable or disable PMF: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
6 Manage the LAN and WAN Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • • • • • • • • • • View or change WAN settings Manage Dynamic DNS Set up a default DMZ server Manage the LANs Use the router as a DHCP server Manage reserved LAN IP addresses Manage custom static routes Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play Manage the VLANs and port modes Manage link aggregation 99
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 View or change WAN settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. To view the WAN settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 proxying is disabled. If you clear the check box, IGMP proxying is enabled and you can select which type of IGMP messages are forwarded by the router: - Auto: The router automatically detects the supported protocol (IGMPv3 or IGMPv2) and forwards the message accordingly. This is the default setting, which we recommend. - IGMPv3: The router forwards IGMPv3 messages but can also forward IGMPv2 messages.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes. When you access your Dynamic DNS account, the service finds the current IP address of your business network and automatically connects you. If your ISP assigns a private WAN IP address (such as 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x), the Dynamic DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 14. To check that Dynamic DNS is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button. A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Specify a DNS account that you already created If you already own a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, no-IP, or Dyn, you can set up the router to use your account. To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account: 1.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your settings are saved. 12. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button. A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Change the Dynamic DNS settings To change your settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network. The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Instead of discarding this traffic, you can specify that the router forwards the traffic to one computer on your network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • LAN 4: Preset to the Guest VLAN profile with ID 40. • LAN 5: You can set a custom VLAN profile for this LAN. For more information about VLANs, see Manage the VLANs and port modes on page 125. Change the default LAN 1 settings LAN 1 is the default LAN that is assigned to the default VLAN profile with the name Default and ID 1. You cannot change the VLAN profile for LAN 1.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. In the IP Subnet Mask, type the subnet mask of the router. The IP address and subnet mask identifies which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or router. The default IP subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. 7. Change the RIP settings. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. a.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To change the IoT LAN settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the guest LAN 4 settings By default, LAN 4 is assigned to the Guest VLAN profile with ID 40. The default IP address of LAN 4 is 192.168.40.1. To change the guest LAN setting: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set custom settings for LAN 5 You can set a custom VLAN profile for LAN 5. To set up LAN 5: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use the router as a DHCP server You can set a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for each LAN. By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. Set up a DHCP server for the default LAN 1 The DHCP IP addresses for the default LAN 1 must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s default LAN IP address.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. The default ending IP address is 192.168.20.254. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. The default starting IP address is 192.168.30.2. b. In the Ending IP Address field, enter the number at the end of the range of IP addresses. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. The default ending IP address is 192.168.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. If you previously disabled the DHCP server feature, select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. The default starting IP address is 192.168.40.2. b.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup > LAN 5. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. If you previously disabled the DHCP server feature, select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. The default starting IP address is 192.168.50.2. b.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 5. Select the LAN tab for the LAN that you want to disable the DHCP for: LAN 1, LAN 2, LAN 3, LAN 4, or LAN 5. The LAN Setup page displays. 6. Clear the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 7. Click the Apply button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. In the Address Reservation section of the page, click the Add button. 7. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. The page adjusts. 8. Type the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices page and paste it here. 9. Enter a name in the Device Name field. 10. Click the Apply button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 8. Change the settings. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Delete a reserved IP address entry To delete a reserved address entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case: • Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP. • Your business network includes an ISDN router for connecting to the another site. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • The IP address of the network at other site is 134.177.0.0. When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The page adjusts. 6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.) 7. To limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 8. Select the Active check box to make this route take effect. 9. Type the IP address of the final destination. 10. Type the IP subnet mask for this destination.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button. The Static Routes page adjusts. 7. Edit the route information. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Delete a static route To delete a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance, enable UPnP. To enable Universal Plug and Play: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address. 9. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Manage the VLANs and port modes The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 supports virtual local area network (VLAN) management. VLAN management enables you to limit user access by network and increase security through data separation.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use the following guidelines: • Default VLAN profile. For ports that are assigned to the Default VLAN profile, no difference exists between Trunk mode and Access mode. You can connect a modem, gateway, client device, or end device to a port that is assigned to the Default VLAN profile.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. In either the Base (router) or Satellite section, for the Ethernet port that you want to change, select Access or Trunk from the Mode menu. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Add a new VLAN profile You can add a new VLAN profile, which consists of a VLAN name, VLAN ID, and two VLAN feature settings. Note: You can also add a VLAN profile directly to a LAN on a LAN Setup page.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Field Description Name Enter a name for the VLAN. VLAN ID Enter an ID from 1 to 4094. Client Isolation Client isolation prevents hosts and clients in the VLAN from reaching ports, hosts, and clients in the same VLAN, thereby increasing security. Select the check box to enable this option.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page for LAN 1 displays. 5. Select the tab (LAN 2, LAN 3, LAN 4, or LAN 5) for the LAN for which you want to add a new VLAN profile. You cannot add a VLAN profile for LAN 1. The page for the selected LAN displays. 6. If you selected LAN 5 and this is the first time that you configure LAN 5, select the Enable LAN Setup 5 check box. 7.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Note the following: • If two LAN ports form a link aggregation group (LAG), they must be assigned to the same VLAN profile. • You can assign the WAN port to any VLAN profile. To assign a port to another VLAN profile on the router (base) or satellite: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • If an Ethernet port and a LAN are assigned to same VLAN profile, you cannot change the VLAN profile for the LAN until you assign the Ethernet port to a different VLAN profile. To change the VLAN profile for a LAN: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Wireless Setup.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays. 5. Select the radio button next to the VLAN you want to delete. 6. Click the DELETE button. The VLAN profile is removed from the table. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 4. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 5.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN / Bridge Settings. The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays. For the router (base) and each satellite, the ports display on the page. The ports that are connected are outlined in blue. Unused ports are outlined in gray. 5. In either the Base (router) or Satellite section, click an Ethernet port that is part of the LAG. The Unbind button displays. 6.
7 Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Pro System This chapter describes the router settings for administering, maintaining, and monitoring your Orbi Pro system The chapter includes the following sections: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 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 Check your Internet bandwidth View satelli
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Update the router and satellite firmware You can use the router web interface to check if new firmware is available and update your router and satellite, or you can manually update the firmware for your router and satellite. Enable the automatic firmware update feature You can let the router automatically update its firmware and the firmware for any Orbi satellites on the network. To enable the automatic firmware update feature: 1.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update > Online Update. The Firmware Update page displays. 5. Click the Check button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 For more information, see Manually update router firmware on page 140. Manually update satellite firmware We recommend that you update your satellite’s firmware before you update the router’s firmware. To manually update your satellite’s firmware: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The firmware on your Orbi satellite is updated. Manually update router firmware We recommend that you update your router’s firmware after you update the satellite’s firmware. WARNING: Make sure that your satellite completes its firmware update before you update your router’s firmware. To manually update your router’s firmware: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. To set the password for the user name admin: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. 5. Select the Enable Password Reset check box. 6. Select two security questions and provide answers to them. 7.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 A login window opens. 8. With your new admin password, log in to the router. View router status and usage information To view router status and usage information: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The Show Statistics window opens and displays following information: • System Up Time: The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. • Port: The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the page displays the following information: - Status: The link status of the port. - TxPkts: The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status window opens and displays the following information • IP Address: The IP address that is assigned to the router. • Subnet Mask: The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. • Default Gateway: The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your Internet’s download and upload speeds display. View satellites, WiFi devices, and wired devices connected to the Orbi network You can view all satellites, WiFi devices, and wired devices that are connected to your Orbi network. To view devices connected to your network: 1. In the Connected Satellites section, find your satellite’s IP address. 2. Select Attached Devices. The Attached Devices page displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • Association Time: The period in hours, minutes, and seconds that the device is connected to the WiFi network. • Link Status: The quality and strength in dBm of the WiFi connection of the device. 3. To update the page with the most recent information, click the Refresh button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The satellite status displays. The page displays information about the satellite connections, hardware and firmware versions, and the WiFi networks in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. 8. To view detailed information about devices that are connected to the satellite networks, select Connected Devices. The Connected Devices page displays. For each device, the page displays the IP address, device name, MAC address, and connection type.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. To manage the actions that the router logs, check or clear the check boxes for the following actions: • Attempted access to allowed sites: Selected by default. • Attempted access to blocked sites and services: Selected by default. • Connections to the Web-based interface of this Router: Selected by default. • Router operation (startup, get time etc): Selected by default.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. At the bottom of the page, in the Syslog Server section, select the Enable Syslog radio button. The Syslog fields become available. 6. Specify the IP address and port number for the syslog server: • Syslog Server IP Address: Enter the IP address of the syslog server on your network. • Syslog Port: Enter the port number through with the router can reach the syslog server. By default, the port number is 514. 7.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • • Select the Traffic volume control by radio button and then select one of the following options: - No Limit: No restriction is applied when the traffic limit is reached. - Download only: The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. If you live in a region that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the router configuration file The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To manage the automatic backup options: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. Click the ERASE button. The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password is password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up remote management You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about Dynamic DNS, see Manage Dynamic DNS on page 101. Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Select one of the following: • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the Only This Computer radio button. Enter the IP address to be allowed access. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select the IP Address Range radio button. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To set up the Orbi router as an AP after you set up your Internet connection: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to a LAN port on your existing router or gateway. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 3. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up router mode If you set up your Orbi Pro router as an access point, you can change it back to a router. To set up the Orbi Pro router as a router: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Manage port forwarding to a local server If your business network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. The router can forward incoming traffic with specific protocols to computers on your local network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. 10. Click the Add button. The service displays in the list. Add a custom port forwarding service To add a custom service: 1. Find out which port number or range of numbers the application uses. You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups. 2.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 12. Type the IP address in the Internal IP address fields or select the radio button for an attached device listed in the table. 13. Click the Apply button. The service is now in the list on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page. Edit a port forwarding service To edit a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your settings are saved. Delete a port forwarding entry To delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Dynamic DNS makes it much easier to access a server from the Internet because you can type the name in the Internet browser. Otherwise, you must know the IP address that the ISP assigned, which typically changes. How the router implements the port forwarding rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When you type the URL www.example.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Add a port triggering service To add a port triggering service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The service is now in the Portmap Table. You must enable port triggering before the router used port triggering for the service that you added. See Enable port triggering on page 167. Enable port triggering To enable port triggering: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port numbers. Using port triggering, you can tell the router to open more incoming ports when a particular outgoing port starts a session. An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 6667.
9 Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you are away from your business. This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client, and the router is the gateway. To use the VPN feature, you must log in to the router and enable VPN, and you must install and run VPN client software on the computer.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to customize the service type and port, we recommend that you change these settings before you install the OpenVPN software. 6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button. 7. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number that you want to use. 8. Click the Apply button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN service in the router on page 170. 7. Click the For Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files. 8. Visit openvpn.net/index.php/download/community-downloads.html to download the OpenVPN client utility. 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 14. To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button and select a destination folder. 15. Click the Install button. The window displays the progress of the installation and then displays the final installation page. 16. Click the Finish button. 17. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail. For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows-based computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick. Install OpenVPN software on your Mac computer You must install this software on each Mac computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device You must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device You must install this software on each Android device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an Android device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows-based computer After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on your computer, you can open a VPN tunnel from your computer to your router over the Internet. For the VPN tunnel to work, the local LAN IP address of the remote router must use a different LAN IP scheme from that of the local LAN where your VPN client computer is connected.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Select Connect. The VPN connection is established. You can launch a web browser and log in to your router. Use VPN to access your Internet service at your business When you are away from your business and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service provider. For example, in a hotel you might be given a code that lets you use the hotel’s Internet service account to access the web.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VPN Service. The VPN Service page displays. 5. Select the Enable VPN Service radio button. 6.
10 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your Orbi router or satellite. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network When you restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes. 4. Turn on the router and wait two minutes.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To sync the router and the satellite: 1. Place the satellite in the same room as the Orbi Prorouter. Use this satellite location only during the sync process. 2. Connect the satellite to a power source. 3. If the Power LED on the back of the satellite does not light and your satellite provides a Power On/Off button, press the button. Some models provide a Power On/Off button. 4.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 10. If the satellite’s bar LED lights magenta, the satellite did not resync with the router. If they successfully synced when they were placed in the same room, do one of the following: • Move the satellite closer to the router and try again. The router must be within the satellite’s WiFi coverage area for a good or fair connection to the satellite.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Click the ADVANCED tab. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 7. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router did not obtain an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP). If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you can force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by restarting your network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with a DNS address, as explained in the documentation for your computer. • The router might not be configured as the default gateway on your computer. Reboot the computer and verify that the router address (www.routerlogin.net) is listed by your computer as the default gateway address. • You might be running login software that is no longer needed.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 7. If you cannot connect after several minutes, the router might be set up with an incorrect service name, user name, or password, or your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem. Unless you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is transmitted to the network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Test the LAN path to your router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a Windows computer: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the field provided, type ping followed by the IP address of the router, as in this example: ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Click the OK button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To test the path from your computer to a remote device: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the Windows Run window, type: ping -n 10 where is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, messages display that are similar to those shown in Test the LAN path to your router on page 188.
A Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • • Factory settings Technical specifications 190
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Factory settings This section describes the factory default setting for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router (model SXR30) and the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (model SXS30). You can return the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router or satellite to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router or satellite for at least seven seconds.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Table 5. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting LAN 1 DHCP server Enabled LAN 1 DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 LAN 1 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 LAN 1 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 Local network 2 (LAN 2) LAN 2 IP 192.168.20.1 LAN 2 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 LAN 2 DHCP server Enabled LAN 2 DHCP range 192.168.20.2 to 192.168.20.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Table 5. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting LAN 5 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 LAN 5 DHCP server Enabled LAN 5 DHCP range 192.168.50.2 to 192.168.50.254 LAN 5 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.50.2 LAN 5 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.50.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 The satellite has the same factory settings as the router. The following table shows the default satellite web interface login settings. Table 6. Factory default settings for the satellite Satellite Web Interface Login Settings Default Setting Default IP address (login URL) 192.168.1.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Table 7. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description WAN 1 Ethernet WAN port with an RJ-45 receptacle. The port supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T LAN 3 Ethernet LAN ports with RJ-45 receptacles. The ports support 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T WiFi signal rate Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 8.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Table 8. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 5 GHz (EU) 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz 5.26 GHz–5.32 GHz 5.5 GHz-5.7 GHz 802.
