Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models
- Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite hardware overviews
- LED behavior
- Wall mount your Orbi Pro WiFi 6
- Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 satellite label
- Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router
- Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite
- Sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite
- Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight
- 2. Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Manage an IPv6 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 MAC access control lists for WiFi networks and the LAN
- Manage the Orbi network access control list
- Use keywords to block Internet sites
- Delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites
- Prevent blocking on a trusted computer
- Block services from the Internet
- Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
- Set up security event email notifications
- 5. Manage the WiFi Settings
- 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
- Change the region of operation
- Enable or disable SSID broadcast for a radio
- Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio
- Enable or disable Wi-Fi multimedia for a radio
- Change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio
- Change the transmission output power for a radio
- Generate a new backhaul password
- Enable or disable MU-MIMO
- Enable or disable fast roaming
- Enable or disable Protected Management Frames
- 6. Manage the LAN and WAN Settings
- View or change WAN settings
- Change the WAN port speed
- 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
- 7. Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Pro System
- 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 satellites, WiFi devices, and wired devices connected to the Orbi network
- View the satellite status in the satellite web interface
- View and manage logs of router activity
- Set up a syslog server
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Change the NTP server
- Set your time zone manually
- Manage the router configuration file
- Set up remote management
- Use remote access
- Use the router as a WiFi access point
- Set up router mode
- 8. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- A. Supplemental Information
- Quick Start
- Product Info
Blue
The connection between the router and satellite is good.
Amber
The connection between the router and satellite is fair. Consider moving the satellite closer to the
router.
Magenta
The satellite was unable to connect to the router. Move the satellite closer to the router.
Troubleshooting
If the bar LED lights magenta and does not light white within a couple of minutes, resync the router and satellite. First,
press the Sync button on the back of the router, and within two minutes, press the Sync buttton on the back of the
satellite. The satellite’s bar LED lights white, then lights blue to indicate a good connection, and then turns off.
When the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite tries to sync with the router, the bar LED lights one of the following colors for several
minutes, and then turns off:
Satellite bar LED sync information
Step 3: Set up the WiFi network’s Internet connection
1. Connect your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device to the router using a WiFi or Ethernet connection:
• WiFi. Use the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password on the router label to connect to the Orbi WiFi
network.
• Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the router.
2. Launch a web browser and type orbilogin.comLQWKHDGGUHVVŴHOG
If a security warning displays, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000062980 for information on how to dismiss the message.
3. The interactive Internet setup process starts. This process can take several minutes to complete.
When you complete the process, your settings are applied, and the devices restart.
The router’s bar LED turns off when the setup completes. You can unplug and move the satellite to the desired
location.