Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Specify an Internet connection without a login
- Specify an Internet connection that uses a login
- 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 6rd tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection
- Change the MTU size
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- Allow or block access to your network
- Use keywords to block Internet sites
- Delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites
- Avoid blocking on a trusted computer
- Block services from the Internet
- Manage network access control lists
- Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
- Set up security event email notifications
- 5. Optimize Performance
- 6. Specify Network Settings
- View or change WAN settings
- Manage Dynamic DNS
- Set up a default DMZ server
- Change the router’s device name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP settings
- Use the router as a DHCP server
- Disable the DHCP server feature in the router
- Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
- Manage custom static routes
- Specify basic WiFi settings
- Change the WiFi password or security level
- Set up a guest WiFi network
- Change your region
- Use the router as a WiFi access point only
- Set up router mode
- Generate a new backhaul password
- Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
- Get Multi-Gig Internet with Internet port aggregation
- 7. Manage Your Network
- Update the router and satellite firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password reset
- Reset the admin password
- View router status and usage information
- Display Internet port statistics
- Check the Internet connection status
- View satellite status
- View and manage logs of router activity
- View devices connected to the network or edit device information
- View satellites connected to the network or edit satellite information
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Manage the router configuration file
- Set up remote management
- Use remote access
- Remotely access your router using the Orbi app
- 8. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
How the router implements the port forwarding rule.............102
Application example: Make a local web server public...........103
Manage port triggering...................................................................103
Add a port triggering service.....................................................104
Disable port triggering or change the time-out period.........105
Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.105
Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set up a VPN connection.................................................................108
Specify VPN service in the router...................................................108
Install OpenVPN software...............................................................109
Install OpenVPN software on your Windows-based computer.109
Install OpenVPN software on your Mac computer..................112
Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device............................113
Install OpenVPN software on an Android device....................113
Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows-based computer................114
Use VPN to access your Internet service at home........................116
Set up VPN client Internet access in the router........................116
Block VPN client Internet access in the router.........................117
Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at home....117
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick tips...........................................................................................119
Sequence to restart your network.............................................119
WiFi settings.................................................................................119
Network settings..........................................................................119
The router and satellite do not sync..............................................119
You cannot log in to the router.......................................................120
You cannot access the Internet.......................................................121
Troubleshoot Internet browsing.....................................................122
Troubleshoot PPPoE........................................................................123
Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity......................................................123
Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility........................124
Test the LAN path to your router...............................................124
Test the path from your computer to a remote device...........125
Chapter 11 Supplemental Information
Factory settings.................................................................................128
Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR750......................128
Factory settings for Orbi satellite model RBS750....................130
Technical specifications...................................................................132
Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR750.........132
Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS750......133
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