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Manual
Orbi
WiFi
System
Models:
Orbi
Router
Model
RBR50
Orbi
Satellite
Model
RBS50
Orbi
Router
Model
RBR40
Orbi
Satellite
Model
RBS40
Orbi
Router
Model
RBR20
Orbi
Satellite
Model
RBS20
Orbi
Wall-Plug
Satellite
Model
RBW30
NETGEAR,
Inc.
350
E.
Plumeria
Drive
January
2021
San
Jose,
CA
95134,
USA
202-11675-14
2
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Overview
8
LED Behavior
9
Orbi Wifi System Leds
9
Optional Orbi Add-On Satellite Leds
9
Connect Your Router
10
Place Your Satellite
11
Sync Your Orbi Satellite
11
Sync a Satellite from an Orbi Wifi System
11
Sync an Add-On Satellite
12
Log in to Your Router and Add Satellites to Your Network
12
Set up an Ethernet Backhaul Connection
14
Download the NETGEAR Orbi App
16
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
17
Connect to the Network
18
Wired Connection
18
Wifi Connection
18
Wifi Connection Using WPS
19
Labels
19
Types of Logins
20
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
20
Use the Automatic Internet Setup Option
21
Log in to the Orbi Router Web Interface
22
Change the Language
23
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
24
Use the Setup Wizard
25
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
25
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
25
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
27
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
28
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
29
Use Auto Detection for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
30
Use Auto Configuration for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
31
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
34
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
36
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
37
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
38
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
40
Change the MTU Size
41
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
44
Enable Circle Smart Parental Controls
45
Enable Circle Smart Parental Controls Using the Orbi Router Web Interface
45
Enable Circle Smart Parental Controls Using the Orbi App
46
Activate and Manage NETGEAR Armor Using the Orbi App
47
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
47
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
48
Delete Keywords that Are Used to Block Internet Sites
49
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
50
Block Services from the Internet
51
Manage Network Access Control Lists
52
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
53
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
54
Chapter 5 Optimize Performance
56
Enable or Disable Wifi Multimedia Quality of Service
57
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
58
Enable or Disable Daisy-Chain Topology
59
Enable or Disable Implicit Beamforming
60
Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
60
Enable or Disable Fast Roaming
61
Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings
63
View or Change WAN Settings
64
Manage Dynamic DNS
65
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
65
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
66
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
67
Set up a Default DMZ Server
68
Change the Router's Device Name
69
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
69
Use the Router as a DHCP Server
71
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
72
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
73
Reserve an IP Address
73
Edit a Reserved IP Address
74
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
74
Manage Custom Static Routes
75
Set up a Static Route
75
Edit a Static Route
76
Delete a Static Route
77
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
78
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
79
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
80
View or Change Advanced Wifi Settings
81
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point
82
Set up Router Mode
83
Generate a New Backhaul Password
84
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
84
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
85
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
85
Enable British Telecom IGMP Proxy Support
87
Chapter 7 Manage Your Network
88
Update the Router and Satellite Firmware
89
Check for Firmware Updates
89
Manually Update Firmware
90
Manually Update Satellite Firmware
90
Manually Update Router Firmware
91
Change the Admin Password
92
Enable Admin Password Reset
92
Reset the Admin Password
93
View Router Status and Usage Information
94
Display Internet Port Statistics
94
Check the Internet Connection Status
95
View the Satellite Status
96
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
97
View Devices Connected to the Network or Edit Device Information
98
View Devices Connected to the Network
98
Edit Device Information on the Attached Devices Page
99
View Satellites Connected to the Network or Edit Satellite Information
99
View Satellites Connected to the Network
99
Edit Satellite Information that Displays on the Attached Devices Page
100
Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED Lighting
101
Enable the Sync Button
101
Turn the Satellite LED Lighting on or off
102
Set LED Lighting Brightness
103
Schedule When to Turn on LED Lighting
103
Monitor Internet Traffic
105
Set Your Time Zone, Adjust for Daylight Saving Time, or Change the NTP Server
106
Manage the Router Configuration File
107
Back up Settings
107
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
107
Restore Configuration Settings
108
Set up Remote Management
109
Use Remote Access
110
Access Your Orbi Network from Anywhere Using the Orbi App
110
Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
111
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
112
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
112
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
113
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
114
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
115
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
115
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
116
Manage Port Triggering
116
Add a Port Triggering Service
117
Disable Port Triggering or Change the Time-Out Period
118
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.118
118
Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network
120
Set up a VPN Connection
121
Specify VPN Service in the Router
121
Install Openvpn Software
122
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows-Based Computer.122
122
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
125
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
126
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
126
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer
127
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
129
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
129
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
130
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
130
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
132
Quick Tips
133
Sequence to Restart Your Network
133
Wifi Settings
133
Network Settings
133
The Router and Satellite Do Not Sync
133
You Cannot Log in to the Router
135
You Cannot Access the Internet
135
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
136
Troubleshoot Pppoe
137
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
138
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
138
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
138
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
139
Chapter 11 Supplemental Information
141
Factory Settings for Orbi Routers
142
Factory Settings for Orbi Router Model RBR50
142
Factory Settings for Orbi Router Model RBR40
143
Factory Settings for Orbi Router Model RBR20
145
Factory Settings for Orbi Satellites
147
Factory Settings for Orbi Satellite Model RBS50
147
Factory Settings for Orbi Satellite Model RBS40
149
Factory Settings for Orbi Satellite Model RBS20
151
Factory Settings for Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model RBW30
153
Technical Specifications for Orbi Routers
155
Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBR50
155
Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBR40
156
Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBR20
157
Technical Specifications for Orbi Satellites
159
Technical Specifications for Orbi Satellite Model RBS50
159
Technical Specifications for Orbi Satellite Model RBS40
161
Technical Specifications for Orbi Satellite Model RBS20
162
Technical Specifications for Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model RBW30
163
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Model
Orbi RBR40
Category
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Language
English
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