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User Manual Orbi Pro Tri-Band Mesh WiFi System Models Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 NETGEAR, Inc. May 2021 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-11824-08 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
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Overview on page 9 Add satellites to your network using the router web interface on page 20 Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight on page 21 Use the interactive Internet setup process on page 25 Log in to the Orbi router web interface on page 26...
Sync an add-on Orbi Pro satellite..........19 Add satellites to your network using the router web interface.20 Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight..21 Chapter 2 Connect to the Orbi Pro Network and Access the Router Connect to the network for initial configuration......23 Wired connection................23...
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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....35 Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection...36 Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection......38 Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection......40...
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Use the router as a DHCP server............77 Disable the DHCP server feature in the router.......78 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses..........79 Reserve an IP address..............79 Edit a reserved IP address............80 Delete a reserved IP address entry..........80 Manage custom static routes............81 Set up a static route...............82...
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Set up a bridge for a VLAN profile..........116 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play..118 Chapter 6 Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Pro System Update the router and satellite firmware........121 Enable the automatic firmware update feature.......121 Check for firmware updates............121 Manually update firmware............122...
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Chapter 8 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection..............151 Specify VPN service in the router...........151 Install OpenVPN software...............152 Install OpenVPN software on your Windows-based computer.152 Install OpenVPN software on your Mac computer....155 Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device......156 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device....157...
• Connect your Orbi Pro router • Place your satellite • Sync your Orbi Pro satellite • Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
• Orbi Pro Ceiling Satellite (Model SRC60) For more information about these Orbi Pro satellites, see their user manuals, which are available at https://www.netgear.com/support/. Note: To manage your Orbi Pro router and any Orbi Pro satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro router web interface.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 1. Ring LED (not shown in image) 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3. Internet port 4. Ethernet ports 5. Power On/Off button and Power LED 6. DC Power connector 7.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Orbi Pro WiFi system LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an Orbi Pro router (model SRR60) and Orbi Pro satellite (model SRS60) that are purchased together and come in the same package.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Table 2. Orbi Pro add-on satellite (model SRS60) LED description LED Behavior Power LED The Power LED is located above the Power On/Off button on the rear panel. • Solid green. Power is on. •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To wall mount your router or satellite: 1. Place your Orbi router or satellite on the mount base and attach the router or satellite to the base with the provided screws. 2.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To ceiling mount your router or satellite: 1. Place your Orbi router or satellite on the mount base and attach the router or satellite to the base with the provided screws. 2.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 6. Slide the mount base into the ceiling bracket. Orbi Pro router label and Orbi Pro satellite label The Orbi Pro router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router’s MAC address, and the router’s serial number.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Figure 4. Orbi Pro satellite label Connect your Orbi Pro router If you want to connect your Orbi Pro router to an existing gateway, we recommend that you turn off your existing gateway’s WiFi. To cable your router: 1.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Place your satellite Your satellites must be within range of your router’s WiFi signal in order for it to sync with the router. Use the satellite’s ring LED to help you determine where to place your satellite.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 4. If the satellite ring LED is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then sync the satellite to the router: a. Press the Sync button on the back of the router. b.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Add satellites to your network using the router web interface You can use the router web interface to add a satellite to your Orbi network. To add a satellite to your Orbi network using the router web interface: 1.
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.
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Connect to the Orbi Pro Network and Access the Router To manage your Orbi Pro router and any Orbi Pro satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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).
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Read the information in Troubleshooting on page 162. If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product (this setting is uncommon), change its settings to obtain and contact NETGEAR technical support.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 • 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. •...
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. This chapter contains the following sections: •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. For more information about IPv6 Internet connection, see the following sections: • Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection on page 35 •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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. •...
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 The router can automatically detect the information in the following sections: • 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Deployment) 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 • 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.
MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...
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M T U Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.
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. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage MAC access control lists for WiFi networks and the LAN •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 You can now add and manage devices on the MAC ACL. For more information, see the following sections: • Add automatically detected devices to a MAC ACL on page 53 •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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. •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Manage the LAN, WAN, and WiFi Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • 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 •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account NETGEAR offers you the opportunity to set up and register for a free Dynamic DNS account. To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1.
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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Use the router as a DHCP server By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you defined • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address) •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Edit a reserved IP address To edit a reserved address entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Set up a static route To set up a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Edit a static route To edit 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 selection in your computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network. 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Note: The router web interface calls the employee WiFi network the Wireless 2 network. Enable the employee WiFi network and change the settings Before you can set up the employee WiFi network, you must enable it. You must be connected to the admin network to enable the employee WiFi network and change the settings.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 8. To change the Wireless 2 network name (SSID), type a new name in the Wireless 2 Network Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated and is on the router’s label.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 If you cannot connect using WiFi, check the following: • Is your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Your settings are saved. Set up a guest WiFi network and captive portal You can set up a guest WiFi network (guest portal), which allows visitors to access the Internet using a dedicated SSID.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 6. Leave the Enable SSID Broadcast check box selected. 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To set up a guest network with a captive portal: 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 After visitors are authenticated, they can access the Internet for that period of time. After the period expires, visitors are redirected to the Terms and Conditions page. 11. To include a custom Terms and Conditions page, click the Browse button in the Terms and Conditions section.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 • Require Wi-Fi code. To require users to enter a WiFi code before they can gain WiFi access, select the Require Wi-Fi code radio button and type a WiFi code in the field that displays.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To set the download bandwidth ratios for the SSIDs: 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Your settings are saved. The router sends the new settings to the satellite. Manage the advanced WiFi settings Depending on the advanced WiFi setting, the setting applies either to all WiFi networks on a radio or to all WiFi networks on the router.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Your settings are saved. The router restarts with the settings for the new region. Enable or disable SSID broadcast for a radio By default, the router broadcasts its WiFi network names (SSIDs) so that WiFi clients can detect them in their scanned network lists.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 20/40 MHz coexistence to increase the WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz radio to the maximum supported speed for the WiFi mode. 20/40 MHz coexistence does not apply to the 5 GHz radio. To enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio: 1.
(In general, these settings are intended for WiFi testing.) CAUTION: Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of a radio unexpectedly.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Change the transmission output power for a radio By default, the transmission output power of the router is set at the maximum. If two or more WiFi routers, access points, WiFi gateways, or combination of these WiFi devices are operating in the same area and on the same channel, interference can occur.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To enable or disable daisy-chain: 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. In the Backhaul Password section, click the GENERATE button. The router generates a new backhaul password.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 If you connected over WiFi to the network, you are disconnected from the network and must reconnect. Enable or disable fast roaming If your Orbi Pro network includes WiFi clients that must be able to roam from Orbi Pro device to another Orbi Pro device, enable fast roaming so that certain client applications can quickly reassociate with the new Orbi Pro device.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To enable or disable MU-MIMO: 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Set up router mode If you set up your router as an access point, you can change it back to a router. To set up the Orbi router as a router: 1.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. Hops are the steps a packet takes between routers. The number of hops can range from 1 to 255.
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 •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi device to finish updating before updating your next Orbi device. To manually update the firmware on your Orbi router and satellite, follow these high level steps: 1. Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for both your Orbi router and satellite. 2. Update the firmware on your Orbi satellite.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 For more information, see Manually update router firmware on page 124. 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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. •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 • Connection Type: The device is connected to the Orbi network through a wired Ethernet connection. • Connected Orbi: The Orbi router or satellite that the device is connected to. The Orbi router’s or satellite’s MAC address also displays.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To enable the syslog function and specify the syslog 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 displays.
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Internet Traffic Status button. Change the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 A copy of the current settings is saved in the location you specified. Manage the automatic backup options You can let the router automatically back up configuration settings before a firmware upgrade.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 To erase the configuration 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 6. Click the RESTORE button. The file is uploaded to the router and the router reboots. WARNING: Do not interrupt the reboot process. 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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. •...
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. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage port forwarding to a local server •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 148. Enable port triggering To enable port triggering: 1.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set up a VPN connection •...
To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use that IP address...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN service in the router on page 151. 7. Click the For Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files. 8.
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For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Programfiles\OpenVPN\config\ by default. 18. For a client device with Windows, modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. On your computer, go to the Networks page. If you are using Windows 10, select Control Panel >...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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: •...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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).
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 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 <IP address>...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Factory settings The following factory settings information are for the Orbi Pro router (model SRR60) and the Orbi Pro satellite (model SRS60). You can return the Orbi Pro 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.
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Table 4. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting Time zone GMT for WW, except NA and GR GMT+1 for GR GMT-8 for NA Time zone adjusted for daylight saving time Disabled SNMP Disabled...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Factory settings for Orbi Pro satellite model SRS60 The following table shows the factory default settings for the Orbi Pro satellite. Table 5. Factory default settings for the satellite Feature Default Setting Router login...
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Table 5. Factory default settings for the satellite (Continued) Feature Default Setting WiFi WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See satellite label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US...
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Technical specifications The following are the technical specifications for Orbi Pro router (model SRR60) and Orbi Pro satellite (SRS60). Technical specifications for Orbi Pro router model SRR60 The following table shows the technical specifications for the router. Table 6.
Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Table 6. Orbi Pro router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Maximum number of computers per wireless network Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic generated by each node (typically 50–70 nodes) 2.4 GHz: 127 5 GHz (front haul): 127 Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz (US)
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Orbi Pro Router Model SRR60 and Orbi Pro Satellite Model SRS60 Table 7. Orbi Pro router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing 4 Ethernet LAN ports with RJ-45 receptacles. The ports support 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T WiFi Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE...