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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Tri-band
WiFi System
Models
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50
February 2022
202-12551-01
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Tri-band WiFi System Models Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 NETGEAR, Inc. February 2022 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12551-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Overview and Setup Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 models........11 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router and satellite hardware overviews.11 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router model SXR50 hardware..11 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite model SXS50 hardware..12 LED behavior..................13 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 System LEDs........13...
  • Page 4 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Set up an Internet connection without a login......32 Set up an Internet connection with a login.........33 IPv6 Internet connections..............35 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.........35 Set up IPv6 Internet connections..........35...
  • Page 5 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Change the client isolation or network isolation for a VLAN profile....................77 Delete a VLAN profile..............78 VLAN membership for a LAN, WiFi network, or port.....79 Change the VLAN profile for a LAN..........79...
  • Page 6 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Edit a reserved LAN IP address..........123 Delete a reserved LAN IP address entry........123 Chapter 8 Manage the WAN and other Network Settings WAN settings..................126 Dynamic DNS..................127...
  • Page 7 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Restrict Internet traffic by volume..........157 Restrict Internet traffic by connection time.......158 View the Internet traffic volume and statistics......160 Unblock the traffic meter after the traffic limit is reached..160 NTP server..................161...
  • Page 8 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Chapter 12 Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network About VPN connections..............195 LAN IP addressing in VPN networks..........195 Enable OpenVPN service in the router..........196 Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client........197...
  • Page 9 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite model SXS50................227...
  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Overview And Setup

    WiFi connections to your Internet service. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router (model SXR50) connects to your modem or gateway. You can use the router alone or let it support up to six Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellites (model SXS50), which can extend the WiFi signal throughout your business, office, or home.
  • Page 11: Supported Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400 Models

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 models This user manual describes the following Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 models: • Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router (Model SXR50) •...
  • Page 12: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400 Satellite Model Sxs50 Hardware

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 3. LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports 1–3. LAN ports 1 and 2 support link aggregation. 4. WAN Gigabit Ethernet port (with a yellow label). Use this port for your Internet connection.
  • Page 13: Led Behavior

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 LED behavior When you sync an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router, the LED behavior for a satellite that comes in an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 system is different from the LED behavior for add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellites.
  • Page 14: Add-On Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400 Satellite Leds

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite (model SXS50) that was purchased separately from the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 System kit.
  • Page 15: Connect Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400 Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Figure 3. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Model SXR50 router label The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite label shows the WiFi network name and password, the satellite’s MAC address, and the satellite’s serial number.
  • Page 16: Place Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400 Satellite

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To cable your Orbi Pro router: 1. Connect your Orbi Pro router to a modem or gateway that provides Internet. • If you use a modem, unplug the modem, remove and then reinsert the backup battery if it uses one, and plug the modem back in.
  • Page 17: Sync Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400 Satellite

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite The sync process for your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite depends on whether your satellite came with your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 system, or if your satellite is an add-on satellite.
  • Page 18: Sync An Add-On Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400 Satellite

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Sync an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite If you already set up an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router and satellite and you are adding an optional add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite (sold separately), follow the steps in this section.
  • Page 19: Add Satellites To Your Network Using The Router Web Interface.19

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Add satellites to your network using the router web interface You can use the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router web interface to add a satellite to your Orbi network.
  • Page 20: Set Up Your Satellite With A Wired Connection To Your Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Note: The first time that you sync the satellite and the router, the sync process can take up to five minutes because the router might automatically update the satellite’s firmware.
  • Page 21: Ethernet Backhaul Connections For Multiple Satellites

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Ethernet backhaul connections for multiple satellites Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite automatically connects over WiFi to your Orbi Pro router or another Orbi Pro satellite to create a WiFi backhaul connection, or you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another satellite to create a wired backhaul connection.
  • Page 22: Manage And Monitor Your Orbi Network With Netgear Insight

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The following figure shows how to connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellites to your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router to an Ethernet switch.
  • Page 23 Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Network and Access the Router To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router web interface.
  • Page 24: Connect To The Network For Initial Configuration

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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).
  • Page 25: Wifi Connection Using Wps

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 26: Use The Interactive Internet Setup Process

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 27: Log In To The Orbi Router Web Interface

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 28: Change The Language

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 29 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 pop-up window displays to let you confirm changes to your certificate trust settings, enter your Mac user name and password and click the Update Setting button.
  • Page 30: Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

    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: •...
  • Page 31: Setup Wizard

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 32: Set Up An Internet Connection Without A Login

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Set up an Internet connection without a login To set up an Internet connection that does not use a login: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 33: Set Up An Internet Connection With A Login

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 9. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
  • Page 34 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The page adjusts. 6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: The selections are PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP. 7. In the Login field, enter the login name your ISP gave you.
  • Page 35: Ipv6 Internet Connections

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 15. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. IPv6 Internet connections The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can set the settings manually.
  • Page 36: Use Auto Detection For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.
  • Page 37 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: •...
  • Page 38: Use Auto Configuration For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 39: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name. 8. In the IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address section, select a radio button: •...
  • Page 40 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 41: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 9. (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.
  • Page 42 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
  • Page 43: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 9. (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.
  • Page 44: Set Up An Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 45: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 7. 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.
  • Page 46 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
  • Page 47: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 11. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: •...
  • Page 48 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
  • Page 49: Mtu Size

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 10. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: •...
  • Page 50 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To change the MTU size: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Control Access To The Internet

    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: • MAC access control lists • Network access control list •...
  • Page 52: Mac Access Control Lists

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 MAC access control lists 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.
  • Page 53: Enable A Mac Acl For A Specific Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 54: Add Automatically Detected Devices To A Mac Acl

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 7. From the Default Policy menu, select one of the following options: • Allow: The policy is to allow all devices access except for the devices that you add to the MAC ACL.
  • Page 55: Manually Add, Remove, Or Change The Information For A Device On A Mac Acl

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 6. If the Enable MAC Access Control Disabled button displays for the specific network, click the Disabled button. The button changes to the green Enabled button.
  • Page 56: Disable A Mac Acl For A Specific Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > MAC ACL. The MAC ACL page displays. 5. Go to the section for the network for which you want to manage the MAC ACL.
  • Page 57: Network Access Control List

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To disable a MAC ACL for a specific network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 58: Enable The Network Access Control List And Specify The Access Rule

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If you set up a network ACL with an access rule that allows access to the Orbi network, devices on the network ACL are an exception to the access rule: •...
  • Page 59 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box.
  • Page 60: Manage The Allowed Devices On The Network Access Control List

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Manage the allowed devices on the network access control list If you set up an access list that blocks all new devices from accessing the Orbi network, you must specify which devices are allowed to access the Orbi network.
  • Page 61: Manage The Blocked Devices On The Network Access Control List

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The device is removed from the allowed list. 8. To change the information for a device on the allowed list, do the following: a.
  • Page 62: Block Internet Sites By Using Keywords

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 5. Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link. The Access Control page displays. A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected and are blocked from accessing the Orbi network.
  • Page 63 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To block Internet sites: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com.
  • Page 64: Delete Keywords That Are Used To Block Internet Sites

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites To delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 65: Block Services From The Internet

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 66 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  • Page 67: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Your settings are saved. The Block Services page displays again and the added service displays in the table. 11. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 68: Email Notifications For Security Events

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Your settings are saved. Email notifications for security events The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services.
  • Page 69 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 9. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box and do the following: • In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server.
  • Page 70: Chapter 5 Manage The Vlans

    Manage the VLANs This chapter includes the following sections: • About VLANs in general • About VLANs on the router • How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs • VLAN profiles • VLAN membership for a LAN, WiFi network, or port •...
  • Page 71: About Vlans In General

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 About VLANs in general A local area network (LAN) maps network devices together based on physical or geographic location. A virtual local area network (VLAN) maps network devices together on a basis other than physical or geographic location, for example, by department, type of user, level of security clearance, or primary application.
  • Page 72: How The Router Organizes Lans, Vlans, And Wlans

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Table 4. Preset VLAN profiles on the router VLAN ID VLAN Profile Name Default Employee Guest If you do not require specific VLAN configurations, we recommend that you keep the router’s default VLAN configuration.
  • Page 73: Vlan Profiles

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Table 5. Default organization of the LANs, VLANs, and WLANs LAN ID Ethernet Ports Preset VLAN Profile Name WLAN Name WLAN Usage VLAN ID...
  • Page 74 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your router is part of a network with switches and access points, VLAN traffic segregation works only if the VLAN is defined on all other network components, excluding end devices such as computers and WiFi clients.
  • Page 75: Add A New Vlan Profile Directly To A Lan

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 (Continued) Field Description Client Isolation Client isolation prevents hosts and clients in the VLAN from reaching ports, hosts, and clients in the same VLAN, thereby increasing security.
  • Page 76 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
  • Page 77: Change The Client Isolation Or Network Isolation For A Vlan Profile

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 You can now also assign a WiFi network, port, or combination of these as members of the new VLAN. For more information, see VLAN membership for a LAN, WiFi network, or port on page 79.
  • Page 78: Delete A Vlan Profile

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 7. To change the network isolation settings, select or clear the check box in the Network Isolation column. Selecting the check box enables network isolation, also referred to as network segmentation, which prevents hosts and clients in the VLAN from reaching ports, hosts, and clients in other VLANs, thereby increasing security.
  • Page 79: Vlan Membership For A Lan, Wifi Network, Or Port

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. VLAN membership for a LAN, WiFi network, or port By default, each LAN and each WiFi network is a member of a preset VLAN (see How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs on page 72).
  • Page 80: Enable, Change, Or Disable The Vlan Profile For A Wifi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
  • Page 81: Change The Vlan Profile For An Ethernet Port

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Wireless Setup. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Select the tab (Wireless 1, Wireless 2, Wireless 3, or Guest Portal) for which you want to change the VLAN profile.
  • Page 82: Port Mode: Trunk Mode Or Access Mode

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  • Page 83 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 to the Default VLAN profile, Trunk mode actually functions in a hybrid mode in that it allows both tagged and untagged traffic: • If a port receives untagged traffic (that is, without a VLAN tag), the port forwards the traffic to the LAN and the WLAN.
  • Page 84: Chapter 6 Manage The Wifi Networks

    Manage the WiFi Networks This chapter includes the following sections: • About the WiFi networks • admin (default) WiFi network • Employee WiFi network • Internet of things WiFi network • Guest WiFi network and captive portal For information about advanced WiFi features, see Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings on page 172.
  • Page 85: About The Wifi Networks

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 About the WiFi networks The router supports four WiFi networks, also referred to as WiFi local area networks (WLANs) or wireless networks. These WiFi networks can operate simultaneously, but by default, only the Wireless 1 network is operationally enabled.
  • Page 86: Admin (Default) Wifi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 admin (default) WiFi network Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite come preset with the same admin WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi network key (password). You can find the admin SSID and password on the router label and on the satellite label.
  • Page 87 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 88: Change The Admin Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Change the admin WiFi password or security level You can change the admin password and security level (authentication and encryption settings). The router supports Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), WPA2, and mixed WPA + WPA2, including enterprise level WPA3 and enterprise level WPA2.
  • Page 89 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 90: Employee Wifi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 • 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.
  • Page 91 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 92: Change The Employee Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 For more information about VLANs, see Manage the VLANs on page 70, including How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs on page 72.
  • Page 93 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 94 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 95: Internet Of Things Wifi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Internet of things WiFi network The Internet of things (IoT) network is intended for WiFi-enabled smart devices that can range from light bulbs to appliances to inventory trackers. The possibilities for smart devices are endless.
  • Page 96: Change The Iot Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 97 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The router web interface calls the IoT WiFi network the Wireless 3 network. To change the IoT WiFi network password or or security level: 1.
  • Page 98 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 • 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.
  • Page 99: Guest Wifi Network And Captive Portal

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 100: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network With Open Access Or Password Authentication

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Set up a guest WiFi network with open access or password authentication The router web interface calls the guest WiFi network the Guest Portal network.
  • Page 101: Set Up Facebook Wi-Fi For The Guest Wifi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 For more information about VLANs, see Manage the VLANs on page 70, including How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs on page 72.
  • Page 102 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To set up Facebook Wi-Fi for the guest WiFi network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 103: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network With A Captive Portal

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Your settings are saved. 11. Click the Add Page button. The Facebook Wi-Fi settings page displays. 12. On the Facebook Wi-Fi settings page, do the following: a.
  • Page 104 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To set up a guest WiFi network with a captive portal: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 105 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 10. In the Authentication Options section, set a guest portal password by selecting the Password Authentication radio button and entering a password in the field.
  • Page 106: Chapter 7 Manage The Lans

    Manage the LANs This chapter includes the following sections: • About the LANs • LAN settings • DHCP servers • Reserved LAN IP addresses...
  • Page 107: About The Lans

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 About the LANs A local area network (LAN) can generally be defined as a broadcast domain. Hubs, bridges, or switches in the same physical segment or segments connect all end devices.
  • Page 108: Lan Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 LAN settings Although the default LAN settings work well for most situations, you can change the settings for each of the five LANs on the router.
  • Page 109 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  • Page 110: Change The Employee Lan 2 Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Change the employee LAN 2 settings By default, LAN 2 is assigned to the Employee VLAN profile with ID 20. If you use this LAN and associated VLAN, you can separate employee traffic from other types of traffc on your router.
  • Page 111: Change The Iot Lan 3 Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 For more information about VLANs, see Manage the VLANs on page 70, including How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs on page 72. For information about adding a new VLAN to a LAN, see Add a new VLAN profile directly to a LAN on page 75.
  • Page 112: Change The Guest Lan 4 Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 7. 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.
  • Page 113: Set Custom Settings For Lan 5

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  • Page 114: Dhcp Servers

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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 What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 115: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Default Lan 1

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 116: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Employee Lan 2

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you defined •...
  • Page 117: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Iot Lan 3

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. The default ending IP address is 192.168.20.254. 7. In the lease time hour(s) field, set the duration of the IP address lease in hours.
  • Page 118: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Guest Lan 4

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 119: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Custom Lan 5

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
  • Page 120 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To set up the DHCP server for the custom LAN 5: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 121: Disable The Dhcp Server For A Lan

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Disable the DHCP server for a 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.
  • Page 122: Reserve A Lan Ip Address

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Reserve a LAN IP address To reserve an IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 123: Edit A Reserved Lan Ip Address

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Edit a reserved LAN 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.
  • Page 124 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
  • Page 125: Chapter 8 Manage The Wan And Other Network Settings

    Manage the WAN and other Network Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • WAN settings • Dynamic DNS • DMZ server • Static routes • Universal Plug and Play • Link aggregation...
  • Page 126: Wan Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 127: Dynamic Dns

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 128: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 notifies the Dynamic 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.
  • Page 129: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 13. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. 14. To check that Dynamic DNS is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button.
  • Page 130: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button.
  • Page 131: Static Routes

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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 on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page of the router web interface (see Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports on page 184).
  • Page 132: Set Up A Static Route

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case: • Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to your ISP. The cable modem is connected to your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router.
  • Page 133 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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 What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 134: Change A Static Route

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Change 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.
  • Page 135: Universal Plug And Play

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  • Page 136: Link Aggregation

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 not allow any device to automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding. 6. Type the advertisement period in minutes. The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information.
  • Page 137: Add A Link Aggregation Group

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Add a link aggregation group You can add a link aggregation group (LAG) between the router and a satellite, between two satellites, between the router and a switch, or between the satellite and a switch.
  • Page 138: Remove A Link Aggregation Group

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The ports are bound in a LAG. The ports now share a single VLAN Profile menu and Mode menu, that is, they share the same VLAN and port mode.
  • Page 139: Set Up A Lag Connection Between An Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Set up a LAG connection between an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite and router You can connect the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite over a LAG connection to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router.
  • Page 140 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 141: Chapter 9 Manage And Monitor Your Orbi Pro System

    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: • Firmware for the router and satellite • admin password • Monitor the router, satellite, and Orbi network •...
  • Page 142: Firmware For The Router And Satellite

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Firmware for the router and satellite 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.
  • Page 143: Manually Update Firmware

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 144: Manually Update Satellite Firmware

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 145: Manually Update Router Firmware

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 8. Click the Browse button. 9. Locate and select the satellite firmware file that you downloaded. The firmware file name ends in .img or .chk.
  • Page 146: Admin Password

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 5. Click the Browse button. 6. Locate and select the router firmware file you downloaded. The firmware file name ends in .img or .chk.
  • Page 147: Enable Admin Password Reset

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. 5. Type the old password, and type the new password twice.
  • Page 148: Reset The Admin Password

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Reset the admin password If you set up the password reset feature, you can reset your router admin password if you forgot it. This reset process is supported in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Internet Explorer.
  • Page 149: Monitor The Router, Satellite, And Orbi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Monitor the router, satellite, and Orbi network You can monitor the behavior and many of the features of your router, satellite, and Orbi network...
  • Page 150: View Satellites, Wifi Devices, And Wired Devices Connected To The Orbi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 151 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The Wired Devices table displays the following information: • Status: Displays only if a MAC ACL (see MAC access control lists on page 52) or network access control (see Network access control list on page 57) is enabled.
  • Page 152: Check The Internet Connection Status Or Renew The Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Check the Internet connection status or renew the connection To check the Internet connection status: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 153: Display Port And Radio Statistics

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 6. When the router receives an IP address dynamically, you can perform the following actions: • Release: Click the Release button to terminate the DHCP IP address, that is, terminate the Internet connection.
  • Page 154: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Tx B/s: The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. Rx B/s: The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
  • Page 155: Syslog Server

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 • Target address: The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which access was attempted. • Action: The action that occurred, such as whether Internet access was blocked or allowed.
  • Page 156: Traffic Meter

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
  • Page 157: Restrict Internet Traffic By Volume

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 158: Restrict Internet Traffic By Connection Time

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box.
  • Page 159 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 160: View The Internet Traffic Volume And Statistics

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 View the Internet traffic volume and statistics If you enabled the traffic meter (see Start the traffic meter without traffic restrictions on page 156), you can view the Internet traffic volume and statistics.
  • Page 161: Ntp Server

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To unblock the traffic meter: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 162: Time Zone

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The NTP Settings page displays. 5. Select the Set your preferred NTP server radio button. 6. Enter the NTP server domain name or IP address in the NTP server field.
  • Page 163: Back Up Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Back up settings To back up the router’s configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 164: Erase The Current Configuration Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. The Backup Settings page displays. 5. To let the router automatically back up configuration settings before a firmware upgrade, select the Backup before upgrade check box.
  • Page 165: Restore Configuration Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Restore configuration settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 166 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To set up remote management: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 167: Remote Access

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Remote access To use remote access: 1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your business network. 2. Type your router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by a colon (:) and the custom port number.
  • Page 168: Router Mode

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router/AP Mode. The Router/AP Mode page displays. 6. Select the AP Mode radio button.
  • Page 169: Sync Button Security

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 170: Manage The Sync Button On The Satellite

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 171 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The Attached Devices page displays. 5. In the Wireless Devices table, click in the Device Name field for the satellite. The Edit Device page displays.
  • Page 172: Chapter 10 Manage The Advanced Wifi Settings

    Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • Download bandwidth per SSID • Region of operation • SSID broadcast for a radio • 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio • Wi-Fi multimedia for a radio •...
  • Page 173: Download Bandwidth Per Ssid

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Download bandwidth per SSID 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.
  • Page 174: Region Of Operation

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Note: Even though this is the page for the admin WiFi settings, the bandwidth ratios that you specify on this page apply to the admin WiFi network, employee WiFi network, IoT WiFi network, and guest WiFi network.
  • Page 175: Ssid Broadcast For A Radio

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To change the region of operation: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 176: 20/40 Mhz Coexistence For The 2.4 Ghz Radio

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  • Page 177: Wi-Fi Multimedia For A Radio

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Select or clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box. Selecting this check box enables 20/40 MHz coexistence and clearing this check box disables 20/40 MHz coexistence.
  • Page 178: Cts/Rts Threshold And Preamble Mode For A Radio

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. For a radio, select or clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings check box.
  • Page 179: Transmission Output Power For A Radio

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 180: Backhaul Password

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
  • Page 181: Mu-Mimo

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 182: Protected Management Frames

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Protected Management Frames Protected Management Frames (PMF), according to the 802.11w standard, is a security feature that protects unicast and multicast management frames from being intercepted and changed for malicious purposes.
  • Page 183 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the Advanced WiFi User Manual Settings...
  • Page 184: Chapter 11 Customize Internet Traffic Rules For Ports

    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: • Port forwarding to a local server •...
  • Page 185: Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 186: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. 10. Click the Add button.
  • Page 187: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 11. Specify the internal ports by one of these methods: • Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected.
  • Page 188: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 • For the internal ports, leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected or enter the ports in the Internal port range field.
  • Page 189: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To make a local web server public: 1. Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation.
  • Page 190: Port Triggering

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Port triggering Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases: • An application must use port forwarding to more than one local computer (but not simultaneously).
  • Page 191: Enable Port Triggering

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 7. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 8. In the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer: •...
  • Page 192: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat.192

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The page adjusts. 6. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box. If this check box is selected, the router does not use port triggering even if you specified port triggering settings.
  • Page 193 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 6. When your router receives the incoming message to destination port 33333, it checks its session table to see if a session is active for port number 33333. Finding an active session, the router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer.
  • Page 194: Chapter 12 Use Openvpn To Access Your Network

    • Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client • Use VPN to access your Internet service at your business Note: If you are a NETGEAR Insight Premium or Pro subscriber, you can enable and configure another VPN feature on your router: Business VPN. You cannot enable and configure this feature in the router web interface;...
  • Page 195: About Vpn Connections

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 About VPN connections A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you are away from your business.
  • Page 196: Enable Openvpn Service In The Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If both networks use the same LAN IP scheme, when the VPN tunnel is established, you cannot access your business router or your business network with the OpenVPN software.
  • Page 197: Install Openvpn Software On A Vpn Client

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The default protocol for TUN mode is UDP. • To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number that you want to use in the field.
  • Page 198: Install Openvpn Software On A Windows-Based Computer

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Note: If you later change the OpenVPN configuration in the router (for example, you change the TUN or TAP port number), you must download and install the .ovpn configuration file again on each client, depending on its operating system.
  • Page 199: Install Openvpn Software On A Mac Computer

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 For more information about the VPN configuration for the router, see Enable OpenVPN service in the router on page 196. 9. Click the FOR WINDOWS button to download the OpenVPN configuration files to your Windows-based computer.
  • Page 200: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 201: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 4. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
  • Page 202: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Your Business

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 28.
  • Page 203: Allow Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Allow VPN client Internet access in the router By default, the router is set up to allow VPN connections only to your business network (referred as the home network in the following procedure), but you can change the settings to allow Internet access.
  • Page 204 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 To allow VPN clients to access only your business network and block them from using your business Internet service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 205: Chapter 13 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. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
  • Page 206: Quick Tips

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 207 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 208: You Cannot Log In To The Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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: •...
  • Page 209: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Click the ADVANCED tab. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 7. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port.
  • Page 210: Troubleshoot Pppoe

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the router’s configuration, restart your computer.
  • Page 211: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 212: Test The Lan Path To Your Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 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.
  • Page 213 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 ping -n 10 <IP address> where <IP address> 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 212.
  • Page 214: Appendix A How To Use Vlans In Your Network

    How to Use VLANs in Your Network On an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router, you can manually configure a VLAN by creating a VLAN profile (basically, and VLAN ID with a VLAN name) and assigning the VLAN to one or more network interfaces, such as WiFi networks (also referred to as WLAN or SSIDs) and Ethernet ports.
  • Page 215: Vlan Use Case 1: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Router In A Home Environment.215

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 VLAN use case 1: Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router in a home environment This use case describes how to configure the VLANs on an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite in a home environment.
  • Page 216 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Note: LANs (networks) and LAN ports are two different concepts. By default, all LAN ports and the WAN port on the router and all LAN ports on any connected satellites are Ethernet ports in the same physical network segment (LAN 1) and members of VLAN 1.
  • Page 217: Vlan Use Case 2: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Router In A Business Environment

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 VLAN use case 2: Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router in a business environment This use case describes how to configure the VLANs on an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite in a business environment.
  • Page 218 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 • Sets the port mode for the following LAN ports to Access mode: Router LAN port 2. This port is cabled to a desktop that is used for admin tasks such accessing the router web interface.
  • Page 219 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 • Add VLAN 40 with the name Guest. As tagged members of VLAN 40, add the switch port (port 1 in the diagram) that is cabled to the network router as a trunk port, and do the same for the switch port (port 2 in the diagram) that is cabled to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router.
  • Page 220 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 • Satellite LAN port 1: Cabled to the router’s LAN 1 port. • Satellite LAN port 2: Cabled to a desktop that is used for admin access.
  • Page 221: Appendix B Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications...
  • Page 222: Factory Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Factory settings The following factory settings information are for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router (model SXR50) and the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite (model SXS50).
  • Page 223 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Table 9. 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...
  • Page 224 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Table 9. 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...
  • Page 225: Factory Settings For Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Ax5400 Satellite Model Sxs50

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite model SXS50 The satellite has the same factory settings as the router. The following table shows the default satellite web interface login settings.
  • Page 226 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Table 11. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description 1 Ethernet WAN port with an RJ-45 receptacle. The port supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, and 2.5GBASE-T...
  • Page 227 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite model SXS50 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 12. Technical specifications for the router...
  • Page 228 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50 Table 12. 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 802.11 security...

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