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Orbi 5G WiFi Mesh System
With Built-in 5G Modem
Models:
Orbi Modem Router NBR750
Orbi Satellite Model RBS750
August 2021
202-12171-01
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Orbi 5G WiFi Mesh System With Built-in 5G Modem Models: Orbi Modem Router NBR750 Orbi Satellite Model RBS750 NETGEAR, Inc. August 2021 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12171-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Requirements................12 Connect your router to a mobile broadband network....14 Install your Orbi Whole Home WiFi System........15 Set Up and Activate Using the NETGEAR Orbi App....15 Set Up and Activate Using the Orbi Router Web Interface..16 Perform a Speed Test.................16 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the Network..............18...
  • Page 4 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Enter the PIN or PUK................29 Change the roaming setting.............30 Chapter 4 Specify the Wired Internet Settings Manually set up the Internet connection.........33 Specify an Internet connection without a login......33 Manage an IPv6 Internet connection..........34 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.........34 Specify IPv6 Internet connections..........34 Change the MTU size.................35...
  • Page 5 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Specify basic WiFi settings..............67 Change the WiFi password or security level........68 Set up a guest WiFi network.............69 Generate a new backhaul password..........70 Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group....71 Chapter 8 Manage Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware........73 Check for firmware updates............73...
  • Page 6 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Manage port triggering..............95 Add a port triggering service............96 Disable port triggering or change the time-out period....97 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat..97 Chapter 10 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection..............100 Specify VPN service in the router...........100 Install OpenVPN software...............101 Install OpenVPN software on your Windows-based computer.101...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    • System Requirements • Connect your router to a mobile broadband network • Install your Orbi Whole Home WiFi System • Perform a Speed Test For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.

  • Page 8: Orbi 5G Modem Router Model Nbr750 Hardware Overview

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Orbi 5G Modem Router Model NBR750 Hardware Overview Figure 1. Orbi modem router model front and rear view 1. Ring LED 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3. SMA LTE antenna connectors (Optional - the satellite does not include antenna connector) 4.

  • Page 9: Orbi Satellite Model Rbs750 Hardware Overview

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Orbi Satellite Model RBS750 Hardware Overview Figure 2. Orbi satellite model RBS20, front and back views 1. Ring LED (not shown in image) 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3. Ethernet ports 4.

  • Page 10: Orbi Satellite Model Rbs750 Leds

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 1. LED descriptions LED color Description Pulsing The router is booting or someone pressed white the Sync button. Solid white The router is resetting to its default factory settings. Solid The router cannot connect to the Internet magenta The router finished booting and is working normally...

  • Page 11: Labels

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 2. Orbi satellite LED descriptions LED Behavior Power The Power LED is located above the Power On/Off button on the rear panel. • Solid green. Power is on. • Solid amber. The satellite is booting. •...

  • Page 12: System Requirements

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System The satellite label shows satellite's serial number and MAC address. The satellite label also shows the same WiFi network name and password that's on the router label. Figure 4. Satellite label System Requirements You need the following to install your modem router: •...
  • Page 13 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Safari® 1.4 or higher Google Chrome™ 11.0 or higher • Activated 5G/LTE Nano SIM card Hardware Setup User Manual...

  • Page 14: Connect Your Router To A Mobile Broadband Network

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Connect your router to a mobile broadband network You can use the mobile broadband connection as either: • Your only Internet connection. • Your backup Internet connection if your primary Internet connection is offline. This requires a wired modem such as a DSL, cable, or fiber-optic modem to provide your primary Internet connection.

  • Page 15: Install Your Orbi Whole Home Wifi System

    You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up and activate your Orbi router and satellite. To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your mobile device and follow the prompts.

  • Page 16: Set Up And Activate Using The Orbi Router Web Interface

    Set Up and Activate Using the Orbi Router Web Interface If you do not want to use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up and activate your Orbi router and satellite, you can use the instructions in the following sections to help you install your router and satellite.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Connect To The Network And Access The Router

    Connect to the Network and Access the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...

  • Page 18: Connect To The Network

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Connect to the Network You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. 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 19: Wifi Connection Using Wps

    (SSID) and password for WiFi client access. This information is on the router label. • Orbi app login. Your NETGEAR account credentials that log you in to the Orbi app. • Router login. The password that logs you in to the router web interface from a web browser as admin.

  • Page 20: Automatic Internet Setup

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually.

  • Page 21: Log In To Orbi Web Interface

    Make sure that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. c. Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. d. Read Troubleshooting on page 110. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Log In to Orbi Web Interface When you log in to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Manage The Mobile Broadband Connection

    Manage the Mobile Broadband Connection Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your mobile broadband Internet connection is to allow Orbi to detect the mobile broadband Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or manually specify your mobile broadband Internet connection settings.

  • Page 23: Internet Connection Over Mobile Broadband

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Internet connection over mobile broadband By default, when the router powers up with a nano SIM card installed, and if you did not configure mobile broadband as a backup connection only, the router automatically searches for and connects to your 5G/LTE provider’s mobile broadband network.

  • Page 24: Use The Setup Wizard To Detect The Mobile Broadband Internet Connection

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Use the Setup Wizard to detect the mobile broadband Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your mobile broadband Internet connection settings and automatically set up your router. To use the Setup Wizard to detect the mobile broadband Internet connection: 1.

  • Page 25: Change The Internet Connection Mode To Wired Internet Only Or Mobile Broadband Only

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System To set up automatic failover: 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 opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 26: Change The 5G/Lte Provider's Access Point Name

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System To change the Internet connection mode to wired Internet only or mobile broadband only: 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 opens.

  • Page 27: Change The Mobile Broadband Network Mode

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System A login window opens. 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.

  • Page 28: Configure The Mobile Broadband Pdp, Authentication Method, And Credentials

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System • 4G. The router uses the 4G band only and does not connect to the 5G band. By default, the selection from the menu is Automatic (5G or 4G). 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.

  • Page 29: Enter The Pin Or Puk

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Note: The user name and password for the mobile broadband connection are not the same as the user name and password to log in to your router. 6. If the LTE provider requires a specific PDP for the router to connect to the mobile broadband network, select the PDP from the PDP Type menu: •...

  • Page 30: Change The Roaming Setting

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System A login window opens. 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.
  • Page 31 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System By default, the check box is selected and the router can roam. If you clear the check box, the router cannot roam. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the Mobile Broadband User Manual Connection...

  • Page 32: Chapter 4 Specify The Wired Internet Settings

    Specify the Wired 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 33: Manually Set Up The Internet Connection

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Manually set up the Internet connection You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 34: Manage An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 10. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option.

  • Page 35: Change The Mtu Size

    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: •...
  • Page 36 Table 3. Common MTU sizes 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.
  • Page 37 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 3. Common MTU sizes (Continued) Application 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs. Specify the Wired Internet User Manual Settings...

  • Page 38: Chapter 5 Control Access To The Internet

    Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Allow or block access to your network • Use keywords to block Internet sites •...

  • Page 39: Allow Or Block Access To Your Network

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Allow or block access to your network You can use access control to block access to your network. To set up access control: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 40: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 8. To view a list of allowed or blocked devices that are not connected, click one of the following links: • View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network • View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network The list displays.

  • Page 41: Delete Keywords That Are Used To Block Internet Sites

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System For example: • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. 7.

  • Page 42: Avoid Blocking On A Trusted Computer

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Your settings are saved. Avoid blocking on a trusted computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer that you exempt must be assigned a fixed IP address. You can use the reserved IP address feature to specify the IP address.
  • Page 43 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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.

  • Page 44: Manage Network Access Control Lists

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Your settings are saved. Manage network access control lists You can use access control to block or allow access to your network. To manage devices that are allowed or blocked: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 45: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System To schedule blocking: 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 opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 46 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. The E-mail page displays.
  • Page 47 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Logs are sent automatically. If the log fills before the specified time, it is sent. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the router memory. If the router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log. Control Access to the Internet User Manual...

  • Page 48: Chapter 6 Optimize Performance

    Optimize Performance This chapter contains the following sections: • Enable or disable Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service • Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play...

  • Page 49: Enable Or Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality Of Service

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Enable or disable Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. WMM QoS is automatically enabled. WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background.

  • Page 50: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 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.
  • Page 51 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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. The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks.

  • Page 52: Chapter 7 Specify Network Settings

    Specify Network 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 • Use the router as a DHCP server •...

  • Page 53: View Or Change Wan Settings

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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.

  • Page 54: Manage Dynamic Dns

    DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 55: Specify A Dynamic Dns Account That You Already Created

    A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Specify a Dynamic DNS account that you already created If you already own a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you can set up the router to use your account. To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account: 1.

  • Page 56: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    9. For a No-IP account or DynDNS account, in the User Name field, enter the user name for your account. 10. For a NETGEAR account, in the Email field, type the email address for your account. 11. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account.

  • Page 57: Set Up A Default Dmz Server

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Set up a default DMZ server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well.

  • Page 58: Change The Router's Device Name

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Change the router’s device name The router’s device name is its model number. This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network. To change the router’s device name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 59 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System To change the LAN TCP/IP 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 opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 60: Use The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect. 9. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router. Use the router as a DHCP server By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

  • Page 61: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you defined • Subnet mask •...

  • Page 62: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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.

  • Page 63: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 64: Manage Custom Static Routes

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address. 6. Click the Delete button. The address is removed. Manage custom static routes Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.

  • Page 65: Edit A Static Route

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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.

  • Page 66: Delete A Static Route

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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. Select ADVANCED > Advanced > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays.

  • Page 67: Specify Basic Wifi Settings

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Specify basic WiFi settings The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the same WiFi security. You can find the SSID and password on the router label and on the satellite label.

  • Page 68: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The router sends the new settings to the satellite. If you are using a WiFi connection and you changed the SSID, you are disconnected from the network. 8.

  • Page 69: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 5. Under Security Options, select a WPA radio button: • WPA2-PSK [AES] • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] • WPA3-Personal [SAE] The WPA3 option uses the newest standard for the strongest security. Some older computers and WiFi devices cannot use WPA3 or WPA2. If your network includes old computers and WiFi devices, select the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] radio button.

  • Page 70: Generate A New Backhaul Password

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 6. To change the network name, type a new name in the Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 71: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System To generate a new backhaul password: 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 opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 72: Chapter 8 Manage Your Network

    Manage Your Network This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the router and satellite firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password reset •...

  • Page 73: Update The Router And Satellite Firmware

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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.

  • Page 74: Manually Update Firmware

    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.

  • Page 75: Change The Admin Password

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 7. If the browser ask you for the admin password, enter the same password that you entered for the router. 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 76: Enable Admin Password Reset

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System We recommend that you enable password reset. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Enable admin password reset The router admin password is used to log in to your router web interface. We recommend that you enable the password reset feature so that you can reset the password if it is forgotten.

  • Page 77: View Router Status And Usage Information

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System To reset your admin password: 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 opens. 3. Click the Cancel button. If password reset is enabled, you are prompted to enter the router's serial number.

  • Page 78: Display Internet Port Statistics

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Display Internet port statistics To display Internet port statistics: 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 opens. 3.

  • Page 79: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Check the Internet connection status To check the Internet connection status: 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 opens. 3.

  • Page 80: Check The Mobile Broadband Internet Connection Status

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Check the mobile broadband Internet connection status You can view information about the mobile broadband Internet connection, including the 5G/LTE provider, type of service, and signal strength. To check the mobile broadband Internet connection status: 1.

  • Page 81: View Satellite Status

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System • Operator. The 5G/LTE provider. • DNS Server.DNS Server. The IP address of the 5G/LTE provider’s Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses • RSRP. The Reference Signals Received Power. •...

  • Page 82: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Attached Devices. The Attached Devices page displays. 5. In the Connected Satellites section, find your satellite’s IP address. 6. Enter your satellite’s IP address in your web browser’s address bar. A login window opens.

  • Page 83: View Devices Connected To The Network Or Edit Device Information

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 6. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button. 7. To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button. View devices connected to the network or edit device information You can view the devices that are connected to your Orbi network. You can also edit the information that displays on the Attached Devices page in the router web interface.

  • Page 84: Edit Device Information On The Attached Devices Page

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 5. To update this page, click the Refresh button. Edit device information on the Attached Devices page You can change the connected device model and name that display on the Attached Devices page. To view devices connected to your network: 1.

  • Page 85: Edit Satellite Information That Displays On The Attached Devices Page

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System To view satellites connected to your network: 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 opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 86: Monitor Internet Traffic

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System A login window opens. 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. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 87: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 6. To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: • Select the Traffic volume control by radio button and then select one of the following options: No Limit.

  • Page 88: Back Up Settings

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 89: Erase The Current Configuration Settings

    Orbi app, you must update your router’s firmware and download the latest Orbi app for your mobile device. To download the latest Orbi app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Manage Your Network User Manual...

  • Page 90: Chapter 9 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: • Manage port forwarding to a local server •...

  • Page 91: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Manage port forwarding to a local server If your home 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 92: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System The service displays in the table. Add a custom port forwarding service To add a custom service: 1. Find out which port number or range of numbers the application uses. You can usually find this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups.

  • Page 93: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Your settings are saved. The service is now in the table on the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page. Edit a port forwarding service To edit a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 94: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 95: Application Example: Make A Local Web Server Public

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 5. Your router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address, and sends the reply through the Internet to the computer or WiFi device that sent the web page request. Application example: Make a local web server public If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server.

  • Page 96: Add A Port Triggering Service

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3.

  • Page 97: Disable Port Triggering Or Change The Time-Out Period

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 13. Click the Apply button. The service is now in the Portmap Table. Disable port triggering or change the time-out period By default, port triggering is enabled and a default time-out period is defined. You can disable port triggering or change the time-out period.
  • Page 98 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 6667. The IRC server not only responds to your originating source port, but also sends an “identify” message to your computer on port 113. Using port triggering, you can tell the router, “When you initiate a session with destination port 6667, you must also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.”...

  • Page 99: Chapter 10 Use Vpn To Access Your Network

    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 •...

  • Page 100: 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...

  • Page 101: Install Openvpn Software

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 6. To change the TUN mode service type, select the UCP or TCP radio button. 7. To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number that you want to use in the field. The default port number is 12973.
  • Page 102 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN service in the router on page 100. 7.
  • Page 103 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 >...

  • Page 104: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System c. Select the local area connection and change its name (not its device name) to NETGEAR-VPN. 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.

  • Page 105: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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.

  • Page 106: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows-Based Computer

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System To install VPN client software on an Android device: 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 opens. 3.
  • Page 107 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.x.x.x.The most common IP schemes are 192.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x. If you experience a conflict, change the IP scheme either for your home network or for the network with the client VPN computer.

  • Page 108: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Use VPN to access your Internet service at home When you’re away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service provider. For example, at a coffee shop you might be given a code that lets you use the coffee shop’s Internet service account to surf the web.

  • Page 109: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Block VPN client Internet access in the router By default, the router is set up to allow VPN connections only to your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network. If you changed this setting to allow Internet access, you can change it back.

  • Page 110: Appendix A 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 111: Troubleshoot With The Leds

    • Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your mobile router and securely connected to a working power outlet. • Check that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the problem persists, contact technical support for help at...

  • Page 112: Troubleshoot The Mobile Broadband Internet Connection

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Troubleshoot the mobile broadband Internet connection If your router cannot access the Internet over a mobile broadband connection, check the following: • Make sure that the nano SIM card is inserted correctly into the router. •...

  • Page 113: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting to the Orbi WiFi network, try to isolate the problem: • Can your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you are using find your WiFi network? •...

  • Page 114: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System You see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address > with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occurring:...

  • Page 115: The Router And Satellite Do Not Sync

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System information is not visible in your computer Network Control Panel. Verify that the IP address of the router is listed as the default gateway. • Check to see that the network address of your computer (the portion of the IP address specified by the subnet mask) is different from the network address of the remote device.
  • Page 116 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 6. Move the satellite to a new location and connect the satellite to a power source. 7. At the new location, check the satellite LED and make sure it lights blue. If the satellite LED lights blue, the satellite synced successfully. If the satellite LED lights amber, move the satellite closer to the router and try again.

  • Page 117: Appendix B Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Reset to Factory Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 118: Reset To Factory Settings

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Reset to Factory Settings You can return the modem router and 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 modem router or satellite for at least seven seconds.
  • Page 119 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 4. Factory default settings for the modem router (Continued) Feature Default Setting Local LAN IP 192.168.1.1 network Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (LAN) DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254...

  • Page 120: Factory Settings For Orbi Satellite Model Rbs750

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 4. Factory default settings for the modem router (Continued) Feature Default Setting WiFi WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See router label Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Note: Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications.
  • Page 121 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 5. Factory default settings for the satellite (Continued) Feature Default Setting Internet WAN MAC address Use default hardware connection address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local LAN IP 192.168.1.250 network Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (LAN) DHCP server...

  • Page 122: Technical Specifications

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System 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 RF channel 2.4 GHz front and back haul: Auto...
  • Page 123 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 6. Modem router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Weight 2.75 lb (1247 g) Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B EN 55032/24/35 EN 301489-1-17-52 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45...

  • Page 124: Technical Specifications For Orbi Satellite Model Rbs750

    Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 6. Modem router specifications (Continued) Feature Description Maximum number of computers Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic generated by each node (typically per wireless network 50–70 nodes) 2.4 GHz: 127 5 GHz (front haul): 127 Operating frequency range 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 2.412–2.462 GHz (US)
  • Page 125 Orbi 5G WiFi 6 Mesh System Table 7. Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS750 (Continued) Feature Description Radio data rates 2.4 GHz: Max. 600 Mbps 5 GHz fronthaul: Max. 1200 Mbps 5 GHz backhaul: Max. 2400 Mbps Data encoding standards radio 1 IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ax 2.4GHz—1024-QAM support Data encoding standards radio 2...

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