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  • Page 1 NETGEAR Routeur SYSTEME WIFI ORBI RBK20 MANUEL D'UTILISATION PROLINE REFRIGERATEUR BRF40 Besoin d'aide ? Rendez-vous sur votre communauté https://sav.darty.com...
  • Page 2 NETGEAR INT LTD Building 3 University Technology Centre Curraheen Road Cork, Irlande © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR et le logo NETGEAR sont des marques commerciales de NETGEAR, Inc. Toutes les marques commerciales autres que NETGEAR sont utilisées à des fins de référence Avril 2018...
  • Page 3 Contenu de l'emballage Aperçu du routeur Orbi Aperçu du satellite Orbi Routeur Orbi Satellite Orbi (Modèle RBR50) (Modèle RBS50) Câble Ethernet Anneau lumineux (non illustré dans Port USB Adaptateurs secteur (2) l'image) (en fonction des régions) Bouton Power On/Off (Marche/Arrêt) Bouton Sync (également utilisé...
  • Page 4 User Manual Orbi WiFi System NETGEAR, Inc. September 2018 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-11675-10 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
  • Page 5 NETGEAR support resources. Compliance and Conformity For regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Wired Connection................29 WiFi Connection................29 WiFi Connection Using WPS............29 Labels....................30 Types of Logins...................31 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router........31 Automatic Internet Setup..............31 Log In to Orbi Web Interface............33 Change the Language...............33 Access the Orbi Router With NETGEAR genie App.......34...
  • Page 7 Orbi WiFi System Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard............36 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection........36 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.......36 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login....38 Specify IPv6 Internet Connections............39 Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses........41 Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection......41 Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection......42 Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Internet Connection......43...
  • Page 8 Orbi WiFi System Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses..........79 Reserve an IP Address..............79 Edit a Reserved IP Address............80 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry..........80 Custom Static Routes.................81 Set Up a Static Route..............82 Edit a Static Route................83 Delete a Static Route..............83 Specify Basic WiFi Settings..............84 Change the WiFi Password or Security Level........86 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network............87 View or Change Advanced WiFi Settings........88...
  • Page 9 Orbi WiFi System Enable the Sync Button...............109 Turn the Satellite LED Lighting On or Off.........110 Set LED Lighting Brightness............110 Schedule When to Turn On LED Lighting........111 Monitor Internet Traffic..............112 Manage the Router Configuration File..........113 Back Up Settings................114 Erase the Current Configuration Settings.........114 Restore Configuration Settings..........115 Set Up Remote Management............115 Use Remote Access................117...
  • Page 10 Orbi WiFi System Network Settings................140 The Router and Satellite Do Not Sync...........140 Cannot Log In to the Router............142 Cannot Access the Internet.............142 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.............144 Troubleshoot PPPoE................144 WiFi Connectivity................145 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility......146 Test the LAN Path to Your Router..........146 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device..147 Chapter 11 Supplemental Information Factory Settings for Orbi Routers...........149...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Overview

    • Place Your Satellite • Sync Your Orbi Satellite • Set Up an Ethernet Backhaul Connection • Download the NETGEAR Orbi App For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/. Note: This manual refers to all Orbi router models as the router and refers to all Orbi...

  • Page 12: Orbi Router And Satellite Hardware Overviews

    Orbi WiFi System Orbi Router and Satellite Hardware Overviews Different types of Orbi routers and satellites are available. To determine which Orbi model you own, look on the router or satellite label for the model number. For more information about what the label might look like, see Labels on page 30. The following sections display the hardware features available for different Orbi routers and satellites.

  • Page 13: Orbi Satellite Model Rbs50 Hardware Overview

    Orbi WiFi System 6. Power On/Off button 7. Power LED 8. DC Power connector 9. Reset button Orbi Satellite Model RBS50 Hardware Overview Figure 2. Orbi satellite model RBS50, front and back views 1. Ring LED (not shown in image) 2.

  • Page 14: Orbi Router Model Rbr40 Hardware Overview

    Orbi WiFi System Orbi Router Model RBR40 Hardware Overview 1. Ring LED (not shown in image) 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3. Internet port 4. Ethernet ports 5. Power On/Off button 6. Power LED 7. DC Power connector 8.

  • Page 15: Orbi Satellite Model Rbs40 Hardware Overview

    Orbi WiFi System Orbi Satellite Model RBS40 Hardware Overview Figure 4. Orbi satellite model RBS40, front and back views 1. Ring LED (not shown in image) 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3. Ethernet ports 4. Power On/Off button 5.

  • Page 16: Orbi Router Model Rbr20 Hardware Overview

    Orbi WiFi System Orbi Router Model RBR20 Hardware Overview 1. Ring LED (not shown in image) 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3. Internet port 4. Ethernet port 5. Power On/Off button 6. Power LED 7. DC Power connector 8.

  • Page 17: Orbi Satellite Model Rbs20 Hardware Overview

    Orbi WiFi System Orbi Satellite Model RBS20 Hardware Overview Figure 6. Orbi satellite model RBS40, front and back views 1. Ring LED (not shown in image) 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3. Ethernet ports 4. Power On/Off button 5.

  • Page 18: Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model Rbw30 Hardware Overview

    Orbi WiFi System Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model RBW30 Hardware Overview Figure 7. Orbi wall plug satellite model RBW30, front and back views 1. Ring LED (not shown in image) 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3. Reset button LED Behavior When you sync a satellite to the router, the LED behavior for a satellite that comes in a WiFi system is different from the LED behavior for add-on satellites.

  • Page 19: Optional Orbi Add-On Satellite Leds

    Orbi WiFi System Table 1. Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions LED Behavior Power LED The Power LED is located above the Power On/Off button on the rear panel. Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. •...

  • Page 20: Connect Your Router

    Orbi WiFi System Table 2. Orbi add-on satellite LED description LED Behavior Power LED The Power LED is located above the Power On/Off button on the rear panel. Note: The wall plug satellite does not include a Power LED. • Solid green. Power is on. •...

  • Page 21: Place Your Satellite

    Orbi WiFi System 3. Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your router. The router shown in this is the Orbi router (model RBR50). The same setup applies to all Orbi routers. 4.
  • Page 22 Orbi WiFi System Figure 8. Single-story house with one Orbi satellite Overview User Manual...

  • Page 23: Examples Of Placement For Multiple Satellites

    Orbi WiFi System Figure 9. Multilevel house with one Orbi satellite Examples of Placement for Multiple Satellites If you own more than one Orbi satellite, we recommend that you place your router in the middle of your home with the satellites placed on opposite sides of your home. The router shown in the following images is the Orbi router model RBR50 and the satellites shown in the images are the Orbi satellites model RBS50.
  • Page 24 Orbi WiFi System Figure 10. Single-story house with two Orbi satellites If you have a multi-level house, place the satellites on different floors. Figure 11. Multilevel house with two Orbi satellites Overview User Manual...

  • Page 25: Sync Your Orbi Satellite

    Orbi WiFi System Sync Your Orbi Satellite The sync process for your satellite depends on whether your satellite came with your Orbi WiFi System, or if your satellite is an add-on satellite. Sync a Satellite From an Orbi WiFi System The Orbi WiFi System includes an Orbi router and either one or two satellites.

  • Page 26: Sync An Add-On Satellite

    Orbi WiFi System Sync an Add-On Satellite If you already set up an Orbi router and satellite are adding an optional add-on satellite (sold separately), follow these steps. To sync your add-on satellite: 1. Place your satellite. For more information, see Examples of Placement for Multiple Satellites on page 2.

  • Page 27: Set Up An Ethernet Backhaul Connection

    Orbi WiFi System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Add Orbi Satellite. The Place Your Satellite page displays. 5. Follow the instructions about where to place your satellite in your house. 6. Connect the satellite to a power source. 7.
  • Page 28 Orbi WiFi System Figure 12. Satellites connected to the router’s Ethernet ports The following image shows another way to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to create an Ethernet backhaul connection. Figure 13. Satellite 1 connected to router and satellite 2 connected to satellite 1 The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites and your Orbi router to an Ethernet switch.
  • Page 29 Orbi WiFi System Figure 14. Ethernet backhaul connection using a switch Overview User Manual...

  • Page 30: Download The Netgear Orbi App

    You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up your Orbi network. 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 31: Chapter 2 Connect To The Network And Access The Router

    Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Labels • Types of Logins • Use a Web Browser to Access the Router • Change the Language • Access the Orbi Router With NETGEAR genie App...

  • Page 32: Connect To The Network

    Orbi WiFi 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 33: Labels

    Orbi WiFi System To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device. 3. Press the Sync button on the router. 4.

  • Page 34: Types Of Logins

    When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access the router to view or change its settings. The first time you access the router, the NETGEAR installation assistant automatically checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service.
  • Page 35 Orbi WiFi System computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you in. Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete. To automatically set up your router: 1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button. 2.

  • Page 36: Log In To Orbi Web Interface

    Orbi WiFi System 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. You can use the router web interface to change the router or satellite settings.

  • Page 37: Access The Orbi Router With Netgear Genie App

    • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. To use the genie app to access the router: 1. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    Orbi WiFi System Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. To use the Setup Wizard: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 40 Orbi WiFi 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. 4.

  • Page 41: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login

    Orbi WiFi System Your settings are saved. 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Troubleshooting on page 139. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.

  • Page 42: Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections

    15. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Cannot Access the Internet on page 142. Specify IPv6 Internet Connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.
  • Page 43 Orbi WiFi 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. 4.

  • Page 44: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    Orbi WiFi System Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons. You can reduce any four-digit group of zeros within an IPv6 address to a single zero or omit it. The following errors invalidate an IPv6 address: •...

  • Page 45: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Orbi WiFi System 6. 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 DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).

  • Page 46: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection

    Orbi WiFi System length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.
  • Page 47 Orbi WiFi System With a 6rd Tunnel configuration, the router follows the RFC5969 standard, supporting two ways to establish a 6rd tunnel IPv6 WAN connection: • Auto Detect Mode. In IPv6 Auto Detect mode, when the router receives option 212 from the DHCPv4 option, auto detect selects the IPv6 as 6rd Tunnel setting.

  • Page 48: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Orbi WiFi System 6. Select an IPv6 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 49 Orbi WiFi System The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.

  • Page 50: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass Through Internet Connection

    Orbi WiFi System Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets.

  • Page 51: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Orbi WiFi System 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts. 6. Configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface. •...
  • Page 52 Orbi WiFi 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 53: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Orbi WiFi System 9. 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 DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
  • Page 54 Orbi WiFi System length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.

  • Page 55: 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 56 M T U Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 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: • Set Up Parental Controls • Allow or Block Access to Your Network •...

  • Page 58: Set Up Parental Controls

    Orbi WiFi System Set Up Parental Controls To set up Parental Controls, you must download the NETGEAR genie app on your mobile device. For more information about the NETGEAR genie app, visit NETGEAR.com/genie. After you set up and enable Parental Controls, you can change the web filtering level for each device on the network through the network map page on the genie app.
  • Page 59 Orbi WiFi 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 > Access Control. The Access Control page displays.

  • Page 60: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Orbi WiFi System Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites You can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your network. You can use blocking all the time or based on a schedule. To block Internet sites: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 61 Orbi WiFi System Control Access to the Internet User Manual...

  • Page 62: Delete Keywords

    Orbi WiFi System Delete Keywords To delete keywords from the list: 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 63: Block Services From The Internet

    Orbi WiFi System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. The Block Sites page displays. 5. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box. 6. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted computer. 7.

  • Page 64: Manage Network Access Control Lists

    Orbi WiFi System 7. To add a service that is in the Service Type list, select the application or service. The settings for this service automatically display in the fields. 8. To add a service or application that is not the list, select User Defined. a.

  • Page 65: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Orbi WiFi System 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box. 6. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. The list displays.

  • Page 66: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Orbi WiFi System 5. Specify when to block keywords and services: • Days to Block. Select the check box for each day that you want to block the keywords or select the Every Day check box, which automatically selects the check boxes for all days.
  • Page 67 Orbi WiFi System 7. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your ISP outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information in the configuration window of your email program. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent. 8.

  • Page 68: Chapter 5 Optimize Performance

    Optimize Performance This chapter contains the following sections: • WiFi Multimedia Quality of Service • Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug N Play...

  • Page 69: Wifi Multimedia Quality Of Service

    Orbi WiFi System WiFi 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 for the router. WMM QoS prioritizes WiFi data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background.
  • Page 70 Orbi WiFi System If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance (a feature in Windows XP), enable UPnP. To enable Universal Plug and Play: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  • Page 71 Orbi WiFi System Portmap Table also displays what type of port is open and whether that port is still active for each IP address. 9. To refresh the information in the UPnP Portmap Table, click the Refresh button. Optimize Performance User Manual...

  • Page 72: Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings

    Specify Network Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • View or Change WAN Settings • 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 73: View Or Change Wan Settings

    Orbi WiFi 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. To view the WAN settings: 1.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created

    A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created If you already own a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, no-IP, or Dyn, you can set up the router to use your account. To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account: 1.

  • Page 76: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    9. For a no-IP Dyn account, in the User Name field, enter the user name for your account. 10. For a NETGEAR account at no-IP, 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 77: Change The Router's Device Name

    Orbi WiFi System (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well. In some cases, one local computer can run the application correctly if the IP address for that computer is entered as the default DMZ server.

  • Page 78: Change The Lan Tcp/Ip Settings

    Orbi WiFi System 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. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 79 Orbi WiFi 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. 4.

  • Page 80: Use The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Orbi WiFi System Use the Router as a DHCP Server By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router. These addresses must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s LAN IP address.

  • Page 81: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Orbi WiFi System The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you defined • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address) • DNS server IP address (the router’s LAN IP address) Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router By default, the router acts as a DHCP server.

  • Page 82: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Orbi WiFi 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. Reserve an IP Address To reserve an IP address: 1.

  • Page 83: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Orbi WiFi 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. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 84: Custom Static Routes

    Orbi WiFi System 5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address. 6. Click the Delete button. The address is removed. 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 85: Set Up A Static Route

    Orbi WiFi System Set Up a Static Route To set up a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 86: Edit A Static Route

    Orbi WiFi System Edit a Static Route To edit a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 87: Specify Basic Wifi Settings

    Orbi WiFi System 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Specify Basic WiFi Settings The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the same WiFi security.
  • Page 88 Orbi WiFi System In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the best. When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference.

  • Page 89: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Orbi WiFi System Change the WiFi Password or Security Level 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 90: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network

    Orbi WiFi System Set Up a Guest WiFi Network To set up a guest WiFi 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.

  • Page 91: View Or Change Advanced Wifi Settings

    Orbi WiFi System View or Change Advanced WiFi Settings To view or change advanced WiFi 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 92 Orbi WiFi System For example, you can use the Orbi router as a WiFi access point that connects to a gateway or modem router that you already use for your Internet service. In this situation, you do not need to change the settings for the gateway or modem router. To set up the Orbi router as an AP after you set up your Internet connection: 1.

  • Page 93: Generate A New Backhaul Password

    Orbi WiFi System Generate a New Backhaul Password The backhaul password is a security key that is used in WiFi communication between the router and the satellite. You can generate a new backhaul password. After you generate a new backhaul password, you must use the Sync button to build a new backhaul connection so that the router and satellite can communicate with each other using WiFi.

  • Page 94: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group

    Orbi WiFi System Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group If the devices that are connected to the router’s Ethernet LAN port include an IPTV device, your ISP might require you to set up a bridge for a port group for the router’s Internet interface.
  • Page 95 Orbi WiFi System If you are subscribed to IPTV service, the router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic. A bridge with a VLAN tag group prevents packets that are sent between the IPTV device and the router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) service.

  • Page 96: Set Up An Iptv Port To Lease An Intranet Port

    Orbi WiFi System (Continued) Field Description Priority Enter a value from 0 to 7. Select the check box for a wired Ethernet port. If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the Ethernet port check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.

  • Page 97: Enable British Telecom Igmp Proxy Support

    Orbi WiFi System 5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box. The page expands. 6. Select the By bridge group radio button. The section expands. 7. Select the Wired Ports check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.

  • Page 98: Chapter 7 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 • Set Up Password Recovery •...

  • Page 99: Update The Router And Satellite Firmware

    Orbi WiFi 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 100: Manually Update Firmware

    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 101: Manually Update Router Firmware

    Orbi WiFi System 8. Click the BROWSE button. 9. Locate and select the satellite firmware file that you downloaded. The firmware file name ends in .img .chk 10. Click the UPLOAD button. It takes a few minutes to complete the process. 11.

  • Page 102: Change The Admin Password

    Orbi WiFi System Change the admin Password This feature let you change the default password that is used to log in to the router with the user name admin. This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access. The router label shows your unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access.

  • Page 103: Recover The Admin Password

    Orbi WiFi System To set up password recovery: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 104: View Router Status

    Orbi WiFi System 6. Click the Continue button. A window opens and displays your recovered password. 7. Click the Login again button. A login window opens. 8. With your recovered password, log in to the router. View Router Status To view router status and usage information: 1.

  • Page 105: Display Internet Port Statistics

    Orbi WiFi 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. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 106: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Orbi WiFi 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. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 107: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Orbi WiFi System To view your satellite’s 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. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 108: View Devices Connected To The Network Or Edit Device Information

    Orbi WiFi System The Logs page displays the following information: • Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded. • Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. • Target address. The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which access was attempted.

  • Page 109: Edit Device Information On The Attached Devices Page

    Orbi WiFi System The Attached Devices page displays the following information in the Connected Devices section: • Device Name. This section displays the device model, name, type, and IP address. • IP Address. This section displays the device IP address. The device’s IP address can change because the router assigns an IP address to each device when it joins the network.

  • Page 110: View Satellites Connected To The Network Or Edit Satellite Information

    Orbi WiFi System 9. Click the APPLY button. Your settings are saved. View Satellites Connected to the Network or Edit Satellite Information You can view the satellites 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. View Satellites Connected to the Network You can view the satellites that are connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 111: Edit Satellite Information That Displays On The Attached Devices Page

    Orbi WiFi System • Connected Orbi. This section displays the Orbi router or satellite that the satellite is connected to. The Orbi router’s or satellite’s MAC address also displays. • Backhaul Status. This section displays the backhaul connection status between the satellite and router or another satellite.

  • Page 112: Manage The Orbi Outdoor Satellite Led Lighting

    Orbi WiFi System Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED Lighting If you own an Orbi Outdoor Satellite, you can turn its LED lighting on or off, adjust the LED brightness, or schedule when to turn on the light. You can also enable or disable the satellite's Sync button.

  • Page 113: Turn The Satellite Led Lighting On Or Off

    Orbi WiFi System Turn the Satellite LED Lighting On or Off You can use the satellite's top and bottom Light LEDs to provide light to your outdoor area. To turn the top and bottom LED lighting on or off: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 114: Schedule When To Turn On Led Lighting

    Orbi WiFi 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 Attached Devices. The Attached Devices page displays. 5.

  • Page 115: Monitor Internet Traffic

    Orbi WiFi System 7. If the LED lighting is turned off, click the LED On/Off slider to turn the LED on. The top and bottom Light LEDs turn on. 8. Select the Schedule LED Lighting check box. 9. Click the ADD A NEW PERIOD button. The LED Lighting Schedule page displays.

  • Page 116: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Orbi WiFi System 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 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 117: Back Up Settings

    Orbi WiFi 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. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 118: Restore Configuration Settings

    Orbi WiFi System The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password is password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled. 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 119 Orbi WiFi System To set up remote management: 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 120: Use Remote Access

    Router and Satellite Firmware on page 96. To download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, visit NETGEAR.com/genie. For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, see the genie app user manual, which is available at downloadcenter.netgear.com/.

  • Page 121: Chapter 8 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 122: Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Orbi WiFi System 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 123: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Orbi WiFi System 10. Click the Add button. The service displays in the list. 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 124: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Orbi WiFi System The service is now in the list 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 125: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Orbi WiFi 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. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 126: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Orbi WiFi System How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1. When you type the URL www.example.com in your browser, the browser sends a web page request message with the following destination information: •...

  • Page 127: Add A Port Triggering Service

    Orbi WiFi 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. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.

  • Page 128: Enable Port Triggering

    Orbi WiFi System Enable Port Triggering To enable port triggering: 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 129 Orbi WiFi System also allow incoming traffic on port 113 to reach the originating computer.” The following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you define: 1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. 2.

  • Page 130: Chapter 9 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 131: 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 132: Install Openvpn Software

    Orbi WiFi System 6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button. 7. To change the port, scroll down to the Service Port field, and type the port number that you want to use. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
  • Page 133 Orbi WiFi System 9. In the Windows Installer section of the page, double-click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe link. 10. Download and install the Open VPN software on your computer, click the openVPN-install-xxx.exe file. 11. Click the Next button. 12. When prompted, read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. 13.
  • Page 134 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 135: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer

    Orbi WiFi System For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick. Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer You must install this software on each Mac computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on your Mac computer: 1.

  • Page 136: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Orbi WiFi 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. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 137: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows Computer

    Orbi WiFi 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. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
  • Page 138 Orbi WiFi System connected. If both networks use the same LAN IP scheme, when the VPN tunnel is 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.

  • Page 139: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Orbi WiFi 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 140: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Orbi WiFi System 8. Click the FOR WINDOWS or FOR MACOSX button and download the configuration files for your VPN clients. 9. Unzip the configuration files and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device. For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Programfiles\OpenVPN\config\ by default.

  • Page 141: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home

    Orbi WiFi System 9. Unzip the configuration files and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device. For a client device with Windows 64-bit system, the VPN client is installed at C:\Programfiles\OpenVPN\config\ by default. Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home To access your Internet service:...

  • Page 142: Chapter 10 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 143: Quick Tips

    Orbi WiFi System Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait two minutes. 4.
  • Page 144 Orbi WiFi System To sync the router and the satellite: 1. Place the satellite in the same room as the Orbi router. Use this satellite location only during the sync process. 2. Connect the satellite to a power source. 3. If the Power LED on the back of the satellite does not light, press the Power On/Off button.

  • Page 145: Cannot Log In To The Router

    Orbi WiFi System Cannot Log In to the Router Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to the Orbi WiFi network. If you do not want to use a WiFi connection, you can connect your computer to the Orbi router with an Ethernet cable.
  • Page 146 Orbi WiFi System Your ISP might check for your computer’s host name. Assign the computer host name of your ISP • account as the account name on the Internet Setup page. If your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and checks for your computer’s •...

  • Page 147: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Orbi WiFi System Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one of the following reasons: • The traffic meter is enabled, and the limit was reached. By configuring the traffic meter not to block Internet access when the traffic limit is reached, you can resume Internet access.

  • Page 148: Wifi Connectivity

    Orbi WiFi System The ADVANCED Home page displays. 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status window opens. 6. Check the Connection Status window to see if your PPPoE connection is active and working. If the router is not connected, click the Connect button.

  • Page 149: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility

    Orbi WiFi System Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. 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 150: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Orbi WiFi System Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device. To test the path from your computer to a remote device: 1.
  • Page 151 Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings for Orbi Routers on page 149 • Factory Settings for Orbi Satellites on page 155 • Technical Specifications for Orbi Routers on page 163 • Technical Specifications for Orbi Satellites on page 167...

  • Page 152: Factory Settings For Orbi Routers

    Orbi WiFi System Factory Settings for Orbi Routers You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least seven seconds.
  • Page 153 Orbi WiFi System Table 4. Factory default settings for the 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 192.168.1.2 address DHCP ending IP 192.168.1.254 address Disabled...

  • Page 154: Factory Settings For Orbi Router Model Rbr40

    Orbi WiFi System Table 4. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting WiFi WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US; otherwise, varies by region RF channel 2.4GHz front and back haul: Auto...
  • Page 155 Orbi WiFi System Table 5. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting Internet WAN MAC address Use default hardware connection address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local LAN IP 192.168.1.1 network Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (LAN) DHCP server Enabled DHCP range...

  • Page 156: Factory Settings For Orbi Router Model Rbr20

    Orbi WiFi System Table 5. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting WiFi WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US; otherwise, varies by region RF channel 2.4 GHz front and back haul: Auto...
  • Page 157 Orbi WiFi System Table 6. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting Internet WAN MAC address Use default hardware connection address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing Local LAN IP 192.168.1.1 network Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (LAN) DHCP server Enabled DHCP range...

  • Page 158: Factory Settings For Orbi Satellites

    Orbi WiFi System Table 6. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting WiFi WiFi communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US; otherwise, varies by region RF channel 2.4 GHz front and back haul: Auto...
  • Page 159 Orbi WiFi System Table 7. Factory default settings for the satellite Feature Default Setting Router User login URL orbilogin.com login User name admin (case-sensitive) Login password password (case-sensitive) Internet WAN MAC address Use default hardware connection address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing...

  • Page 160: Factory Settings For Orbi Satellite Model Rbs40

    Orbi WiFi System Table 7. 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; otherwise, varies by region RF channel 2.4 GHz front and back haul: Auto...
  • Page 161 Orbi WiFi System Table 8. 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 Enabled DHCP range...

  • Page 162: Factory Settings For Orbi Satellite Model Rbs20

    Orbi WiFi System Table 8. 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; otherwise, varies by region RF channel 2.4 GHz front and back haul: Auto...
  • Page 163 Orbi WiFi System Table 9. 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 Enabled DHCP range...

  • Page 164: Factory Settings For Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model Rbw30

    Orbi WiFi System Table 9. 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; otherwise, varies by region RF channel 2.4 GHz front and back haul: Auto...
  • Page 165 Orbi WiFi System Table 10. Factory default settings for the satellite (Continued) Feature Default Setting Local LAN IP 192.168.1.250 network Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (LAN) DHCP server Disabled 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 Disabled Time zone...

  • Page 166: Technical Specifications For Orbi Router Model Rbr50

    Orbi WiFi System Technical Specifications for Orbi Routers The following are the technical specifications for Orbi routers. Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBR50 The following table shows the technical specifications for the router. Table 11. RBR50 specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB...

  • Page 167: Technical Specifications For Orbi Router Model Rbr40

    Orbi WiFi System Table 11. RBR50 specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz: • 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) • 2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan) • 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz: • 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz and 5.745 GHz–5.825 GHz (US) • 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz and 5.5 GHz–5.7 GHz (Europe, Japan) •...

  • Page 168: Technical Specifications For Orbi Router Model Rbr20

    Orbi WiFi System Table 12. RBR40 specifications (Continued) Feature Description Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45 WiFi Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard.
  • Page 169 Orbi WiFi System Table 13. Technical specifications for the router. Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input •...

  • Page 170: Technical Specifications For Orbi Satellites

    Orbi WiFi System Table 13. Technical specifications for the router. (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz: • 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) • 2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan) • 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz: • 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz and 5.745 GHz–5.825 GHz (US) •...
  • Page 171 Orbi WiFi System Table 14. RBS50 specifications (Continued) Feature Description Weight 1.96 lb (890.5 g) each Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45...

  • Page 172: Technical Specifications For Orbi Router Model Rbs40

    Orbi WiFi System Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBS40 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 15. RBS40 specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter •...

  • Page 173: Technical Specifications For Orbi Router Model Rbs20

    Orbi WiFi System Table 15. RBS40 specifications (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 2.4 GHz: • 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) • 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz: • 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz and 5.745 GHz–5.825 GHz (US) • 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz and 5.5 GHz–5.7 GHz (Europe) •...

  • Page 174: Technical Specifications For Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model Rbw30

    Orbi WiFi System Table 16. Technical specifications for the satellite (Continued) Feature Description 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45 WiFi Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard. Radio data rates 2.4 GHz: Max 400 Mbps 5 GHz Front haul: Max 866 Mbps 5 GHz Back haul: Max 866 Mbps Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz–256 QAM support...
  • Page 175 Orbi WiFi System Table 17. RBW30 specifications (Continued) Feature Description Dimensions 6.4 x 3.1 x 8 in. (83.8 x 76.2 x 161 mm) Weight 0.67 lb (306 g) Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF) Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B EN55032 (CISPR 32), Class B C-Tick N10947...

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