Page 1 User Manual Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Models Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXS80 NETGEAR, Inc. September 2020 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12117-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
Page 2 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models............9 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite hardware overviews....9 Orbi Pro Wifi 6 router model SXR80 hardware overview...9 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80 hardware overview..10 LED behavior..................10 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 System LEDs............11 Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite LEDs........11...
Page 4 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.........32 Specify IPv6 Internet connections..........32 Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection....33 Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection...34 Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection......35 Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection......37...
Page 5 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Change the default LAN 1 settings..........72 Change the employee LAN 2 settings........74 Change the IoT LAN 3 settings............75 Change the guest LAN 4 settings..........76 Set custom settings for LAN 5............77 Use the router as a DHCP server............78...
Page 6 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Add a VLAN profile for to the VLAN/bridge settings....114 Delete a VLAN profile..............115 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play..116 Chapter 6 Manage Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware........119 Enable the automatic firmware update feature.......119...
Page 7 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.145 Chapter 8 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection..............148 Specify VPN service in the router...........148 Install OpenVPN software...............149...
Page 8: Chapter 1 Overview
• Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite • Sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite • Set up your Orbi network with the NETGEAR Insight app For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support.
Page 9: Supported Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Models
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models This user manual describes the following Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models: • Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router (Model SXR80) • Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite (Model SXS80)
Page 10: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite Model Sxs80 Hardware Overview
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 5. Power LED 6. Reset button 7. DC Power connector Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80 hardware overview Figure 2. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80, front and back views 1.
Page 11: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 System Leds
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 System LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router (model SXR80) and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 satellite (model SXS80) that are purchased together and come in the same package.
Page 12: Wall Mount Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6
Your package contains wall-mounting items. Before you can wall mount your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router (model SXR80) or Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite (model SXS80), you must attach the mount base to your router or satellite, and the mount brackets to the wall.
Page 13 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 To wall mount your router or satellite: 1. Lift the mount base vertically so it slides free of the mount bracket. 2. Locate the two mounting holes on the mounting bracket.
Page 14 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 6. Place your Orbi router or satellite on the mount base and attach it to the base with the provided screws. 7. Attach the mount cover to the mount base.
Page 15: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Router Label And Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite Label
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 9. Slide the mount base onto the wall bracket. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 satellite label The Orbi Pro Wifi 6 router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router’s MAC address, and the router’s serial number.
Page 16: Connect Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Figure 4. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite label Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router If you want to connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router to an existing gateway, we recommend that you turn off your existing gateway’s WiFi.
Page 17: Place Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 4. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite Your satellites must be within range of your router’s WiFi signal in order for it to sync with the router.
Page 18: Sync An Add-On Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 The satellite bar LED lights one of the following colors for about three minutes and then turns off: • Blue. The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between the router and satellite is good.
Page 19: Add Satellites To Your Network Using The Router Web Interface.19
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Add satellites to your network using the router web interface You can use the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router web interface to add a satellite to your Orbi network.
Page 20: Set Up Your Orbi Network With The Netgear Insight App
You can use the NETGEAR Insight app to set up your Orbi network. To find the app, search for NETGEAR Insight in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Then launch the NETGEAR Insight app on your mobile device and follow the prompts.
Page 21 Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Network and Access the Router To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router web interface.
Page 22: Connect To The Network
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 23: Wifi Connection Using Wps
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network. To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1.
Page 24: Use The Automatic Internet Setup Option
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Use the automatic Internet setup option You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use the settings described here.
Page 25: Log In To The Orbi Router Web Interface
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 5. If the browser does not display the web page, do the following: • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or over WiFi to the router.
Page 26: Change The Language
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Change the language By default, the language is set as Auto. To change the language: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 27: 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 28: Use The Internet Setup Wizard
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 29 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 30: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 31 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 12. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: • Get Dynamically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses.
Page 32: Manage An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Manage an IPv6 Internet connection The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can specify the settings manually. Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons.
Page 33: Use Auto Detection For An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 • Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection on page 33 • Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection on page 34 • Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection on page 35 •...
Page 34: Use Auto Configuration For An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 35: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.
Page 36 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 are assigned for use within the service provider’s network. This mapping allows for automatic determination of IPv4 tunnel endpoints from IPv6 prefixes, allowing stateless operation of 6rd.
Page 37: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 38 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 39: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 40: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 41 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 42: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 43 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 44: Change The Mtu Size
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Change the MTU size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way.
Page 45 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 5. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you suspect an MTU problem, a common solution is to change the MTU to 1400.
Page 46: 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: • Manage MAC access control lists for WiFi networks and the LAN •...
Page 47: Manage Mac Access Control Lists For Wifi Networks And The Lan.47
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Manage MAC access control lists for WiFi networks and the LAN A MAC access control list (ACL) for a WiFi network (that is, an SSID) or the wired network (that is, the LAN) allows or denies a device access to the network based only on the MAC address of the device.
Page 48: Enable A Mac Acl For A Specific Network
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Enable a MAC ACL for a specific network When you enable a MAC ACL for a specific network, you must specify the default policy for that network. The default policy determines whether devices that you add to the MAC ACL are allowed or denied access to that specific network.
Page 49: Add Automatically Detected Devices To A Mac Acl
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 You can now add and manage devices on the MAC ACL. For more information, see the following sections: • Add automatically detected devices to a MAC ACL on page 49 •...
Page 50: Manually Add, Remove, Or Change The Information For A Device On A Mac Acl
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 The devices are added to the MAC ACL on the MAC ACL page. Devices on the MAC ACL are an exception to the default policy: • If the default policy of the MAC ACL is to allow access, the added devices are denied access.
Page 51: Disable A Mac Acl For A Specific Network
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 c. In the Manual Access Management pop-up window, click the ADD button. The device is added to the MAC ACL on the MAC ACL page. Devices on the MAC ACL are an exception to the default policy: •...
Page 52: Manage The Orbi Network Access Control List
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > MAC ACL. The MAC ACL page displays. 5. Go to the section for the network for which you want to disable the MAC ACL.
Page 53: Enable The Network Access Control List And Specify The Access Rule
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Note: Each network device owns a MAC address, which is a unique 12-character physical address, containing the hexadecimal characters 0–9, a–f, or A–F (uppercase or lowercase) only, and separated by colons (for example, 00:09:AB:CD:EF:01). Typically, the MAC address is on the label of a device.
Page 54: Manage The Allowed Devices On The Network Access Control List
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 7. Select an access rule for new devices: • Allow all new devices to connect. With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access the Orbi network. You do not need to enter its MAC address on this page.
Page 55 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. 5. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link.
Page 56: Manage The Blocked Devices On The Network Access Control List
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Manage the blocked devices on the network access control list If you set up an access list that allows all new devices to access the Orbi network but you want to block some devices from accessing the Orbi network, you must specify the devices that you want to block.
Page 57: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 8. To change the information for a device on the blocked list, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the EDIT button.
Page 58: Delete Keywords That Are Used To Block Internet Sites
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 6. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain that you want to block. For example: • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html.
Page 59: Avoid Blocking On A Trusted Computer
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 6. Click the Apply button. 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.
Page 60 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 61: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 10. Click the Add button. Your settings are saved. Schedule when to block Internet sites and services When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to block services.
Page 62: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Set up security event email notifications The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services.
Page 63 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Email alerts are sent immediately when someone attempts to visit a blocked site. 11. To send logs based on a schedule, specify these settings: • From Send logs according to this schedule menu, select the schedule type.
Page 64: Chapter 5 Specify Network Settings
Specify Network Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • View or change WAN settings • Change the WAN port speed • Manage Dynamic DNS • Set up a default DMZ server • Change the router’s device name • Manage the LANs •...
Page 65: View Or Change Wan Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 66: Change The Wan Port Speed
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall, but allows almost all Internet applications to work. 6. Click the Apply button.
Page 67: Manage Dynamic Dns
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time.
Page 68: 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 69: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 70: Change The Router's Device Name
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 DMZ servers pose a security risk. A computer designated as the default DMZ server loses much of the protection of the firewall and is exposed to exploits from the Internet.
Page 71: Manage The Lans
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 72: Change The Default Lan 1 Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 To change the default VLAN profile for LAN 2: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 73 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: •...
Page 74: Change The Employee Lan 2 Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. a. Select a setting from the RIP Direction menu: • Both. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives.
Page 75: Change The Iot Lan 3 Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 The LAN Setup page displays. 5. If you previously disabled the LAN setup for LAN 2, select the Enable LAN Setup 2 check box. 6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address.
Page 76: Change The Guest Lan 4 Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 5. If you previously disabled the LAN setup for LAN 3, select the Enable LAN Setup 3 check box. 6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address.
Page 77: Set Custom Settings For Lan 5
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 5. If you previously disabled the LAN setup for LAN 4, select the Enable LAN Setup 4 check box. 6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address.
Page 78: Use The Router As A Dhcp Server
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 6. In the IP Address field, type the IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.50.1. 7. In the IP Subnet Mask, type the subnet mask of the router.
Page 79: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Employee Lan 2
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup > LAN 1. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. If you previously disabled the DHCP server feature, select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.
Page 80: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Iot Lan 3
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 81: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Guest Lan 4
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 82: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Custom Lan 5
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 83 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 To set up the DHCP server for the custom LAN 5: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 84: Disable A Dhcp Server Feature In The Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Disable a DHCP server feature in the router By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.
Page 85: Reserve An Ip Address
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Reserve an IP address To reserve an IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 86: Edit A Reserved Ip Address
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 87: Manage Custom Static Routes
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 5. Select the LAN tab for the LAN that you want to disable the DHCP for: LAN 1, LAN 2, LAN 3, LAN 4, or LAN 5.
Page 88: Set Up A Static Route
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 89: Edit A Static Route
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 90: Change The Admin Wifi Network Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Change the admin WiFi network settings...
Page 91 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless settings for the Wireless 1 network display on the page. 5. To change the admin network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field.
Page 92: Change The Admin Wifi Password Or Security Level
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Change the admin WiFi password or security level We recommend that you do not disable security for your WiFi network. Note: The router web interface calls the admin WiFi network the Wireless 1 network.
Page 93: Manage The Employee Wifi Network Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 • WPA2 Enterprise. If your network is connected to a RADIUS server that can provide authentication, select this radio button. WPA2 Enterprise can provide the highest level of security. Before a WiFi client can connect to the Wireless 1 network, the WiFi client must be configured on the RADIUS server and authenticated against the RADIUS server.
Page 94: Enable The Employee Wifi Network And Change The Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 When employee devices connect to the employee WiFi network, they cannot see other devices that are connected to the network and cannot access the local area network (LAN).
Page 95: Change The Employee Wifi Password Or Security Level
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 For each band, a Wireless 2 Network Name (SSID) field displays. The SSID for the 5 GHz band is prepended with _5G, but you can also type another name.
Page 96 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 97: Manage The Iot Wifi Network Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 By default, the port number is 1812. c. In the Shared Secret field, enter the password that the router must use to communicate with the RADIUS server.
Page 98 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 To enable the IoT WiFi network and change the WiFi settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 99: Change The Iot Wifi Password Or Security Level
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 11. Make sure that an IoT device can connect to the WiFi network with its new settings. If you cannot connect using WiFi, check the following: • Is your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover.
Page 100 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 When you select this option, the Password (Network Key) field displays. Do the following: a. In the Password (Network Key) field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use.
Page 101: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network And Captive Portal
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 When you select this option, additional fields display so that you can add a key. Do the following: a. In the Password (Network Key) field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use.
Page 102 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 3. Enter the Orbi 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.
Page 103: Set Up A Guest Network With A Captive Portal
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The router sends the new settings to the satellite. Set up a guest network with a captive portal A captive portal is an entry to a guest network that requires guests to view a splash page and agree to terms and conditions before using the network.
Page 104: Manage The Download Bandwidth Per Ssid
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 9. To set an expiration time for how long users can access the Internet, select a time from the Expiration menu. After visitors are authenticated, they can access the Internet for that period of time.
Page 105 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 devices. For example, more devices might connect to the IoT WiFi network than to the employee network, but the typical bandwidth usage for IoT devices might be lower than for employee devices.
Page 106: View Or Change Advanced Wifi Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 All bandwidth ratios together add up to 100 percent of the available download bandwidth. If you change one ratio, the ratio for another WiFi network might also change.
Page 107: Use The Router As A Wifi Access Point
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Use the router as a WiFi access point You can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local network as another router or gateway.
Page 108: Set Up Router Mode
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected. 9. To reconnect, close and restart your browser and enter orbilogin.com. Set up router mode If you set up your router as an access point, you can change it back to a router.
Page 109: Enable Or Disable Mu-Mimo
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 110: Enable Or Disable Fast Roaming
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 If you connected over WiFi to the network, you are disconnected from the network and must reconnect. Enable or disable fast roaming Fast roaming allows your Orbi devices to direct your client devices to the most optimal WiFi band quicker.
Page 111: Check Your Internet Bandwidth
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 PMF and might not be able to connect. As a solution, you can enable PMF as optional, which lets the router activate PMF based on whether devices can support PMF.
Page 112: Manage The Vlans
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 To check your Internet bandwidth using Speedtest: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com.
Page 113: Add A Vlan Profile For A Lan
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 To change a VLAN profile or mode for a port on the base (router) or satellite: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 114: Add A Vlan Profile For To The Vlan/Bridge Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 115: Delete A Vlan Profile
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 To add a VLAN profile: 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 116: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 A login window opens. 3. Enter the Orbi admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.
Page 117 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 5. Select the Turn UPnP On check box. By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If the Turn UPnP On check box is cleared, the router does not allow any device to automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding.
Page 118: Chapter 6 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 119: Update The Router And Satellite Firmware
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 120: Manually Update Firmware
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Firmware Update > Online Update. The Firmware Update page displays. 5. Click the Check button. The router checks to see if new firmware is available for the router and satellite.
Page 121: Manually Update Satellite Firmware
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Manually update satellite firmware We recommend that you update your satellite’s firmware before you update the router’s firmware. To manually update your satellite’s firmware: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 122: Change The Admin Password
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 To manually update your router’s firmware: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com.
Page 123: Enable Admin Password Reset
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 124: Reset The Admin Password
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Reset the admin password If you set up the password reset feature, you can reset your router admin password if you forgot it. To reset your admin password: 1.
Page 125: Display Internet Port Statistics
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 126: Check The Internet Connection Status
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Up Time. The time elapsed since this port acquired the link. Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this page. 6. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button.
Page 127: View Satellites, Wifi Devices, And Wired Devices Connected To The Orbi Network
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 7. To refresh the page, click the Renew button. 8. To exit the page, click the Close Window button. View satellites, WiFi devices, and wired devices connected to the Orbi network You can view all satellites, WiFi devices, and wired devices that are connected to your Orbi network.
Page 128: View Satellite Status
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 • MAC Address. The device MAC address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. • Channel. The channel on which the device is connected to the WiFi network.
Page 129: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 View and manage logs of router activity The log is a detailed record of the websites users accessed or attempted to access and many other router actions. You can specify which actions are logged. Up to 256 entries can be stored in the log.
Page 130: Set Up A Syslog Server
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 • VPN Service. Selected by default. • Insight. Cleared by default. 6. To refresh the log page, click the Refresh button. 7. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.
Page 131: Monitor Internet Traffic
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Monitor Internet traffic Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the router Internet port. You can set limits for traffic volume.
Page 132: Set Your Time Zone
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 9. If you want the router to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached, in the Traffic Control section, enter a numeric value.
Page 133: Change The Ntp Server
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Change the NTP Server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server.
Page 134: Manage The Automatic Backup Options
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 135: Erase The Current Configuration Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Erase the current configuration settings You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might want to do this if you move the router to a different network.
Page 136: Set Up Remote Management
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 6. Click the RESTORE button. The file is uploaded to the router and the router reboots. WARNING: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Set up remote management You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings.
Page 137: Use Remote Access
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Select one of the following: • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the Only This Computer radio button. Enter the IP address to be allowed access.
Page 138: Chapter 7 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 139: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 140: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 141: Edit A Port Forwarding Service
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 142: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 143: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 144: Add A Port Triggering Service
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 145: Enable Port Triggering
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 146 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 147: Chapter 8 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 148: Set Up A Vpn Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Set up a VPN connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you aren’t home. This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client, and the router is the gateway.
Page 149: Install Openvpn Software
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 150 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 151 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 15. Click the Install button. The window displays the progress of the installation and then displays the final installation page. 16. Click the Finish button. 17. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device.
Page 152: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows-based computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick. Install OpenVPN software on your Mac computer You must install this software on each Mac computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router.
Page 153: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 154: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows-Based Computer
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 155 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 156: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Home
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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 157: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 158: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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: 1.
Page 159: Chapter 9 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 160: Quick Tips
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 161 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 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.
Page 162: You Cannot Log In To The Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 10. If the satellite’s bar LED lights magenta, the satellite did not resync with the router. If they successfully synced when they were placed in the same room, do one of the following: •...
Page 163: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 7. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router did not obtain an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP).
Page 164: Troubleshoot Pppoe
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Reboot the computer and verify that the router address (www.routerlogin.net) is listed by your computer as the default gateway address. • You might be running login software that is no longer needed. If your ISP provided a program to log you in to the Internet (such as WinPoET), you no longer need to run that software after installing your router.You might need to go to Internet Explorer...
Page 165: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting to the Orbi WiFi network, try to isolate the problem: • Does the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that you are using find your WiFi network? If you disabled the router’s SSID broadcast, then your WiFi network is hidden and...
Page 166: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Click the OK button. You should 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 <...
Page 167 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 If you do not receive replies, check the following: • Check to see that the IP address of your router is listed as the default gateway for your computer.
Page 168: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications...
Page 169: Factory Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Factory settings The following factory settings information are for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router (model SXR80) and the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite (model SXS80). You can return the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router or satellite to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router or satellite for at least seven seconds.
Page 170 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Table 4. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting LAN 1 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 LAN 1 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 Local network 2 (LAN 2) LAN 2 IP 192.168.20.1...
Page 171 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Table 4. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting LAN 5 DHCP range 192.168.50.2 to 192.168.50.254 LAN 5 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.50.2 LAN 5 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.50.254...
Page 172: Factory Settings For Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite Model Sxs80
Default login password (case-sensitive) password Technical specifications The following are the technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router (model SXR80) and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite (SXS80). Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router model SXR80 The following table shows the technical specifications for the router.
Page 173 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Table 6. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B VCCI Class B EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947...
Page 174: Technical Specifications For Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite Model Sxs80
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 7. Technical specifications for the satellite...
Page 175 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite SXR80 Table 7. Technical specifications for the satellite (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 5 GHz (EU) 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz 5.26 GHz–5.32 GHz 5.5 GHz-5.7 GHz 802.11 security...

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Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet

Chapter 5 Specify Network Settings

Chapter 6 Manage Your Network

Chapter 7 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports

Chapter 8 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Supplemental Information

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