Page 1 User Manual Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Dual-band Mesh System (SXK30) Models Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 NETGEAR, Inc. May 2021 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12201-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy. By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within your return period.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Sync an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite......18 Add satellites to your network using the router web interface.19 Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight..21 Chapter 2 Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Network and Access the Router Connect to the network for initial configuration......23...
Page 4 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login.......32 Manage an IPv6 Internet connection..........34 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.........34 Specify IPv6 Internet connections..........34 Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection....35 Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection...36 Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection......38 Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection......40...
Page 5 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the IoT WiFi password or security level......79 Set up a guest WiFi network and captive portal......82 Set up a guest WiFi network with open access or password authentication.................83 Set up Facebook Wi-Fi..............84 Set up a guest network with a captive portal......86...
Page 6 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Delete a reserved IP address entry..........120 Manage custom static routes............120 Set up a static route..............121 Change a static route..............122 Delete a static route..............123 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play..123 Manage the VLANs and port modes..........125 Change the port mode to Trunk mode or Access mode..125 Add a new VLAN profile.............127...
Page 7 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Erase the current configuration settings........154 Restore configuration settings...........155 Set up remote management............156 Use remote access................157 Use the router as a WiFi access point..........157 Set up router mode................159 Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Manage port forwarding to a local server........161 Set up port forwarding to a local server........161...
Page 8 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Troubleshoot PPPoE................186 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity............187 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility......187 Test the LAN path to your router..........188 Test the path from your computer to a remote device...188 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory settings.................191 Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model SXR30.191...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Dual-band Mesh System (SXK30) creates dedicated high-speed WiFi connections to your Internet service. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router connects to your modem or gateway. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your business, office, or home.
Page 10: Supported Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Models
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models This user manual describes the following Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini models: • Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router (Model SXR30) •...
Page 11: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini Satellite Model Sxs30 Hardware
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. WAN Gigabit Ethernet port. Use this port for your Internet connection. 4. LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports 1–3. LAN ports 1 and 2 support link aggregation. 5.
Page 12: Led Behavior
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 LED behavior When you sync an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router, the LED behavior for a satellite that comes in an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system is different from the LED behavior for add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites.
Page 13: Add-On Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini Satellite Leds
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (model SXS30) that was purchased separately from the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System kit.
Page 14 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To wall mount your router or satellite: 1. Locate the two mounting holes on the mounting bracket. 2. Mark the wall where you want to insert the provided anchors and screws, which must be 2.5 in.
Page 15 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Connect the cables to your Orbi router or satellite, place your Orbi router or satellite on the mount base, and attach it to the base with the provided screws. Overview User Manual...
Page 16: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini Router Label And Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini Satellite Label
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini satellite label The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router’s MAC address, and the router’s serial number.
Page 17: Connect Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router If you want to connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router to an existing gateway, we recommend that you turn off your existing gateway’s WiFi.
Page 18: Sync A Satellite From An Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini System
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Sync a satellite from an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system includes an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and a Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite.
Page 19: Add Satellites To Your Network Using The Router Web Interface.19
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Note: When you purchase an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite separately from the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router, the satellite has a different WiFi network name and password. However, after syncing the add-on satellite with the router, the satellite uses the same WiFi network name and password as the router.
Page 20 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 21: Manage And Monitor Your Orbi Network With Netgear Insight
Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight If you are a NETGEAR Insight Premium or Pro subscriber, after you use the router web interface to set up your Orbi system, you can use NETGEAR Insight to manage and monitor your Orbi network remotely.
Page 22 Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Network and Access the Router To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface.
Page 23: Connect To The Network For Initial Configuration
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Connect to the network for initial configuration You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Note: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Page 24: Wifi Connection Using Wps
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 25: Use The Interactive Internet Setup Process
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use the interactive Internet setup process Before you start the interactive Internet setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use the settings described here.
Page 26: Log In To The Orbi Router Web Interface
Read the information in Troubleshooting on page 181. If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product (this setting is uncommon), change its settings to obtain and contact NETGEAR technical support.
Page 27: Change The Language
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 28 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • Mozilla Firefox: If Mozilla Firefox displays a Your connection is not secure warning, click the ADVANCED button. Then, click the Add Exception button. In the pop-up window that displays, click the Confirm Security Exception button.
Page 29: 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 30: Use The Internet Setup Wizard
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 31 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Page 32: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 10. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address: Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer MAC Address: The router captures and uses the MAC address of the computer that you are now using.
Page 33 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. If your ISP requires a service name, type it in the Service Name (if Required) field. 10. From the Connection Mode menu, select Always On, Dial on Demand, or Manually Connect.
Page 34: Manage An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 35: Use Auto Detection For An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. For more information about IPv6 Internet connection, see the following sections: • Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection on page 35 •...
Page 36: Use Auto Configuration For An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type: This field indicates the connection type that is detected. • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN: This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
Page 37 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Page 38: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. In the LAN Setup section, select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server: This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCPv6 client function.
Page 39 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 40: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites using a service provider’s IPv4 network.
Page 41 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The router can automatically detect the information in the following sections: • 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Development) Configuration: The router detects the service provider’s IPv4 network and attempts to establish an IPv6 6rd Tunnel connection. If the IPv4 network returns 6rd parameters to the router, the page adjusts to display the correct settings in this section.
Page 42: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets.
Page 43 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays.
Page 44: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: • Secured: In secured mode, which is the default mode, the router inspects both TCP and UDP packets. •...
Page 45 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Most people can leave this field blank, but if your ISP gave you a specific host name, enter it here. 7. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name. You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP.
Page 46: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 47 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • Password. Enter the password for the ISP connection. • Service Name (if Required). Enter a service name. If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank.
Page 48: 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 49 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 50: Chapter 4 Control Access To The Internet
Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your business network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage MAC access control lists for WiFi networks and the LAN •...
Page 51: Manage Mac Access Control Lists For Wifi Networks And The Lan.51
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 52: Enable A Mac Acl For A Specific Network
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 53: Add Automatically Detected Devices To A Mac Acl
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 You can now add and manage devices on the MAC ACL. For more information, see the following sections: • Add automatically detected devices to a MAC ACL on page 53 •...
Page 54: Manually Add, Remove, Or Change The Information For A Device On A Mac Acl
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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: •...
Page 55: Disable A Mac Acl For A Specific Network
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 56: Manage The Orbi Network Access Control List
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > MAC ACL. The MAC ACL page displays. 5. Go to the section for the network for which you want to disable the MAC ACL. 6.
Page 57: Enable The Network Access Control List And Specify The Access Rule
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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).
Page 58: Manage The Allowed Devices On The Network Access Control List
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 7. Select an access rule for new devices: • Allow all new devices to connect: With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access the Orbi network.
Page 59 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 60: Manage The Blocked Devices On The Network Access Control List
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 61: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 7. To remove a device from the blocked list, do the following: a. Select the check box for the device. b. Click the REMOVE FROM THE LIST button. The device is removed from the blocked list.
Page 62: Delete Keywords That Are Used To Block Internet Sites
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. Select a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule: To block the keywords based on a schedule, select the Per Schedule radio button. For information about how to set the schedule, see Schedule when to block Internet sites and services on page 65.
Page 63: Prevent Blocking On A Trusted Computer
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The Block Sites page displays. 5. Do one of the following: • To delete a single word, select it and click the Delete Keyword button. The keyword is removed from the list.
Page 64: Block Services From The Internet
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Block services from the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. To block services: 1.
Page 65: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 8. To add a service or application that is not the list, select User Defined. a. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol.
Page 66: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Page 67 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The E-mail page displays. 5. Select the Turn Email Notification On check box. 6. In the Primary E-mail Address field, enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent.
Page 68: Chapter 5 Manage The Wifi Settings
Manage the WiFi Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • Change the admin WiFi network settings • Manage the employee WiFi network settings • Manage the IoT WiFi network settings • Set up a guest WiFi network and captive portal •...
Page 69: Change The Admin Wifi Network Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the admin WiFi network settings You can set up four WiFi networks for your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network: one for administrative access, one for employee access, one for Internet of things (IoT) devices, and one for guest access.
Page 70 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. To change the admin network name (SSID), type a new name in the Name (SSID) field. The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. If you did not change the SSID during the setup process, the default SSID is shown.
Page 71: Change The Admin Wifi Password Or Security Level
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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. To change the admin WiFi password or WPA settings: 1.
Page 72 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 73: Manage The Employee Wifi Network Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • WPA3 Enterprise: If your network is connected to a RADIUS server that can provide authentication and your network includes WPA3 devices only, select this radio button.
Page 74 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 75: Change The Employee Wifi Password Or Security Level
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. To change the VLAN profile, select the VLAN Profile check box, and select a VLAN profile from the menu. By default, the VLAN profile is set to Employee(20) for the Wireless 2 network. 10.
Page 76 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. Under Security Options, select a WiFi security option: • WPA2-PSK [AES]: The WPA2 option uses AES encryption. This type of security allows only WiFi devices that support WPA2 or WPA3 to join the network. When you select this option, the Password (Network Key) field displays.
Page 77 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 This password must be configured on the RADIUS server. This password is used to authenticate the router (not a WiFi client) against the RADIUS server. •...
Page 78: Manage The Iot Wifi Network Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Manage the IoT WiFi network settings You can set up four WiFi networks for your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network: one for administrative access, one for employee access, one for Internet of things (IoT) devices, and one for guest access.
Page 79: Change The Iot Wifi Password Or Security Level
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 By default, the broadcast is enabled. 7. To separate the single SSID for the Wireless 3 network in an SSID for the 2.4 GHz band and another SSID for the 5 GHz band, select the Enable SSID separation for 2.4G/5GHz check box.
Page 80 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To change the IoT WiFi network password or WPA settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 81 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • WPA2 Enterprise: If your network is connected to a RADIUS server that can provide authentication and your network includes WPA2 and WPA3 devices, select this radio button. WPA2 Enterprise can provide a high level of security and allows WPA2 and WPA3 devices to connect to the network.
Page 82: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network And Captive Portal
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 When you select this option, additional fields display so that you can specify the RADIUS server. Do the following: a. In the IP address field, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server to which the router must connect.
Page 83: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network With Open Access Or Password Authentication
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up a guest WiFi network with open access or password authentication A guest WiFi network is also referred to as a guest portal. To set up a guest network with open access or password authentication: 1.
Page 84: Set Up Facebook Wi-Fi
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. Scroll down to the Authentication Options section and either specify an open network or set an authentication password by doing one of the following: •...
Page 85 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 86: Set Up A Guest Network With A Captive Portal
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 d. To add terms of service to the Facebook check-in page, select the Terms of Service check box and type or copy the terms of service. e.
Page 87 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it easier to find your network and connect to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a hidden network.
Page 88: Manage The Download Bandwidth Per Ssid
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 12. To preview the guest portal, click the Preview button. To preview the Terms and Conditions page, either the terms and conditions and logo files must both be set to Default or you must upload new files for both. You cannot preview the Terms and Conditions page if one file is set to Default.
Page 89: Manage The Advanced Wifi Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 90: Change The Region Of Operation
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the region of operation You can change the region of operation, which is region in which you operate the router. For some countries or regions, such as North America, you cannot change the region because it is preset.
Page 91: Enable Or Disable 20/40 Mhz Coexistence For The 2.4 Ghz Radio
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To enable or disable SSID broadcast: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Page 92: Enable Or Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia For A Radio
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Page 93: Change The Cts/Rts Threshold And Preamble Mode For A Radio
(In general, these settings are intended for WiFi testing.) CAUTION: Do not change these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support or unless you are sure what the consequences are. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function of a radio unexpectedly.
Page 94: Change The Transmission Output Power For A Radio
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. In the CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347) field for a radio, enter a value from 1 to 2437. The default value is 2347.
Page 95: Generate A New Backhaul Password
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Page 96: Enable Or Disable Mu-Mimo
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The router generates a new backhaul password. Generating a new password might cause the Orbi satellite to lose connection from the Orbi router. To reconnect, use the Sync button. Enable or disable MU-MIMO Multiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) improves performance when multiple MU-MIMO-capable WiFi clients transfer data at the same time.
Page 97: Enable Or Disable Protected Management Frames
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To enable or disable fast roaming: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Page 98 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To enable or disable PMF: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Page 99: Chapter 6 Manage The Lan And Wan Settings
Manage the LAN and WAN Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • View or change WAN settings • Manage Dynamic DNS • Set up a default DMZ server • Manage the LANs • Use the router as a DHCP server •...
Page 100: View Or Change Wan Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 101: Manage Dynamic Dns
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 proxying is disabled. If you clear the check box, IGMP proxying is enabled and you can select which type of IGMP messages are forwarded by the router: Auto: The router automatically detects the supported protocol (IGMPv3 or IGMPv2) and forwards the message accordingly.
Page 102: Set Up A New Dynamic Dns Account
DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account NETGEAR offers you the opportunity to set up and register for a free Dynamic DNS account. To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1.
Page 103: 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 104: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your settings are saved. 12. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button. A message displays the Dynamic DNS status. Change the Dynamic DNS settings To change your settings: 1.
Page 105: Manage The Lans
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network. The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured in the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page.
Page 106: Change The Default Lan 1 Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • LAN 4: Preset to the Guest VLAN profile with ID 40. • LAN 5: You can set a custom VLAN profile for this LAN. For more information about VLANs, see Manage the VLANs and port modes on page 125.
Page 107: Change The Employee Lan 2 Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. In the IP Subnet Mask, type the subnet mask of the router. The IP address and subnet mask identifies which addresses are local to a specific device and which must be reached through a gateway or router.
Page 108: Change The Iot Lan 3 Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Page 109 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To change the IoT LAN settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Page 110: Change The Guest Lan 4 Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Change the guest LAN 4 settings By default, LAN 4 is assigned to the Guest VLAN profile with ID 40. The default IP address of LAN 4 is 192.168.40.1. To change the guest LAN setting: 1.
Page 111: Set Custom Settings For Lan 5
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set custom settings for LAN 5 You can set a custom VLAN profile for LAN 5. To set up LAN 5: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 112: Use The Router As A Dhcp Server
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use the router as a DHCP server You can set a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for each LAN. By default, the router acts as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN.
Page 113: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Employee Lan 2
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you defined •...
Page 114: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Iot Lan 3
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. The default ending IP address is 192.168.20.254. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: •...
Page 115: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Guest Lan 4
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a. In the Starting IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router.
Page 116: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Custom Lan 5
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. If you previously disabled the DHCP server feature, select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a.
Page 117: Disable A Dhcp Server Feature In The Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup > LAN 5. The LAN Setup page displays. 5. If you previously disabled the DHCP server feature, select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box.
Page 118: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 119: Edit A Reserved Ip Address
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. In the Address Reservation section of the page, click the Add button. 7. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the computer or server. The page adjusts.
Page 120: Delete A Reserved Ip Address Entry
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 8. Change the settings. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Delete a reserved IP address entry To delete a reserved address entry: 1.
Page 121: Set Up A Static Route
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case: • Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP. •...
Page 122: Change A Static Route
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The page adjusts. 6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.) 7. To limit access to the LAN only, select the Private check box. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.
Page 123: Delete A Static Route
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button. The Static Routes page adjusts. 7. Edit the route information. 8.
Page 124 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, or real-time communications such as instant messaging or remote assistance, enable UPnP. To enable Universal Plug and Play: 1.
Page 125: Manage The Vlans And Port Modes
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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. Manage the VLANs and port modes The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 supports virtual local area network (VLAN) management.
Page 126 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use the following guidelines: • Default VLAN profile. For ports that are assigned to the Default VLAN profile, no difference exists between Trunk mode and Access mode. You can connect a modem, gateway, client device, or end device to a port that is assigned to the Default VLAN profile.
Page 127: Add A New Vlan Profile
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. In either the Base (router) or Satellite section, for the Ethernet port that you want to change, select Access or Trunk from the Mode menu. 6.
Page 128: Add A New Vlan Profile For A Lan
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Field Description Name Enter a name for the VLAN. VLAN ID Enter an ID from 1 to 4094. Client Isolation Client isolation prevents hosts and clients in the VLAN from reaching ports, hosts, and clients in the same VLAN, thereby increasing security.
Page 129: Change The Vlan Profile For An Ethernet Port
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page for LAN 1 displays. 5. Select the tab (LAN 2, LAN 3, LAN 4, or LAN 5) for the LAN for which you want to add a new VLAN profile.
Page 130: Change The Vlan Profile For A Lan
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Note the following: • If two LAN ports form a link aggregation group (LAG), they must be assigned to the same VLAN profile. • You can assign the WAN port to any VLAN profile. To assign a port to another VLAN profile on the router (base) or satellite: 1.
Page 131: Enable, Change, Or Disable The Vlan Profile For A Wifi Network
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • If an Ethernet port and a LAN are assigned to same VLAN profile, you cannot change the VLAN profile for the LAN until you assign the Ethernet port to a different VLAN profile.
Page 132: Delete A Vlan Profile
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Page 133: Manage Link Aggregation
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays. 5. Select the radio button next to the VLAN you want to delete. 6. Click the DELETE button. The VLAN profile is removed from the table.
Page 134: Remove A Link Aggregation Group
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 4.
Page 135 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN / Bridge Settings. The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays. For the router (base) and each satellite, the ports display on the page. The ports that are connected are outlined in blue.
Page 136: Chapter 7 Manage And Monitor Your Orbi Pro System
Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Pro System This chapter describes the router settings for administering, maintaining, and monitoring your Orbi Pro system The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the router and satellite firmware • Change the admin password •...
Page 137: Update The Router And Satellite Firmware
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 138: Manually Update Firmware
Orbi device to finish updating before updating your next Orbi device. To manually update the firmware on your Orbi router and satellite, follow these high level steps: 1. Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for both your Orbi router and satellite. 2. Update the firmware on your Orbi satellite.
Page 139: Manually Update Satellite Firmware
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 For more information, see Manually update router firmware on page 140. Manually update satellite firmware We recommend that you update your satellite’s firmware before you update the router’s firmware.
Page 140: Manually Update Router Firmware
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The firmware on your Orbi satellite is updated. Manually update router firmware We recommend that you update your router’s firmware after you update the satellite’s firmware.
Page 141: Enable Admin Password Reset
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Page 142: Reset The Admin Password
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 143: View Router Status And Usage Information
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 A login window opens. 8. With your new admin password, log in to the router. View router status and usage information To view router status and usage information: 1.
Page 144: Check The Internet Connection Status
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The Show Statistics window opens and displays following information: • System Up Time: The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. • Port: The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, the page displays the following information: Status: The link status of the port.
Page 145: Check Your Internet Bandwidth
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status window opens and displays the following information • IP Address: The IP address that is assigned to the router. •...
Page 146: View Satellites, Wifi Devices, And Wired Devices Connected To The Orbi Network
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your Internet’s download and upload speeds display. 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 147: View The Satellite Status In The Satellite Web Interface
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 • Association Time: The period in hours, minutes, and seconds that the device is connected to the WiFi network. • Link Status: The quality and strength in dBm of the WiFi connection of the device. 3.
Page 148: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The satellite status displays. The page displays information about the satellite connections, hardware and firmware versions, and the WiFi networks in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. 8.
Page 149: Set Up A Syslog Server
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. To manage the actions that the router logs, check or clear the check boxes for the following actions: • Attempted access to allowed sites: Selected by default. •...
Page 150: Monitor Internet Traffic
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 5. At the bottom of the page, in the Syslog Server section, select the Enable Syslog radio button. The Syslog fields become available. 6. Specify the IP address and port number for the syslog server: •...
Page 151: Change The Ntp Server
Internet Traffic Status button. Change the NTP server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server.
Page 152: Set Your Time Zone Manually
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 153: Manage The Router Configuration File
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. If you live in a region that observes daylight saving time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 154: Erase The Current Configuration Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To manage the automatic backup options: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.
Page 155: Restore Configuration Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 156: Set Up Remote Management
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up remote management You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings. You must know the router’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about Dynamic DNS, see Manage Dynamic DNS on page 101.
Page 157: Use Remote Access
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 158 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To set up the Orbi router as an AP after you set up your Internet connection: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to a LAN port on your existing router or gateway.
Page 159: Set Up Router Mode
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Set up router mode If you set up your Orbi Pro router as an access point, you can change it back to a router. To set up the Orbi Pro router as a router: 1.
Page 160: 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: • Manage port forwarding to a local server •...
Page 161: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Manage port forwarding to a local server If your business network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.
Page 162: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. 10. Click the Add button. The service displays in the list. Add a custom port forwarding service To add a custom service: 1.
Page 163: Edit A Port Forwarding Service
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 12. Type the IP address in the Internal IP address fields or select the radio button for an attached device listed in the table. 13. Click the Apply button. The service is now in the list on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page.
Page 164: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Your settings are saved. Delete a port forwarding entry To delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Page 165: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Dynamic DNS makes it much easier to access a server from the Internet because you can type the name in the Internet browser. Otherwise, you must know the IP address that the ISP assigned, which typically changes.
Page 166: Add A Port Triggering Service
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 167: Enable Port Triggering
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 The service is now in the Portmap Table. You must enable port triggering before the router used port triggering for the service that you added. See Enable port triggering on page 167.
Page 168: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat.168
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port numbers. Using port triggering, you can tell the router to open more incoming ports when a particular outgoing port starts a session.
Page 169: 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 170: 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 171: Install Openvpn Software
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 By default, the VPN uses the UDP service type and uses port 12974. If you want to customize the service type and port, we recommend that you change these settings before you install the OpenVPN software.
Page 172 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN service in the router on page 170. 7. Click the For Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files. 8.
Page 173 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 174: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If you do not change the VPN interface name, the VPN tunnel connection will fail. For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows-based computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick.
Page 175: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device You must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 1.
Page 176: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Install OpenVPN software on an Android device You must install this software on each Android device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an Android device: 1.
Page 177: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows-Based Computer
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows-based computer After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on your computer, you can open a VPN tunnel from your computer to your router over the Internet.
Page 178: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Your Business
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 3. Select Connect. The VPN connection is established. You can launch a web browser and log in to your router. Use VPN to access your Internet service at your business When you are away from your business and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service provider.
Page 179: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27. 3.
Page 180: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Your Business
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 181: 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 182: Quick Tips
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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.
Page 183 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To sync the router and the satellite: 1. Place the satellite in the same room as the Orbi Prorouter. Use this satellite location only during the sync process. 2.
Page 184: You Cannot Log In To The Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 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 185: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 6. Click the ADVANCED tab. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 7. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router did not obtain an IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP).
Page 186: Troubleshoot Pppoe
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Alternatively, you can configure your computer manually with a DNS address, as explained in the documentation for your computer. • The router might not be configured as the default gateway on your computer. Reboot the computer and verify that the router address (www.routerlogin.net) is listed by your computer as the default gateway address.
Page 187: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 7. If you cannot connect after several minutes, the router might be set up with an incorrect service name, user name, or password, or your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem.
Page 188: Test The Lan Path To Your Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Test the LAN path to your router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly. To ping the router from a Windows computer: 1.
Page 189 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 To test the path from your computer to a remote device: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2. In the Windows Run window, type: ping -n 10 <IP address>...
Page 190: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory settings • Technical specifications...
Page 191: Factory Settings
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Factory settings This section describes the factory default setting for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router (model SXR30) and the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (model SXS30). You can return the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router or satellite to its factory settings.
Page 192 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Table 5. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting LAN 1 DHCP server Enabled LAN 1 DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 LAN 1 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 LAN 1 DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254...
Page 193 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Table 5. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting LAN 5 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 LAN 5 DHCP server Enabled LAN 5 DHCP range 192.168.50.2 to 192.168.50.254 LAN 5 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.50.2...
Page 194: Factory Settings For Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini Satellite Model Sxs30
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 The satellite has the same factory settings as the router. The following table shows the default satellite web interface login settings.
Page 195 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Table 7. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description 1 Ethernet WAN port with an RJ-45 receptacle. The port supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T 3 Ethernet LAN ports with RJ-45 receptacles.
Page 196: Technical Specifications For Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini Satellite Model Sxs30
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 8. Technical specifications for the router Feature Description Data and routing protocols...
Page 197 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30 Table 8. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description Operating frequency range 5 GHz (EU) 5.18 GHz–5.24 GHz 5.26 GHz–5.32 GHz 5.5 GHz-5.7 GHz 802.11 security WPA2-PSK [AES] WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]...

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Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet

Chapter 5 Manage the Wifi Settings

Chapter 6 Manage the LAN and WAN Settings

Chapter 7 Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Pro System

Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports

Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Supplemental Information

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