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Orbi Pro WiFi 6
AX6000 Tri-band WiFi System
Models
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXS80
May 2021
202-12117-02
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA

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  • Page 1 User Manual Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX6000 Tri-band WiFi System Models Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXS80 NETGEAR, Inc. May 2021 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12117-02 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

    View the satellite status in the satellite web interface on page 149 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router model SXR80 on page Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80 on page We made minor changes and adjustments to many other sections.
  • Page 4 Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models..........11 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite hardware overviews....11 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router model SXR80 hardware overview..11 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80 hardware overview..12 LED behavior..................12 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 System LEDs............13 Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite LEDs........13...
  • Page 5 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Manage an IPv6 Internet connection..........35 Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.........35 Specify IPv6 Internet connections..........35 Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection....36 Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection...37 Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection......39 Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection......41 Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection......43...
  • Page 6 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Set up a guest WiFi network and captive portal......83 Set up a guest WiFi network with open access or password authentication.................84 Set up Facebook Wi-Fi..............85 Set up a guest network with a captive portal......87 Manage the download bandwidth per SSID........89 Manage the advanced WiFi settings..........91...
  • Page 7 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Delete a reserved IP address entry..........122 Manage custom static routes............122 Set up a static route..............123 Change a static route..............124 Delete a static route..............125 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play..125 Manage the VLANs and port modes..........127 Change the port mode to Trunk mode or Access mode..127 Add a new VLAN profile.............129...
  • Page 8 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Erase the current configuration settings........156 Restore configuration settings...........157 Set up remote management............158 Use remote access................159 Use the router as a WiFi access point..........159 Set up router mode................161 Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports Manage port forwarding to a local server........163 Set up port forwarding to a local server........163...
  • Page 9 Test the path from your computer to a remote device...190 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory settings.................193 Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router model SXR80..193 Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80..196 Technical specifications..............196 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router model SXR80....................196 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80....................198...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Overview

    • Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite • Sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite • Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at netgear.com/support.

  • Page 11: Supported Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Models

    The following sections display the hardware features available for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router (model SXR80) and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite (model SXS80). Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router model SXR80 hardware overview Figure 1. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router model SXR80, front and back views 1.

  • Page 12: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite Model Sxs80 Hardware Overview

    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. Bar LED 2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection) 3.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. 3.
  • Page 16 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. 8.

  • Page 17: Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Router Label And Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite Label

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 18: Connect Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 19: Place Your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 20: Sync An Add-On Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Note: The first time that you sync the satellite and the router, the sync process can take up to five minutes because the router might automatically update the satellite’s firmware.

  • Page 21: Add Satellites To Your Network Using The Router Web Interface.21

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 The satellite bar LED pulses white, then 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 22: 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 23 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 24: Connect To The Network For Initial Configuration

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Connect to the network for initial configuration You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Note: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

  • Page 25: Wifi Connection Using Wps

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 26: Use The Interactive Internet Setup Process

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Use the interactive Internet setup process Before you start the interactive Internet setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use the settings described here.

  • Page 27: Log In To The Orbi Router Web Interface

    Read the information in Troubleshooting on page 183. 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 28: Resolve A Browser Security Warning

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 29 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 • 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 30: Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

    Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow Orbi to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 31: Use The Internet Setup Wizard

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 32 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 28. 3.

  • Page 33: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 34 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 35: Manage An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 36: Use Auto Detection For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 36 •...

  • Page 37: Use Auto Configuration For An Ipv6 Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 38 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 28. 3.

  • Page 39: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 40 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 41: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 42 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 The router can automatically detect the information in the following sections: • 6rd (IPv6 Rapid Deployment) 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 43: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 44 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 45: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 46 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 47: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 48 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 • 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 49: 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 50 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 51: Chapter 4 Control Access To The Internet

    Control Access to the Internet The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your business network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage MAC access control lists for WiFi networks and the LAN •...

  • Page 52: Manage Mac Access Control Lists For Wifi Networks And The Lan.52

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 53: Enable A Mac Acl For A Specific Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 54: Add Automatically Detected Devices To A Mac Acl

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 54 •...

  • Page 55: Manually Add, Remove, Or Change The Information For A Device On A Mac Acl

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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: •...

  • Page 56: Disable A Mac Acl For A Specific Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 57: Manage The Orbi Network Access Control List

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 58: Enable The Network Access Control List And Specify The Access Rule

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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).

  • Page 59: Manage The Allowed Devices On The Network Access Control List

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 60 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 61: Manage The Blocked Devices On The Network Access Control List

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 62: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 63: Delete Keywords That Are Used To Block Internet Sites

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 66.

  • Page 64: Prevent Blocking On A Trusted Computer

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 65: Block Services From The Internet

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 66: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 67: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 28. 3.
  • Page 68 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 69: 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 70: Change The Admin Wifi Network Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 71 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 72: Change The Admin Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. To change the admin WiFi password or WPA settings: 1.
  • Page 73 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 74: Manage The Employee Wifi Network Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 • 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 75 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 76: Change The Employee Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 77 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 78 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 79: Manage The Iot Wifi Network Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 80: Change The Iot Wifi Password Or Security Level

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 81 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 82 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 • 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 83: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network And Captive Portal

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 84: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network With Open Access Or Password Authentication

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 85: Set Up Facebook Wi-Fi

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 86 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 87: Set Up A Guest Network With A Captive Portal

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 If you enable this option, users can either check in to the selected Facebook business page or skip the check-in. • Require Wi-Fi code. To require users to enter a WiFi code before they can gain WiFi access, select the Require Wi-Fi code radio button and type a WiFi code in the field that displays.
  • Page 88 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 89: Manage The Download Bandwidth Per Ssid

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 The file must be a .txt file, encoded in UTF8 format, and can be up to 1 MB. • To include a custom logo file, do the following: a.
  • Page 90 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 To set the download bandwidth ratios for the SSIDs: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 91: Manage The Advanced Wifi Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Your settings are saved. The router sends the new settings to the satellite. Manage the advanced WiFi settings Depending on the advanced WiFi setting, the setting applies either to all WiFi networks on a radio or to all WiFi networks on the router.

  • Page 92: Enable Or Disable Ssid Broadcast For A Radio

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Your settings are saved. The router restarts with the settings for the new region. Enable or disable SSID broadcast for a radio By default, the router broadcasts its WiFi network names (SSIDs) so that WiFi clients can detect them in their scanned network lists.

  • Page 93: Enable Or Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia For A Radio

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 20/40 MHz coexistence to increase the WiFi speed on the 2.4 GHz radio to the maximum supported speed for the WiFi mode. 20/40 MHz coexistence does not apply to the 5 GHz radio. To enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio: 1.

  • Page 94: 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 95 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 To change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.

  • Page 96: Change The Transmission Output Power For A Radio

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Change the transmission output power for a radio By default, the transmission output power of the router is set at the maximum. If two or more WiFi routers, access points, WiFi gateways, or combination of these WiFi devices are operating in the same area and on the same channel, interference can occur.

  • Page 97: Enable Or Disable Mu-Mimo

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 To generate a new backhaul password: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays.

  • Page 98: Enable Or Disable Fast Roaming

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Select or clear the Enable MU-MIMO check box. By default, the check box is selected, and MU-MIMO is enabled.

  • Page 99: Enable Or Disable Protected Management Frames

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Enable or disable Protected Management Frames Protected Management Frames (PMF), according to the 802.11w standard, is a security feature that protects unicast and multicast management frames from being intercepted and changed for malicious purposes.

  • Page 100: 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 • Change the WAN port speed • Manage Dynamic DNS • Set up a default DMZ server • Manage the LANs • Use the router as a DHCP server •...

  • Page 101: View Or Change Wan Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 102: Change The Wan Port Speed

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 103: Manage Dynamic Dns

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 satellite's LAN port 1 to the router's WAN port 1 to have a Ethernet backhaul speed of 2.5 Gbps. To change the WAN port speed: 1.

  • Page 104: 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 105: 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 106: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12. To verify that your Dynamic DNS service is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button.

  • Page 107: Manage The Lans

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. If compromised, the DMZ server computer can be used to attack other computers on your network.

  • Page 108: Change The Default Lan 1 Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 • LAN 3: Preset to the IoT VLAN profile with ID 30. • 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 127.

  • Page 109: Change The Employee Lan 2 Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 110: Change The Iot Lan 3 Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 28. 3.
  • Page 111 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 112: Change The Guest Lan 4 Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 113: Set Custom Settings For Lan 5

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 114: Use The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 115: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Employee Lan 2

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 116: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Iot Lan 3

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 117: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Guest Lan 4

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 118: Set Up A Dhcp Server For The Custom Lan 5

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 5. If you previously disabled the DHCP server feature, select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a.

  • Page 119: Disable A Dhcp Server Feature In The Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 120: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 121: Edit A Reserved Ip Address

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 122: Delete A Reserved Ip Address Entry

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 123: Set Up A Static Route

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 124: Change A Static Route

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 125: Delete A Static Route

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 126 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 127: Change The Port Mode To Trunk Mode Or Access Mode

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 128 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 129: Add A New Vlan Profile

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 130: Add A New Vlan Profile For A Lan

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 131: Change The Vlan Profile For An Ethernet Port

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 132: Change The Vlan Profile For A Lan

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 133: Enable, Change, Or Disable The Vlan Profile For A Wifi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 • 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 134: Delete A Vlan Profile

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 28. 3.

  • Page 135: Manage Link Aggregation

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 136: Remove A Link Aggregation Group

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 28. 4.
  • Page 137 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 138: 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 139: Update The Router And Satellite Firmware

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 140: 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 141: Manually Update Satellite Firmware

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 For more information, see Manually update router firmware on page 142. Manually update satellite firmware We recommend that you update your satellite’s firmware before you update the router’s firmware.

  • Page 142: Manually Update Router Firmware

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 143: Enable Admin Password Reset

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 144: Reset The Admin Password

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 145: View Router Status And Usage Information

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 146: Check The Internet Connection Status

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 147: Check Your Internet Bandwidth

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 148: View Satellites, Wifi Devices, And Wired Devices Connected To The Orbi Network

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 149: View The Satellite Status In The Satellite Web Interface

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 • 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 150: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 151: Set Up A Syslog Server

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 152: Monitor Internet Traffic

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 153: 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 154: Set Your Time Zone Manually

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 155: Manage The Router Configuration File

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 156: Erase The Current Configuration Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 157: Restore Configuration Settings

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 158: Set Up Remote Management

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 103.

  • Page 159: Use Remote Access

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 160 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 161: Set Up Router Mode

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 162: 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 163: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 164: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 165: Edit A Port Forwarding Service

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 166: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 167: How The Router Implements The Port Forwarding Rule

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 168: Add A Port Triggering Service

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 169: Enable Port Triggering

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 169.

  • Page 170: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat.170

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 171: 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 172: 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 173: Install Openvpn Software

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 174 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN service in the router on page 172. 7. Click the For Windows button to download the OpenVPN configuration files. 8.
  • Page 175 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 176: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 177: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 1.

  • Page 178: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 179: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows-Based Computer

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 180: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Your Business

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 181: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 28. 3.

  • Page 182: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Your Business

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. The BASIC Home page displays.

  • Page 183: 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 184: Quick Tips

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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. 2.
  • Page 185 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 186: You Cannot Log In To The Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model 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 187: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 188: Troubleshoot Pppoe

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 189: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 190: Test The Lan Path To Your Router

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 191 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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 192: Appendix A Supplemental Information

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

  • Page 193: 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 194 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Table 5. 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...
  • Page 195 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Table 5. 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 196: Factory Settings For Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite Model Sxs80

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80 The satellite has the same factory settings as the router. The following table shows the default satellite web interface login settings.
  • Page 197 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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, 1000BASE-T, and 2.5GBASE-T 4 Ethernet LAN ports with RJ-45 receptacles.

  • Page 198: Technical Specifications For Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Satellite Model Sxs80

    Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite model SXS80 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 8. Technical specifications for the router...
  • Page 199 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Model SXR80 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite Model SXR80 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]...
  • Page 200 Quick Start Orbi Pro WiFi 6...
  • Page 201 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Satellite (Model SXR80) (Model SXS80) Note: Included with the SXK80, or purchased separately. Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Note: Not included with the SXS80 Wall anchors Wall-mount bracket Wall-mount cover Note: The bracket and cover come preattached. Screws...
  • Page 202 Hardware overview Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router Bar LED Sync button (also used for WPS connection) port with 2.5G/1G Ethernet. Use port 1 for your WAN (Internet) connection. 1G LAN Ethernet ports 2–5. You can set up one link aggregation group (LAG) on ports 2 and 3, and another LAG on ports 4 and 5.
  • Page 203 Router setup When setup is complete, the WAN port on the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router is connected with an Ethernet cable to a modem or gateway, and the router is connected to power. Prepare the wall mount IMPORTANT: You can install the wall mount vertically on a wall only. Do not install the wall mount horizontally or on the ceiling.
  • Page 204 Step 1: Connect the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router (model SXR80) can be used alone, or supports up to six satellites. The back of the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router has one yellow WAN port and four LAN ports. The label on the router displays model SXR80, and the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password.
  • Page 205 Ethernet. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the router. 2. Launch a web browser and type orbilogin.com If a security warning displays, see https://kb.netgear.com/000062980 for information on how to dismiss the message. 3. The interactive Internet setup process starts. This process can take several minutes to complete.
  • Page 206 Step 4. Sync an add-on satellite to the router (optional) If you want to extend your WiFi coverage, you can purchase an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite (model SXS80) separately. The To sync an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite: 1.
  • Page 207 To enable other Orbi Pro features, and manage and monitor your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network and devices, you can log management and advanced services, Insight Pro and Insight Premium subscribers can use the NETGEAR Insight cloud portal and app.
  • Page 208 4x4 transmit-receive radio in all three bands, allowing a total 6Gbps throughput per unit and a 2.4Gbps backhaul Insight App for Cloud Management Easy installation, cloud and local management for Orbi Pro and other NETGEAR Business networking devices Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Deployment Page 1 of 3...
  • Page 209 Data Sheet SXK80 Easy Set-up & Configuration with NETGEAR Insight® App Use the NETGEAR Insight app to setup and manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 system. Available on Google Play and Apple iOS App Store. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Router (SXR80)
  • Page 210 For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.NETGEAR.com/about/regulatory NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Orbi are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.

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