Connect To The Network For Initial Configuration; Wired Connection; Wifi Connection - NETGEAR Orbi Pro WiFi 6 User Manual

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).

Wired connection

You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the
router's local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the router's Ethernet ports.
Your computer connects to the LAN.

WiFi connection

When you install your Orbi router for the first time, you can connect to the router's WiFi
network by scanning the QR code on your router with the camera app on your mobile
device. To scan the QR code with your camera app, your mobile device must have iOS
version 11 or later, or Android version 10 or later.
You can also manually find and select the Orbi router's WiFi network from your
WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device.
To find and select the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the router label.
3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the router or satellite label.
Your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6
Network and Access the Router
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