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- Page 1 User Manual Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Models: Orbi Router Model RBR760, RBR750P, and RBR660 Orbi Satellite Model RBS760, RBS750P, and RBS660 NETGEAR, Inc. September 2024 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12673-02 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WiFi connection................16 WiFi connection using WPS............17 Types of logins.................. 17 Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app......17 Use a web browser to access the router........18 Use the automatic Internet setup option........19 Log in to the Orbi router web interface........20 Change the language............... - Page 4 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Change the MTU size............... 38 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Manage NETGEAR Armor..............42 Allow or block access to your network........... 42 Manage network access control lists..........43 Use keywords to block Internet sites..........44 Delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites....
- Page 5 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Set up a bridge for a port group..........73 Set up a bridge for a VLAN tag group........74 Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play..75 Chapter 6 Mantain and Monitor Your Network Update the router and satellite firmware........
- Page 6 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System How the router implements the port forwarding rule... 102 Application example: Make a local web server public..103 Manage port triggering..............103 Add a port triggering service........... 104 Disable port triggering or change the time-out period..105 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview
Overview The Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System creates dedicated high-speed WiFi connections to your Internet service. The Orbi router (model RBR760, RBR750P, or RBR660) connects to your modem or gateway. The Orbi satellite (model RBS760, RBS750P, or RBS660) extends the WiFi signal throughout your home. -
Page 8: Orbi Router Overview
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi router overview The following sections are an overview of the Orbi router hardware features and LED behavior. Orbi router hardware features The following figures shows the Orbi router hardware features. Figure 1. Orbi router front and back views 1. -
Page 9: Orbi Router Front Led And Power Led Behavior
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System • Restart the router: Press the Reset button for less than five seconds. The Power LED lights solid amber and the router restarts. • Reset the router to its factory default settings: Press and hold the Reset button until the Power LED starts blinking amber. -
Page 10: Orbi Satellite Overview
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Orbi satellite overview The following sections are an overview of the Orbi satellite hardware features and LED behavior. Orbi satellite hardware features The following figures shows the Orbi satellite hardware features. Figure 2. Orbi satellite front and back views 1. -
Page 11: Orbi Satellite Front Led And Power Led Behavior
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System • Restart the satellite: Press the Reset button for less than five seconds. The Power LED lights solid amber and the satellite restarts. • Reset the satellite to its factory default settings: Press and hold the Reset button until the Power LED starts blinking amber. -
Page 12: Router And Satellite Labels
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Table 4. Power LED behavior (Continued) LED color Description Blinking red The satellite’s firmware is corrupted. Power is not supplied Router and satellite labels The Orbi router and satellite labels show the router’s or satellite's MAC address and serial number. -
Page 13: Connect Your Router
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Connect your router Power on your router and connect it to a modem. To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your Internet service. If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. -
Page 14: Sync Your Orbi Satellite With Your Orbi Router
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router The Orbi satellite that comes with your Orbi router is preset to automatically find and sync to your Orbi router’s WiFi signal. To sync your satellite: 1. -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Connect To The Network And Access The Router
Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the network • Types of logins • Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app • Use a web browser to access the router • Change the language... -
Page 16: Connect To The Network
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Connect to the network You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you want to connect on a computer using a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). -
Page 17: Wifi Connection Using Wps
• Router login: This logs you in to the router web interface from a web browser as the router administrator (admin). Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up and access your Orbi network. Connect to the Network and User Manual Access the Router... -
Page 18: Use A Web Browser To Access The Router
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. For more information about the Orbi app, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. NOTE: If you do not want to use the NETGEAR Orbi app, you can use the Orbi router web interface to set up your Orbi devices. -
Page 19: Use The Automatic Internet Setup Option
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Use the automatic Internet setup option You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use the settings described here. -
Page 20: Log In To The Orbi Router Web Interface
Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct configuration information. d. Read Troubleshooting on page 119. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. Log in to the Orbi router web interface When you log in to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. - Page 21 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System To change the language: 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. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
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Page 22: 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 23: Manually Set Up The Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Manually set up the Internet connection You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify the Internet connection settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. -
Page 24: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 9. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. - Page 25 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 4. Select Internet. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. Select the Does your Internet connection require a login Yes radio button. The page adjusts. 6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: The selections are PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP.
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Page 26: Manage An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. 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 27: Use Auto Detection For An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. - Page 28 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays.
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Page 29: Use Auto Configuration For An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through auto configuration: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. -
Page 30: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. - Page 31 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.
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Page 32: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 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. 6rd uses the service provider’s own IPv6 address prefix. This limits the operational domain of 6rd to the service provider’s network and is under direct control of the service provider. -
Page 33: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: •... -
Page 34: Set Up An Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. -
Page 35: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System • Primary DNS Server. The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the router. • Secondary DNS Server. The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the router. NOTE: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. - Page 36 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select DHCP. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface.
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Page 37: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection To set up a PPPoE IPv6 Internet connection: 1. -
Page 38: Change The Mtu Size
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System If your ISP did not provide a service name, leave this field blank. NOTE: The default setting of the Connection Mode field is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. The router never terminates the connection. If the connection is terminated, for example, when the modem is turned off, the router attempts to reestablish the connection immediately after the PPPoE connection becomes available again. - Page 39 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 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 40 Table 5. Common MTU sizes 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.
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Page 41: Chapter 4 Control Access To The Internet
The router comes with a built-in firewall that helps protect your home network from unwanted intrusions from the Internet. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage NETGEAR Armor • Allow or block access to your network • Manage network access control lists •... -
Page 42: Manage Netgear Armor
Allow or block access to your network If you did not enable NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls (SPC) in the Orbi app, you can use access control in the router web interface to allow or block access to your network. To set up access control: 1. -
Page 43: Manage Network Access Control Lists
Your settings are saved. Manage network access control lists If you did not enable NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls (SPC) in the Orbi app, you can use the router web interface to manage network access control lists (ACLs) to block or allow access of devices to your network. -
Page 44: Use Keywords To Block Internet Sites
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box. 6. Click the View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network link. The list displays. 7. Select the check box for a device. 8. -
Page 45: Delete Keywords That Are Used To Block Internet Sites
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. 7. -
Page 46: Avoid Blocking On A Trusted Computer
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Avoid blocking on a trusted computer You can exempt one trusted computer from blocking. The computer that you exempt must be assigned a fixed IP address. You can use the reserved IP address feature to specify the IP address. - Page 47 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The Block Services page displays.
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Page 48: Schedule When To Block Internet Sites And Services
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Schedule when to block Internet sites and services When you schedule blocking, the same schedule is used to block sites and to block services. For information about how to specify what you want the router to block, see Use keywords to block Internet sites on page 44 and Block services from the Internet on page 46. - Page 49 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System To set up email notifications: 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. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
- Page 50 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Your settings are saved. Logs are sent automatically. If the log fills before the specified time, it is sent. After the log is sent, it is cleared from the router memory. If the router cannot email the log and the log buffer fills, the router overwrites the log.
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Page 51: Chapter 5 Specify Network Settings
Specify Network Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage the WiFi settings • Set up a guest WiFi network • Change your region • View or change WAN settings • Manage Dynamic DNS • Set up a default DMZ server •... -
Page 52: Manage The Wifi Settings
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Manage the WiFi settings The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the same WiFi security. You can find the SSID and password on the router label and on the satellite label. -
Page 53: Change The Wifi Network Name
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System • Enable 2.4G: Selecting the check box enables AX features for the 2.4 GHz band. Clearing this check box disables AX features for the 2.4 GHz band. • Enable 5G: Selecting the check box enables AX features for the 5 GHz band. Clearing this check box disables AX features for the 5 GHz band. -
Page 54: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Option
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between adjacent access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10). To change the WiFi channel: 1. -
Page 55: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 4. Select Wireless. The Wireless Settings page displays. 5. In the Security Options section, select a radio button: • WPA2-PSK [AES] • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] • WPA3-Personal [SAE] 6. In the Password (Network Key) field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use. -
Page 56: Change Your Region
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 7. To enable security and encryption for the guest WiFi network, under Security Options, select a WPA radio button: • WPA2-PSK [AES] • WPA2-PSK [TKIP] + WPA3-Personal [SAE] • WPA3-Personal [SAE] The WPA3 option uses the newest standard for the strongest security. Some computers and WiFi devices cannot use WPA3. -
Page 57: View Or Change Wan Settings
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System View or change WAN settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. -
Page 58: Manage Dynamic Dns
DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Set up a new Dynamic DNS account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. -
Page 59: Specify A Dynamic Dns Account That You Already Created
Specify a Dynamic DNS account that you already created If you already own a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you can set up the router to use your account. To set up Dynamic DNS if you already created an account: 1. -
Page 60: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings
9. For a No-IP account or DynDNS account, in the User Name field, enter the user name for your account. 10. For a NETGEAR account, in the Email field, type the email address for your account. 11. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account. -
Page 61: Set Up A Default Dmz Server
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Set up a default DMZ server The default DMZ server feature is helpful when you are using some online games and videoconferencing applications that are incompatible with Network Address Translation (NAT). The router is programmed to recognize some of these applications and to work correctly with them, but other applications might not function well. -
Page 62: Change The Router's Device Name
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Change the router’s device name The router’s default device name is its model number. This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network. To change the router’s device name: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. - Page 63 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System To change the LAN TCP/IP settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
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Page 64: Use The Router As A Dhcp Server
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System If you changed the LAN IP address of the router, you are disconnected when this change takes effect. 9. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the router. Use the router as a DHCP server By default, the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. -
Page 65: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 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 • Subnet mask • Gateway IP address (the router’s LAN IP address) •... -
Page 66: Manage Reserved Lan Ip Addresses
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Manage reserved LAN IP addresses When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or devices that require permanent IP settings. -
Page 67: Edit A Reserved Ip Address
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Edit a reserved IP address To edit a reserved address entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. 3. -
Page 68: Manage Custom Static Routes
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 5. Select the radio button next to the reserved address. 6. Click the Delete button. The address is removed. Manage custom static routes Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network. -
Page 69: Edit A Static Route
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. -
Page 70: Delete A Static Route
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays. 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Edit button. The Static Routes page adjusts. - Page 71 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System For example, you can use the Orbi router as a WiFi access point that connects to a gateway or modem router that you already use for your Internet service. In this situation, you do not need to change the settings for the gateway or modem router. To set up the Orbi router as an AP after you set up your Internet connection: 1.
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Page 72: Change The Router Back To Router Mode
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Change the router back to router mode If you set up your Orbi router as an access point, you can change it back to a router. To change the router back to router mode: 1. -
Page 73: Set Up A Bridge For A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. -
Page 74: Set Up A Bridge For A Vlan Tag Group
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN / Bridge Settings. The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays. -
Page 75: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > VLAN / Bridge Settings. The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays. 5. Select the Enable VLAN / Bridge Group check box. The page expands. 6. Select the By VLAN tag group radio button. The section expands. - Page 76 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 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. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
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Page 77: Chapter 6 Mantain And Monitor Your Network
Mantain and Monitor Your Network This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. The chapter includes the following sections: • Update the router and satellite firmware • Change the admin password • Enable admin password reset •... -
Page 78: Update The Router And Satellite Firmware
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Update the router and satellite firmware You can use the router web interface to check if new firmware is available and update your router and satellites, or you can manually update the firmware for your router and satellites. -
Page 79: Manually Update Firmware
To manually update the firmware on your Orbi router and satellites, follow these high level steps: 1. Visit netgear.com/support and download the firmware for both your Orbi router and satellites. 2. Update the firmware on your Orbi satellites, one at a time. -
Page 80: Manually Update Router Firmware
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System If you have more than one satellite, only update one satellite at a time. You must wait for the first satellite to finish updating before updating the next satellite. 6. Click the Update button. The Orbi satellite Firmware Update window displays. -
Page 81: Change The Admin Password
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 5. Click the Browse button. 6. Locate and select the router firmware file you downloaded. The firmware file name ends in .img. 7. Click the Upload button. The upload process starts. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. -
Page 82: Enable Admin Password Reset
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System We recommend that you enable password reset. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Enable admin password reset The router admin password is used to log in to your router web interface. We recommend that you enable the password reset feature so that you can reset the password if it is forgotten. -
Page 83: Always Use Https To Access The Router
This is expected behavior. You can proceed, or add an exception for the security warning. For more information, visit kb.netgear.com/000062980/what-to-do-incase-of-security-message. Mantain and Monitor Your User Manual Network... -
Page 84: View Router Status And Usage Information
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System To require HTTPS connections: 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. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. -
Page 85: Display Internet Port Statistics
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Display Internet port statistics To display Internet port statistics: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. 3. -
Page 86: Check The Internet Connection Status
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Check the Internet connection status To check the Internet connection status: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. 3. -
Page 87: View The Satellite Status
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System If you are using a PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP connection, the name of the button might be different. 8. To exit the page, click the Close Window button. View the satellite status To view your satellite’s status, it must be connected to your Orbi network. To view your satellite’s status: 1. -
Page 88: View Devices Connected To The Network Or Edit Device Information
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System To view and manage logs: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. -
Page 89: Edit Device Information On The Attached Devices Page
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System To view devices connected to your network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. -
Page 90: View Satellites Connected To The Network Or Edit Satellite Information
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select Attached Devices. The Attached Devices page displays. -
Page 91: Edit Satellite Information That Displays On The Attached Devices Page
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The Attached Devices page displays the following information in the Connected Satellites section: • Device Name: This section displays the satellite model, name, and IP address. • IP Address: This section displays the satellite IP address. The satellite’s IP address can change because the router assigns an IP address to each satellite when it joins the network. -
Page 92: Check Your Internet Bandwidth
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 7. To change the device name, enter a new name in the Device Name field. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Check your Internet bandwidth You can use Ookla Speedtest to detect your Internet bandwidth. To check your Internet bandwidth using Speedtest: 1. - Page 93 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 6. To control the volume of Internet traffic, use either the traffic volume control feature or the connection time control feature: •...
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Page 94: Set The Time Zone
Your settings are saved. 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. To change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server: 1. -
Page 95: Manage The Router Configuration File
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The NTP Settings page displays. 5. Select the Set your preferred NTP server radio button. 6. Enter the NTP server domain name or IP address in the Primary NTP server field. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. -
Page 96: Restore Configuration Settings
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Restore configuration settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. 3. -
Page 97: Remotely Access Your Router Using The Orbi App
Orbi app, you must update your router’s firmware and download the latest Orbi app for your mobile device. To download the latest Orbi app for your mobile device, visit netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Mantain and Monitor Your User Manual... -
Page 98: Chapter 7 Customize Internet Traffic Rules For Ports
Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage port forwarding to a local server •... -
Page 99: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Manage port forwarding to a local server If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. -
Page 100: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that must provide the service. 10. Click the Add button. The service displays in the table. Add a custom port forwarding service To add a custom service: 1. -
Page 101: Edit A Port Forwarding Service
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Your settings are saved. The service is now in the table on the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page. Edit a port forwarding service To edit a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. -
Page 102: Delete A Port Forwarding Entry
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Delete a port forwarding entry To delete a port forwarding entry: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window displays. 3. -
Page 103: Application Example: Make A Local Web Server Public
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 4. Your web server at IP address 192.168.1.123 receives the request and sends a reply message to your router. 5. Your router performs Network Address Translation (NAT) on the source IP address, and sends the reply through the Internet to the computer or WiFi device that sent the web page request. -
Page 104: Add A Port Triggering Service
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Port forwarding creates a static mapping of a port number or range of ports to a single local computer. Port triggering can dynamically open ports to any computer when needed and close the ports when they are no longer needed. Add a port triggering service To add a port triggering service: 1. -
Page 105: Disable Port Triggering Or Change The Time-Out Period
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 12. Enter the inbound connection port numbers the Starting Port, and Ending Port fields. For a single port, enter the same number in each field. 13. Click the Apply button. The service is now in the Portmap Table. Disable port triggering or change the time-out period By default, port triggering is enabled and a default time-out period is defined. -
Page 106: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 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 107: Chapter 8 Use Vpn To Access Your Network
Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter explains how to set up and use VPN access. This chapter includes the following sections: • Set up a VPN connection •... -
Page 108: 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 109: Install Openvpn Software
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 6. To change the TUN mode service type, select the UCP or TCP radio button. 7. To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number that you want to use in the field. The default port number is 12973. - Page 110 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System 5. Make sure that the Enable VPN Service check box is selected. 6. Specify any VPN service settings on the page. For more information, see Specify VPN service in the router on page 108. 7.
- Page 111 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 >...
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Page 112: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System For more information about using OpenVPN on your Windows-based computer, visit https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/documentation/howto.html#quick. Install OpenVPN software on your Mac computer You must install this software on each Mac computer that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. -
Page 113: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device You must install this software on each iOS device that you plan to use for VPN connections to your router. To install VPN client software on an iOS device: 1. -
Page 114: Use A Vpn Tunnel On Your Windows-Based Computer
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System To install VPN client software on an Android device: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com. A login window opens. 3. - Page 115 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System established, you cannot access your home router or your home network with the OpenVPN software. The default LAN IP address scheme for the router is 192.x.x.x. The most common IP schemes are 192.x.x.x, 172.x.x.x, and 10.x.x.x. If you experience a conflict, change the IP scheme either for your home network or for the network with the client VPN computer.
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Page 116: Use Vpn To Access Your Internet Service At Home
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Use VPN to access your Internet service at home When you’re away from home and you access the Internet, you usually use a local Internet service provider. For example, at a coffee shop you might be given a code that lets you use the coffee shop’s Internet service account to surf the web. -
Page 117: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Your settings are saved. Block VPN client Internet access in the router By default, the router is set up to allow VPN connections only to your home network, not to the Internet service for your home network. If you changed this setting to allow Internet access, you can change it back. - Page 118 Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The OpenVPN icon displays in the Windows taskbar. 3. Right-click the icon and select Connect. 4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser. Use VPN to Access Your Network User Manual...
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Page 119: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your Orbi router or satellite. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. This chapter includes the following sections: •... -
Page 120: Quick Tips
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network When you restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. -
Page 121: The Router And Satellites Do Not Sync
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The router and satellites do not sync If you are experiencing difficulty syncing the router and the satellites, we recommend that you move the problem satellites into the same room as the router during the sync. Then move the satellites to a different location. -
Page 122: You Cannot Access The Internet
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System You cannot access the Internet Check your network and Internet connections: 1. Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the Orbi network. 2. If you are connected to Orbi but you cannot access the Internet, check to see if your Internet connection is working. -
Page 123: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Troubleshoot Internet browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one of the following reasons: • The traffic meter is enabled, and the limit was reached. By configuring the traffic meter not to block Internet access when the traffic limit is reached, you can resume Internet access. -
Page 124: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System The ADVANCED Home page displays. 5. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The Connection Status window displays. 6. Check the Connection Status window to see if your PPPoE connection is active and working. -
Page 125: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility Most network devices and routers contain a ping utility that sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can easily troubleshoot a network using the ping utility in your computer or workstation. -
Page 126: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device
Orbi Tri-band Mesh WiFi 6 System Verify that the IP address for your router and your computer are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Test the path from your computer to a remote device After verifying that the LAN path works correctly, test the path from your computer to a remote device.
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