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Whole home quad-band mesh wifi 7 system
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Chapter 1 Overview and Setup
What Is Wifi 7
Orbi Router Overview
Orbi Router Hardware Features
Orbi Router LED Behavior
Orbi Satellite Overview
Orbi Satellite Hardware Features
Orbi Satellite LED Behavior
Router and Satellite Labels
Connect Your Router
Place Your Orbi Satellite
Sync Your Orbi Satellite with Your Orbi Router
Set up Your Satellite with a Wired Connection to Your Router
Set up and Sync an Orbi Satellite over a Wired Connection
Ethernet Backhaul Connections for Multiple Satellites
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Network
Wired Connection
Wifi Connection
Wifi Connection Using WPS
Types of Logins
Set up and Manage with the NETGEAR Orbi App
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
Use the Automatic Internet Setup Option
Log in to the Orbi Router Web Interface
Change the Language
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
Manage an Ipv6 Internet Connection
Types of Ipv6 Internet Connections
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
Use Auto Detection for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
Use Auto Configuration for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
Set up an Ipv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection
Change the MTU Size
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
Manage NETGEAR Armor
Network Access Control List
Enable the Network Access Control List, Set the Access Rule, and Allow or Block Connected Devices
Manage Allowed Devices Currently Not on the Network
Manage Blocked Devices Currently Not on the Network
Chapter 5 Manage the Wifi Settings
About the Wifi Networks
Manage the Settings for the Main Wifi Network
Change the Name of the Main Wifi Network
Change the 2.4 Ghz, 5 Ghz, or 6 Ghz Wifi Channel
Change the Wifi Password or Security Option for the Main Wifi Network
Manage the Iot Wifi Settings
Enable or Disable the Iot Network
Change the Wifi Radio Band for the Iot Network
Change the Wifi Network Name for the Iot Network
Change the Wifi Password for the Iot Network
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
Change Your Region
Change the Preamble Mode for a Radio
Change the Transmission Power Control
Generate a New Backhaul Password
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings
View or Change WAN Settings
Manage the WAN Preference
Set up WAN Aggregation
Change the WAN Preference Back to the Internet Port
Manage Dynamic DNS
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
Specify a Dynamic DNS Account that You Already Created
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
Set up a Default DMZ Server
Change the Router's Device Name
Change the LAN IP or RIP Settings
Use the Router as a DHCP Server
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
Reserve an IP Address
Edit a Reserved IP Address
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
Manage Custom Static Routes
Set up a Static Route
Edit a Static Route
Delete a Static Route
Change the Router Back to Router Mode
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
Chapter 7 Mantain and Monitor Your Network
Update the Router and Satellite Firmware
Check for Firmware Updates
Manage Automatic Firmware Updates
Manually Update Firmware
Manually Update Satellite Firmware
Manually Update Router Firmware
Change the Admin Password
Enable Admin Password Reset
Reset the Admin Password
Always Use HTTPS to Access the Router
View Router Status and Usage Information
Display Internet Port Statistics
Check the Internet Connection Status
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
View Devices Connected to the Network or Edit Device Information
View Devices Connected to the Network
Edit Device Information on the Attached Devices Page
View Satellites Connected to the Network or Edit Satellite Information
View Satellites Connected to the Network
Edit Satellite Information that Displays on the Attached Devices Page
View the Satellite Status
Monitor, Meter, and Control Internet Traffic
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
Change the NTP Server
Set the Time Zone
Manage the Router Configuration File
Back up Settings
Restore Configuration Settings
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
Manage Port Triggering
Add a Port Triggering Service
Edit a Port Triggering Service
Disable Port Triggering or Change the Time-Out Period
Delete a Port Triggering Service
Chapter 9 Use Openvpn to Access Your Network
About VPN Connections
LAN IP Addressing in VPN Networks
Enable Openvpn Service in the Router
Install Openvpn Software on a VPN Client
Install Openvpn Software on a Windows-Based Computer
Install Openvpn Software on a Mac Computer
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
Allow VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips
Sequence to Restart Your Network
Wifi Settings
Network Settings
The Router and Satellites Do Not Sync
You Cannot Log in to the Router
You Cannot Access the Internet
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Troubleshoot Pppoe
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
Appendix A Factory Settings and Technical Specifications
Factory Settings for the Orbi Router
Factory Settings for the Orbi Satellite
Technical Specifications for the Orbi Router
Technical Specifications for the Orbi Satellite
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Whole Home Quad-Band
Mesh WiFi 7 System
Models
Orbi WiFi 7 Router Model RBE971
Orbi WiFi 7 Satellite Model RBE970
September 2023
202-12665-01
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
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