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User Manual Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini AX1800 Dual-band Mesh System (SXK30) Models Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 NETGEAR, Inc. April 2022 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12201-03 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and access the latest downloads. You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful advice at community.netgear.com.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Revision History Publication Part Publish Date Comments Number 202-12201-03 April 2022 We reorganized the manual and added the following new chapters and an...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System LEDs..........14 Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite LEDs........15 Wall mount your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini..........15 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini satellite label......................18 Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router........19 Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite.........19...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Setup Wizard..................35 Manually set up the Internet connection.........35 Set up an Internet connection without a login......36 Set up an Internet connection with a login.........37 IPv6 Internet connections..............39...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 VLAN profiles..................77 Add a new VLAN profile..............77 Add a new VLAN profile directly to a LAN........79 Change the client isolation or network isolation for a VLAN profile....................81...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Disable the DHCP server for a LAN...........125 Reserved LAN IP addresses............125 Reserve a LAN IP address............126 Edit a reserved LAN IP address..........127 Delete a reserved LAN IP address entry........127 Chapter 8 Manage the WAN and other Network Settings WAN settings..................130...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 View and manage logs of router activity........158 Syslog server..................160 Traffic meter..................161 Start the traffic meter without traffic restrictions......161 Restrict Internet traffic by volume..........162 Restrict Internet traffic by connection time.......163...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Add a port triggering service.............194 Enable port triggering..............195 Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.196 Chapter 12 Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network About VPN connections..............199...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model SXR30....................229 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30....................231...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite as the satellite. Note: The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router does not support and does not pair with Orbi Home satellites or Orbi Pro WiFi 5 satellites. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite does not...
• Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite (Model SXS30) Note: To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 3. WAN Gigabit Ethernet port (with a yellow label). Use this port for your Internet connection. 4. LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports 1–3. LAN ports 1 and 2 support link aggregation.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 LED behavior When you sync an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router, the LED behavior for a satellite that comes in an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system is different from the LED behavior for add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite LEDs The following table describes the LED behavior for an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (model SXS30) that was purchased separately from the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System kit.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To wall mount your router or satellite: 1. Locate the two mounting holes on the mounting bracket. 2. Mark the wall where you want to insert the provided anchors and screws, which must be 2.5 in.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 6. Connect the cables to your Orbi router or satellite, place your Orbi router or satellite on the mount base, and attach it to the base with the provided screws.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini satellite label The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label shows the login information, the WiFi network name and password, the router’s MAC address, and the router’s serial number.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router The back of the router has one yellow WAN port and three LAN ports. The label on the router displays model SXR30, and the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password.
Sync a satellite from an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system includes an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and a Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite that is packaged with an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router is preset to automatically find and sync to the router's WiFi signal.
Sync an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite If you already set up an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and satellite and you are adding an optional add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (sold separately), follow the steps in this section.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Add satellites to your network using the router web interface You can use the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface to add a satellite to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Ethernet backhaul connections for multiple satellites Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellite automatically connects over WiFi to your Orbi Pro router or another Orbi Pro satellite to create a WiFi backhaul connection, or you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another satellite to create a wired backhaul connection.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The following figure shows how to connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 satellites to your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router through an Ethernet switch.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 After Insight Business VPN is configured, the end user does not need to use a VPN client, log in, or use two-factor authentication (2FA): They connect to the existing office SSID and they are on the VPN.
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Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Network and Access the Router To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites that are connected to your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 network, you must manage them from your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Connect to the network for initial configuration You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection. Note: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 WiFi connection using WPS You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you can find and select the WiFi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Use the interactive Internet setup process Before you start the interactive Internet setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in the network use the settings described here.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Your browser does not display the web page Your router does not connect to the Internet Make sure that the computer is connected to the router Review your settings.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Change the language By default, the language is set as Auto. To change the language: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 pop-up window displays to let you confirm changes to your certificate trust settings, enter your Mac user name and password and click the Update Setting button.
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: •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Set up an Internet connection without a login To set up an Internet connection that does not use a login: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 9. Select a Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP: Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The page adjusts. 6. From the Internet Service Provider menu, select the encapsulation method: The selections are PPPoE, L2TP, and PPTP. 7. In the Login field, enter the login name your ISP gave you.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 15. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. IPv6 Internet connections The router supports many different types of IPv6 Internet connections for which you can set the settings manually.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Auto Detect. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name. 8. In the IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address section, select a radio button: •...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 32.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 9. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 9. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 7. 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.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 11. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: •...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 10. Select an IPv6 Filtering radio button: •...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To change the MTU size: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
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: • MAC access control lists • Network access control list •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 MAC access control lists 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Enable a MAC ACL for a specific network When you enable a MAC ACL for a specific network, you must specify the default policy for that network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 7. From the Default Policy menu, select one of the following options: • Allow: The policy is to allow all devices access except for the devices that you add to the MAC ACL.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 6. If the Enable MAC Access Control Disabled button displays for the specific network, click the Disabled button. The button changes to the green Enabled button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > MAC ACL. The MAC ACL page displays. 5. Go to the section for the network for which you want to manage the MAC ACL.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To disable a MAC ACL for a specific network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If you set up a network ACL with an access rule that allows access to the Orbi network, devices on the network ACL are an exception to the access rule: •...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control. The Access Control page displays. 5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Manage the allowed devices on the network access control list If you set up an access list that blocks all new devices from accessing the Orbi network, you must specify which devices are allowed to access the Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The device is removed from the allowed list. 8. To change the information for a device on the allowed list, do the following: a.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 5. Click the View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network link. The Access Control page displays. A table displays the detected device name, MAC address, and connection type of the devices that are not connected and are blocked from accessing the Orbi network.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To block Internet sites: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network. 2. Enter orbilogin.com.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites To delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Your settings are saved. The Block Services page displays again and the added service displays in the table. 11. Click the Apply button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Your settings are saved. Email notifications for security events The router can email you its logs of router activity. The log records router activity and security events such as attempts to access blocked sites or services.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 9. If your outgoing email server requires authentication, select the My Mail Server requires authentication check box and do the following: • In the User Name field, type the user name for the outgoing email server.
Manage the VLANs This chapter includes the following sections: • About VLANs in general • About VLANs on the router • How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs • VLAN profiles • VLAN membership for a LAN, WiFi network, or port •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 About VLANs in general A local area network (LAN) maps network devices together based on physical or geographic location. A virtual local area network (VLAN) maps network devices together on a basis other than physical or geographic location, for example, by department, type of user, level of security clearance, or primary application.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Table 4. Preset VLAN profiles on the router VLAN ID VLAN Profile Name Default Employee Guest If you do not require specific VLAN configurations, we recommend that you keep the router’s default VLAN configuration.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Table 5. Default organization of the LANs, VLANs, and WLANs LAN ID Ethernet Ports Preset VLAN Profile Name WLAN Name WLAN Usage VLAN ID...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If your router is part of a network with switches and access points, VLAN traffic segregation works only if the VLAN is defined on all other network components, excluding end devices such as computers and WiFi clients.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 (Continued) Field Description Client Isolation Client isolation prevents hosts and clients in the VLAN from reaching ports, hosts, and clients in the same VLAN, thereby increasing security.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 You can now also assign a WiFi network, port, or combination of these as members of the new VLAN. For more information, see VLAN membership for a LAN, WiFi network, or port on page 83.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 7. To change the network isolation settings, select or clear the check box in the Network Isolation column. Selecting the check box enables network isolation, also referred to as network segmentation, which prevents hosts and clients in the VLAN from reaching ports, hosts, and clients in other VLANs, thereby increasing security.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. VLAN membership for a LAN, WiFi network, or port By default, each LAN and each WiFi network is a member of a preset VLAN (see How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs on page 76).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Wireless Setup. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Select the tab (Wireless 1, Wireless 2, Wireless 3, or Guest Portal) for which you want to change the VLAN profile.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 to the Default VLAN profile, Trunk mode actually functions in a hybrid mode in that it allows both tagged and untagged traffic: • If a port receives untagged traffic (that is, without a VLAN tag), the port forwards the traffic to the LAN and the WLAN.
Manage the WiFi Networks This chapter includes the following sections: • About the WiFi networks • admin (default) WiFi network • Employee WiFi network • Internet of things WiFi network • Guest WiFi network and captive portal For information about advanced WiFi features, see Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings on page 176.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 About the WiFi networks The router supports four WiFi networks, also referred to as WiFi local area networks (WLANs) or wireless networks. These WiFi networks can operate simultaneously, but by default, only the Wireless 1 network is operationally enabled.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 admin (default) WiFi network Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite come preset with the same admin WiFi network name (SSID) and WiFi network key (password). You can find the admin SSID and password on the router label and on the satellite label.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 SSID is randomly generated and is on the router label.) If you change the name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Change the admin WiFi password or security level You can change the admin password and security level (authentication and encryption settings). The router supports Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3), WPA2, and mixed WPA + WPA2, including enterprise level WPA3 and enterprise level WPA2.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 When you select this option, the Password (Network Key) field displays. Do the following: a. In the Password (Network Key) field, enter the network key (password) that you want to use.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 • WPA3 Enterprise: If your network is connected to a RADIUS server that can provide authentication and your network includes WPA3 devices only, select this radio button.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To enable the employee WiFi network and manage the WiFi settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 For more information about VLANs, see Manage the VLANs on page 74, including How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs on page 76.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 5. Under Security Options, select a WiFi security option: • WPA2-PSK [AES]: The WPA2 option uses AES encryption. This type of security allows only WiFi devices that support WPA2 or WPA3 to join the network.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 This password must be configured on the RADIUS server. This password is used to authenticate the router (not a WiFi client) against the RADIUS server.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Internet of things WiFi network The Internet of things (IoT) network is intended for WiFi-enabled smart devices that can range from light bulbs to appliances to inventory trackers. The possibilities for smart devices are endless.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The router web interface calls the IoT WiFi network the Wireless 3 network. To change the IoT WiFi network password or or security level: 1.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 • WPA2 Enterprise: If your network is connected to a RADIUS server that can provide authentication and your network includes WPA2 and WPA3 devices, select this radio button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 When you select this option, additional fields display so that you can specify the RADIUS server. Do the following: a. In the IP address field, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server to which the router must connect.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Set up a guest WiFi network with open access or password authentication The router web interface calls the guest WiFi network the Guest Portal network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 For more information about VLANs, see Manage the VLANs on page 74, including How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs on page 76.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To set up Facebook Wi-Fi for the guest WiFi network: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Your settings are saved. 11. Click the Add Page button. The Facebook Wi-Fi settings page displays. 12. On the Facebook Wi-Fi settings page, do the following: a.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To set up a guest WiFi network with a captive portal: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 10. In the Authentication Options section, set a guest portal password by selecting the Password Authentication radio button and entering a password in the field.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 About the LANs A local area network (LAN) can generally be defined as a broadcast domain. Hubs, bridges, or switches in the same physical segment or segments connect all end devices.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 LAN settings Although the default LAN settings work well for most situations, you can change the settings for each of the five LANs on the router.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Change the employee LAN 2 settings By default, LAN 2 is assigned to the Employee VLAN profile with ID 20. If you use this LAN and associated VLAN, you can separate employee traffic from other types of traffc on your router.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 For more information about VLANs, see Manage the VLANs on page 74, including How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs on page 76. For information about adding a new VLAN to a LAN, see Add a new VLAN profile directly to a LAN on page 79.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 7. 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 32.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Set up a DHCP server for the default LAN 1 The DHCP IP addresses for the default LAN 1 must be part of the same IP address subnet as the router’s default LAN IP address.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The router delivers the following parameters to any LAN device that requests DHCP: • An IP address from the range that you defined •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 This IP address must be in the same subnet as the router. The default ending IP address is 192.168.20.254. 7. In the lease time hour(s) field, set the duration of the IP address lease in hours.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 5. If you previously disabled the DHCP server feature, select the Use Router as DHCP Server check box. 6. Specify the range of IP addresses that the router assigns: a.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To set up the DHCP server for the custom LAN 5: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Disable the DHCP server for a 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Reserve a LAN IP address To reserve an IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Edit a reserved LAN 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.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
Manage the WAN and other Network Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • WAN settings • Dynamic DNS • DMZ server • Static routes • Universal Plug and Play • Link aggregation...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 proxying is disabled. If you clear the check box, IGMP proxying is enabled and you can select which type of IGMP messages are forwarded by the router: Auto: The router automatically detects the supported protocol (IGMPv3 or IGMPv2) and forwards the message accordingly.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 notifies the Dynamic DNS service provider whenever its IP address changes. When you access your Dynamic DNS account, the service finds the current IP address of your business network and automatically connects you.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 13. Follow the onscreen instructions to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. 14. To check that Dynamic DNS is enabled in the router, click the Show Status button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The router usually detects and discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you configured on the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering page of the router web interface (see Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports on page 188).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case: • Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to your ISP. The cable modem is connected to your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 A login window displays. If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 32.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Change a static route To edit a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 not allow any device to automatically control router resources, such as port forwarding. 6. Type the advertisement period in minutes. The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Add a link aggregation group You can add a link aggregation group (LAG) between the router and a satellite, between two satellites, between the router and a switch, or between the satellite and a switch.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The ports are bound in a LAG. The ports now share a single VLAN Profile menu and Mode menu, that is, they share the same VLAN and port mode.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Set up a LAG connection between an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite and router You can connect the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite over a LAG connection to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 32.
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: • Firmware for the router and satellite • admin password • Monitor the router, satellite, and Orbi network •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Firmware for the router and satellite 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 3. Enter the router 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 8. Click the Browse button. 9. Locate and select the satellite firmware file that you downloaded. The firmware file name ends in .img or .chk.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 5. Click the Browse button. 6. Locate and select the router firmware file you downloaded. The firmware file name ends in .img or .chk.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. The Set Password page displays. 5. Type the old password, and type the new password twice.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Reset the admin password If you set up the password reset feature, you can reset your router admin password if you forgot it. This reset process is supported in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Internet Explorer.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Monitor the router, satellite, and Orbi network You can monitor the behavior and many of the features of your router, satellite, and Orbi network...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 32.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The Wired Devices table displays the following information: • Status: Displays only if a MAC ACL (see MAC access control lists on page 56) or network access control (see Network access control list on page 61) is enabled.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Check the Internet connection status or renew the connection To check the Internet connection status: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 6. When the router receives an IP address dynamically, you can perform the following actions: • Release: Click the Release button to terminate the DHCP IP address, that is, terminate the Internet connection.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Tx B/s: The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. Rx B/s: The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To view and manage logs: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 7. To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button. If you cannot email the logs, set up email notifications (see Email notifications for security events on page 72).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Traffic meter You can enable traffic metering to monitor the volume of Internet traffic that passes through the router’s WAN (Internet) port. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live udate of traffic usage.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic. For more information, see View the Internet traffic volume and statistics on page 164.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 This setting is optional. The router issues a warning when the balance falls below the number of MB that you enter. By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 8. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 9. In the Traffic Control section, enter a period in minutes to specify when the router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what the traffic balance is. The table displays information about the connection time and traffic volume in MB.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > NTP Settings. The NTP Settings page displays. 5. Select your time zone from the menu.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Manage the automatic backup options You can let the router automatically back up configuration settings before a firmware upgrade. You can also schedule an automatic backup at a regular interval.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 32.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password is password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Select one of the following: • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the Only This Computer radio button. Enter the IP address to be allowed access.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Note: If your network includes two or more Orbi Pro routers, we recommend that you use router mode (the default operation mode) on all Orbi Pro routers.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 9. To reconnect, close and restart your browser and enter orbilogin.com. Router mode If you set up your Orbi Pro router as an access point, you can change it back to a router.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 to sync the connection between the router and a satellite. However, the WPS function of the Sync button (see WiFi connection using WPS on page 29) is disabled.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To manage your satellite’s Sync button using the router web interface: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings This chapter includes the following sections: • Download bandwidth per SSID • Region of operation • SSID broadcast for a radio • 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio • Wi-Fi multimedia for a radio •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Download bandwidth per SSID 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Note: Even though this is the page for the admin WiFi settings, the bandwidth ratios that you specify on this page apply to the admin WiFi network, employee WiFi network, IoT WiFi network, and guest WiFi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To change the region of operation: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Select or clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box. Selecting this check box enables 20/40 MHz coexistence and clearing this check box disables 20/40 MHz coexistence.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. For a radio, select or clear the Enable WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia) settings check box.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 5. In the CTS/RTS Threshold (1-2347) field for a radio, enter a value from 1 to 2437. The default value is 2347. CAUTION: Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi function for the selected radio unexpectedly.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 3. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The router generates a new backhaul password. Generating a new password might cause the Orbi satellite to lose connection from the Orbi router. To reconnect, use the Sync button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the Advanced WiFi User Manual Settings...
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: • Port forwarding to a local server •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 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.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 9. In the Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer that will provide the service. 10. Click the Add button.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 11. Specify the internal ports by one of these methods: • Leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 • For the internal ports, leave the Use the same port range for Internal port check box selected or enter the ports in the Internal port range field.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To make a local web server public: 1. Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Port triggering Port triggering is a dynamic extension of port forwarding that is useful in these cases: • An application must use port forwarding to more than one local computer (but not simultaneously).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 7. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 8. In the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer: •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 5. Select the Port Triggering radio button. The page adjusts. 6. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box. If this check box is selected, the router does not use port triggering even if you specified port triggering settings.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 6. When your router receives the incoming message to destination port 33333, it checks its session table to see if a session is active for port number 33333. Finding an active session, the router restores the original address information replaced by NAT and sends this reply message to your computer.
• Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client • Use VPN to access your Internet service at your business Note: If you are a NETGEAR Insight Premium or Pro subscriber, you can enable and configure another VPN feature on your router: Business VPN. You cannot enable and configure this feature in the router web interface;...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 About VPN connections A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely access your network when you are away from your business.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If both networks use the same LAN IP scheme, when the VPN tunnel is established, you cannot access your business router or your business network with the OpenVPN software.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The default protocol for TUN mode is UDP. • To change the TUN mode service port, type the port number that you want to use in the field.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Note: If you later change the OpenVPN configuration in the router (for example, you change the TUN or TAP port number), you must download and install the .ovpn configuration file again on each client, depending on its operating system.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 For more information about the VPN configuration for the router, see Enable OpenVPN service in the router on page 200. 9. Click the FOR WINDOWS button to download the OpenVPN configuration files to your Windows-based computer.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 32.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 4. Enter the admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you set the first time that you logged in.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and does not let you proceed, see What to do if you get a browser security warning on page 32.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Allow VPN client Internet access in the router By default, the router is set up to allow VPN connections only to your business network (referred as the home network in the following procedure), but you can change the settings to allow Internet access.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To allow VPN clients to access only your business network and block them from using your business Internet service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
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: •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network When you restart your network, follow this sequence: 1.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 To sync the router and the satellite: 1. Place the satellite in the same room as the Orbi Prorouter. Use this satellite location only during the sync process.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 10. If the satellite’s bar LED lights magenta, the satellite did not resync with the router. If they successfully synced when they were placed in the same room, do one of the following: •...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Click the ADVANCED tab. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 7. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use. If you entered a DNS address during the router’s configuration, restart your computer.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 7. If you cannot connect after several minutes, the router might be set up with an incorrect service name, user name, or password, or your ISP might be experiencing a provisioning problem.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Test the LAN path to your router You can ping the router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your router is set up correctly.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 ping -n 10 <IP address> where <IP address> is the IP address of a remote device such as your ISP DNS server. If the path is functioning correctly, messages display that are similar to those shown in Test the LAN path to your router on page 216.
How to Use VLANs in Your Network On an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router, you can manually configure a VLAN by creating a VLAN profile (basically, and VLAN ID with a VLAN name) and assigning the VLAN to one or more network interfaces, such as WiFi networks (also referred to as WLAN or SSIDs) and Ethernet ports.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 VLAN use case 1: Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router in a home environment This use case describes how to configure the VLANs on an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite in a home environment.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Note: LANs (networks) and LAN ports are two different concepts. By default, all LAN ports and the WAN port on the router and all LAN ports on any connected satellites are Ethernet ports in the same physical network segment (LAN 1) and members of VLAN 1.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 VLAN use case 2: Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router in a business environment This use case describes how to configure the VLANs on an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite in a business environment.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 • Sets the port mode for the following LAN ports to Access mode: Router LAN port 2. This port is cabled to a desktop that is used for admin tasks such accessing the router web interface.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 • Add VLAN 40 with the name Guest. As tagged members of VLAN 40, add the switch port (port 1 in the diagram) that is cabled to the network router as a trunk port, and do the same for the switch port (port 2 in the diagram) that is cabled to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 • Satellite LAN port 1: Cabled to the router’s LAN 1 port. • Satellite LAN port 2: Cabled to a desktop that is used for admin access.
(model SXR30) and the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (model SXS30). You can return the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router or satellite to its factory settings. 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.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Table 9. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting LAN 1 DHCP server Enabled LAN 1 DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 LAN 1 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Table 9. Factory default settings for the router (Continued) Feature Default Setting LAN 5 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 LAN 5 DHCP server Enabled LAN 5 DHCP range 192.168.50.2 to 192.168.50.254...
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 The satellite has the same factory settings as the router. The following table shows the default satellite web interface login settings.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Table 11. Technical specifications for the router (Continued) Feature Description 1 Ethernet WAN port with an RJ-45 receptacle. The port supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T 3 Ethernet LAN ports with RJ-45 receptacles.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite. Table 12. Technical specifications for the satellite...
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30 Table 12. Technical specifications for the satellite (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...