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NETGEAR Orbi Pro SXK50 User Manual

NETGEAR Orbi Pro SXK50
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User Manual
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400
Tri-band WiFi System (SXK50)
Models
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Router Model SXR50
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Satellite Model SXS50
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveApril 2022
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12551-03

Table of Contents

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NETGEAR Orbi Pro SXK50 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Product NameNETGEAR Orbi Pro SXK50
Product TypeWiFi System
CategoryNetwork Router
Wi-Fi BandsTri-band
Number of Ethernet Ports4
Memory512 MB
SecurityWPA3
Guest NetworkYes
VPN SupportYes
MU-MIMOYes
BeamformingYes
OFDMAYes
WiFi TechnologyWiFi 6
Number of Devices Supported40
Ethernet Ports4 x Gigabit Ethernet ports
WAN Ports1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port
ProcessorQuad-core
AntennaInternal antennas
Operating Temperature0 to 40 °C
Operating Humidity90% maximum (non-condensing)

Summary

Overview and Setup

Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 models

Lists the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router (SXR50) and satellite (SXS50) models covered in this manual.

Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router and satellite hardware overviews

Describes the hardware features of the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router (SXR50) and satellite (SXS50).

LED behavior

Explains the LED indicators for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 system router and satellite.

Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router and satellite labels

Details the information found on the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router and satellite labels.

Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router

Provides instructions on how to connect the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 router via Ethernet.

Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite

Offers guidance on optimal placement of the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite for syncing.

Sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite

Outlines the process for syncing an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 satellite with the router.

Set up your satellite with a wired connection to your router

Explains how to set up and sync an Orbi Pro satellite using a wired Ethernet connection.

Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight

Details how to manage and monitor your Orbi network remotely using NETGEAR Insight.

NETGEAR Insight Business VPN

Describes the NETGEAR Insight Business VPN feature for secure remote site connectivity.

Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 AX5400 Network and Access the Router

Connect to the network for initial configuration

Guides on connecting to the Orbi network via wired or WiFi for initial setup.

Types of logins

Explains the different types of logins required for router setup and access.

Use a web browser to access the router

Instructions on accessing the router's web interface for viewing or changing settings.

Change the language

Details how to change the router's web interface language from the default.

What to do if you get a browser security warning

Provides steps to handle browser security warnings when accessing the router interface.

Specify Your Internet Settings

Setup Wizard

Guides users through automatically setting up the router's Internet connection.

Manually set up the Internet connection

Explains how to manually configure the router's Internet connection settings.

Set up an Internet connection without a login

Steps to configure the router for an Internet connection that does not require a login.

Set up an Internet connection with a login

Instructions for setting up the router with an Internet connection that requires login credentials.

IPv6 Internet connections

Details various methods for setting up IPv6 Internet connections on the router.

MTU size

Explains the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting and when to adjust it.

Control Access to the Internet

MAC access control lists

Allows or denies network access based on device MAC addresses.

Network access control list

Enables blocking or allowing access to the entire Orbi network based on MAC addresses.

Block Internet sites by using keywords

Configures keywords to block specific Internet sites on the network.

Trusted computer

Allows exempting a specific trusted computer from blocking rules.

Block services from the Internet

Enables blocking specific Internet services based on type or schedule.

Schedule when to block Internet sites and services

Sets schedules for blocking Internet sites and services.

Email notifications for security events

Configures the router to send email notifications for security events.

Manage the VLANs

About VLANs in general

Provides a general explanation of Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs).

About VLANs on the router

Details the router's support for Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) management.

How the router organizes LANs, VLANs, and WLANs

Explains how the router segments traffic using LANs, VLANs, and WLANs.

VLAN profiles

Describes VLAN profiles and how to create, modify, or delete them.

VLAN membership for a LAN, WiFi network, or port

Guides on assigning LANs, WiFi networks, or ports to specific VLANs.

Port mode: Trunk mode or Access mode

Explains the Trunk and Access modes for Ethernet ports.

Manage the WiFi Networks

About the WiFi networks

Introduces the four supported WiFi networks (WLANs) and their default settings.

admin (default) WiFi network

Details the default admin WiFi network (Wireless 1) and its settings.

Employee WiFi network

Describes the Employee WiFi network (Wireless 2) for separating employee traffic.

Internet of things WiFi network

Covers the IoT WiFi network (Wireless 3) for smart devices.

Guest WiFi network and captive portal

Explains setting up a guest WiFi network with open access or a captive portal.

Manage the LANs

About the LANs

Defines Local Area Networks (LANs) and explains the router's five LAN configurations.

LAN settings

Provides options to change settings for each of the five LANs on the router.

DHCP servers

Explains how to configure a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for each LAN.

Reserved LAN IP addresses

Allows assigning a permanent IP address to a computer on a LAN.

Manage the WAN and other Network Settings

WAN settings

Allows viewing or configuring wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port.

Dynamic DNS

Explains Dynamic DNS and how to set up a NETGEAR account for remote access.

DMZ server

Details the DMZ server feature for applications incompatible with NAT.

Static routes

Explains how to set up fixed, static routes for specific network configurations.

Universal Plug and Play

Guides on enabling Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for device network access.

Link aggregation

Describes setting up link aggregation groups (LAG) for increased throughput or redundancy.

Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Pro System

Firmware for the router and satellite

Covers automatic and manual firmware updates for the router and satellites.

admin password

Details changing the admin password and enabling password reset features.

Monitor the router, satellite, and Orbi network

Provides methods to view router and satellite status and connected devices.

Syslog server

Explains configuring the router to send system logs to a syslog server.

Traffic meter

Enables traffic metering to monitor and control Internet traffic volume and time.

NTP server

Allows changing the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server for network time synchronization.

Time zone

Guides on manually setting the router's time zone and daylight saving options.

Configuration file

Explains backing up, restoring, or erasing router configuration settings.

Remote management

Details how to set up remote management access to the router over the Internet.

AP mode

Guides on configuring the Orbi Pro router to function as a WiFi access point (AP).

Router mode

Explains how to switch the Orbi Pro router back to its default router mode.

Sync button security

Covers managing the physical Sync button on the router and satellites.

Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings

Download bandwidth per SSID

Allows managing download bandwidth allocation for each WiFi network (SSID).

Region of operation

Guides on changing the router's region of operation and related compliance.

SSID broadcast for a radio

Explains enabling or disabling SSID broadcast for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios.

20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio

Details managing 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio to optimize WiFi speed.

Wi-Fi multimedia for a radio

Explains enabling or disabling Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) to prioritize traffic.

CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio

Discusses CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode settings for WiFi radios.

Transmission output power for a radio

Guides on adjusting transmission output power for WiFi radios to manage interference.

Backhaul password

Allows generating a new backhaul password for WiFi communication between router and satellite.

MU-MIMO

Explains enabling or disabling MU-MIMO for improved performance with multiple WiFi clients.

Protected Management Frames

Covers enabling or disabling Protected Management Frames (PMF) for enhanced security.

Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports

Port forwarding to a local server

Allows specific incoming traffic to reach a server on the local network.

Add a custom port forwarding service

Guides on adding custom services for port forwarding.

Edit a port forwarding service

Details how to edit existing port forwarding entries.

Delete a port forwarding entry

Explains how to remove a port forwarding entry.

Port triggering

Describes port triggering for applications requiring dynamic port opening.

Enable port triggering

Guides on enabling port triggering settings for specific services.

Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network

About VPN connections

Explains Virtual Private Network (VPN) concepts and client-to-gateway tunnels.

LAN IP addressing in VPN networks

Addresses potential LAN IP scheme conflicts for VPN connections.

Enable OpenVPN service in the router

Details enabling and configuring OpenVPN service settings on the router.

Install OpenVPN software on a VPN client

Guides on installing OpenVPN software and configuration files on client devices.

Use VPN to access your Internet service at your business

Explains using VPN to access your own Internet service remotely.

Allow VPN client Internet access in the router

Guides on allowing VPN clients to access the Internet through the router.

Block VPN client Internet access in the router

Details blocking VPN client access to the Internet, defaulting to business network access only.

Troubleshooting

Quick tips

Provides troubleshooting tips for common network problems.

Sequence to restart your network

Outlines the correct sequence for restarting network devices.

WiFi settings

Ensures WiFi settings match between client devices and the router.

Network settings

Verifies correct network settings for computers, especially IP addressing.

The router and satellite do not sync

Offers solutions for issues where the router and satellite fail to sync.

You cannot log in to the router

Provides steps to resolve issues with logging into the router interface.

You cannot access the Internet

Guides on troubleshooting problems with accessing the Internet connection.

Troubleshoot Internet browsing

Addresses issues preventing web pages from loading correctly.

Troubleshoot PPPoE

Offers steps to troubleshoot PPPoE Internet connection issues.

Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity

Provides steps to isolate and resolve WiFi connectivity problems.

Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility

Explains using the ping utility to diagnose network issues.

How to Use VLANs in Your Network

VLAN use case 1: Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router in a home environment

Demonstrates VLAN configuration for a home network setup with Orbi Pro.

VLAN use case 2: Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router in a business environment

Illustrates VLAN configuration for a business network setup with Orbi Pro.

Supplemental Information

Factory settings

Lists the default factory settings for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 router and satellite.

Technical specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the router and satellite.

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