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NETGEAR Orbi RBR40 User Manual

NETGEAR Orbi RBR40
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User Manual
Orbi WiFi System
Models:
Orbi Router Model RBR50
Orbi Satellite Model RBS50
Orbi Router Model RBR40
Orbi Satellite Model RBS40
Orbi Router Model RBR20
Orbi Satellite Model RBS20
Orbi Wall-Plug Satellite Model RBW30
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveJanuary 2021
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11675-14

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General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelOrbi RBR40
CategoryWireless Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1 Overview

Connect your router

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically connecting the Orbi router to your modem and power source.

Sync your Orbi satellite

Explains the process of synchronizing Orbi satellites with the router to extend the WiFi network.

Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection

Details how to establish a wired connection between Orbi satellites and the router for improved performance.

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the network

Explains how to establish a wired or wireless connection to the Orbi network for initial setup.

Use a web browser to access the router

Guides users on accessing the Orbi router's web interface using a web browser for configuration.

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Setup Wizard

Guides users on using the router's setup wizard to automatically detect and configure internet settings.

Manually set up the Internet connection

Provides instructions for manually configuring the router's internet connection settings.

Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet

Enable Circle smart parental controls

Describes how to set up Circle smart parental controls for managing children's internet usage and device access.

Activate and manage NETGEAR Armor using the Orbi app

Explains how to activate and manage NETGEAR Armor, a cybersecurity solution, via the Orbi mobile application.

Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings

Specify basic WiFi settings

Guides on configuring fundamental WiFi settings like SSID and channel.

Change the WiFi password or security level

Explains how to modify the WiFi password and select the security protocol (WPA/WPA2).

Set up a guest WiFi network

Details how to create and configure a separate guest WiFi network.

Chapter 7 Manage Your Network

Update the router and satellite firmware

Provides instructions for checking and installing the latest firmware for Orbi routers and satellites.

Change the admin password

Explains how to change the router's administrator login password for enhanced security.

Enable admin password reset

Details how to enable a feature allowing password reset if the admin password is forgotten.

Reset the admin password

Guides users on how to recover or reset the router's admin password using security questions.

Check the Internet connection status

Guides users on how to verify the current status of the internet connection.

View devices connected to the network or edit device information

Describes how to view connected devices and edit their displayed information like name and model.

View satellites connected to the network or edit satellite information

Explains how to view connected satellites and edit their displayed information.

Set up remote management

Describes how to enable and configure remote management access to the router over the internet.

Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports

Manage port forwarding to a local server

Allows specific incoming network traffic to reach a local server, making it accessible from the internet.

Manage port triggering

Enables dynamic opening of ports based on outgoing traffic, useful for applications needing multiple simultaneous connections.

Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set up a VPN connection

Guides on establishing a virtual private network (VPN) connection for secure remote network access.

Specify VPN service in the router

Details how to configure the router with specific VPN service settings before establishing a connection.

Install OpenVPN software

Explains the process of installing OpenVPN software on client devices for VPN access.

Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows-based computer

Guides on establishing and using a VPN tunnel from a Windows computer to the router.

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

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