NETGEAR Orbi RBS50 Quick Start Guide

Connect your computer or mobile device to the Orbi router or satellite with an Ethernet or
WiFi connection.
To connect with WiFi, find the preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password on the
label on the Orbi router or satellite and connect to that network from your WiFi‑enabled
computer or mobile device.
Launch a web browser and visit orbilogin.com. If a login window opens, enter the user name
and password. The user name is admin and the default password is password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Orbi network.
The Orbi router’s ring LED turns o aer the setup is complete.
1. Connect Your Orbi Router
Unplug your modem and remove and replace the backup battery if it uses one.
Plug the modem back in.
Use the included Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the yellow Internet port on your
Orbi router.
Note: If you want to connect your Orbi router to an existing gateway, we recommend that
you turn o your existing gateway’s WiFi.
Connect your Orbi router to a power source. The Power LED on the back of the Orbi router
lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/O button.
Wait for the Orbi router’s ring LED to light white.
2. Place Your Orbi Satellite
Place the Orbi satellite in the middle of your house to get the best WiFi coverage.
Connect the Orbi satellite to a power source. The Power LED on the back of the Orbi
satellite lights green. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/O button.
The Orbi satellite’s ring LED lights white while the satellite attempts to sync with the Orbi
router.
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2. Place Your Orbi Satellite (Continued)
Aer the Orbi satellite’s ring LED lights white, it lights one of the following colors for about
three minutes and then turns o:
3. Set Up Your Orbi Network
Quick Start Guide
Orbi router
Orbi satellite
Blue
The connection between the Orbi router and Orbi satellite is good.
Amber
The connection between the Orbi router and Orbi satellite is fair. Consider moving
the Orbi satellite closer to the Orbi router.
Magenta
The Orbi satellite was unable to connect to the Orbi router. Move the Orbi satellite
closer to the Orbi router.
Note: If the ring LED still lights magenta aer about one minute, press the Sync
button on the back of the Orbi router and on the back of the Orbi satellite. If the Orbi
satellite successfully syncs with the Orbi router, the satellite’s ring LED lights white
then lights blue to indicate a good connection, and then turns o.

NETGEAR Orbi RBS50 Specifications

General

Type	Network repeater
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum transfer distance	15.23 m
External power adapter	Yes
Antenna type	Internal
Antennas quantity	6
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	4
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Security algorithms	WPA, WPA2-PSK
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Product color	White

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	78.9 mm
Width	170.3 mm
Height	225.8 mm
Weight	890.5 g