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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Overview
11
Orbi Router and Satellite Hardware Overviews
12
Orbi Router Model RBR50 Hardware Overview
12
Orbi Satellite Model RBS50 Hardware Overview
13
Orbi Router Model RBR40 Hardware Overview
14
Orbi Satellite Model RBS40 Hardware Overview
15
Orbi Router Model RBR20 Hardware Overview
16
Orbi Satellite Model RBS20 Hardware Overview
17
Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model RBW30 Hardware Overview
18
LED Behavior
18
Orbi Wifi System Leds
18
Optional Orbi Add-On Satellite Leds
19
Connect Your Router
20
Place Your Satellite
21
Examples of Placement for One Satellite
21
Examples of Placement for Multiple Satellites
23
Sync Your Orbi Satellite
25
Sync a Satellite from an Orbi Wifi System
25
Sync an Add-On Satellite
26
Log in to Your Router and Add Satellites to Your Network
26
Set up an Ethernet Backhaul Connection
27
Download the NETGEAR Orbi App
30
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
31
Connect to the Network
32
Wired Connection
32
Wifi Connection
32
Wifi Connection Using WPS
32
Labels
33
Types of Logins
34
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
34
Automatic Internet Setup
34
Log in to Orbi Web Interface
36
Change the Language
36
Access the Orbi Router with NETGEAR Genie App
37
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
38
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
39
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
39
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
39
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login
41
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
42
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
44
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
44
Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection
45
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Internet Connection
46
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
48
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
50
Set up an Ipv6 Fixed Internet Connection
50
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
51
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
53
11. Click the Apply Button
53
Your Settings Are Saved
53
Change the MTU Size
55
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
57
Set up Parental Controls
58
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
58
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
60
Delete Keywords
62
Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
62
Block Services from the Internet
63
Manage Network Access Control Lists
64
Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
65
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
66
Chapter 5 Optimize Performance
68
Wifi Multimedia Quality of Service
69
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug N Play
69
Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings
72
View or Change WAN Settings
73
Dynamic DNS
74
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
74
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
75
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
76
Set up a Default DMZ Server
76
Change the Router's Device Name
77
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
78
Use the Router as a DHCP Server
80
Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
81
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
82
Reserve an IP Address
82
Edit a Reserved IP Address
83
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
83
Custom Static Routes
84
Set up a Static Route
85
Edit a Static Route
86
Delete a Static Route
86
Specify Basic Wifi Settings
87
Change the Wifi Password or Security Level
89
Set up a Guest Wifi Network
90
View or Change Advanced Wifi Settings
91
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point
91
Generate a New Backhaul Password
93
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
93
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
94
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
94
Set up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port
96
Enable British Telecom IGMP Proxy Support
97
Chapter 7 Manage Your Network
98
Update the Router and Satellite Firmware
99
Check for Firmware Updates
99
Manually Update Firmware
100
Manually Update Satellite Firmware
100
Manually Update Router Firmware
101
Change the Admin Password
102
Set up Password Recovery
102
Recover the Admin Password
103
View Router Status
104
Display Internet Port Statistics
105
Check the Internet Connection Status
106
View Satellite Status
106
View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
107
View Devices Connected to the Network or Edit Device Information
108
View Devices Connected to the Network
108
Edit Device Information on the Attached Devices Page
109
View Satellites Connected to the Network or Edit Satellite Information
110
View Satellites Connected to the Network
110
Edit Satellite Information that Displays on the Attached Devices Page
111
Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED Lighting
112
Enable the Sync Button
112
Turn the Satellite LED Lighting on or off
113
Set LED Lighting Brightness
113
Schedule When to Turn on LED Lighting
114
Monitor Internet Traffic
115
Manage the Router Configuration File
116
Back up Settings
117
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
117
Restore Configuration Settings
118
Set up Remote Management
118
Use Remote Access
120
Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App
120
Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
121
Port Forwarding to a Local Server
122
Set up Port Forwarding to a Local Server
122
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service
123
Edit a Port Forwarding Service
124
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry
125
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
125
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
126
Port Triggering
126
Add a Port Triggering Service
127
Enable Port Triggering
128
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.125
128
Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network
130
Set up a VPN Connection
131
Specify VPN Service in the Router
131
Install Openvpn Software
132
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows Computer
132
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
135
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
136
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
136
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer
137
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
139
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
139
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
140
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
141
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
142
Quick Tips
143
Sequence to Restart Your Network
143
Wifi Settings
143
Network Settings
143
The Router and Satellite Do Not Sync
143
Cannot Log in to the Router
145
Cannot Access the Internet
145
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
147
Troubleshoot Pppoe
147
Wifi Connectivity
148
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
149
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
149
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device
150
Factory Settings for Orbi Routers
152
Factory Settings for Orbi Router Model RBR50
152
Factory Settings for Orbi Router Model RBR40
154
Factory Settings for Orbi Router Model RBR20
156
Factory Settings for Orbi Satellites
158
Factory Settings for Orbi Satellite Model RBS50
158
Factory Settings for Orbi Satellite Model RBS40
160
Factory Settings for Orbi Satellite Model RBS20
162
Factory Settings for Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model RBW30
164
Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBR50
166
Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBR40
167
Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBR20
168
Technical Specifications for Orbi Satellites
170
Technical Specifications for Orbi Satellite Model RBS50
170
Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBS40
172
Technical Specifications for Orbi Router Model RBS20
173
Technical Specifications for Orbi Wall Plug Satellite Model RBW30
174
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Brand
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Model
RBK20
Category
Network Router
Language
English
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