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NETGEAR RBR850

NETGEAR RBR850
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User Manual
Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band
Mesh WiFi 6 System
Orbi Router Model RBR850
Orbi Satellite Model RBS850
Orbi Router Model RBR840
Orbi Satellite Model RBS840
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveApril 2020
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11974-06

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NETGEAR RBR850 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelRBR850
CategoryNetwork Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Overview

Orbi router overview

Details hardware features and LED behavior for the Orbi router.

Orbi satellite overview

Details hardware features and LED behavior for the Orbi satellite.

Connect your router

Instructions for powering on and connecting the Orbi router to a modem.

Sync your Orbi satellite with your Orbi router

Steps to establish a wireless connection between the satellite and router.

2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the network

Explains wired and WiFi connection methods to join the Orbi network.

Set up and manage with the NETGEAR Orbi app

Guide for using the mobile app for setup and management.

Use a web browser to access the router

Instructions for accessing the router's web interface for configuration.

3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Manually set up the Internet connection

Steps to configure manual Internet connection settings on the router.

Manage an IPv6 Internet connection

Covers various IPv6 connection types and their manual setup.

Change the MTU size

Explains how to adjust the Maximum Transmission Unit for network performance.

4 Control Access to the Internet

Allow or block access to your network

How to configure access control rules for devices on the network.

Use keywords to block Internet sites

Method to block specific websites using keywords or domain names.

Block services from the Internet

How to block specific network services or applications.

Schedule when to block Internet sites and services

Setting up time-based rules for blocking content.

5 Optimize Performance

Enable or disable Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service

Configuring WMM QoS to prioritize network traffic.

Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play

Enabling UPnP for automatic device discovery and configuration.

6 Specify Network Settings

View or change WAN settings

Accessing and modifying Wide Area Network (Internet) configuration settings.

Manage Dynamic DNS

Setting up a dynamic DNS service for remote network access.

Specify basic WiFi settings

Configuring fundamental WiFi network name (SSID) and security.

Set up a guest WiFi network

Creating a separate WiFi network for guests with limited access.

7 Manage Your Network

Update the router and satellite firmware

Process for checking and installing new firmware for the devices.

Change the admin password

Instructions to modify the router's administrative login password.

View devices connected to the network or edit device information

How to see connected devices and edit their details.

Manage the router configuration file

Options for backing up, restoring, or erasing router settings.

Set up remote management

Enabling external access to the router's interface for configuration.

8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports

Manage port forwarding to a local server

Allowing incoming traffic to reach specific local servers.

Manage port triggering

Dynamically opening ports based on outbound traffic for specific applications.

9 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set up a VPN connection

Establishing a virtual private network connection for secure remote access.

Install OpenVPN software

Steps to install the necessary client software on various devices.

Use VPN to access your Internet service at home

Configuring VPN to route home internet traffic through the VPN.

10 Troubleshooting

You cannot access the Internet

Troubleshooting steps for issues preventing internet access.

Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity

Steps to diagnose and resolve problems with WiFi connections.

Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility

Using the ping tool for network diagnostics.

11 Supplemental Information

Factory settings for Orbi routers

Default configuration parameters for Orbi router models.

Factory settings for Orbi satellites

Default configuration parameters for Orbi satellite models.

Technical specifications for Orbi routers

Detailed hardware and performance specifications for Orbi routers.

Technical specifications for Orbi satellites

Detailed hardware and performance specifications for Orbi satellites.

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