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NETGEAR SXK30

NETGEAR SXK30
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User Manual
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini
Dual-band Mesh System (SXK30)
Models
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveMay 2021
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12201-01

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NETGEAR SXK30 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelSXK30
CategoryNetwork Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Overview of Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System

Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Models

Lists the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router (SXR30) and Satellite (SXS30) models covered in the manual.

Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router and Satellite Hardware Overviews

Describes the hardware features of the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and satellite.

LED Behavior

Explains the meaning of different LED behaviors on the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and satellite.

Wall Mount Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini

Provides instructions and details for wall-mounting the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router or satellite.

Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router and Satellite Labels

Shows examples of router and satellite labels, detailing login and network information.

Connect Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router

Guides on how to cable and connect the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router to your network.

Place Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite

Offers advice on placing the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite for optimal signal.

Sync Your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite

Details the process for syncing the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite with the router.

Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Network with NETGEAR Insight

Explains how to manage and monitor the Orbi network using NETGEAR Insight.

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

Connect to the Network for Initial Configuration

Provides steps for connecting to the Orbi network via wired or WiFi for initial setup.

Types of Logins

Explains the different types of logins required for router and internet service.

Use a Web Browser to Access the Router

Guides on accessing the router's web interface for settings management.

Change the Language

Instructions on how to change the language of the router's web interface.

Resolve a Browser Security Warning

Helps users resolve browser security warnings when accessing the router interface.

Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

Guides on using the setup wizard to automatically configure internet settings.

Manually Set Up the Internet Connection

Instructions for manually configuring the router's internet connection settings.

Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login

Details on setting up an internet connection that does not require a login.

Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login

Steps to configure an internet connection that requires a login and password.

Manage an IPv6 Internet Connection

Guides on specifying manual settings for various IPv6 internet connection types.

Use Auto Detection for an IPv6 Internet Connection

Explains how to automatically detect and configure IPv6 internet connection.

Use Auto Configuration for an IPv6 Internet Connection

Details on using auto configuration for setting up an IPv6 internet connection.

Set Up an IPv6 6 to4 Tunnel Internet Connection

Instructions for setting up an IPv6 internet connection using a 6to4 tunnel.

Set Up an IPv6 6 rd Tunnel Internet Connection

Guides on establishing an IPv6 WAN connection through a 6rd tunnel.

Set Up an IPv6 Pass-through Internet Connection

Steps for configuring an IPv6 internet connection in pass-through mode.

Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection

Instructions for setting up a fixed IPv6 internet connection with manual IP settings.

Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection

Guides on setting up an IPv6 internet connection using a DHCP server.

Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection

Details on configuring an IPv6 internet connection using PPPoE protocol.

Change the MTU Size

Explains how to change the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) size for network performance.

Control Access to the Internet

Manage MAC Access Control Lists for WiFi Networks and the LAN

Allows or denies network access based on device MAC addresses for specific networks.

Enable a MAC ACL for a Specific Network

Guides on enabling and configuring a MAC access control list for a network.

Add Automatically Detected Devices to a MAC ACL

Steps to automatically add detected devices to a MAC access control list.

Manually Add, Remove, or Change Device Information on a MAC ACL

Instructions for manually managing devices within a MAC access control list.

Disable a MAC ACL for a Specific Network

Explains how to disable a MAC access control list for a specific network.

Manage the Orbi Network Access Control List

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

Enable the Network Access Control List and Specify the Access Rule

Guides on enabling network access control and defining access rules for devices.

Manage the Allowed Devices on the Network Access Control List

Details on managing devices that are allowed access to the Orbi network.

Manage the Blocked Devices on the Network Access Control List

Instructions for managing devices that are blocked from accessing the Orbi network.

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Guides on using keywords to block specific internet sites on the network.

Delete Keywords That Are Used to Block Internet Sites

Instructions for removing keywords from the internet site blocking list.

Prevent Blocking on a Trusted Computer

Explains how to exempt a specific trusted computer from blocking rules.

Block Services from the Internet

Guides on blocking specific internet services at the router level.

Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services

Details on scheduling internet site and service blocking based on time.

Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

Instructions for configuring email notifications for security events and logs.

Manage the WiFi Settings

Change the Admin WiFi Network Settings

Guides on changing the admin WiFi network name, channel, or VLAN settings.

Change the Admin WiFi Password or Security Level

Instructions for changing the admin WiFi password and security options (WPA2/WPA3).

Manage the Employee WiFi Network Settings

Guides on enabling and managing settings for the employee WiFi network (Wireless 2).

Change the Employee WiFi Password or Security Level

Details on changing the employee WiFi network password and security settings.

Manage the IoT WiFi Network Settings

Guides on enabling and managing settings for the IoT WiFi network (Wireless 3).

Change the IoT WiFi Password or Security Level

Instructions for changing the IoT WiFi network password and security settings.

Set Up a Guest WiFi Network and Captive Portal

Guides on setting up a guest WiFi network with an optional captive portal.

Set Up a Guest WiFi Network with Open Access or Password Authentication

Details on configuring a guest network with open access or password authentication.

Set Up Facebook Wi-Fi

Instructions for setting up Facebook Wi-Fi for guest access with check-in options.

Set Up a Guest Network with a Captive Portal

Guides on setting up a guest network that redirects users to a splash page.

Manage the Download Bandwidth per SSID

Explains how to manage download bandwidth allocation for each WiFi network (SSID).

Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings

Covers advanced WiFi settings like region, SSID broadcast, and coexistence.

Change the Region of Operation

Instructions on changing the router's operating region for WiFi settings.

Enable or Disable SSID Broadcast for a Radio

Guides on enabling or disabling WiFi network name (SSID) broadcasting.

Enable or Disable 2040 MHz Coexistence for the 2.4 GHz Radio

Details on enabling/disabling 20/40 MHz coexistence to manage WiFi interference.

Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia for a Radio

Explains how to enable or disable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) for traffic prioritization.

Change the CTSRTS Threshold and Preamble Mode for a Radio

Guides on modifying CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for WiFi radios.

Change the Transmission Output Power for a Radio

Instructions on adjusting the WiFi transmission output power for radios.

Generate a New Backhaul Password

Details on generating a new WiFi backhaul password for router-satellite communication.

Enable or Disable MU-MIMO

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

Enable or Disable Fast Roaming

Explains how to enable or disable fast roaming for seamless WiFi client roaming.

Enable or Disable Protected Management Frames

Guides on enabling or disabling Protected Management Frames (PMF) for WiFi security.

Manage the LAN and WAN Settings

View or Change WAN Settings

Allows viewing and configuring WAN settings like DoS protection and DMZ server.

Manage Dynamic DNS

Guides on setting up and managing Dynamic DNS for remote network access.

Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account

Instructions for registering and setting up a new NETGEAR Dynamic DNS account.

Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created

Guides on configuring the router to use an existing Dynamic DNS account.

Change the Dynamic DNS Settings

Details on modifying existing Dynamic DNS account settings.

Set Up a Default DMZ Server

Instructions for setting up a default DMZ server to improve application compatibility.

Manage the LANs

Allows managing LAN settings and VLAN profiles for each LAN port.

Change the Default LAN 1 Settings

Guides on modifying default LAN 1 IP address and subnet mask settings.

Change the Employee LAN 2 Settings

Instructions for changing settings for the employee LAN 2, including IP address.

Change the IoT LAN 3 Settings

Details on changing settings for the IoT LAN 3, including IP address.

Change the Guest LAN 4 Settings

Guides on changing settings for the guest LAN 4, including IP address.

Set Custom Settings for LAN 5

Instructions for setting custom VLAN profiles and IP settings for LAN 5.

Use the Router as a DHCP Server

Guides on configuring the router to act as a DHCP server for LANs.

Set Up a DHCP Server for the Default LAN 1

Details on setting up a DHCP server for the default LAN 1 with IP address range.

Set Up a DHCP Server for the Employee LAN 2

Instructions for setting up a DHCP server for the employee LAN 2.

Set Up a DHCP Server for the IoT LAN 3

Guides on setting up a DHCP server for the IoT LAN 3.

Set Up a DHCP Server for the Guest LAN 4

Details on setting up a DHCP server for the guest LAN 4.

Set Up a DHCP Server for the Custom LAN 5

Instructions for setting up a DHCP server for the custom LAN 5.

Disable a DHCP Server Feature in the Router

Guides on disabling the router's DHCP server feature.

Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses

Allows reserving IP addresses for computers or servers requiring permanent IP settings.

Reserve an IP Address

Steps for reserving a specific IP address for a device via DHCP.

Edit a Reserved IP Address

Instructions for editing an existing reserved IP address entry.

Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry

Guides on removing a reserved IP address entry.

Manage Custom Static Routes

Allows managing custom static routes, typically for multi-router or multi-subnet networks.

Set Up a Static Route

Instructions for setting up a static route for network traffic routing.

Change a Static Route

Guides on editing an existing static route configuration.

Delete a Static Route

Details on removing a static route entry from the configuration.

Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play

Explains how Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices connect and discover network services.

Manage the VLANs and Port Modes

Guides on managing Virtual LANs (VLANs) and configuring Ethernet port modes (Trunk/Access).

Change the Port Mode to Trunk Mode or Access Mode

Instructions for changing Ethernet port modes between Trunk and Access.

Add a New VLAN Profile

Details on creating new VLAN profiles with names, IDs, and feature settings.

Add a New VLAN Profile for a LAN

Guides on adding VLAN profiles directly to LAN ports.

Change the VLAN Profile for an Ethernet Port

Instructions for changing the VLAN profile assignment for Ethernet ports.

Change the VLAN Profile for a LAN

Guides on changing VLAN profile assignments for specific LAN ports.

Enable, Change, or Disable the VLAN Profile for a WiFi Network

Details on enabling, changing, or disabling VLAN profiles for WiFi networks.

Delete a VLAN Profile

Instructions for removing a VLAN profile from the configuration.

Manage Link Aggregation

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

Add a Link Aggregation Group

Steps for adding a link aggregation group between router, satellite, or switch.

Remove a Link Aggregation Group

Instructions for removing a link aggregation group.

Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Pro System

Update the Router and Satellite Firmware

Guides on updating router and satellite firmware, including automatic updates.

Enable the Automatic Firmware Update Feature

Explains how to enable automatic firmware updates for the Orbi system.

Check for Firmware Updates

Instructions on checking for and performing firmware updates manually.

Manually Update Firmware

Details on manually updating firmware for Orbi router and satellite devices.

Manually Update Satellite Firmware

Step-by-step guide for manually updating the Orbi satellite's firmware.

Manually Update Router Firmware

Instructions for manually updating the Orbi router's firmware.

Change the Admin Password

Guides on changing the router's admin login password for security.

Enable Admin Password Reset

Explains how to enable the password reset feature for the admin account.

Reset the Admin Password

Instructions on how to reset the router's admin password if forgotten.

View Router Status and Usage Information

Guides on viewing the router's current status and network usage information.

Display Internet Port Statistics

Details on displaying statistics for the router's WAN and LAN Ethernet ports.

Check the Internet Connection Status

Instructions on checking the status of the router's internet connection.

Check Your Internet Bandwidth

Guides on using Speedtest to check the internet bandwidth.

View Satellites, WiFi Devices, and Wired Devices Connected to the Orbi Network

Explains how to view all connected devices on the Orbi network.

View the Satellite Status in the Satellite Web Interface

Guides on viewing satellite status information via its web interface.

View and Manage Logs of Router Activity

Instructions on viewing and managing router activity logs.

Set Up a Syslog Server

Guides on configuring the router to send system logs to a syslog server.

Monitor Internet Traffic

Details on monitoring internet traffic volume and setting limits.

Change the NTP Server

Instructions on changing the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server settings.

Set Your Time Zone Manually

Guides on manually setting the router's time zone.

Manage the Router Configuration File

Explains how to back up, restore, or reset router configuration settings.

Back Up Settings

Steps for backing up the router's current configuration settings.

Manage the Automatic Backup Options

Guides on managing automatic configuration backup options.

Erase the Current Configuration Settings

Instructions for erasing current settings and restoring factory defaults.

Restore Configuration Settings

Details on restoring router configuration settings from a backup file.

Set Up Remote Management

Guides on setting up remote access to manage router settings over the internet.

Use Remote Access

Instructions on how to use remote access to manage the router.

Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point

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

Set Up Router Mode

Instructions for changing the router back from AP mode to router mode.

Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports

Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server

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

Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server

Steps for forwarding specific incoming protocols to local servers.

Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service

Instructions for adding custom port forwarding services for applications.

Edit a Port Forwarding Service

Guides on editing existing port forwarding entries.

Delete a Port Forwarding Entry

Details on removing a port forwarding entry from the configuration.

Manage Port Triggering

Explains port triggering for dynamic port opening for applications.

Add a Port Triggering Service

Instructions for adding a port triggering service.

Enable Port Triggering

Guides on enabling the port triggering feature in the router.

Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set Up a VPN Connection

Guides on establishing a virtual private network (VPN) connection to the router.

Specify VPN Service in the Router

Instructions for specifying VPN service settings within the router.

Install OpenVPN Software

Details on installing OpenVPN software on various devices for VPN connections.

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows-based Computer

Step-by-step guide for installing OpenVPN client software on Windows.

Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer

Instructions for installing OpenVPN client software on Mac computers.

Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device

Guides on installing OpenVPN client software on iOS devices.

Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device

Details on installing OpenVPN client software on Android devices.

Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-based Computer

Instructions on opening a VPN tunnel from a Windows computer to the router.

Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Your Business

Guides on using VPN to access your business internet service remotely.

Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router

Details on configuring the router to allow VPN clients internet access.

Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router

Instructions on blocking VPN client internet access through the router.

Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Your Business

Guides on accessing business internet service via a VPN tunnel.

Troubleshooting

Quick Tips

Provides troubleshooting tips for common network problems.

Sequence to Restart Your Network

Step-by-step guide for correctly restarting the network modem and router.

WiFi Settings

Tips for ensuring WiFi settings match between devices and the router.

Network Settings

Checks for correct computer network settings, especially IP addresses and DHCP.

The Router and Satellite Do Not Sync

Troubleshooting steps for issues with router and satellite synchronization.

You Cannot Log In to the Router

Guides on troubleshooting login issues with the router's web interface.

You Cannot Access the Internet

Troubleshooting steps when unable to access the internet despite network connectivity.

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

Helps resolve issues with loading web pages, DNS, or traffic meter limits.

Troubleshoot PPPoE

Guides on troubleshooting internet connection problems related to PPPoE.

Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity

Steps for isolating and resolving issues with connecting to the Orbi WiFi network.

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility

Explains how to use the ping utility for network troubleshooting.

Test the LAN Path to Your Router

Guides on testing the LAN path connectivity to the router using ping.

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device

Instructions on testing the network path from your computer to a remote device.

Supplemental Information

Factory Settings

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

Technical Specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30

Lists the technical specifications for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model SXR30.

Technical Specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30

Lists the technical specifications for the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30.

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