User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Cable Modem Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- 5. Specify Network Settings
- View or Change WAN Settings
- Dynamic DNS
- Set Up a Default DMZ Server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings
- Use the Router as a DHCP Server
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
- Custom Static Routes
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
- View or Change Advanced WiFi Settings
- Enable Router Mode
- Generate a New Backhaul Password
- Check Your Internet Bandwidth
- Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug N Play
- 6. Manage Your Network
- Update the Router and Satellite Firmware
- Change the admin Password
- Set Up Password Recovery
- Recover the admin Password
- View Router Status
- View Satellite Status
- View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
- View Devices Connected to the Network
- View Satellites Connected to the Network
- Monitor Internet Traffic
- Manage the Router Configuration File
- Set Up Remote Management
- Use Remote Access
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the NETGEAR Orbi App
- 7. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 8. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 9. Troubleshooting
- 10. Supplemental Information
Install your Orbi Whole Home WiFi System
Set up and activate your Orbi cable modem router and satellite using the NETGEAR Orbi app. If you do not
own a smart phone, you can manually set up and activate your cable modem router and satellite without
the app.
Set Up and Activate Using the NETGEAR Orbi App
You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up and activate your Orbi cable modem router and satellite.
To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your mobile device and follow the prompts.
Figure 5. NETGEAR Orbi app
Hardware Setup
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Orbi WiFi System