Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
- Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
- Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
- Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
- Use Auto Config for an IPV6 Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection
- Change the MTU Size
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- Enable Circle With Disney
- Activate and Manage NETGEAR Armor using the Orbi app
- Allow or Block Access to Your Network
- Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
- Delete Keywords That Are Used to Block Internet Sites
- Avoid Blocking on a Trusted Computer
- Block Services From the Internet
- Manage Network Access Control Lists
- Schedule When to Block Internet Sites and Services
- Set Up Security Event Email Notifications
- 5. Optimize Performance
- 6. 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
- Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point
- Set Up Router Mode
- Generate a New Backhaul Password
- Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
- Enable British Telecom IGMP Proxy Support
- 7. 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 or Edit Device Information
- View Satellites Connected to the Network or Edit Satellite Information
- Monitor Internet Traffic
- Manage the Router Configuration File
- Set Up Remote Management
- Use Remote Access
- Remotely access your router using the Orbi app
- 8. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental Information
- Quick Start Guide
- Product Info
Remotely access your router using the Orbi app.........................104
Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
Port Forwarding to a Local Server..................................................106
Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server.................................106
Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service...................................107
Edit a Port Forwarding Service...................................................108
Delete a Port Forwarding Entry..................................................109
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.........109
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule..........110
Port Triggering.................................................................................110
Add a Port Triggering Service....................................................111
Enable Port Triggering................................................................112
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat.112
Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set Up a VPN Connection...............................................................115
Specify VPN Service in the Router..................................................115
Install OpenVPN Software...............................................................116
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows Computer.......116
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer................119
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device...........................120
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device...................120
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows Computer..........................121
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home......................123
Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router.....................123
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router...........................124
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home......125
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips..........................................................................................127
Sequence to Restart Your Network...........................................127
WiFi Settings.................................................................................127
Network Settings..........................................................................127
The Router and Satellite Do Not Sync...........................................127
Cannot Log In to the Router............................................................128
Cannot Access the Internet.............................................................129
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing.....................................................130
Troubleshoot PPPoE........................................................................130
Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity.....................................................131
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility......................132
Test the LAN Path to Your Router..............................................132
Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device.......133
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