User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Manage an IPv6 Internet connection
- Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
- Specify IPv6 Internet connections
- Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Use auto configuration for an IPv6 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
- Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection
- Change the MTU size
- 4. Control Access to the Internet
- Manage NETGEAR Armor
- Allow or block access to your network
- Manage network access control lists
- 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
- Schedule when to block Internet sites and services
- Set up security event email notifications
- 5. Specify Network Settings
- About the WiFi networks
- Manage the settings for the main WiFi network
- Manage WiFi settings for the 6 GHz-only WiFi network
- Manage IoT WiFi settings
- Set up a guest WiFi network
- Change your region
- View or change WAN settings
- Manage the WAN preference
- Manage 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
- Manage custom static routes
- Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz radio
- Enable or disable Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
- Change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a radio
- Change the Transmission Power Control
- Use the router as a WiFi access point only
- Set up router mode
- Generate a new backhaul password
- Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play
- Set up a bridge for a port group or VLAN tag group
- 6. Manage Your Network
- Update the router and satellite firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password reset
- Reset the admin password
- Always use HTTPS to access the router
- View router status and usage information
- Display Internet port statistics
- Check the Internet connection 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
- View the satellite status
- Check your Internet bandwidth
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Change the NTP server
- Set the time zone
- Manage the router configuration file
- 7. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 8. Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network
- 9. Troubleshooting
- A. Factory Settings and Technical Specifications
What is WiFi 6E?
WiFi 6E builds on the existing WiFi 6 (802.11ax) standard. WiFi 6E offers all of the
cutting-edge features of WiFi 6 and allows access to a new 6 GHz wireless band. This
combination of WiFi 6 technology and access to a brand new, empty WiFi band exclusive
to WiFi 6E devices makes WiFi 6E one of the most important developments in wireless
technology.
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More high-bandwidth channels: WiFi 6E expands on the spectrum and bandwidth
improvements of WiFi 6 with the addition of a 6 GHz band. This wireless band is
much wider than the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands and can support up to fourteen
80 MHz channels or seven 160 MHz channels. This means more capacity for
high-bandwidth activities like 4k and 8k gaming, virtual reality applications, and
video conferencing.
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Less interference and network congestion: The 6 GHz wireless band is newly
certified and is exclusive to devices that support WiFi 6E. This means that on 6 GHz,
the WiFi network does not need to slow down to accommodate legacy devices.
Fewer devices, more spectrum, and more bandwidth means less interference and
network congestion. WiFi 6E devices can support the most bandwidth-heavy,
low-latency applications without competing for bandwidth.
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Improved security: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) 3 is mandatory for all Wi-Fi 6
Certified devices operating in 6 GHz. WPA3 is the latest Wi-Fi Alliance security
certification. WPA3 provides the latest in security and authentication protocols. As
a result, 6 GHz WiFi traffic is more secure than ever and 6 GHz networks are more
difficult to hack.
To make use of the 6 GHz band, the router and its WiFi clients must support 802.11ax.
Note: The router can let devices that support 802.11ax connect to its 6 GHz radio.
Devices that do not support 802.11ax cannot connect to the 6 GHz radio but can connect
to the 2.4 GHz radio or 5 GHz radio.
Orbi router overview
The following sections are an overview of the Orbi router hardware features and LED
behavior. These sections apply to both model RBR960 and model RBR950.
User Manual9Overview
Orbi Quad-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System