User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Overview
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Setup Wizard
- Manually set up the 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 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 smart parental controls
- 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
- 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
- Specify basic WiFi settings
- Change the WiFi password or security level
- 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
- Enable admin password reset
- Reset the admin password
- View router status and usage information
- Display Internet port statistics
- Check the Internet connection status
- View the 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
- Manage the Orbi Outdoor Satellite LED lighting
- Monitor Internet traffic
- Set your time zone, adjust for daylight saving time, or change the NTP server
- Manage the router configuration file
- Set up remote management
- Use remote access
- Access your Orbi network from anywhere using the Orbi app
- 8. Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 9. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 10. Troubleshooting
- 11. Supplemental information
Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS40
The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite.
Table 15. Technical specifications for the satellite
DescriptionFeature
TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic
DNS, UPnP, and SMB
Data and routing protocols
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North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
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UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
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Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
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All regions (output): 12V, 2.5A DC output
Power adapter
6.4 x 3.1 x 8.0 in. (163 x 78 x 203 mm)Dimensions
1.65 lb (748 g)Weight
0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF)Operating temperature
90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensingOperating humidity
FCC Part 15 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947
Electromagnetic emissions
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45LAN
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45WAN
Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11
standard.
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WiFi
2.4 GHz: Max 400 Mbps
5 GHz Front haul: Max 866 Mbps
5 GHz Back haul: Max 866 Mbps
Radio data rates
IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz–256 QAM support
IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz–256 QAM support
Data encoding standards
Limited by the amount of WiFi network traffic generated by
each node (typically 50–70 nodes).
2.4 GHz: 127
5 GHz (front haul): 127
Maximum number of
computers per wireless
network
User Manual161Supplemental information
Orbi WiFi System