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
LED behavior
When you sync a satellite to the router, the LED behavior for a satellite that comes in a
WiFi system is different from the LED behavior for add-on satellites.
Orbi WiFi system LEDs
The following table describes the LED behavior for an Orbi router and Orbi satellites
that are purchased together and come in the same package.
Table 1. Orbi WiFi System router and satellite LED descriptions
LED BehaviorLED
The Power LED is located above the Power On/Off button on the rear panel. Note: The wall
plug satellite does not include a Power LED.
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Solid green. Power is on.
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Solid amber. The router or satellite is booting.
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Blinking amber. The router or satellite is resetting to factory default settings.
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Blinking red. The firmware is corrupted.
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Off. Power is not supplied.
Power LED
The ring LED is located on the top.
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Pulsing white. The router is booting or someone pressed the Sync button.
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Off. The router finished booting and is working normally.
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Solid white. The router is resetting to factory default settings.
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Solid magenta. The router cannot connect to the Internet. See You cannot access the Internet
on page 135.
Router ring LED
This satellite is included when you buy an Orbi router. The ring LED is located on the top.
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Pulsing white. The satellite is booting.
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Blue for three minutes. The connection between the satellite and the router is good.
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Amber for three minutes. The connection between the satellite and the router is fair.
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Magenta. The satellite failed to sync to the router. See The router and satellite do not sync
on page 133.
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Off. The satellite synced to the router and is working normally.
Satellite ring
LED
Optional Orbi add-on satellite LEDs
You can purchase add-on Orbi satellites (sold separately) and add them to your Orbi
network.
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