Netgear SXK30B3 User Manual
User Manual
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini
Dual-band Mesh System (SXK30)
Models
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router Model SXR30
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite Model SXS30
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveMay 2021
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12201-01
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30
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Revision History
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models..................................................10
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and satellite hardware overviews.....10
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model SXR30 hardware................10
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 hardware..............11
LED behavior.......................................................................................12
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System LEDs...............................................12
Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite LEDs................................13
Wall mount your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini.............................................13
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini satellite
label......................................................................................................16
Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router......................................17
Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite.........................................17
Sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite..........................................17
Sync a satellite from an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system................18
Sync an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite............................18
Add satellites to your network using the router web interface.19
Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight..21
Chapter 2 Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Network and Access the
Router
Connect to the network for initial configuration.............................23
Wired connection..........................................................................23
WiFi connection.............................................................................23
WiFi connection using WPS..........................................................24
Types of logins....................................................................................24
Use a web browser to access the router..........................................24
Use the interactive Internet setup process.................................25
Log in to the Orbi router web interface......................................26
Change the language........................................................................27
Resolve a browser security warning.................................................27
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard..........................................................30
Manually set up the Internet connection.........................................30
Specify an Internet connection without a login..........................30
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Specify an Internet connection that uses a login.......................32
Manage an IPv6 Internet connection...............................................34
Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses.................................34
Specify IPv6 Internet connections................................................34
Use auto detection for an IPv6 Internet connection..................35
Use auto configuration for an IPv6 Internet connection...........36
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection.........................38
Set up an IPv6 6rd tunnel Internet connection...........................40
Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection......................42
Set up an IPv6 fixed Internet connection....................................42
Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection..................................44
Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection..................................46
Change the MTU size.........................................................................48
Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet
Manage MAC access control lists for WiFi networks and the LAN.51
Enable a MAC ACL for a specific network..................................52
Add automatically detected devices to a MAC ACL.................53
Manually add, remove, or change the information for a device
on a MAC ACL................................................................................54
Disable a MAC ACL for a specific network.................................55
Manage the Orbi network access control list..................................56
Enable the network access control list and specify the access
rule...................................................................................................57
Manage the allowed devices on the network access control
list.....................................................................................................58
Manage the blocked devices on the network access control
list.....................................................................................................60
Use keywords to block Internet sites...............................................61
Delete keywords that are used to block Internet sites...................62
Prevent blocking on a trusted computer.........................................63
Block services from the Internet.......................................................64
Schedule when to block Internet sites and services......................65
Set up security event email notifications.........................................66
Chapter 5 Manage the WiFi Settings
Change the admin WiFi network settings.......................................69
Change the admin WiFi network name, channel, or VLAN......69
Change the admin WiFi password or security level..................71
Manage the employee WiFi network settings................................73
Enable the employee WiFi network and manage the settings.73
Change the employee WiFi password or security level............75
Manage the IoT WiFi network settings............................................78
Enable the IoT WiFi network and manage the settings............78
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Change the IoT WiFi password or security level........................79
Set up a guest WiFi network and captive portal.............................82
Set up a guest WiFi network with open access or password
authentication.................................................................................83
Set up Facebook Wi-Fi..................................................................84
Set up a guest network with a captive portal.............................86
Manage the download bandwidth per SSID...................................88
Manage the advanced WiFi settings................................................89
Change the region of operation..................................................90
Enable or disable SSID broadcast for a radio............................90
Enable or disable 20/40 MHz coexistence for the 2.4 GHz
radio.................................................................................................91
Enable or disable Wi-Fi multimedia for a radio.........................92
Change the CTS/RTS threshold and preamble mode for a
radio.................................................................................................93
Change the transmission output power for a radio..................94
Generate a new backhaul password...........................................95
Enable or disable MU-MIMO........................................................96
Enable or disable fast roaming....................................................96
Enable or disable Protected Management Frames...................97
Chapter 6 Manage the LAN and WAN Settings
View or change WAN settings........................................................100
Manage Dynamic DNS.....................................................................101
Set up a new Dynamic DNS account.........................................102
Specify a DNS account that you already created.....................103
Change the Dynamic DNS settings...........................................104
Set up a default DMZ server............................................................104
Manage the LANs.............................................................................105
Change the default LAN 1 settings...........................................106
Change the employee LAN 2 settings......................................107
Change the IoT LAN 3 settings..................................................108
Change the guest LAN 4 settings..............................................110
Set custom settings for LAN 5....................................................111
Use the router as a DHCP server....................................................112
Set up a DHCP server for the default LAN 1.............................112
Set up a DHCP server for the employee LAN 2.......................113
Set up a DHCP server for the IoT LAN 3...................................114
Set up a DHCP server for the guest LAN 4...............................115
Set up a DHCP server for the custom LAN 5............................116
Disable a DHCP server feature in the router............................117
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses..............................................118
Reserve an IP address.................................................................118
Edit a reserved IP address..........................................................119
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Delete a reserved IP address entry............................................120
Manage custom static routes..........................................................120
Set up a static route.....................................................................121
Change a static route..................................................................122
Delete a static route....................................................................123
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play......123
Manage the VLANs and port modes.............................................125
Change the port mode to Trunk mode or Access mode.......125
Add a new VLAN profile.............................................................127
Add a new VLAN profile for a LAN............................................128
Change the VLAN profile for an Ethernet port........................129
Change the VLAN profile for a LAN..........................................130
Enable, change, or disable the VLAN profile for a WiFi
network.........................................................................................131
Delete a VLAN profile..................................................................132
Manage link aggregation................................................................133
Add a link aggregation group...................................................133
Remove a link aggregation group.............................................134
Chapter 7 Manage and Monitor Your Orbi Pro System
Update the router and satellite firmware......................................137
Enable the automatic firmware update feature.......................137
Check for firmware updates.......................................................137
Manually update firmware..........................................................138
Manually update satellite firmware...........................................139
Manually update router firmware..............................................140
Change the admin password..........................................................140
Enable admin password reset........................................................141
Reset the admin password..............................................................142
View router status and usage information....................................143
Display Internet port statistics.........................................................143
Check the Internet connection status............................................144
Check your Internet bandwidth......................................................145
View satellites, WiFi devices, and wired devices connected to the
Orbi network.....................................................................................146
View the satellite status in the satellite web interface..................147
View and manage logs of router activity.......................................148
Set up a syslog server......................................................................149
Monitor Internet traffic.....................................................................150
Change the NTP server....................................................................151
Set your time zone manually...........................................................152
Manage the router configuration file.............................................153
Back up settings...........................................................................153
Manage the automatic backup options....................................153
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Erase the current configuration settings...................................154
Restore configuration settings...................................................155
Set up remote management...........................................................156
Use remote access...........................................................................157
Use the router as a WiFi access point............................................157
Set up router mode..........................................................................159
Chapter 8 Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
Manage port forwarding to a local server.....................................161
Set up port forwarding to a local server...................................161
Add a custom port forwarding service.....................................162
Edit a port forwarding service....................................................163
Delete a port forwarding entry..................................................164
Application example: Make a local web server public...........164
How the router implements the port forwarding rule.............165
Manage port triggering...................................................................165
Add a port triggering service.....................................................166
Enable port triggering................................................................167
Application example: Port triggering for Internet Relay Chat.168
Chapter 9 Use VPN to Access Your Network
Set up a VPN connection.................................................................170
Specify VPN service in the router...................................................170
Install OpenVPN software...............................................................171
Install OpenVPN software on your Windows-based computer.171
Install OpenVPN software on your Mac computer..................174
Install OpenVPN software on an iOS device............................175
Install OpenVPN software on an Android device....................176
Use a VPN tunnel on your Windows-based computer................177
Use VPN to access your Internet service at your business..........178
Set up VPN client Internet access in the router........................178
Block VPN client Internet access in the router.........................179
Use a VPN tunnel to access your Internet service at your
business........................................................................................180
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick tips...........................................................................................182
Sequence to restart your network.............................................182
WiFi settings.................................................................................182
Network settings..........................................................................182
The router and satellite do not sync..............................................182
You cannot log in to the router.......................................................184
You cannot access the Internet.......................................................184
Troubleshoot Internet browsing.....................................................185
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Troubleshoot PPPoE........................................................................186
Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity......................................................187
Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility........................187
Test the LAN path to your router...............................................188
Test the path from your computer to a remote device...........188
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory settings.................................................................................191
Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model SXR30.191
Factory settings for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model
SXS30............................................................................................194
Technical specifications...................................................................194
Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model
SXR30............................................................................................194
Technical specifications for Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model
SXS30............................................................................................196
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Overview
The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Dual-band Mesh System (SXK30) creates dedicated high-speed
WiFi connections to your Internet service. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router connects to
your modem or gateway. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite extends the WiFi signal
throughout your business, office, or home.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models
• Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and satellite hardware overviews
• LED behavior
• Wall mount your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini
• Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini satellite label
• Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router
• Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite
• Sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite
• Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website
at netgear.com/support.
Note: This manual refers to the Orb Pro WiFi 6 Mini router as the router and refers to
the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite as the satellite.
Note: The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router does not support and does not pair with Orbi
Home satellites or Orbi Pro WiFi 5 satellites. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite does not
pair with an Orbi Home router or Orbi Pro WiFi 5 router.
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Supported Orbi Pro WiFi 6 models
This user manual describes the following Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini models:
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router (Model SXR30)
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite (Model SXS30)
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Note: To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites
that are connected to your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 network, you must manage them from your
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and satellite hardware overviews
The following sections display and describe the hardware features of the Orbi Pro WiFi
Mini 6 router (model SXR30) and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (model SXS30).
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model SXR30 hardware
Figure 1. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router model SXR30, front and back views
1. Bar LED
2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection)
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3. WAN Gigabit Ethernet port. Use this port for your Internet connection.
4. LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports 1–3. LAN ports 1 and 2 support link aggregation.
5. Power LED
6. DC Power connector
7. Reset button
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30 hardware
Figure 2. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite model SXS30, front and back views
1. Bar LED
2. Sync button (also used for WPS connection)
3. LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports 1–4. LAN ports 2 and 3 support link aggregation.
4. DC Power connector
5. Power LED
6. Reset button
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LED behavior
When you sync an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router, the
LED behavior for a satellite that comes in an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system is different
from the LED behavior for add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites.
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System LEDs
The following table describes the LED behavior for an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router (model
SXR30) and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (model SXS30) that are purchased together
and come in the same package.
Table 1. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini System router and satellite LED descriptions
LED BehaviorLED
Power LED
Router bar LED
Satellite bar
LED
The Power LED is located adjacent to the power connector on the rear panel.
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.
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The bar LED is located on the front.
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.
•
Solid magenta: The router cannot connect to the Internet. See You cannot access the
•
Internet on page 184.
This satellite is included when you buy an Orbi router. The bar LED is located on the front.
Pulsing white: The satellite is booting.
•
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
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sync on page 182.
Off: The satellite synced to the router and is working normally.
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Add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite LEDs
The following table describes the LED behavior for an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini
satellite (model SXS30) that was purchased separately from the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini
System kit.
Table 2. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini add-on satellite (model SXS30) LED description
LED BehaviorLED
Power LED
Add-on satellite
bar LED
The Power LED is located adjacent to the power port on the rear panel.
Solid green: Power is on.
•
Solid amber: The satellite is rebooting.
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Blinking amber: The 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.
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Optional add-on satellites are sold separately and can be added to your Orbi network. The
bar LED is located on the front.
Pulsing white: The satellite is booting.
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Solid white: The satellite is ready to sync to the router (press the Sync button).
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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 is not connected to the router or is not getting an IP address.
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Off: The satellite synced to the router and is working normally.
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Wall mount your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini
Your package contains wall-mounting items:
Wall-mount bracket
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Wall anchors
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Screws
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Attach the mount bracket to the wall, and then attach the mount base to your router or
satellite.
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To wall mount your router or satellite:
1. Locate the two mounting holes on the mounting bracket.
2. Mark the wall where you want to insert the provided anchors and screws, which must
be 2.5 in. (63 mm) apart.
3. Drill two mounting holes in the wall.
4. Insert the supplied anchors and screws into the wall and tighten the screws with a
No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, leaving about 0.25 in. (6 mm) of each screw protruding
from the wall.
Note: When the screws are placed correctly, the holes at the back of the mounting
bracket fit over the protruding screws, allowing you to slide the mounting bracket
downward until the tops of the slots are resting on the screws.
5.
Thread the power connector through the opening at the bottom of the mount base.
For the router, also thread the Ethernet cable through the opening in the mount
base.
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6. Connect the cables to your Orbi router or satellite, place your Orbi router or satellite
on the mount base, and attach it to the base with the provided screws.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label and Orbi Pro Wifi 6 Mini satellite label
The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label shows the login information, the WiFi network
name and password, the router’s MAC address, and the router’s serial number. The
following is an example of what the router label might look like:
Figure 3. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router label
The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite label shows the WiFi network name and password,
the satellite’s MAC address, and the satellite’s serial number. The following is an example
of what the satellite label might look like:
Figure 4. Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite label
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Connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router
If you want to connect your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router to an existing gateway, we
recommend that you turn off your existing gateway’s WiFi.
To cable your router:
1.
Unplug your modem’s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for
your Internet service.
If your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery, and then put the battery
back in.
2. Plug in and turn on your modem.
3.
Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the Ethernet cable that
came with your router.
4. Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite
Your satellites must be within range of your router’s WiFi signal in order for it to sync
with the router. Use the satellite’s bar LED to help you determine where to place your
satellite.
Sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite
The sync process for your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite depends on whether your satellite
came with your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system, or if your satellite is an add-on satellite.
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Sync a satellite from an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system
The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini system includes an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and a Orbi Pro
WiFi 6 Mini satellite. The Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite that is packaged with an Orbi Pro
WiFi 6 Mini router is preset to automatically find and sync to the router's WiFi signal.
To sync your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite:
1. Place your satellite.
For more information, see Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite on page 17.
2. Connect the satellite to a power source.
The satellite bar LED pulses white. The satellite automatically finds the router’s WiFi
signal and attempts to sync to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router.
Note: The first time that you sync the satellite and the router, the sync process can
take up to five minutes because the router might automatically update the satellite’s
firmware.
The satellite bar LED lights one of the following colors for about three minutes and
then turns off:
Blue: The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between
•
the router and satellite is good.
Amber: The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between
•
the router and satellite is fair. Consider moving the satellite closer to the router.
Magenta: The router and satellite failed to sync.
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3.
If the satellite bar LED is magenta, move the satellite closer to the router and then
sync the satellite to the router:
a.
Press the Sync button on the back of the router.
b.
Within two minutes, press the Sync button on the back of the satellite.
The satellite attempts to sync to the router. The satellite bar LED lights blue,
amber, or magenta as described in Step 2 of this procedure and then turns off.
Sync an add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite
If you already set up an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and satellite and you are adding an
optional add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite (sold separately), follow the steps in this
section.
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Note: When you purchase an Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite separately from the Orbi
Pro WiFi 6 Mini router, the satellite has a different WiFi network name and password.
However, after syncing the add-on satellite with the router, the satellite uses the same
WiFi network name and password as the router.
To sync your add-on Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite:
1. Place your satellite.
For more information, see Place your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellite on page 17.
2. Connect the satellite to a power source.
3.
Wait about two minutes for the satellite bar LED to light solid white.
4.
Press the Sync button on the back of the satellite and within two minutes, press the
Sync button on the back of your Orbi WiFi 6 Mini router.
The satellite bar LED pulses white, then lights one of the following colors for about
three minutes, and then turns off:
Blue: The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between
•
the router and satellite is good.
Amber: The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between
•
the router and satellite is fair. Consider moving the satellite closer to the router.
Magenta: The router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the
•
router and try again.
Note: The first time that you sync the satellite and the router, the sync process can
take up to five minutes because the router might automatically update the satellite’s
firmware.
Add satellites to your network using the router web interface
You can use the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface to add a satellite to your Orbi
network.
To add a satellite to your Orbi network using the router web interface:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
Orbi network.
2. Enter orbilogin.com.
A login window displays.
If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and
does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27.
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3. Enter the admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select Add Orbi Satellite.
The Place Your Satellite page displays.
5. Follow the instructions about where to place your satellite in your house.
6. Connect the satellite to a power source.
7. Click the NEXT button.
8.
Wait about two minutes for the satellite’s bar LED to light solid white.
9. Press the Sync button on the satellite.
The satellite’s bar LED pulses white.
10.
Click the SYNC button in the router web interface.
The router attempts to sync with the satellite.
The satellite’s bar LED lights one of the following colors for about three minutes and
then turns off:
Blue: The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between
•
the router and satellite is good.
Amber: The router and satellite successfully synced, and the connection between
•
the router and satellite is fair. Consider moving the satellite closer to the router.
Magenta: The router and satellite failed to sync. Move the satellite closer to the
•
router and try again.
Note: The first time that you sync the satellite and the router, the sync process can
take up to five minutes because the router might automatically update the satellite’s
firmware.
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Manage and monitor your Orbi network with NETGEAR Insight
If you are a NETGEAR Insight Premium or Pro subscriber, after you use the router web
interface to set up your Orbi system, you can use NETGEAR Insight to manage and
monitor your Orbi network remotely.
For more information about NETGEAR Insight, visit https://www.netgear.com/insight/.
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Connect to the Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Network and Access the Router
To manage your Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini router and any Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini satellites that
are connected to your Orbi Pro Wifi 6 network, you must manage them from your Orbi
Pro WiFi 6 Mini router web interface.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Connect to the network for initial configuration
• Types of logins
• Use a web browser to access the router
• Change the language
• Resolve a browser security warning
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Connect to the network for initial configuration
You can connect to the Orbi network through a wired or WiFi connection.
Note: If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Wired connection
You can connect your computer to the router using an Ethernet cable and join the
router’s local area network (LAN).
To connect your computer to the router with an Ethernet cable:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the router’s Ethernet ports.
Your computer connects to the LAN.
WiFi connection
When you install your Orbi router for the first time, you can connect to the router’s WiFi
network by scanning the QR code on your router with the camera app on your mobile
device. To scan the QR code with your camera app, your mobile device must have iOS
version 11 or later, or Android version 10 or later.
You can also manually find and select the Orbi router’s WiFi network from your
WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device.
To find and select the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
On your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, find and select the WiFi network.
The WiFi network name is on the router label.
3. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password.
The password is on the router or satellite label.
Your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
Network and Access the Router
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WiFi connection using WPS
You can connect to the router’s WiFi network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or you
can find and select the WiFi network.
To use WPS to connect to the WiFi network:
1. Make sure that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2.
Check the WPS instructions for your computer or WiFi device.
3. Press the Sync button on the router.
4. Within two minutes, on your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device, press its WPS
button or follow its instructions for WPS connections.
Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network.
Types of logins
You must use different logins for different types of tasks:
Internet service login: The login information that your Internet service provider
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(ISP) gave you lets your router connect to your Internet service. Your service provider
gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this
login information, contact your ISP.
WiFi network login: Your router uses a preset WiFi network name (SSID) and
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password for WiFi access. This information is on the router label. During setup, you
can change the WiFi network name (SSID) and password for increased security.
Orbi Pro router login: The password that logs you in to the router interface from a
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web browser as the admin. The default password for initial login is password. During
setup or at initial login, you must specify a new password for increased security.
Use a web browser to access the router
When you connect to the network (either through WiFi or through an Ethernet cable),
you can use a web browser to access the router to view or change the settings for the
router and the satellites that you synced with the router.
The first time you log in to the router web interface, use the interactive Internet setup
process to connect your router to your Internet service. You can also set up your router
manually.
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Network and Access the Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30
Use the interactive Internet setup process
Before you start the interactive Internet setup process, get your ISP information and
make sure that the computers and devices in the network use the settings described
here.
When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you
all the information needed to connect to the Internet.
For DSL service, you might need the following information to set up your router:
The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
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ISP login name and password
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Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
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If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it.
The interactive Internet setup process takes about 10 minutes to complete.
To use the interactive Internet setup process:
1. Power on your router.
2. Make sure that your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device is connected to the
router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings
listed on the label.
Note: If you want to change the router’s WiFi settings, use a wired connection so
the WiFi device that you are using for setup is not disconnected when the new WiFi
settings take effect.
3. Launch a web browser.
If your browser displays a security message, see Resolve a browser security warning
on page 27.
The page that displays depends on whether you accessed the router before:
The first time that you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser
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goes to orbilogin.com, and the Orbi login page displays.
If you already set up the Internet connection, enter orbilogin.com in the address
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field for your browser to start the installation process.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
The router connects to the Internet.
If your browser does not display the web page or your router does not connect to
the Internet, see the following troubleshooting suggestions.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30
Your router does not connect to the InternetYour browser does not display the web page
Review your settings.Make sure that the computer is connected to the router
through one of the LAN Ethernet ports, or is connected
through WiFi.
Make sure that the router is receiving power, and that
its Power LED is lit
Close and reopen your browser or clear the browser
cache.
If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address
(this setting is uncommon), change its settings to obtain
an IP address automatically from the router.
Make sure that you selected the correct options and
typed everything correctly.
Contact your ISP to verify that you are using the correct
configuration information.
Read the information in Troubleshooting on page 181.Browse to orbilogin.com.
If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product
and contact NETGEAR technical support.
Log in to the Orbi router web interface
When you log in to the Orbi, the browser displays the router web interface. You can
use the router web interface to change the router or satellite settings.
To log in to your Orbi:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
Orbi network.
2. Enter orbilogin.com.
A login window displays.
If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and
does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27.
3. Enter the admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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Network and Access the Router
Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30
Change the language
By default, the language is set as Auto.
To change the language:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
Orbi network.
2. Enter orbilogin.com.
A login window displays.
If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and
does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27.
3. Enter the admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
In the upper right corner, select a language from the menu.
5.
When prompted, click the OK button to confirm this change.
The page refreshes with the language that you selected.
Resolve a browser security warning
Access to the router web interface is encrypted through the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
Secure (HTTPS) protocol, instead of the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The extra
security of HTTPS requires your browser to verify that orbilogin.com (which is the same
as 192.168.1.1) is safe. As a result, a security warning can display in your browser when
you try to access that domain.
If such as security warning displays, you cannot proceed but must take one of the
following actions, depending on the browser that you are using:
Google Chrome: If Google Chrome displays a Your connection is not private warning,
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click the ADVANCED link. Then, click the Proceed to x.x.x.x (unsafe) link, in which
x.x.x.x represents the domain or IP address of the Orbi.
Apple Safari: If Apple Safari displays a This connection is not private warning, click
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the Show Details button. Then, click the visit this website link. If a warning pop-up
window displays, click the Visit Website button. If another pop-up window displays
to let you confirm changes to your certificate trust settings, enter your Mac user name
and password and click the Update Setting button.
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Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Router SXR30 and Orbi Pro WiFi 6 Mini Satellite SXS30
Mozilla Firefox: If Mozilla Firefox displays a Your connection is not secure warning,
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click the ADVANCED button. Then, click the Add Exception button. In the pop-up
window that displays, click the Confirm Security Exception button.
Microsoft Edge: If Microsoft Edge displays a There is a problem with this website’s
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security certificate warning or a similar warning, select Details > Go on to the
webpage.
Microsoft Internet Explorer: If Microsoft Internet Explorer displays a There is a
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problem with this website’s security certificate warning, click the Continue to this
website (not recommended) link.
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Specify Your Internet Settings
Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow
Orbi to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web
browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Use the Internet Setup Wizard
• Manually set up the Internet connection
• Manage an IPv6 Internet connection
• Change the MTU size
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Use the Internet Setup Wizard
You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up
your router.
To use the Setup Wizard:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
Orbi network.
2. Enter orbilogin.com.
A login window displays.
If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security warning and
does not let you proceed, see Resolve a browser security warning on page 27.
3. Enter the admin user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time
that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard page displays.
5. Select the Yes radio button.
If you select No, you are taken to the Internet Setup page (see Manually set up the
Internet connection on page 30).
6. Click the Next button.
The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to
determine your ISP configuration and checks your operation mode.
Manually set up the Internet connection
You can view or change the router’s Internet connection settings.
Specify an Internet connection without a login
To specify the Internet connection settings:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your
Orbi network.
2. Enter orbilogin.com.
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