Netgear Rbk50 Orbi Ac3000 Tri Band Wifi System User Manual

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3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5. In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6. Click the Delete button.
The route is removed from the table.
Specify Basic WiFi Settings
The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (SSID) and the same 
WiFi security. You can find the SSID and password on the router label and on the satellite 
label. If you log in to the router and change the WiFi settings, the router automatically sends 
the new settings to the satellite.
If you change your WiFi settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place 
where you can easily find it.
If your computer or mobile device is using a WiFi connection when you change the network 
name (SSID) or other WiFi security settings, you are disconnected when you click the Apply 
button. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the router.
To specify basic WiFi settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays. 
						

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4. Select  Wireless.
5. To change the network name (SSID), type a new name in the  Name (SSID) field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. The default SSID is 
randomly generated and is on the router
 ’s label. If you change the name, make sure to 
write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
6.  T
o change the WiFi channel, select a number in the  Channel list.
In some regions, not all channels are available. Do not change the chann\
el unless you 
experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfe\
rs). If this 
happens, experiment with dif

ferent channels to see which is the best. 
When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access poi\
nts use different 
channels to reduce interference. 
 The recommended channel spacing between adjacent 
access points is four channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6\
 and 10).
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved. The router sends the new settings to the satellite.
If you are using a WiFi connection and you changed the SSID, you are dis\
connected from 
the network.
8.  Make sure that you can connect to the WiFi network with its new settings\
. 
If you cannot connect using WiFi, check the following:
• Is your WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi\
 network in 
your area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open net\
work without 
WiFi security that they discover

.
• Is your computer or WiFi device trying to connect to your network with i\
ts old settings 
(before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network sele\
ction in your 
computer or WiFi device to match the current settings for your network.
Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
The router and satellite come preset with the same WiFi network name (S\
SID) and the same 
WiFi security. You can find the SSID and password on the router label and on the satelli\
te 
label. If you log in to the router and change the WiFi settings, the rou\
ter automatically sends 
the new settings to the satellite. We recommend that you do not disable security. 
						

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To change the WPA settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that \
is 
connected to the network.
2.  Enter  orbilogin.com.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  W
 ireless.
5. Under Security Options, select a WPA option:
• WP
A2-PSK [AES]
•WP
A-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]
The WPA2 option uses the newest standard for the strongest security, but some older  computers and WiFi devices cannot use WP
 A2. If your network includes old computers 
and WiFi devices, select the WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]  radio button. 
The  Password (Network Key) field displays.
6.  In the Password (Network Key) field, enter the network key (password) that you want to 
use. 
It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
7.  W
rite down the new password and keep it in a secure place for future refe\
rence.
8. Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved. 
						

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Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
To set up a guest WiFi network:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
2.  Enter  orbilogin.com.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  Guest Network .
5. Select the  Enable Guest Network  check box.
6.  Leave the  Enable SSID Broadcast check box selected.
Allowing the router to broadcast its WiFi network name (SSID) makes it\
 easier to find your  network and connect to it. If you clear this check box, that creates a h\
idden network.
7.  T
o change the network name, type a new name in the  Guest Wireless Network Name 
(SSID) field.
The name can be up to 32 characters long and it is case-sensitive. If yo\
u change the 
name, make sure to write down the new name and keep it in a safe place.
8.  Select or clear the  Allow guests to see each other and access my local network  check 
box.
To protect your privacy, this check box is cleared by default. That means your guests can  use your Internet connection but they cannot access computers or devices\
 that are 
connected to your Orbi network.
9.  Select a security option.
The WPA2 options use the newest standard for the strongest security. WPA2 is the  default setting.
10.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved. The router sends the new settings to the satellite. 
						

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View or Change Advanced WiFi Settings
To view or change advanced WiFi settings:
1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that \
is 
connected to the network.
2.  Enter  orbilogin.com.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings .
Note:The backhaul password is a security key that is used in WiFi 
communication between the router and the satellite. For information 
about generating a new backhaul password, see  Generate a New 
Backhaul Password  on page
  77.
5.  In the Region list, select your region.
In some locations, you cannot change this setting.
6.  T
o control the SSID broadcast, select or clear the  Enable SSID Broadcast check box.
When this check box is selected, the router broadcasts its network name \
(SSID) so that it 
displays when you scan for local WiFi networks on your computer or WiFi \
device.
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved. 
						

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Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point
You can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the same lo\
cal network as 
another router or gateway. 
For example, you can use the Orbi router as a WiFi access point that con\
nects to a gateway 
or modem router that you already use for your Internet service. In this \
situation, you do not 
need to change the settings for the gateway or modem router

. 
To set up the Orbi router as an AP after you set up your Internet connection:
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to a L\
AN port on your 
existing router or gateway

.
2.  Launch a web browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to\
 the network.
3.  Enter  orbilogin.com.
A login window opens.
4.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Router/AP Mode .
The Router/AP Mode page displays.
6.  Select the  AP Mode radio button.
7. Select the IP address setting:
• Get dynamically from existing router . 
 The other router on the network assigns an 
IP address to this router while this router is in AP mode.
• Enable fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended) . Use this setting if you 
want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is\
 in 
 AP mode. 
Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience. 
						

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Note:To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, 
we recommend that you use different WiFi settings on each router. 
You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router or gateway and \
use the Orbi only for WiFi client access.
8.  Click the  Apply button.
The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.
9.  T
o reconnect, close and restart your browser and enter  orbilogin.com.
Generate a New Backhaul Password
The backhaul password is a security key that is used in WiFi communicati\
on between the 
router and the satellite. You can generate a new backhaul password. After you generate a 
new backhaul password, you must use the Sync button to build a new backhaul connection 
so that the router and satellite can communicate with each other using W\
iFi.
To generate a new backhaul password:
1.  Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that \
is 
connected to the network.
2.  Enter  orbilogin.com.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings .
5. In the Backhaul Password section, click the  GENERATE button.
The router generates a new backhaul password. 
						

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7.   Manage Your Network
This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and 
home network. 
The chapter includes the following sections:
•Update the Router Firmware 
•Change the admin Password 
•Recover the admin Password 
•View Router Status 
•View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 
•View Devices Currently on the Network 
•Monitor Internet Traffic 
•Manage the Router Configuration File 
•Set Up Remote Management 
•Use Remote Access  
						

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Update the Router Firmware
The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You might see a message at 
the top of the genie pages when new firmware is available. You can respond to that message 
to update the firmware, or you can check to see if new firmware is available and update your 
product. 
To check for new firmware and update your router:
1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that is 
connected to the network.
2. Enter orbilogin.com.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.
The Router Update page displays.
5. Click the Check button.
The router finds new firmware information if any is available and displays a message 
asking if you want to download and install it.
6. Click the Ye s button.
The router locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update. 
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the 
upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load 
a new page. Do not turn off the router.
When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes 
about one minute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you must 
reconfigure the router after upgrading. 
						

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Change the admin Password
This feature let you change the default password that is used to log in \
to the router with the 
user name admin. This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access. The router label 
shows your unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WiFi acces\
s.
Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure 
password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any 
language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, 
and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
To set the password for the user name admin:
1. Launch a web browser from a WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device that \
is 
connected to the network.
2.  Enter  orbilogin.com.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration > Set Password .
5. Type the old password, and type the new password twice.
6.  T
o be able to recover the password, select the  Enable Password Recovery check box.
We recommend that you enable password recovery.
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved.