Orbi WiFi System

The Orbi WiFi System creates dedicated high-speed WiFi connections to your Internet service. The Orbirouter connects to your modem or gateway. The Orbi satellite extends the WiFi signal throughout your home.

This manual describes how to manage your Orbi WiFi System from your Orbi router web interface. You can manage any add-on Orbi satellite from the Orbi router web interface.

If you own one of the following add-on Orbi satellites, you can find more information about your satellite from its user manual, which is available at https://www.netgear.com/support/:

  • Orbi Outdoor Universal Satellite (model RBS50Y)
  • Orbi Voice (model RBS40V)

This chapter contains the following sections:

  • LED behavior
  • Connect your router
  • Place your satellite
  • Sync your Orbi satellite
  • Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection
  • Download the NETGEAR Orbi app

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at https://www.netgear.com/support/.

Note: This manual refers to all Orbi router models as the router and refers to all Orbi satellite models (including the Orbi wall plug satellite) as the satellite.

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 Type LED Behavior
Power LED 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.
  • Solid green: Power is on.
  • Solid amber: Router or satellite is booting.
  • Blinking amber: Resetting to factory default settings.
  • Blinking red: Firmware is corrupted.
  • Off: Power is not supplied.
Router Ring LED The ring LED is located on the top.
  • Pulsing white: Router is booting or Sync button pressed.
  • Off: Router finished booting and working normally.
  • Solid white: Resetting to factory default settings.
  • Solid magenta: Router cannot connect to the Internet.
Satellite Ring LED Included with Orbi satellite. Ring LED is located on the top.
  • Pulsing white: Satellite is booting.
  • Blue (3 minutes): Connection is good.
  • Amber (3 minutes): Connection is fair.
  • Magenta: Failed to sync with the router.
  • Off: Working normally and synced.

Connect your router

  • 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.
  • Plug in and turn on your modem. If your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in.
  • Connect your modem to the Internet port of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your router.
  • Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet.
  • If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.

Set up an Ethernet backhaul connection

Your Orbi satellite automatically connects wirelessly to your Orbi router or another Orbi satellite to create a wireless backhaul, or you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your satellite to your router or another satellite to create a wired backhaul connection.

Before you set up an Ethernet backhaul connection, make sure that you update the firmware on all your Orbi devices.

The following image shows how to connect your Orbi satellites to your Orbi router to create an Ethernet backhaul connection.

Your Orbi satellite

Download the NETGEAR Orbi app

You can use the NETGEAR Orbi app to set up and access your Orbi network.

To find the app, scan a QR code or search for NETGEAR Orbi in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Launch the NETGEAR Orbi app on your mobile device and follow the prompts.

For more information about the Orbi app, visit

https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/orbi-app. Your Orbi satellite

Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR50

The following table shows the factory default settings for the router.

Feature Setting Default Value
Router Login User login URL orbilogin.com
User name (case-sensitive) admin
Login password (case-sensitive) password
Internet Connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address
WAN MTU size 1500
Port speed AutoSensing
Local Network (LAN) LAN IP 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP server Enabled
DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2
DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254
DMZ Disabled
Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR,
GMT+1 for GR,
GMT-8 for NA
Time zone adjusted for daylight saving time Disabled
SNMP Disabled

Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR50

The following table shows the technical specifications for the router.

Feature Description
Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB
Power adapter
  • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
  • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
  • Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
  • All regions (output): 12V, 3.5A DC output
Dimensions 6.7 × 3.1 × 8.89 in. (170.3 × 78.9 × 225.8 mm) each
Weight 1.96 lb (890.5 g)
Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B
C-Tick N10947
LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
WAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
WiFi Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard
Radio data rates 2.4 GHz: Max. 400 Mbps
5 GHz Front haul: Max. 866 Mbps
5 GHz Back haul: Max. 1733 Mbps
Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz – 256 QAM support
IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz – 256 QAM support
Maximum number of computers per wireless network 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

Factory settings for Orbi satellite model RBS50

The following table shows the factory default settings for the satellite.

Feature Setting Default Setting
Router login User login URL orbilogin.com
User name (case-sensitive) admin
Login password (case-sensitive) password
Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address
WAN MTU size 1500
Port speed AutoSensing
Local network (LAN) LAN IP 192.168.1.250
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP server Enabled
DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2
DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254
DMZ Disabled
Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR,
GMT+1 for GR,
GMT-8 for NA
Time zone adjusted for daylight saving time Disabled
SNMP Disabled
Firewall Inbound (communications coming in from the Internet) Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port)
Outbound (communications going out to the Internet) Enabled (all)
Source MAC filtering Disabled

Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS50

The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite.

Feature Description
Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB
Power adapter
  • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
  • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
  • Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
  • All regions (output): 12V, 3.5A DC output
Dimensions 6.7 × 3.1 × 8.89 in. (170.3 × 78.9 × 225.8 mm)

Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR40

The following table shows the factory default settings for the router.

Feature Setting Default Setting
Router login User login URL orbilogin.com
User name (case-sensitive) admin
Login password (case-sensitive) password
Internet connection WAN MAC address Use default hardware address
WAN MTU size 1500
Port speed AutoSensing
Local network (LAN) LAN IP 192.168.1.1
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
DHCP server Enabled
DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254
DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2
DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254
DMZ Disabled
Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR,
GMT+1 for GR,
GMT-8 for NA
Time zone adjusted for daylight saving time Disabled
SNMP Disabled
Firewall Inbound (communications coming in from the Internet) Disabled (except traffic on port 80, the HTTP port)
Outbound (communications going out to the Internet) Enabled (all)
Source MAC filtering Disabled

Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR40

The following table shows the technical specifications for the router.

Feature Description
Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB
Power adapter
  • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
  • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
  • Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
  • All regions (output): 12V, 2.5A DC output
Dimensions 6.4 x 3.1 x 8.0 in. (163 x 78 x 203 mm)
Weight 1.65 lb (748 g)
Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32º to 104ºF)
Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing

Factory settings for Orbi satellite model RBS40

The following table shows the factory default settings for the satellite

Feature Default Setting
Router login User login URL orbilogin.com
User name (case-sensitive) admin
Login password (case-sensitive) password

Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS40

The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite.

Feature Description
Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB
Power adapter
  • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
  • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
  • Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
  • All regions (output): 12V, 2.5A DC output
Dimensions 6.4 x 3.1 x 8.0 in. (163 x 78 x 203 mm)
Weight 1.65 lb (748 g)
Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947
LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
WAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
WiFi Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Radio data rates 2.4 GHz: Max 400 Mbps
5 GHz Front haul: Max 866 Mbps
5 GHz Back haul: Max 866 Mbps
Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz – 256 QAM support
IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz – 256 QAM support
Maximum number of computers per wireless network 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

Factory settings for Orbi router model RBR20

The following table shows the factory default settings for the router.

Feature Default Setting
Router login User login URL orbilogin.com
User name (case-sensitive) admin
Login password (case-sensitive) password

Technical specifications for Orbi router model RBR20

The following table shows the technical specifications for the router.

Feature Description
Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB
Power adapter
  • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
  • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
  • Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
  • All regions (output): 12V, 1.5A DC output
Dimensions 6.4 x 3.1 x 8.0 in. (163 x 78 x 203 mm)
Weight 1.65 lb (748 g)
Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947
LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
WAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45
WiFi Maximum wireless signal rate complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Radio data rates 2.4 GHz: Max 400 Mbps
5 GHz Front haul: Max 866 Mbps
5 GHz Back haul: Max 866 Mbps
Data encoding standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz – 256 QAM support
IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz – 256 QAM support
Maximum number of computers per wireless network 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

Factory settings for Orbi satellite model RBS20

The following table shows the factory default settings for the router.

Feature Default Setting
Router login User login URL orbilogin.com
User name (case-sensitive) admin
Login password (case-sensitive) password

Technical specifications for Orbi satellite model RBS20

The following table shows the technical specifications for the satellite.

Feature Description
Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, DHCP, Dynamic DNS, and UPnP
Power adapter
  • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input
  • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input
  • Europe: 230V, 50 Hz, input
  • All regions (output): 12V, 1.5A DC output
Dimensions 6.4 x 3.1 x 8.0 in. (163 x 78 x 203 mm)
Weight 1.65 lb (748 g)
Operating temperature 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B
VCCI Class B
EN 55 022 (CISPR 22), Class B C-Tick N10947
LAN 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T, RJ-45

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