Netgear D6200 Quick Start Manual

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Support

Ethernet cable

Power adapter

D6200 Modem

Filter/splitter

Phone cable

Router

The filter or splitter provided depends on the region.

Package Contents

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on

of your product and use it to register your product at

https://my.netgear.com.

You must register your product b telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR web site.

Phone (US only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See http://support.netgear.com/gener

NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.

efore you can use NETGEAR

al/contact/default.aspx.

the label

The box should contain the following items. If any items are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer .

D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Installation Guide

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 East Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134, USA

December 2012

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1. ADSL Internet

2. Computer

3. Power

4. Open browser

You can use this diagram to connect your modem router to ADSL or cable/fiber modem, or you can follow the

or cable/fiber modem*

instructions in this booklet.

After power on, wait for the WiFi LED to turn blue.

If the web page does not display, close and reopen the browser to http://routerlogin.net in the address bar. Enter the user name admin and the password password.

*Note: Connect to the telephone line for ADSL Internet or to the cable/fiber modem from the Gigabit Ethernet WAN port.

User Manual

You can get the user manual online at

http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user

interface.

Compliance

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Intended for indoor use only in all EU member states, EFTA states, and Swit

zerland.

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Before You Begin (DSL Connection). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Install Your Modem Router . . . . . . . . .

1. Connect the router to your Internet service. . . . . . . . . . . 4

2. Power on your router.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Connect a computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Open a web browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preset Wireless Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wireless Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Join the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

WPS Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Access the Router to Make Changes

NETGEAR genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

NETGEAR genie Mobile App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ReadySHARE Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Center Configuration

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Before You Begin (DSL Connection)

If you are connecting to a DSL line, make sure that your DSL service is active before you install the modem router. You need the information listed here to install your DSL modem and connect to the Internet. Locate it and have it on hand before you st art the inst allation procedure.

• DSL user

welcome letter your DSL Internet service provider (ISP) sent you when you signed up for your service. Record your DSL Internet service account user name and password here:

User name: Password:

• Y our telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not

have voice service, you can use your DSL account number in place of a phone number.

If you do not know or cannot locate your user name and

ssword, call your DSL Internet service provider.

Be specific when speaking with your DSL Internet service provide

I need my DSL service user name and password. Can you help me?

Note: If your provider says that they do not support NETGEAR

evices, tell them you need only your DSL user name and

d password; you do not need support.

name and password. These are included in the

r. For example, you cou ld say:

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DSL Internet Service Provider Phone Number

AT &T DSL (not AT&T U-Verse) 877-722-3755 AT&T/BellSouth DSL (not AT&T U-Verse) 888-321-2375 CenturyLink 800-809-1410 Covad DSL 888-642-6823 EarthLink 888-829-8466 Qwest 800-247-7285 SureWest 888-639-1611 TDS DSL Support 866-571-6662 US Family 800-300-4256 Verizon 800-567-6789 Windstream 877-901-4692

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Install Your Modem Router

Plugs into the ADSL line

Note: Keep your modem router in a vertical position.

1. Connect the router to your Internet service.

ou can connect either directly to a DSL line or to a fiber/cable

mode

 To connect to a DSL line:

a. Install an ADSL microfilter between the phone line and the

hone.

b. Connect the ADSL port of the modem router to the ADSL

rt of the microfilter

c. Use an ADSL microf

your modem router and telephone connect to the same phone line.

ilter for every phone line in the house if

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 To connect to a cable/fiber modem:

Connect one end of the yellow Ethernet cable to the W AN port on the

router, and connect the other end to your cable/fiber modem.

2. Power on your

router.

a. Connect the power adapter to the router, and plug the power

dapter into an outlet.

b. Wait until the WiFi LED

turns solid blue.

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3. Connect a com puter.

D6200

You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly.

• Use an Ethernet cable (not provided) to connect your

computer to an Ethernet port on your router.

• Connect w

irelessly by using the preset wireless security

settings on the label on the bottom of the router.

4. Open a web browser.

The NETGEAR

genie installation wizard displays

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If you do not see the genie screen, close and reopen the browser,

The WiFi network name (SSID) and password are here.

and enter http://routerlogin.net in the address bar. See

Troubleshooting on p

5. Click Next

your Internet connection. Note for DSL: If your DSL Inter

or password, you are prompted to enter this info rmation. If you do not have this information, contact your Internet service provider (see Before You Begin (D

to allow the genie to help you. Follow the steps to set up

age 17.

SL Co

net service requires a user name

nnection) on page 2).

Preset Wireless Security

This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and networ k key (password). The default SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device, like a serial number, to protect and maximize your wireless security. This information is on the label on the bottom of the product.

NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset SSID an d password. If you do change the settings, the security SSID or password on the bottom of the product no longer apply.

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Note: Your network name (SSID) and password are case-sensitive.

Your network name, security method , and password ne ed to be the same for all the wireless devices that are connected to your router on a network.

Wireless Network Settings

Record the default preset wireless settings that are printed on the label in the spaces here for easy reference.

2.4 GHz WiFi network name (SSID):

2.4 GHz network key (password): 5 GHz WiFi network name (SSID): 5 GHz network key (password):

If you change the default settings, record them here for easy reference, and then store this booklet in a safe place:

2.4 GHz WiFi network name (SSID):

2.4 GHz network key (password): 5 GHz WiFi network name (SSID): 5 GHz network key (Password):

To retrieve or update your wireless password, type http://www.routerlogin.net in a web browser and log in using the default user name (admin) and password (password).

Select Basic > Wireless Settings t

o locate your wireless passwords.

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Join the Wireless Network

You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to join your wireless network.

WPS Method

WPS lets you join your WiFi network without typing the password. If your wireless device supports WPS, the first time you join the

twork, you might be prompted to press the WPS button on the

modem router.

1. Press the WP

2. Within 2 minutes, press the WP

wireless device that is trying to join the network. Follow the WPS instructions that came with your computer or wireless device to join the network.

Note: Some

S button on the modem router.

S button on the computer or

older wireless computers or devices cannot use WPS.

Manual Method

1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that

manages its wireless connections. This software scans for wireless networks in your area.

2. Look for the WiFi network name (SSID) on the list and select it. The

SSID

is on the label on the bottom of the m odem router.

Note: If you changed the name of your network during the setup

rocess, look for that network name.

3. Enter the pres

changed it), and click Connect.

et password (or your custom password if you

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Access the Router to Make Changes

D6200

After you use genie to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings.

 To log in to the modem router:

Launch a web browser from a computer or wire less device that

is co

nnected to the modem router.

2. Type ww

address field of the browser. A login screen displays:

3. Enter admin for the us er name and password for the password.

The genie Home screen displays:

w.routerlogin.net or www .routerlogin.com in the

See the user manual for information about the modem router screens and features.

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NETGEAR genie App

Internet

STATUS GOOD

Network Map

Number of devices 16

Parental Controls

WiFi Connection

STATUS Connected

Router Settings

Click here

ReadySHARE

Click here

genie app

The genie app is your home network dashboard. It lets you easily view, manage, and control your entire home network, and helps you fix common network problems. You can use the genie app or the genie mobile app.

Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.netgear.com/genie. From the genie app, you can view and configure settings for the

following:

•

Internet. Monitor

wired and wireless connections.

• WiFi Connection. V

• Router Settings.

settings.

• Network map. Vi

• Parental Controls. Ma

in your network from inappropriate content.

• ReadySHARE. If yo

to the USB port on the router, then you can access its contents.

• Support.

an Internet connection. You can get answers to common router

Support FAQs are available on your computer without

and repair Internet connectivity issues for both

iew or change your router wireless settings.

ew network devices connected to your network.

nage parental controls to protect devices

u connected a USB storage device or printer

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issues here. Some simple network tools are available to help you

Android appiPad app iPhone app

debug the network as well.

NETGEAR genie Mobile App

 To install the genie mobile app:

1. Use your mobile device to navigate to the Apple AppStore or

Goog

le Play for Android and search for NETGEAR genie. You

can use the following QR codes to speed up this pr ocess:

2. Install the app on your iPad or phone.

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3. Launch the app to display the dash board screen.

T o use this app, you need a WiFi connection from your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR home network.

• Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network.

• View a map of your network.

• Set up or manage parental controls.

• Use the traffic meter to check your Internet usage.

• With My Media, play media on devices on your network.

USB port on the rear

ReadySHARE Access

After installation, you can insert a USB storage device into the USB port on the modem router network. (If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.)

and share the contents with others on the

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If your USB device needs a power supply, you have to use it when you connect the USB device to the USB port. It might take up to 2 minutes before the USB drive is ready for sharing after you connect it.

o access your USB device:

 T

On Windows systems, use any of these methods:

• Sel

• Open

On Mac systems, do this:

1. Sel

2. Enter smb://read

3. Cl

The readyshareconnect.exe file (fo download here: www.netgear.com/readyshare

ect Start > Run and enter \\readyshare in the dialog box.

Click OK.

Explorer or Safari and enter \\readyshare in the address

bar.

My Network Places, and enter \\readyshare in the add ress

bar.

ect Go > Connect to Server.

yshare as the server address.

ick Connect.

r Windows) is available to

ReadySHARE Printer

The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device from the computer that is connected to the USB port on your router. The utility allows you to control a printer.

Install the utility on each computer want to control the device. You can download this utility at

www.netgear.com/readyshare.

on your network from which you

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When you launch the USB Control Center utility, a screen similar to the following displays:

The main screen shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status.

Available. The device is available from the computer that you are us

ing.

Waiting to Connect. Yo

u need to connect to this device from the computer that you are using. The first time you connect, you might be prompted to install the device driver.

The following menu selections are available:

• System. Exit the

• Tools.

Access the Control Center - Configuration screen to set up

utility.

your shared USB device. See the following section, Control

Center Configuration.

• About. View details about the USB Control Center software.

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Control Center Configuration

Select Tools > Configuration to display the following screen:

Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Select this

check box to have the utility start automatically when you are logged in to Windows.

Timeout. Specify the time-out value for holding the USB resource when it

Language. Select

is not in use.

the display language for this utility.

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Troubleshooting

If the browser does not display the web page:

• Ma

• M

• Close an

• Browse to h

• If th

If the modem router does not power on:

1. Ma

2. Check your cabl

3. Power down

ke sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN

Ethernet ports, or wirelessly to the router.

ake sure that the modem router has power and that the WiF i

LED is lit.

d reopen the browser so the browser does not cache the

previous page.

ttp://routerlogin.net.

e computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router.

ke sure that the On/Off button on the back of the modem

router is in the on position.

es.

• Disco

• Fo

a. T b. Unp

c. W

nnect and reconnect each cable. There is usually an

audible click when the cable is correctly connected.

r ADSL connections, see if the telephone cable connecting your modem router to the wall jack is plugged into a filter. If you do not have telephone voice service, a filter is not required. A filter that is installed where it is not needed might eliminate your ADSL signal.

your mode m r ou t er , and then power it up again.

urn off the modem router.

lug the power adapter cord and all other cables from the

back of the modem router.

ait 30 seconds, then reconnect the cables and power

adapter cord to your modem router, and turn it on.

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d. Make sure that the Power LED is lit. If the LED is off, try

plugging the power adapter cord into another power outlet.

e. W

ait for the WiFi LED to turn blue.

4. Open a web browser

and try to access the Internet.

If steps 1–4 do not resolve the problem:

5. R

eset your modem router.

To reset your modem router, use a pin or paper clip to press in a

nd hold the Reset button.

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roduced, transmitted, transcribed,

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.