NETGEAR D6200-100NAS User Manual
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
March 2013
202-11171-01
v1.0
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Product Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Unpack Your New Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Position Your Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . .
ADSL Microfilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Verify the Cabling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 2 Get Started with NETGEAR genie
Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Wireless Devices and Security Settings. . . . . .
Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
NETGEAR genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Use NETGEAR genie after Installat
Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC
Add Wireless Devices or Computers
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
ion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Home Screen) . . . . . . . . . .26
Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings
Internet Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Internet Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
NETGEAR genie App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
WPS Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
VPN Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
ADSL Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Quality of Service Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Add a Priority Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Priority Policies for Applications and Online G
Priority Policies for Ethernet LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Priority Policies for MAC Addresses. . . . . . .
ames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Chapter 5 USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
File-Sharing Scenarios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
USB Storage Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Add or Edit a Network Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
USB Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . .
Media Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Specify Approved USB Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer
Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router US
ReadySHARE Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
B Drive Remotely Using FTP. 70
Chapter 6 ReadySHARE Printer
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
The NETGEAR USB Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction
USB Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
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Chapter 7 Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Firewall Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Add Custom Services to Allow or Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Schedule for Firewall Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Chapter 8 Administration
Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Reboot the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Connection Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Connection Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
View VPN Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Chapter 9 Advanced Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Turn Off Radio By Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Wireless Access List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Wireless Repeating Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Set Up a Repeater Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering . . . . . .
Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . .
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers. . .
Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry. . .
Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public . . . . . . . . . .121
Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Dynamic DNS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Remote Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Communications . . . . . . . . .117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
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Traffic Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Device Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
VPN Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Add or Edit an Auto VPN Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Add or Edit a Manual VPN Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Power LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Power LED Stays Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Wireless LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Cannot Log In to the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . .
Changes Not Saved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Troubleshoot Your Netw
Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . .
Test the Path from Your C
ork Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
omputer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . .151
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
Index
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Get to know your wireless router
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The NETGEAR D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router offers next generation 802.11ac WiFi with
wireless speeds of up to 300+867 Mbps needed for demanding applications, such as large file
transfers, streaming HD video, and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a built-in DSL modem, it
is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers. Simultaneous dual-band technology
runs both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands at the same time, ensuring top speeds and the greatest
range, while Gigabit offers ultrafast wired connections. The unit supports a wide range of
premium features and applications such as ReadySHARE Cloud, ReadySHARE Printer, and
NETGEAR genie.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Product Highlights
• Product Specifications
• Unpack Your New Router
• Hardware Features
• Position Your Wireless Router
• ADSL Microfilters
• Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
• Verify the Cabling
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the suppo
http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx.
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rt website at
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Product Highlights
The router has the following capabilities:
• Next Generation
coverage. Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi devices.
• All-in-one.
combined with a wireless router create an integrated home gateway.
• ReadySHARE Cloud. Access and
you have an Internet connection.
• ReadySHARE Printer.
connected USB printer. Also make any printer Aiprint compatible to print from ipad or
iphone.
• ReadySHARE USB. Wirelessly share a
computers.
• Faste
HD videos, simultaneous downloads, and online gaming in addition to basic Internet
applications.
• Advance
entertainment experience.
• Simult
top speeds and the greatest range while minimizing interference.
• NET
• Ultrafast wired. Fou
• Live Pa
• Gue
• Bro
• Secured connec
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• Comp
GEAR genie. Easy setup and dashboard control to manage, monitor, and repair
home networks.
gaming and video.
customizable filter settings.
st network access. Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests
using the network.
adband usage meter. Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help
keep costs under control.
GEAR green features. Use Power and WiFi On/Off buttons, and schedule WiFi to
turn on and off to save energy when not in use.
Built-in ADSL2+ modem and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for cable or fiber
r multimedia streaming. Provides up to 450 Mbps wireless speed for streaming
d QoS. Helps prioritize media streaming and gaming applications for best
aneous dual band. Runs both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands concurrently, ensuring
rental Controls. Keeps your Internet experience safe using flexible and
atibility. Works with all major ADSL Internet service providers (ISPs).
802.11ac WiFi. Speeds up to 300+867 Mbps for whole home HD
share files on an attached USB hard drive anywhere
Wirelessly print from your Mac or Windows computer to a
USB hard drive with Mac and Windows
r Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultrafast wired connections for
tion. Push 'N' Connect ensures a quick and secure network connection.
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Product Specifications
Package Contents
• D62
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• Pho
• ADSL2+ filter
• Quick inst
• Power
Technical Specifications
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• Memory: 1
• Advanced Quality o
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Security
• Wi-Fi
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Standards
• One (1
00 WiFi DSL Modem Router.
ernet cable.
ne cable.
.
all guide.
adapter.
iFi Boost with high-powered radio amplifiers.
28 MB flash and 128 MB RAM.
f Service (QoS).
Pv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6).
Protected Access (WPA/WPA2-PSK).
ble firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall).
ial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention.
) USB 2.0 port.
• One (1
• I
EEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz.
• I
EEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz.
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technology.
System Requirements
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- ADSL2+ Bro
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• Microso
• Microso
or higher.
• Use lap
for maximum performance.
Physical Specifications
• Dimension
) ADSL2+ port.
ive (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing
adband Internet service.
adband Internet Service.
le or Fiber. Connects to cable modem via Gigabit Ethernet WAN port.
ft Windows 7, 8, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux.
ft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers
top with 2x2 300 Mbps adapter like Centrino 6205/6235, or 2x2 802.11ac adapter
s. 205 x 255 x 77 mm (8.07 x 10.04 x 3.03 in.).
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• Weight. 654g (1.44 lb.).
Ease Of Use
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
• NET
GEAR genie App. Personal dashboard to monitor, control, and repair your home
network.
• Push
'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
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If you did not set up your new modem router already
using the installation guide that comes in the
box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup. Chapter 3, NETGEAR genie BASIC
Settings, e
xplains how to set up your Internet connection.
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Filter splitter
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Telephone cable
D6200
Modem Router
The filter or splitter
provided depends
on the region.
Unpack Your New Router
Your box contains the following items:
• D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
• AC power adapter (plug varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• Microfilters and splitters (
• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions
I
f any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep
the carton
, including the original packing materials, in case you nee d to return the prod uct for
repair. For information about where to place and how to position your router, see Position
Your Wireless Router on p
quantity and type vary by region)
age 18.
Figure 1. Box contents
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WiFi login information: network name (SSID) and network key (password)
Router login information: URL, user name, and password
Hardware Features
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front
and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Label
The label on the bottom of the WiFi DSL modem router shows the router login information.
Figure 2. Label on router bottom
The login information that is provided on the label consists of the following two types:
• Router login info
• WiFi logi
For information about logging in, see Types of Logins and Access on page 23.
n information: network name (SSID) and network key (password).
rmation: URL, user name, and password.
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4. Gigabit Ethernet
7. Power
1. ADSL line
6. AC power
2. USB port
3. Gigabit Ethernet
5. Reset button
On/Off button
adapter input
WAN port
LAN ports
Back Panel
The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure:
Figure 3. Back panel port connections
Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following elements:
1. RJ-11 asynchronous DSL (ADSL) port for connecting
the WiFi DSL modem router to an
ADSL line
Note: An ADSL port can send data over an ADSL line at one speed and
receive it at another speed.
2. USB port for connecting USB storage devices like flash drives, hard drives, or USB printers
3. Four Gigabit
Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for cabling the WiFi DSL modem router to the local
computers
4. One Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting the WiFi DS L mo de m ro ute r t o a f ibe r o r
cable mod
em
Note: You can use either the ADSL or Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN
connectivity.
5. Reset button
For information about the Reset button and the factory setting values, see Factory
Settings on pag
6. Power On/Off
e 153.
button
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Power DSL Internet Wireless USB
For information about these items, see Side Panel on page 17.
7. AC power adapter input
Front Panel
The WiFi DSL modem router front panel has the 5 status LEDs, icons, and ports shown in the
figure.
Figure 4. Front panel LEDs
The following tables describe the LEDs and icons on the front panel from left to right.
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Table 1. Power On/Off LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green Power is supplied to the router.
Solid red POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction occurred.
Blinking red LED blinks momentarily when the Reset button on the back of the
pressed for 6 seconds. The Power LED then blinks red three times when
the Reset button is released and then turns green as the gateway resets to
the factory defaults.
Off Power is not supplied to the router.
Table 2. DSL LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green You have an ADSL connection. In technical terms, the ADSL port is
synchronized with an ISP network-access device.
Blinking green Indicates that the WiFi DSL modem router is nego ti a ti ng th e best possible
speed on the ADSL line.
Off The unit is off or has no ADSL connection.
Table 3. Internet LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid green You have an Internet connection. If this connection is dropped due to an
idle time-out but the connection is still present, the LED stays green. If the
Internet connection is dropped for any other reaso n, the LED turns off.
unit is
Solid red The Internet (IP) connection failed. Fo
Cannot Access the Internet on p
Blinking green Data is being transmitted over the Inte
Off No Internet connection is detected or the device is in bridge mode (an
external device handles the ISP connection).
r troubleshooting information, see
age 147.
rnet connection.
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Table 4. Wireless LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid blue There is wireless connectivity.
Blinking blue Data is being transmitted or received over a wireless link, or a
WPS-ca
Off There is no wireless connectivity. You can still plug an Ethernet cable into
one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity.
pable device is connecting to the device.
Table 5. USB LED
Icon LED Activity Description
Solid blue A USB port detected a USB device.
Blinking blue Data is being transmitted or received.
Off No link is detected on these ports.
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WiFi On/Off button
WPS button
Side Panel
The WiFi DSL modem router side panel has the buttons shown in the figure.
Figure 5. Side panel button
The following tables list the buttons on the side panel from top to bottom.
Table 6. WiFi On/Off button
Icon Description
For information about the use of this button, see Wireless Connectivity on page 149.
Table 7. WPS button
Icon Description
For information about the use of this button, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on
page 27.
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Position Your Wireless Router
The WiFi DSL modem router lets you access your network from anywhere within the
operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your
wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your
router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through
can limit the range. For best results, place your router:
• Near the
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it
• In an
between the WiFi DSL modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
• A
way from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, such as ceiling
fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cordless phone or
2.4 GHz cordless phone.
• A
way from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal d oor or aluminum studs. Large
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
Note: The D6200 should be put in a vertical position only.
Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points
use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel
spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for example, use Channels 1 and
6, or 6 and 11).
center of the area where your computers and other devices operate and
is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
ADSL Microfilters
If this installation is the first time you have cabled a wireless router between an ADSL phone
line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are,
you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router on
page 20.
An ADSL microfilter is a small inline device that filters ADSL interference out of standard
e equipment that shares a line with your ADSL service. Every telephone device that
phon
connects to a telephone line that provides ADSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to filter
out the ADSL interference. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, answering
machines, and caller ID displays. Not every phone line in your home necessarily carries
ADSL service. That depends on the ADSL service setup in your home.
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Plugs into ADSL line
Plugs into the ADSL line
Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is included in the box with the wireless
modem router. If you purchased the WiFi DSL modem router in a
country where a microfilter is not included, you have to acquire the
ADSL microfilter separately.
One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included)
Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack
labeled Phone. The wireless modem router plugs directly into a separate ADSL line. Plugging
the wireless modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connection. If you do not
have a separate ADSL line for the router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter
with a built-in splitter.
Figure 6. One-line ADSL microfilter
Second best when you do not have a separate ADSL line for the router is to get a separate
splitter. To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet,
connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter.
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included)
Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single wall outlet that provides
connectivity for both the WiFi DSL modem router and your telephone equipment. Plug the
ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into th e jack labele d Pho ne,
and plug the wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.
Figure 7. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter
Summary
• One-line ADSL microfilter (not included). Use with a phone or fax machine.
• Splitter (not included). Use with a one-line ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a
p
hone and the WiFi DSL modem router.
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WARNING:
1ADSL
OR
cable/fiber
3 Power
2 Computer
4 Browser
modem
CAUTION:
• Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter (included). Use to share an outlet with a
phone and the WiFi DSL modem router.
Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Do not stack equipment or place equipment in tight spaces, in
drawers, or on carpets. Be sure that your equipment is
surrounded by at least 2
be wall mounted.
The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the second page.
inches of air space. The unit should not
Figure 8. Cabling diagram
Incorrectly connecting a filter to your WiFi DSL modem router blocks your
ADSL connection.
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Verify the Cabling
Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the WiFi DSL modem router LEDs.
Turn on the wireless router by pressing the Power On/Off button on the back.
•
•
•
•
Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not run
that sof
The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on.
The Wireless LED is lit when the modem router is turned on.
The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection.
The Internet LED is green when an Internet connection exists.
tware. Cancel it if it starts automatically.
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2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie
Connect to the WiFi DSL modem router
2
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router after
you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this
book.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router
• Types of Logins and Access
• NETGEAR genie Setup
• Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
• Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware
• WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
• Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
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Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router
You can set up your WiFi DSL modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you
can use the genie menus and screens to set up your WiFi DSL modem router manually.
However, before you sta rt the setup process, you need to have your ISP infor mation on hand
and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings
described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, you need to change the settings so
that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your
WiFi DSL modem router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. Your Internet
service provider (ISP) should have provided you with all of the informa tion needed to connect
to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When your
Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on your
computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your WiFi DSL
modem router automatically logs you in.
he ISP configuration information for your DSL account
• T
• I
SP login name and password
ixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this situation is rare)
• F
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security supported by the WiFi DSL modem router.
For information about the WiFi DSL modem router’s preconfigured security settings, see
Basic Wireless Settings on
page 33.
Types of Logins and Access
Different types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the
difference so that you know which login to use when.
• W
ireless modem router login logs you in to the WiFi DSL modem router interface from
NETGEAR genie. For more information about this login, see Use NETGEAR genie after
Installation on p
• W
ireless network key or password. Your WiFi DSL modem router is preset with a
unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This
age 25.
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information is on the label on the bottom of your WiFi DSL modem router. For more
information about this login, see Basic Wireless Settings o
• ISP login
login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information,
contact your service provider. For more information about this login, see Internet Basic
Settings o
logs you in to your Internet service. Y ou r service provider provided you with this
n page 30.
n page 33.
NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the
WiFi DSL modem router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those
steps have been successfully completed. It takes about 15 minutes to complete.
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router:
1. T
urn the WiFi DSL modem router on by pressing the Power On/Off button, if not done
yet.
2. M
ake sure that your device is connected with an Ethernet cable to your WiFi DSL modem
router.
3. Lau
4. Fo
If the browser cannot display the web page:
• Make sure tha
• Make sure tha
• Close
• Browse to http://route
• If you
If the WiFi DSL modem router does not connect to the Internet:
nch your Internet browser.
• If this inst
WiFi DSL modem router, the browser automatically goes to
http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.
• If you already use
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See Use
NETGEAR genie after Installation on p
llow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR genie setup. NETGEAR genie
guides you through connecting the WiF i D SL mo de m r o ut e r to the Internet.
or wirelessly to the WiFi DSL modem router.
and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the previous
page.
r computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this situation is uncommon), change
the setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the WiFi DSL modem router.
allation is the first time you are setting up the Internet connection for your
d the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the
age 25.
t the computer is connected to one of the four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports,
t the WiFi DSL modem router is ready. Its Wireless LED should light.
rlogin.net.
• Review your
everything correctly.
• Cont
act your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
settings to be sure that you selected the correct options and typed
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admin
********
• Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product
and contact NETGEAR technical support.
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation
When you first set up your WiFi DSL modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts
when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the WiFi DSL
modem router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for
the WiFi DSL modem router.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device th
DSL modem router.
2. Enter http
A login window displays.
3. Enter admin for the W iF i D SL mo de m r ou t er user name and password for the WiFi DSL
modem router password, both in lowercase letters.
Note: The WiFi DSL modem router user name and password are different
://www.routerlogin.net in the web browser address bar.
from the user name and password for logging in to your Internet
connection. For more information, see
on page 23.
Types of Logins and Access
at is connected to the WiFi
Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware
When you set up your WiFi DSL modem router and are connected to the Internet, the WiFi
DSL modem router automatically checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is,
a message is displayed on the top of the screen. For more information about upgrading
firmware, see Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware on p
Click the message when it shows up, and click Yes
with the latest firmware. After the upgrade, the WiFi DSL modem router restarts.
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to upgrade the WiFi DSL modem router
age 94.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
CAUTION:
Language
Help
Dashboard (Click to view details)
Menus (Click the Advanced tab to view more)
Do not try to go online, turn off the WiFi DSL modem router, shut down the
computer, or d o anything else to the WiFi DSL modem router until the WiFi
DSL modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped
blinking for several seconds.
WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
The WiFi DSL modem router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the
status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six
sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. Menus are on the left, and the
Advanced tab that is used to access additional menus and screens is at the top.
Figure 9. Wireless modem router BASIC Home screen with dashboard, language, and online
help
• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the WiFi DSL modem router.
• Internet. Se
• Wireless.
• Attached Devices. V
View or change the wireless settings for your WiFi DSL modem router.
t, update, and check the ISP settings of your WiFi DSL modem router.
iew the devices connected to your network.
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• Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable
content from reaching your computers.
• ReadySHA
then it is displayed here.
• Guest
router’s Internet connection.
• Adv
anced tab. Set the WiFi DSL modem router up for unique situations such as when
remote access by IP address or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See
Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. Using this tab requires a solid understanding of
networking concepts.
RE. If you connected a USB storage device to the WiFi DSL modem router,
Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your WiFi DSL modem
• Hel
p & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product
documentation. These links work after you have an Internet connection.
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add wireless devices and other equipment
to your wireless network. For instructions for how to set up a guest network, see Guest
Networks on p
Manual Method
You can connect to the WiFi DSL modem router manually.
To connect manually:
1. Open
(laptop computer, gaming device, iPhone) that you want to connect to your WiFi DSL
modem router.
The wireless software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for your net
the setup process, look for the default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it.
age 37.
the software that manages your wireless connections on the wireless device
work and select it. If you did not change the name of your network during
The default SSID is on the product label on the botto
3. Ente
4. Repe
r the WiFi DSL modem router password and click Connect.
The default WiFi DSL modem router passphrase is o
the WiFi DSL modem router.
at steps 1–3 to add other wireless devices.
m of the WiFi DSL modem router.
n the product label on the bottom of
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and o ther devices to
a home network while maintaining security . To use WPS, make sure that all wireless devices
to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
process, the client gets the security settings from the WiFi DSL modem router so that every
device in the network has the same security settings.
If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Conne
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
1. Press the WPS butto
2. Wit
hin 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device or follow the WPS
n on the WiFi DSL modem router side panel.
instructions that came with the device.
The device is now connected to your WiFi DSL modem router.
3. Repeat
steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices.
ct), use the following procedure.
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3. NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings
Your Internet connection and network
3
This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie BASIC Home screen,
shown in the following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Internet Basic Settings
• Attached Devices
• Parental Controls
• Basic Wireless Settings
• Guest Networks
• NETGEAR genie App
For information about ReadySHARE, see Chapter 5, USB Storage and Chapter 6,
ReadySHARE Printer.
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Scroll to view more settings
D6200
Internet Basic Settings
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information.
To view or change ISP information:
1. From the BASIC Home screen, select Internet.
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet
connection requires a login.
2. Select the appropriat
• Yes. Select
• No. Enter the acco
3. Enter the
The default settings usually work fine. If you have problems with
the ISP settings.
4. Click Apply .
5. Click T
If the
Troubleshooting.
settings for the IP address and DNS server.
est.
NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10,
e radio butt
the encapsulation method and enter the login name.
unt and domain names, only if needed.
on:
your connection, check
Internet Setup Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen.
Which fields display in this screen depends on whether an ISP login is required.
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