NETGEAR R6200-100NAS User Manual
Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
June 2012
202-11029-01
v1.0
Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Chapter 2 Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
Unpack Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Position Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front and Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Router Setup Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Gather ISP Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Devices and Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Types of Logins and Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
NETGEAR Genie Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Use NETGEAR Genie After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Upgrade Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Join Your Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
NETGEAR genie Mobile App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Chapter 3 Genie Basic Settings
Basic Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Internet Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Internet Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Attached Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ReadySHARE USB Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Guest Network Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home
NETGEAR genie Advanced Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
WPS Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
WAN Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
LAN Setup Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Use the Router as a DHCP Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Quality of Service (QoS) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 5 USB Storage
USB Drive Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ReadySHARE Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
File-sharing Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Basic Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
USB Storage Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Safely Remove a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Media Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Specify Approved USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Access the Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Chapter 6 ReadySHARE Printer
ReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
USB Control Center Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
USB Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Scan with a Multifunction Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Chapter 7 Security
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Block Services (Port Filtering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 8 Administration
Upgrade the Router Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
View Router Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Router Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Internet Provider (WAN) Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Back Up Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Restore Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Set Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Password Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Chapter 9 Advanced Settings
Advanced Wireless Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Wireless Repeating Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Set Up the Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Set Up a Repeater Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Port Forwarding and Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Remote Computer Access Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications . . . . . . . . . .94
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Add a Custom Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Static Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Universal Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
IPv6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Quick Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Troubleshooting with the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Power/Test LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Power/Test LED Stays Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Wireless LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Cannot Log In to the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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Troubleshooting PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Troubleshooting Internet Browsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Wireless Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
Index
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1. Hardware Setup
Getting to know your router
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The NETGEAR R6200 WiFi Router is compatible with the latest WiFi devices, and is backward
compatible with 802.11 a/b/g and n devices. The R6200 with simultaneous dual band WiFi
technology offers speeds up to 300
speeds and reliable connections. You can also use the Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB port to
connect local devices.
If you already set up your router, you can skip this chapter. If you have not done that yet, this
chapter covers the hardware setup. Chapter 2, Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie, explains
how to access your router to view or change its settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Unpack Your Router
• Position Your Router
• Hardware Features
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
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to 8672 Mbps and avoids interference, ensuring top WiFi
1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility
with any future standards. 802.11ac 867 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 300 Mbps.
2. Up to 867 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 867 Mbps devices.
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Unpack Your Router
Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.
Ethernet cable
Dual Band WiFi Router
Figure 1. Check the package contents
Your box contains the following items:
• Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200
• AC power adapter (plug varies by region)
•
Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions
If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton and original packing materials, in case you return the product for repair
Power adapter
.
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network from virtually 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 center of the area where your computers and other devices operate, and
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings
•
between the router and your other devices to a minimum.
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• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that
might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs,
the base of a cordless phone, or a 2.4-GHz cordless phone.
way from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large
• A
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and
concrete can also af
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 4 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).
fect your wireless signal.
Hardware Features
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side, and back
panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.
Front and Side Panel
The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure.
WiFi On/Off button
WPS button
LEDs
Figure 2. Router front and side view
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Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions
LED Description
Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200
Power
Internet
Wireless
USB
• Solid amber. The router is starting up.
• Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was
pressed.
• Solid green. The
• Blinking green. The firmware
• Off. Power is not supplied to the router.
• Solid green. The Internet connection is ready.
• Solid amber. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.
• Off
. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.
• Solid blue. The wireless radio is operating in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode.
• Blinking: The router is in WPS mode.
• Off
. The wireless radios are off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
• Solid blue: The router has accepted the USB device. The USB device is ready to be used.
• Blinking blue: A USB HDD is plugged in and is trying to connect.
• Off
: No USB device is connected, someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and
it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.
router
is ready.
is corrupted. See www.netgear.com/support.
The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off.
• WiFi On/Off button. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on and of
f. If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are lit,
then the wireless radio is on. If these LEDs are off, then the wireless radios are turned off
and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router.
ou can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer
• WPS button.
Y
to your wireless network. The Wireless LED blinks blue when the router is trying to add
the wireless device or computer. The LED stays solid blue when wireless security is
enabled in the router.
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Back Panel
The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
Power connector
Power On/Off
USB Ethernet Internet
LAN ports 1-4
Figure 3. Router, rear view
port
Reset
buttonport
See Factory Settings on page 119 for information about restoring factory settings.
Label
The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login information, MAC address,
and serial number.
Default Access Information
Serial number
MAC address
Preset SSID
Preset WiFi
password
Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router
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2. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
Connecting to the router
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This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete
cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Router Setup Preparation
• Types of Logins and Access
• NETGEAR Genie Setup
• Use NETGEAR Genie After Installation
• Upgrade Router Firmware
• Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
• Join Your Wireless Network
• NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App
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Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie
menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get
your ISP information and make sure the computers and 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, 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
router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. When your Internet service
starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information 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’s login program on
your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router
automatically logs you in.
• The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
• ISP login name and password
• Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)
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 that the router uses.
Types of Logins and Access
There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
• Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. See Use
NETGEAR Genie After Installation on page 15 for details about this login.
• ISP login logs you in to your Internet service.
this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login
information, contact your service provider.
• W
ireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label
on the bottom of your router.
Your service provider has provided you with
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NETGEAR Genie Setup
NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the
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 router:
1. If the router is not on, press the On/Off button to turn it on.
2. Make sure that your computer or device is connected to the router.
You can use an Ethernet cable for a wired connection, or connect wirelessly. The wireless
network name and password are listed on the bottom label of the router.
3. Launch your Internet browser
• The first time that you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes
to http://www
• If you already used NETGEAR Genie, type http://www
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. See Use
NETGEAR Genie After Installation on page 15.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. NETGEAR Genie
guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
If the browser cannot display the web page:
• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or
wirelessly to the router.
• Make sure that the router has full power
• Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the previous
page.
• Browse to http://www
• If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to
obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
If the router does not connect to the Internet:
.routerlogin.net, and NETGEAR Genie screen displays.
.
.routerlogin.net in the
, and its wireless LED is lit.
.routerlogin.net.
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3. Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
contact NETGEAR technical support.
.
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Use NETGEAR Genie After Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR
Genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2. Type http://www
The login window displays:
.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
admin
********
3. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.
Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins
and Access on page 13 for more information.
Upgrade Router Firmware
When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically
checks for newer firmware. If newer firmware is available, a message is displayed on the top
of the screen. See Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 73 for more information about
upgrading firmware.
To upgrade your firmware:
1. Click the message when it displays.
2. Click Y
3. After the upgrade, the router restarts.
es to upgrade the router with the latest firmware.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the
Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.
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Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The 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. The left column has the menus, and at the top, there is an
Advanced tab that lets you access additional menus and screens.
Language
Menus
(Click the
Advanced
tab to view
more)
Dashboard
(Click to
view details)
Help
Figure 5. Router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help
• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router.
• Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
• W
ireless. V
iew or change the wireless settings for your router.
• Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network.
•
Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable
content from reaching your computers.
• ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the router, then it is displayed
here.
• Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’
s Internet
connection.
• Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP
or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings.
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
• Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product
documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection.
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Join Your Wireless Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. See Guest
Networks on page 30 for instructions for how to set up a guest network.
Manual Method
With the manual method, you choose the network that you want and type its password to
connect.
To connect manually:
1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless
connections.
2. Look for your network and select it.
The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password is on the router label. If you
changed these settings, then look for the network name that you used.
This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
3. Enter the router password and click Connect.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its
password. Instead, you press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N'
Connect.
Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA
wireless security
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
1. Press the WPS button on the side of the router.
2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device, or follow the
WPS instructions that came with the device.
The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network
password and connects you to the wireless network.
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NETGEAR genie App and Mobile 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.
Internet
STATUS GOOD
Network Map
Number of devices 16
WiFi Connection
STATUS Connected
Parental Controls
Click here
Router Settings
Click here
ReadySHARE
Click here
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at: www.netgear.com/genie.
From the genie app, you can do the following:
• Internet. Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues for both wired and wireless
connections.
• W
iFi Connection. V
iew or change your router wireless settings.
• Router Settings. Log in to your router to view or change its settings.
• Network map. V
Parental Controls. Manage parental controls to protect devices in your network from
•
iew network devices connected to your network.
inappropriate content.
• ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device or printer to the USB port on the
router
, then you can access its contents.
Support. Support FAQs are available on your computer without an Internet connection.
•
Y
ou can get answers to common router issues here. Some simple network tools are
available to help you debug the network as well.
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NETGEAR genie Mobile App
To install the genie mobile app:
1. Use your mobile device to navigate to the Apple
AppStore or Google Play for Android,
and search for NETGEAR genie. You can use the following QR codes to speed up this
process:
Android AppiPad App iPhone App
2. Install the app on your iPad or phone.
3. Launch the app, and it displays the dashboard screen.
To use this app, you need a WiFi connection from your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR
home network. From this app you can do the following:
• Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network.
• View a map of your network.
•
Set up or manage Parental Controls.
• Use
•
Traffic Meter to check your Internet usage.
With My Media, play media on devices on your network.
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3. Genie Basic Settings
Your Internet connection and network
This chapter contains the following sections:
• Basic Home Screen
• Internet Setup
• Attached Devices
• Parental Controls
• ReadySHARE USB Storage
• Basic Wireless Settings
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Basic Home Screen
The genie Basic Home screen is shown in the following figure:
Internet Setup
The Internet Settings screen is where you view or change ISP information.
To change the Internet settings:
1. From the Home screen, select Internet. The following
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet
connection requires a login.
screen displays:
Scroll to
view
more
settings
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• Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to
change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
• No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed.
2. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server
If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings.
3. Click Apply to save your settings.
4. Click T
1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting.
est to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within
. The default settings usually work fine.
Internet Setup Screen Fields
The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. The
fields that display in this screen depend on whether an ISP login is required.
Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no.
These fields display when no login is required:
• Account Name (if required). Enter the account name that your ISP provided.
also be called the host name.
• Domain Name (if required). Enter the domain name that your ISP provided.
These fields display when your ISP requires a login:
• Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types.
L2TP.
• Login.
• Password.
• Idle T
minutes. This determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active after
there is no Internet activity from the LAN. Entering a value of 0 (zero) means never log
out.
The login name provided by your ISP. This is often an email address.
The password that you use to log in to your ISP.
imeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login timeout, enter a new value in
The choices are PPPoE, PPTP, or
This might
Internet IP Address.
• Get Dynamically from ISP.
automatically assigns these addresses.
• Use Static IP
address that your ISP assigned. The gateway is the ISP’s router to which your router will
connect.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Address.
based on their names.
• Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP
automatically assigns this address.
Address. Enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, and the gateway IP
Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your IP address. Your ISP
The DNS server is used to look up site addresses
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• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this
option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server
address is available, enter it also.
Router MAC Address. The Ethernet MAC address that the router uses on its Internet port.
Some ISPs register the MAC address of the network interface card in your computer when
your account is first opened.
This feature allows your router to use your computer’s MAC address (this is also called
cloning).
They accept traffic only from the MAC address of that computer.
• Use Default
• Use Computer MAC Address
computer that you are now using. You have to use the one computer that is allowed by
the ISP.
• Use This MAC
Address
. Use the default MAC address.
. The router captures and uses the MAC address of the
Address
. Enter the MAC address that you want to use.
Attached Devices
Use the Attached Device screen to view all computers or devices that are currently
connected to your network.
To go to the Attached Devices screen:
1. From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen:
Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have
joined the wireless network. The following information is displayed:
• # (number). The order in which the device joined the network.
• IP Address. The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined the
network.
• MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change.
address is typically shown on the product label.
• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here.
2. Y
ou can click Refresh to update this screen.
This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the network.
The MAC
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Parental Controls
The first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your browser goes to
the Parental Controls website. You can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download
the application.
To set up Live Parental Controls:
1. Select Parental Controls on the Dashboard screen.
2. Click either the W
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental
Controls Management Utility.
After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.
indows Users or Mac Users
button.
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4. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed.
Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log
in or create a free account.
5. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next.
• If you already have an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected.
If you do not have an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.
•
If you are creating an account, the following screen displays:
• Fill in the fields and click Next.
After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays:
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6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.
7. Click the Take me to the status screen button.
Parental controls are now set up for the router. The Dashboard shows Parental Controls as
Enabled.
ReadySHARE USB Storage
You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the router’s USB
port here. For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage.
To display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen:
1. From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE:
This screen displays the following information:
• Network/Device Name. The default is \\readyshare.
USB device connected to the router.
• Available Network Folders. The folders on the USB device.
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Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage.
You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser.
If Not Shared is shown, the default share has been deleted, and no other share for the
root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting.
Read/Write Access. Shows the permissions and access controls on the network folder:
All – no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder
name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the
same one that you use to log in to the router. By default, it is password.
. The user
Folder Name. Full path of the network folder
Volume Name. V
Total/Free Space. Shows the current utilization of the storage device.
• Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the
• Safely Remove a USB Device. Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your
router.
2. Y
ou can click Refresh to update this screen.
olume name from the storage device (either USB drive or HDD).
Available Network Folders settings.
.
Basic Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup.
The R6200 WiFi Router comes with preset security. This means that the Wi-Fi network name
(SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the
factory
. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit.
Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
To view or change basic wireless settings:
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you change
your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place
where you can easily find it.
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless
security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a
computer with a wired connection to access the router.
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1. On the Basic Home screen, select Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.
You can scroll down to view the 5 GHz wireless network settings. The screen sections,
settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections.
2. Make any changes that are needed and click Apply to save your settings.
3. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect
wirelessly. If they do not, check the following:
•
Is your wireless device or computer connected to your network or another wireless
network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the first open
network (without wireless security) that they discover
• Does your wireless device or computer show up on the Attached Devices screen? If it
does, then it is connected to the network.
• If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look on the label on
the bottom of your router.
.
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
Region Selection
The location where the router is used. Select from the countries in the list. In the United
States, the region is fixed to United States and is not changeable.
Wireless Network
2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n/ac
The b/g/n and a/n notation references the 802.11 standards of conformance. For instance,
the 2.4 b/g/n conforms to 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n at 2.4 GHz radio frequency.
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Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then computers or wireless devices
that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet
devices on the network.
Enable SSID Broadcast. This setting allows the router to broadcast its SSID so wireless
stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. This check box is
selected by default.
(SSID) check box, and click Apply.
Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character
(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive.
generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.
Channel. This setting is the wireless channel the gateway uses. Enter a value from 1 through
13. (For products in the North
Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or
slow data transfers). If this happens, experiment with different channels to see which is the
best.
To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Allow Broadcast of Name
The default SSID is randomly
America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated.)
Mode.
• 2.4 GHz
• 5 GHz 11ac. Up to 867 Mbps is the default and allows 802.1
The mode setting depends on the frequency band.
. Up to 145 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.1
to join the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. The 145 Mbps setting allows 802.11n
devices to connect at this speed.
1a and 802.11ac wireless
devices to join the network.
1g wireless devices
Security Options Settings
The Security Options section of the Wireless Settings screen lets you change the security
option and passphrase. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security option
or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, this section explains how. Do not
disable security.
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
You can change the security settings for your router. If you do so, then write down the new
settings and store them in a secure place for future reference.
To change the WPA settings:
1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the
network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters.
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Guest Networks
Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without giving them
your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz
b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n.
To set up a guest network:
1. Select Basic > Guest Network to display the following screen:
2. For a 5 GHz network, scroll down to view that section of the Guest Network screen.
3. Select any of the following wireless settings:
Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is enabled,
and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this profile.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then wireless clients (computers
or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each
other or access Ethernet devices on the network.
Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point
broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no SSID can adopt the
correct SSID for connections to this access point.
Allow guest to access My Local Network. If this check box is selected, anyone who
connects to this SSID has access to your local network, not just Internet access.
4. Give the guest network a name.
The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then
manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in
addition to the main SSID.
5. Select a security option from the list. The security options are described in Guest Network
W
ireless Security Options on page 31.
6. Click Apply to save your selections.
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