Netgear orporated 14200267 User Manual

Installation

AC1200 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Model D6200v2

Package Contents

Ethernet cable

WPS

Phone cable

Modem router

1. Connect the modem router to a DSL
service or a cable or fiber modem.

To connect the modem router to a DSL
service:

a. Install the ADSL microfilter between

the phone line and the phone.

b. Use the phone cable to connect the

microfilter to the ADSL port on the
modem router.

For additional information about connecting
to a DSL service, see the other side of this
installation guide.

To connect the modem router to a
cable or fiber modem:

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the cable
or fiber modem to the red Internet port on
the modem router.

DSL Internet

ADSL
microfilter

Phone cable

Cable or fiber
Internet

Ethernet cable

Modem router

3. Check the DSL or Internet LED.

If the modem router is connected to a DSL
service, the DSL LED

4. Wait for the WiFi LED

If the WiFi LED does not light, press the

WiFi On/O button

5. Connect a computer.

Use an Ethernet cable to connect your
computer to a yellow Ethernet port on the
modem router.

You can also use WiFi to connect. To
connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network
name and password on the product label.

6. Log in to the modem router.

Launch a web browser.

lights green.

to light blue.

.

Power adapter

ADSL microfilter

Get the genie App

The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and
control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or
smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair
network issues, set up parental controls, and more.

Download the free genie app from www.NETGEAR.com/genie.

2. Power on the modem router.

Connect the power adapter to the
modem router and plug the adapter into an
electrical outlet.

Wait for the Power LED
If the Power LED does not light, press the
Power On/O button.

to light green.

Cable or fiber modem

Power adapter

NETGEAR genie displays.

If you do not see genie, enter
www.routerlogin.net in the address field
of the web browser. When prompted, enter
admin for the user name and password
for the password.

NETGEAR genie determines your Internet
connection. If the modem router
successfully connects to the Internet, the
Internet LED

lights green.

Additional Information for DSL Service

Join the Modem Router’s WiFi Network

WiFi Network Name and Password

Make sure that your DSL service is active before you install the modem
router. You need the following information to install your DSL modem and
connect to the Internet:

• DSL user name and password. This information is included in the

welcome letter your DSL Internet service provider (ISP) sent you when
you signed up for your service.

• Your telephone number or DSL account number. If you do not have

voice service, you can use your DSL account number instead.

If you do not know or cannot locate your DSL user name and password, call
your DSL ISP. The following table lists the contact information for some of
the primary DSL ISPs.

DSL ISP Phone Number

AT&T DSL (not AT&T U-Verse) 877-722-3755

AT&T/BellSouth DSL (not AT&T U-Verse) 888-321-237

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

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

tell them that you need only your DSL user name and password; you do not
need support.

April 2014

NETGEAR, Inc.

350 East Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134, USA

To connect your computer or WiFi device (such as a smartphone or gaming
device) to your modem router’s WiFi network, you can use either the
manual method or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method.

Manual Method

1. Open the soware utility that manages your WiFi connections on
the computer or WiFi device that you want to connect to your
modem router.

This utility scans for all wireless networks in your area.

2. Find and select your modem router’s WiFi network name (SSID).
The SSID is on the product label.

3. Enter the modem router’s password (or your custom password if you
changed it) and click the Connect button.

The password is on the product label.

4. Repeat Step 1 through Step 3 to add other computers or WiFi devices.

WPS Method

If your computer or WiFi device supports WPS, you can use WPS to join
the modem router’s WiFi network. For help with the WPS button on your

computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came
with that computer or WiFi device. Some older equipment cannot use WPS.

Note: WPS does not support WEP security. If you are using WEP security,

use the manual method.

1. Press the WPS button

2. Within two minutes, on your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS
button or click its onscreen WPS button.

The computer or WiFi device connects to your modem router.

3. Repeat this process to add other computers or WiFi devices.

on the modem router.

This product has a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and network 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 product label.

NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can
check the product label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change
these setting. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in

a safe place.

Support

Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
Aer installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your
product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone
support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR
website.
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the ocial NETGEAR support
resources.

You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or
through a link in the product’s user interface.

For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.

For regulatory compliance information, visit

http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries.
Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.