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NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
August 2014
AC1200 WiFi Router
Model R6100
Installation Guide
Package Contents
The box should contain the following items. If any items are
incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
Ethernet cable
R6100 WiFi Router
Power adapter
In some regions, a resource CD is included in the package.
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- Page 1 United States and/or other countries. Information is The box should contain the following items. If any items are subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
- Page 2 4. Connect a computer. 2. Connect your modem. 3. Power on the router. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your You can use an Ethernet cable or Plug in your modem. Put the battery Wait for the WiFi LED to light.
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Page 3: Install Your Router
Install Your Router Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install the router. To install your router: 1. Prepare your modem. DSL or cable a. Unplug your modem’s power. b. If the modem has a battery backup, remove Modem its batteries. - Page 4 2. Connect your modem. Router Modem a. Plug in, then turn on your modem. (Replace the batteries if you removed them previously.) b. With the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the router, connect your modem to the Internet port of your router.
- Page 5 3. Add power to the router. On/Off a. Connect the power adapter to the router, and plug the power adapter into an outlet. b. Wait for the WiFi LED on the front panel to light. If no LEDs are lit, press the Power On/Off button on the rear panel of the router.
- Page 6 4. Connect a computer. You can use an Ethernet cable or connect wirelessly. • For a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable (not included) to connect your computer to a black Ethernet LAN port on your router. • To connect wirelessly, use the preset wireless security settings on the label on the bottom of the router.
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Page 7: If Netgear Genie Does Not Display
If NETGEAR genie Does Not Display • 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, and that its WiFi LED is •... -
Page 8: Wireless Network Settings
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi SSID or password. If you do change the settings, the SSID and password on the label no longer apply. Wireless Network Settings Record the preset wireless settings on the label in the space below for easy reference. -
Page 9: Join The Wireless Network
Join the Wireless Network You can use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to join your wireless network. To join the network using WPS: Press the WPS button on the router. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with your wireless device to complete the WPS process. -
Page 10: Access The Router To Make More Changes
Access the Router to Make More Changes After you use NETGEAR genie to set up the router, you can log in to the router to view or change its settings. To log in to the router: Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router. -
Page 11: Readyshare Access
To retrieve a forgotten password: To use this feature, you must have enabled password recovery. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router. Type www.routerlogin.net or www.routerlogin.com in the address field of the browser. When the login screen displays, click Cancel. -
Page 12: Netgear Genie App
Select Go > Connect to Server. Enter smb://readyshare as the server address. Click Connect. NETGEAR genie App Download the free genie app from www.NETGEAR.com/genie. Automatically fix common network problems and easily manage your home network connections. Internet WiFi Connection... -
Page 13: Other Features
Other Features For additional features, including Live Parental Controls, traffic metering, ReadySHARE, guest access, and more, log in to your router at http://routerlogin.net.