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R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router
Us er Manual
August 2013
202-11220-02
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

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  • Page 1 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Us er Manual August 2013 202-11220-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
  • Page 2 Trademarks 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NETGEAR genie Setup ........
  • Page 4 Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center......60 Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center ......61 Configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center.
  • Page 5 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry ......74 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public ... . .75 Set Up Port Triggering .
  • Page 6 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick Tips ..........117 Sequence to Restart Your Network .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.

  • Page 8: Unpack Your Router

    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. Hardware Features Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side, and back panels and the label.

  • Page 9: Front And Side Panels

    • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. • Solid green. The router is ready. • Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Power is not supplied to the router. Internet •...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off. • WiFi On/Off button. Pressing and holding this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on and off. If the Wireless LED is lit, the wireless radios are on.

  • Page 11: Label

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. Default access information Preset WiFi Serial number and password MAC address Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started C on ne c t in g t o t h e r o ut er This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide.

  • Page 13: Router Setup Preparation

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 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.

  • Page 14: Netgear Genie Setup

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation with basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.  To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router: Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button.

  • Page 15: Use Netgear Genie After Installation

    NETGEAR technical support. 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. If you want to view or change settings for the router, you can use genie again.

  • Page 16: Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

    Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. You need a solid understanding of networking to use this tab. • Help & Support. Visit the NETGEAR support site for information, help, and product documentation. These links work once you have an Internet connection. Getting Started...

  • Page 17: Join Your Wireless Network

    Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its password. Instead, 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.

  • Page 18: Netgear Genie App And Mobile Genie App

    NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. For information about the genie apps, see the NETGEAR genie App User Manual . Retrieve wireless password About genie...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Yo ur I nt e rn e t co n n ec tion an d Wi F i n et w o r k This chapter describes the steps in setting up the router using genie. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 20: Internet Setup

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information. Note: You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 31.
  • Page 21 Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. The following descriptions explain all of the possible fields in the Internet Setup screen. The fields that display in this screen depend on whether tan ISP login is required.

  • Page 22: Parental Controls

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Domain Name Server (DNS) Address. The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. • Get Automatically from ISP. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address.
  • Page 23 To set up Live Parental Controls: Select Parental Controls on the dashboard screen. Click either the Windows Users or Mac Users button. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management utility. After installation, Live Parental Controls automatically starts.
  • Page 24 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router If you are creating an account, the following screen displays: • Fill in the fields and click the Check availability button. After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays: Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.

  • Page 25: Basic Wireless Settings

    Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security. 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.

  • Page 26: Wireless Settings Screen Fields

    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. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.

  • Page 27: Change The Wireless Security Option

    Security Options. The router comes with unique preset wireless security. These settings are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use preset security so that you can refer to the label if you forget the WiFi password. However, you can change the security option and passphrase.

  • Page 28: Set Up A Guest Network

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Guest Network A guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using 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.

  • Page 29: View Attached Devices

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router View Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.  To go to the Attached Devices screen: From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices. Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network.

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Advanced Home Settings

    S p ec if yin g c u s t om se t t ings This chapter helps you configure the advanced settings in your router using genie. This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Internet Connection Setup Wizard •...

  • Page 31: Netgear Genie Advanced Home Screen

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen The genie Advanced Home screen presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu. See View Router Status on page 82.

  • Page 32: Wan Setup

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure advanced settings for the Internet port.  To view or change the WAN settings: Select ADVANCED >...

  • Page 33: Default Dmz Server

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Disable IGMP Proxying. IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, you can select this check box to disable it.

  • Page 34: Change The Mtu Size

    “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...

  • Page 35: Lan Setup

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Table 2. Common MTU sizes (continued) Application 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs.  To change the MTU size: Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.

  • Page 36: Lan Tcp/Ip Setup

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  To change the LAN settings: Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following sections. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.

  • Page 37: Use Router As Dhcp Server

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Use Router as DHCP Server For most home networks, this check box is selected so that the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. • Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router.

  • Page 38: Set Up Address Reservation

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the router. Set Up Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server.

  • Page 39: Quality Of Service Setup

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Next button. Select the radio button for the setup method that you want to use. • Push button. Either click the WPS button on this screen, or press the WPS button on the side of the router. Within two minutes, go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the network without entering a password.

  • Page 40: Set Up Bandwidth Control

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  To disable WMM QoS: Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. Clear the Enable WMM check box for the band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). Click the Apply button. Set Up Bandwidth Control  To set up the maximum uplink bandwidth: Select ADVANCED >...

  • Page 41: Set Up Qos For Internet Access

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up QoS for Internet Access You can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic: • Specific applications • Specific online games • Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router • A specific device by MAC address To specify prioritization of traffic, create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Priority Rules screen.
  • Page 42 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To add a priority rule, scroll down and click the Add Priority Rule button. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming.
  • Page 43 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port’s traffic relative to other applications. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. Click the Apply button. The rule is saved in the QoS Policy list.
  • Page 44 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. Click the Apply button. Edit or Delete a QoS Policy  To edit or delete a QoS policy: Select ADVANCED > QoS Setup. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to edit or delete, and do one of the following: •...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Usb Storage

    USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings • Available Network Folders • Specify Approved USB Devices • Media Server Settings • TiVo Support For information about using the ReadySHARE Printer feature, see Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer. For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit www.netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 46: Connect A Usb Storage Device To The Router

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router ReadySHARE lets you access and share or a USB drive connected the router USB port. If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.  To connect a USB storage device: Insert your USB storage device into the USB port on the rear panel of the router.
  • Page 47 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  To access the USB device from a Windows computer: Use any of these methods: • Select Start > Run. Enter \\readyshare in the dialog box and click the OK button. • Open a browser and enter \\readyshare in the address bar.

  • Page 48: Sharing Files

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  To access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer: Make sure that the FTP check box is selected in the Access Method section of the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen (see USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings on page 51).

  • Page 49: Store Files In A Central Location For Printing

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router If you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see Storage Device Network and Access Settings on page 51. Store Files in a Central Location for Printing This scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a computer, but not shared on the local area network (LAN).

  • Page 50: View A Usb Device Attached To The Router

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router View a USB Device Attached to the Router  To view basic information about the USB storage device: Select BASIC > ReadySHARE. By default, the Basic radio button is selected, and the screen displays a USB storage device if it is attached to the router USB port.

  • Page 51: Usb Storage Device Network And Access Settings

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device.  To view or change the USB storage advanced settings: Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings.

  • Page 52: Available Network Folders

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Available Network Folders You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device.  To view network folders: Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen.
  • Page 53 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Create Network Folder button. If this screen does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. In the Folder field, browse and select the folder.

  • Page 54: Specify Approved Usb Devices

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Specify Approved USB Devices For more security, you can set up the router to share only approved USB devices.  To set up approved USB devices: Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. Click the Approved Devices button.

  • Page 55: Media Server Settings

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Media Server Settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.  To view these settings: Select ADVANCED >...

  • Page 56: Use Readydlna To Play Media From Your Network On Tivo

    Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected.  To play videos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. Go to the bottom of the list to find and select the R6200v2. USB Storage...
  • Page 57 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  To play music or view photos: On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases. Select what you want to play or watch.  To copy TiVo Files onto a computer: Use the TiVo Desktop accessory available at https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do.

  • Page 58: Chapter 6 Readyshare Printer

    • ReadySHARE Printer Utility • Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility • Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center • Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs Note: The USB port on the router can connect only to USB devices like flash drives, hard drives, and printers. Do not connect computers,...

  • Page 59: Readyshare Printer Utility

    The ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file and instructions are available through this URL: www.netgear.com/readyshare Once installed, the ReadySHARE Printer utility displays on your computer as the NETGEAR USB Control Center. Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility You have to connect the USB printer to your router and install the utility on each computer in your network from which you want to control the USB printer.

  • Page 60: Install The Netgear Usb Control Center

    For the ReadySHARE Print feature to work, this utility has to be installed and running in the background on each computer in the network from which you want to control this USB printer. Once installed, the ReadySHARE Printer utility displays on your computers as the NETGEAR USB Control Center.

  • Page 61: Set Up The Netgear Usb Control Center

     To set up the NETGEAR USB Control Center: On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer.
  • Page 62 The utility does not always need to hold the connection of a USB printer. After a print job is created for some USB printers, the NETGEAR USB Control Center connects to this USB printer automatically and prints. After the print job is done, the printer status might return to a Paused state.

  • Page 63: Configure The Netgear Usb Control Center

    You can set the time-out and specify other settings from the Control Center - Configuration screen.  To configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center: Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer. Select Tools > Configuration. Specify the following settings: •...

  • Page 64: Manage Usb Print And Scan Jobs

    The NETGEAR USB Control Center shows the availability status of the USB devices. The NETGEAR USB Control Center utility must be running for the computer to be able to print to the USB printer attached to the router. If you exit the utility, printing does not work.

  • Page 65: Use The Scan Feature Of A Multifunction Usb Printer

     To launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center: Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer. The main screen shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status.
  • Page 66 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner window opens so that you can use the USB printer for scanning. ReadySHARE Printer...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7 Security

    Security C us t om iz in g t h e f ir ew all s e t t i ng s This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 68: Keyword Blocking Of Http Traffic

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule.  To set up keyword blocking: Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.

  • Page 69: Block Services (Port Filtering)

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved. Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions that server computers perform at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’...

  • Page 70: Port Triggering To Open Incoming Ports

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The Block Services Setup screen displays: From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined.

  • Page 71: Port Forwarding To Permit External Host Communications

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined: You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process.

  • Page 72: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router browser needs to access a web server running on a computer in your local network. Using port forwarding, you can tell the router, “When you receive incoming traffic on port 80 (the standard port number for a web server process), forward it to the local computer at 192.168.1.123.”...

  • Page 73: Set Up Port Forwarding To Local Servers

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Port triggering requires specific outbound traffic to open the inbound ports, and the triggered ports are closed after a period of no activity. • Port forwarding is always active and does not need to be triggered.

  • Page 74: Add A Custom Service

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Add a Custom Service To define a service, game, or application that does not appear in the Service Name list, first determine which port number or range of numbers the application uses. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups.

  • Page 75: Application Example: Make A Local Web Server Public

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router In the table, select the radio button next to the service name. Click the Edit Service or Delete Service button. Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your web server.
  • Page 76 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups.  To enable port triggering: Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. Select the Port Triggering radio button.

  • Page 77: Schedule Blocking

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. In the Service User list, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer. • Any (the default), allows any computer on the Internet to use this service.

  • Page 78: Set Up Security Event Email Notifications

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Select your time zone from the list. If you use daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen, and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often.
  • Page 79 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Logs are sent automatically. If the log fills up before the specified time, the log is emailed. After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the router memory. If the router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents.

  • Page 80: Chapter 8 Administration

    Administration M a na g in g y o ur n e t wo r k This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Router Firmware •...

  • Page 81: Update The Router Firmware

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Update the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product.

  • Page 82: View Router Status

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status  To view router status and usage information: Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. Router Information • Hardware Version. The router model. • Firmware Version. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware.
  • Page 83 IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. • Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. Show Statistics Button ...
  • Page 84 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Connection Status Button  To view the Internet connection status: Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays: • IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router.

  • Page 85: Wireless Settings (2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz)

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) The following settings are displayed: • Name (SSID). The wireless network name (SSID) that the router uses. • Region. The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.

  • Page 86: Manage The Configuration File

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The Logs screen shows the following information: • Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. • Target address. The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which access was attempted.

  • Page 87: Restore Configuration Settings

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Restore Configuration Settings  To restore configuration settings that you backed up: Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. Click the Browse button and find the cfg file. Click the Restore button. The files is uploaded to the router and the router reboots.

  • Page 88: Password Recovery

    Your changes take effect. Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser.

  • Page 89: Chapter 9 Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings S e t t i ng u p un iq u e s it u at ions This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. Networking knowledge is needed to implement some of these features. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 90: Advanced Wireless Settings

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Advanced Wireless Settings You can use this screen to turn the wireless radio on and off, to specify WPS settings, to use AP mode, and to set up a wireless access list. The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options in this screen are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only.

  • Page 91: Set Up A Wireless Schedule

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Wireless Schedule You can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your router at times when you do not need a wireless connection. For example, you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.

  • Page 92: Set Up A Wireless Access List By Mac Address

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected. If you clear this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router wireless settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and security key.

  • Page 93: Wireless Access Point

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Click the Add button. The screen changes back to the list screen. Add each computer or device you want to allow to connect wirelessly. Select the Turn Access Control On check box. Click the Apply button.
  • Page 94 Note: To avoid interference, NETGEAR recommends that you use different wireless settings for the router in access point mode. You could also turn off the wireless radio on the other router or gateway and use your router only for wireless client access.

  • Page 95: Set Up The Router In Bridge Mode

    Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode You can use your R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices wirelessly at the faster 802.11ac speed. To do this, you need two routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge.
  • Page 96 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Scroll down and select the Use other operation mode check box and the Enable Bridge mode radio button. The screen adjusts. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. Specify the settings of the other router to which this router will connect.

  • Page 97: Wireless Distribution System (Wds)

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Distribution System (WDS) You can set the router up to be used as a wireless base station or a wireless repeater in a wireless distribution system (WDS). A WDS lets you expand a wireless network through multiple access points.

  • Page 98: Set Up The Base Station

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual-band concurrent mode is not affected. For you to set up a wireless network with WDS, both access points have to meet the following conditions: •...

  • Page 99: Set Up A Repeater

    Note: If you are using the router as the base station with a non-NETGEAR router as the repeater, you might need to change more configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the access point that is the repeater.

  • Page 100: Dynamic Dns

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address of the base station. (Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box to prevent wireless clients from associating with the repeater and allowing LAN client associations only.

  • Page 101: Static Routes

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  To set up Dynamic DNS: Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose URLs are in the Service Provider list. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box.
  • Page 102 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router In this case you have to define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.

  • Page 103: Remote Management

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Click the Edit button. The Static Routes screen adjusts. a. Edit the route information. b. Click the Apply button. • Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Remote Management The remote management feature lets you access your router over the Internet to view or change its settings.

  • Page 104: Universal Plug And Play

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range.

  • Page 105: Ipv6

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If the Turn UPnP On check box is cleared, the router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the router.

  • Page 106: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use. • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE, DHCP, or fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config.

  • Page 107: Ipv6 Auto Config

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

  • Page 108: Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.

  • Page 109: Ipv6 Pass Through

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.

  • Page 110: Ipv6 Fixed

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through. The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display.

  • Page 111: Ipv6 Dhcp

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup screen. (See Internet Setup on page 20.) Specify how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons: •...

  • Page 112: Ipv6 Pppoe

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
  • Page 113 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address.

  • Page 114: Traffic Meter

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface.
  • Page 115 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router (Optional) If your ISP charges for extra data volume when you make a new connection, enter the extra data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each connection by field. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.

  • Page 116: Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information. This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 117: Quick Tips

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence: Turn off and unplug the modem. Turn off the router.

  • Page 118: Troubleshoot With The Leds

    Make sure that the power cord is securely connected to your router and that the power adapter is securely connected to a functioning power outlet. • Check that you are using the 12V DC, 2.5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. •...

  • Page 119: Leds Never Turn Off

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, if all LEDs are still lit 1 minute after power-up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button.

  • Page 120: Cannot Access The Internet

    If you want to set up your router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.

  • Page 121: Troubleshoot Pppoe

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Your ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might check for your computer’s MAC address. In this case, do one of the following: Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address.

  • Page 122: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses.

  • Page 123: Troubleshoot Your Network Using The Ping Utility

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • If you want to view the wireless settings for the router, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port on the router. Then log in to the router, and select Wireless see (Basic Wireless Settings on page 25).

  • Page 124: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link LEDs are lit for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router.

  • Page 125: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications...

  • Page 126: Factory Settings

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 7 seconds. The router resets, and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following table.
  • Page 127 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default behavior Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission speed Auto Country/region United States in the US; otherwise varies by region...

  • Page 128: Technical Specifications

    R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Technical Specifications Table 4. R6200v2 Router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter • North America: 120V, 60 Hz, input • UK, Australia: 240V, 50 Hz, input •...

  • Page 129: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance

    We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 130: Fcc Caution

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
  • Page 131 Interference Reduction Table The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters).

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