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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
June 2012
202-11029-01
v1.0
Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router
R6200
User M anual

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  • Page 1 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 User M anual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 June 2012 202-11029-01 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App ..... . . 18 NETGEAR genie Mobile App ....... . . 19 Chapter 3 Genie Basic Settings Basic Home Screen .
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Genie Advanced Home NETGEAR genie Advanced Screen......33 Setup Wizard ..........33 WPS Wizard .
  • Page 5 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Manage the Configuration File ........79 Back Up Settings .
  • Page 6 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Troubleshooting PPPoE ........115 Troubleshooting Internet Browsing.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

    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.

  • 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. Position Your Router The router lets you access your network from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.

  • Page 9: Hardware Features

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 • 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.
  • Page 10 • Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was pressed. • Solid green. The router is ready. • Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. See www.netgear.com/support. • Off. Power is not supplied to the router. • Solid green. The Internet connection is ready.

  • Page 11: Back Panel

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Back Panel The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure. Power connector Power On/Off Ethernet Internet Reset port port button LAN ports 1-4 Figure 3. Router, rear view on page 119 for information about restoring factory settings.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Getting Started With Netgear Genie

    Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie Con ne ct ing to the router 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.

  • Page 13: Router Setup Preparation

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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.

  • Page 15: Use Netgear Genie After Installation

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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.

  • Page 16: Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

    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. Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie...

  • Page 17: Join Your Wireless Network

    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...

  • Page 18: Netgear Genie App And Mobile Genie App

    ReadySHARE Number of devices 16 Click here 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.

  • Page 19: Netgear Genie Mobile App

    Install the app on your iPad or phone. 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: •...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Genie Basic Settings

    Genie Basic Settings Your Internet connection and net work This chapter contains the following sections: • Basic Home Screen • Internet Setup • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • ReadySHARE USB Storage • Basic Wireless Settings...

  • Page 21: Basic Home Screen

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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: ...

  • Page 22: Internet Setup Screen Fields

    Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine. If you have problems with your connection, check the ISP settings. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Test to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within 1 minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting.

  • Page 23: Attached Devices

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 • 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.

  • Page 24: 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. Genie Basic Settings...
  • Page 25 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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. Select the radio button that applies to you and click Next.

  • Page 26: Readyshare Usb Storage

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next. 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.

  • Page 27: 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.

  • Page 28: Wireless Settings Screen Fields

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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.

  • Page 29: Change Wpa Security Option And Passphrase

    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.

  • Page 30: Guest Networks

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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.

  • Page 31: Guest Network Wireless Security Options

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Guest Network Wireless Security Options A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) has several options including pre-shared key (PSK) encryption.
  • Page 32 Genie Advanced Home Sp e ci f yi ng custom set t i ngs This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Screen • Setup Wizard • WPS Wizard • Setup Menu • WAN Setup • LAN Setup •...

  • Page 33: Netgear Genie Advanced Screen

    Setup Wizard The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the router. After you set up the router the first time, to use the Setup Wizard again, log in to the router and select the Advanced tab.

  • Page 34: Wps Wizard

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 If you selected Yes, click Next. The following screen displays: The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. The following screen displays: WPS Wizard The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network.
  • Page 35 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless device or computer). You can use either the push button or PIN method. Select either Push Button or PIN Number.

  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Setup Menu To display the Setup menu:  Select Advanced > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available: • Internet Setup. Go to the same Internet Setup screen that you can access from the dashboard on the Basic Home screen.

  • Page 37: Default Dmz Server

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 The following settings are available: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection protects your LAN against denial of service attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, Teardrop Attack, UDP Flood, ARP Attack, Spoofing ICMP, Null Scan, and many others. This should be disabled only in special circumstances.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Lan Setup

    Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size and the default value. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN, and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments.

  • Page 40: Lan Setup Screen Settings

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen: Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings. Click Apply to save your changes.

  • Page 41: Use The Router As A Dhcp Server

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Use Router as a DHCP Server This check box is usually selected so that the router functions 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 42: Address Reservation

    QoS is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The R6200 WiFi Router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. To configure QoS, use the QoS Setup screen.

  • Page 43: Enable Wmm Qos For Wireless Multimedia Applications

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications The R6200 WiFi Router supports Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM QoS) to prioritize wireless voice and video traffic over the wireless link. WMM QoS provides prioritization of wireless data packets from different applications based on four access categories: voice, video, best effort, and background.
  • Page 44 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Click the Setup QoS Rule button to see the existing priority rules. You can edit or delete a rule by selecting its radio button and clicking either the Edit or Delete button. You can also delete all of the rules by simply clicking the Delete All button.
  • Page 45 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 a. If you add an entry, the Priority Rules screen expands as shown: b. In the QoS Policy for field, enter a descriptive name for the new application or game. c. In the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or both (TCP/UDP). Specify the port number or range of port numbers that the application or game uses.
  • Page 46 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure: From the LAN port list, select the LAN port. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port’s traffic relative to other applications.
  • Page 47 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address to display the following screen: If the device to be prioritized appears in the MAC Device List, select its radio button. The information from the MAC Device List populates the policy name, MAC Address, and Device Name fields.

  • Page 48: Chapter 5 Usb Storage

    • USB Storage Advanced Settings • Safely Remove a USB Drive • Media Server Settings • Specify Approved USB Devices For information about using the ReadySHARE Printer feature, see Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer. For additional about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 49: Usb Drive Requirements

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 USB Drive Requirements The router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables.
  • Page 50 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 • Sharing multimedia with friends and family such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and remote users. • Sharing resources on your network. You can store files in a central location so that you do not have to power up a computer to perform local sharing.

  • Page 51: Basic Settings

    The ReadySHARE print feature allows you to share a printer that you connect to the USB port on your router. To use the ReadySHARE print feature on a Windows PC, you need to use the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility. For information about this feature, see Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer.
  • Page 52 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 To access your USB device:  Click the network device name or the share name in your computer’s network folders list. For smb://readyshare, click Connect. Note: If you logged in to the router before you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in the router screens.

  • Page 53: Usb Storage Advanced Settings

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 You can use this screen to select a folder, change the share name, or change the read access or write access from All – no password to admin. The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that is used to log in to the router.

  • Page 54: Safely Remove A Usb Drive

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 FTP. Disabled by default. FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote users can access the USB drive through FTP over the Internet. This setting supports both downloading and uploading of files.

  • Page 55: Media Server Settings

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the drive offline. Media Server Settings By default, the router is set up to act as a Ready DLNA Media server. This setting lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV–compliant media players, such as Xbox360,...

  • Page 56: Specify Approved Usb Devices

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Specify Approved USB Devices For more security, you can set up the router to share approved USB devices only. To set up approved USB devices:  Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > USB Settings . The following screen displays: Click the Approved Devices button.

  • Page 57: Connect To The Usb Drive From A Remote Computer

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer To connect to the USB drive from remote computers with a web browser, use the router’s Internet port IP address. If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name, rather than the IP address.

  • Page 58: Chapter 6 Readyshare Printer

    ReadySHARE Printer is compatible with Macs and Windows PCs. It lets you connect a USB printer to the router USB port, and access it wirelessly. This chapter contains the following sections: • ReadySHARE Printer • USB Control Center Utility This activates the scanner window to perform scans. For additional about ReadySHARE features, see www.netgear.com/readyshare.

  • Page 59: Readyshare Printer

    On each computer that shares the printer, download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility. The NETGEAR USB utility has a Mac version and a Windows version, which you can access in two different ways: •...
  • Page 60 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility. After you have installed the utility, select the language. ReadySHARE Printer...
  • Page 61 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 The first time you access the utility, you are asked to select the printer and click the Connect button. Once the connection is established, the status changes to Manually connected by xxx. You can click the Disconnect button at any time to release the connection. The status then changes to Available.
  • Page 62 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 • You can set the value for the default time-out time from the Tools > Configuration screen. • The USB Control Center utility must be running for the computer to be able to print to the USB printer attached to the router.

  • Page 63: Usb Control Center Utility

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 USB Control Center Utility The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device from your computer that is connected to the USB port on your router. The utility allows you to control a printer and a scanner.

  • Page 64: Usb Printer

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 To view or change the configuration:  Select Tools >Configuration to display the following screen: The following settings are available: Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Enable this utility to start automatically when you are logged in to Windows.

  • Page 65: Scan With A Multifunction Printer

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Once the printer shows Available status, it is no longer grayed out in a Paused state in the Windows Printers window. This USB printer is ready. The utility does not need to hold the connection of this USB printer.

  • Page 66: Chapter 7 Security

    Security Ke epi ng u nwa nted c ontent out of your net work 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 67: Keyword Blocking Of Http Traffic

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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: ...

  • Page 68: Block Services (Port Filtering)

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.
  • Page 69 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Click Add to add a service. The Block Services Setup screen displays: From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list already 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 70: Schedule Blocking

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Schedule Blocking You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To schedule blocking:  Select Advanced > Security > Schedule to display the following screen: Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services.

  • Page 71: Security Event Email Notifications

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the Email screen, and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. To set up email notifications: ...

  • Page 72: Chapter 8 Administration

    Administration M a nag ing you r net work This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. See on page 104 for information about checking the status Remote Management of your router over the Internet, and on page 107 for information about monitoring Traffic Meter Internet traffic on your router’s Internet port.

  • Page 73: Upgrade The Router Firmware

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Upgrade 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 74: View Router Status

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 View Router Status To view router status and usage information:  Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status to display the following screen: Router Information Hardware Version. The router model. Firmware Version. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware.
  • Page 75 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask that the Internet (WAN) port of the router uses.
  • Page 76 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Connection Status Button To view the connection status:  On the Router Status screen in the Internet Connection pane, click the Connection Status button to view connection status information. The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the items.

  • Page 77: Wireless Settings (2.4 Ghz And 5 Ghz)

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) The information here is based on the fields in the Wireless Settings screen. The following settings are displayed: Wireless Network Name (SSID). The wireless network name (SSID) used by the router.

  • Page 78: View Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user.

  • Page 79: Manage The Configuration File

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the R6200 WiFi Router are stored within the router in a configuration file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default settings.

  • Page 80: Erase

    Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name of admin. Then if the password is forgotten, you can recover it. This...
  • Page 81 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser. To set up password recovery:  Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. Select two security questions, and provide answers to them.

  • Page 82: Chapter 9 Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. The information is for readers with advanced networking knowledge who want to set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed. This chapter includes the following sections: •...

  • Page 83: Advanced Wireless Settings

    • Keep Existing Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz b/g/n). • Keep Existing Wireless Settings (5 GHz a/n/ac). AP Mode or Bridge. You can set up the R6200 in Bridge mode. See Set Up the Router in on page 84. Bridge Mode...

  • Page 84: Set Up The Router In Bridge Mode

    802.11ac speed. To use the router in Bridge mode, you need two R6200 WiFi Routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge. Figure 7. Router in Bridge mode with an 802.11ac WiFi connection Installing a R6200 WiFi Routeras a bridge offers the following benefits: •...
  • Page 85 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 To set up the R6200 WiFi Router in Bridge mode:  Make sure that the first router (the one cabled to the modem) has an Internet connection and that wireless devices can connect to it. Make a note of the following items: SSID, security mode, wireless password, operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).

  • Page 86: Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 c. Select the security option for the router you are connecting to. d. Type the passphrase of the router you are connecting to. e. Click Apply. Click Apply again on Wireless Settings screen. The R6300 router reboots and connects to the base router within a few minutes.

  • Page 87: Wireless Repeating Function (Wds)

    Click Apply. Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the R6200 WiFi Router up to be used as a wireless access point (AP). Doing this enables the router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service.

  • Page 88: Wireless Repeating Function

    To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC address of the remote parent access point. The R6200 router is always in dual band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. If you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band.

  • Page 89: Set Up The Base Station

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 • Wireless MAC of this router. This field displays the MAC address for your router for your reference. You will need to enter this MAC address in the corresponding Wireless Repeating Function screen of the other access point you are using.

  • Page 90: Set Up A Repeater Unit

    Note: If you are using the R6200 base station with a non- router as the repeater, you might need to change additional configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP.

  • Page 91: Port Forwarding And Triggering

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Fill in the Repeater IP Address field. 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. Click Apply to save your changes.

  • Page 92: Port Triggering To Open Incoming Ports

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 the web page request message to www.example.com, your router stores the original information and then modifies the source information in the request message, performing Network Address Translation (NAT): • The source address is replaced with your router’s public IP address. This is necessary because your computer uses a private IP address that is not globally unique and cannot be used on the Internet.
  • Page 93 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 router, you can tell the router to open additional incoming ports when a particular outgoing port originates a session. An example is Internet Relay Chat (IRC). Your computer connects to an IRC server at destination port 6667.

  • Page 94: Port Forwarding To Permit External Host Communications

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications In both of the preceding examples, your computer initiates an application session with a server computer on the Internet. However, you might need to allow a client computer on the Internet to initiate a connection to a server computer on your network.

  • Page 95: How Port Forwarding Differs From Port Triggering

    To set up port forwarding:  Tip: To ensure that your server computer always has the same IP address, use the reserved IP address feature of your R6200 WiFi Router.See on page 86. Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address Advanced Settings...

  • Page 96: Add A Custom Service

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Select Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port T riggering to display the following screen: Port Forwarding is selected as the service type. From the Service Name list, select the service or game that you will host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see on page 96.

  • Page 97: Edit Or Delete A Port Forwarding Entry

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Click the Add Custom Service button to display the following screen: In the Service Name field, enter a descriptive name. In the Protocol list, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. Specify the port settings: •...

  • Page 98: Set Up Port Triggering

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 To make a local web server public:  Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation. In this example, your router always gives your web server an IP address of 192.168.1.33.
  • Page 99 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 To set up port triggering:  Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port T riggering. Select the Port Triggering radio button to display the port triggering information. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box if it is selected.

  • Page 100: Dynamic Dns

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Click Add Service to display the following screen: In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. In the Service User list, select Any (the default) to allow this service to be used by any computer on the Internet.
  • Page 101 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 host name that you configure in the router. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes, your router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address. If your host name is hostname, for example, you can reach your router at http://hostname.dyndns.org.

  • Page 102: Static Routes

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Static Routes Static routes provide additional routing information to your router. Typically, you do not need to add static routes. You have to configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.
  • Page 103 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Click Add to display the following screen: In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.) Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP.

  • Page 104: Remote Management

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Remote Management The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your R6200 WiFi Router over the Internet. To set up remote management:  Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Remote Management .

  • Page 105: Usb Settings

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 a number from 1024 to 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP. Click Apply so that your changes take effect.

  • Page 106: Ipv6

    IP address. Click Apply to save your settings. IPv6 You can use this feature to set up an IPv6 Internet connection type if NETGEAR genie does not detect it automatically. To set up an IPv6 Internet connection type: ...

  • Page 107: Traffic Meter

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Select the IPv6 connection type from the list. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provide this information. • If your ISP did not provide details, you can select IPv6 Tunnel. • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.
  • Page 108 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Set up Traffic Control to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained: •...

  • Page 109: 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 for product and contact information. http://support.netgear.com This chapter contains the following sections: •...

  • Page 110: Quick Tips

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Quick Tips s 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 and computers.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting 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, 5A power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. •...

  • Page 112: Leds Never Turn Off

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, the LEDs turn on for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay on, there is a fault within the router.

  • Page 113: Cannot Log In To The Router

    Make sure that Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as an additional router behind an existing router in your network, consider replacing the existing router. NETGEAR does not support such a configuration.
  • Page 114 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new router by restarting your network, as described in on page 110.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting Pppoe

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Troubleshooting PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection:  Log in to the router. Select Administration > Router Status. Click Connection Status. If all of the steps indicate OK, then your PPPoE connection is up and working.

  • Page 116: Changes Not Saved

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Changes Not Saved If the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost.

  • Page 117: Restore The Factory Settings And Password

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Restore the Factory Settings and Password This section explains how to restore the factory settings, changing the router’s administration password back to password. You can erase the current configuration and restore factory defaults in two ways: •...

  • Page 118: Test The Path From Your Computer To A Remote Device

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 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 on for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router.

  • Page 119: Appendix A Supplemental Information

    Supplemental Information This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200. Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. 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.
  • Page 120 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Table 4. Factory default settings (Continued) Feature Default behavior Local network DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 (LAN) continued DHCP ending IP address 192.168.1.254 Disabled Time zone GMT for WW except NA and GR, GMT+1 for GR, GMT-8...

  • Page 121: Technical Specifications

    Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Technical Specifications Table 5. R6200 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 •...
  • Page 122 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Table 5. R6200 Router specifications (Continued) Feature Description 2.4 GHz Operating frequency range 2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI) 5 GHz 5.18–5.24 + 5.745–5.825 GHz (US) 5.18–5.24 GHz (Europe ETSI) FCC: 5.25–5.35 GHz (DFS band)

  • Page 123: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance

    Eesti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc., declares that this Radiolan is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
  • Page 124 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Español Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con los [Spanish] requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Ελληνική ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ NETGEAR Inc. ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Radiolan ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ...

  • Page 125: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 complies with Part 15 Subpart B of FCC CFR47 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 126: Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200) 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 127 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Interference Reduction Table The following table shows the recommended minimum distance between NETGEAR equipment and household appliances to reduce interference (in feet and meters). Household Appliance Recommended Minimum Distance (in feet and meters) Microwave ovens...

  • Page 128: Index

    Index port forwarding port triggering access remote repeater unit viewing logs user-defined services access control connecting wirelessly turning on country setting access points crossover cable accessing remote computer CTS/RTS Threshold adding custom service (port forwarding) custom service priority rules address reservation advertisement period dashboard alerts, emailing...
  • Page 129 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 factory default settings, restoring keywords factory settings list of resetting label, product file sharing LAN port firmware version QoS for firmware, upgrading settings fragmentation length LAN setup fragmented data packets language setting front panel...
  • Page 130 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 packets, fragmented scheduling keyword and service blocking Parental Controls secondary DNS passphrases security changing firewall settings product label see also security options password recovery, admin security options password, restoring security PIN photos, sharing sending logs by email...
  • Page 131 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 USB devices, approved user-defined services viewing logs WAN IP address, troubleshooting WAN setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) devices, adding Wireless Card Access List wireless channel wireless connection, troubleshooting wireless connections wireless devices,adding to the network...

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