Table Of Contents - NETGEAR R6120 User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router
Unpack Your Router...............................................................................................9
LED Descriptions.................................................................................................10
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel.............................................10
Router Label........................................................................................................12
Position the Router...............................................................................................12
Cable Your Router................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Router..........................................................................................15
Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable.........................................15
Join the WiFi Network of the Router................................................................15
Manual Method...........................................................................................15
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................16
Types of Logins...............................................................................................16
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................17
Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................17
Log In to the Router........................................................................................18
Change the Language.........................................................................................18
Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App..............................................19
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................21
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................21
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................21
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service........22
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP Service...........24
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and L2TP Service...........25
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................26
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................26
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................27
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................28
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................29
Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection........................................30
Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection........................................................31
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection....................................................32
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................33
Manage the MTU Size.........................................................................................35
MTU Concepts................................................................................................35
Change the MTU Size.....................................................................................36
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