Netgear R6200 User Manual

350 East Plumeria DriveSan Jose, CA 95134USAJune 2012202-11029-01v1.0Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200User Manual

Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED DescriptionPower• Solid amber. The router is starting up.• Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or

Advanced Settings100Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 6. Click Add Service to display the following screen: FPO7. In the Service Name field, type a d

Advanced Settings101 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200host name that you configure in the router. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes,

Advanced Settings102Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Static RoutesStatic routes provide additional routing information to your router. Typically, you

Advanced Settings103 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62002. Click Add to display the following screen:3. In the Route Name field, type a name for this s

Advanced Settings104Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Remote ManagementThe remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your R6200

Advanced Settings105 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200a number from 1024 to 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. The default is

Advanced Settings106Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping) of

Advanced Settings107 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62002. Select the IPv6 connection type from the list. Your Internet service provider (ISP) can provi

Advanced Settings108Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 6. Set up Traffic Control to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours

1091010. TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not fin

Hardware Setup11 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Back PanelThe back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.USB Ethernet InternetPower

Troubleshooting110Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Quick Tipss section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.Sequence to Restart You

Troubleshooting111 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Troubleshooting with the LEDsAfter you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of event

Troubleshooting112Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 LEDs Never Turn OffWhen the router is turned on, the LEDs turn on for about 10 seconds and then tur

Troubleshooting113 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Cannot Log In to the RouterIf you are unable to log in to the router from a computer on your local

Troubleshooting114Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 4. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router has n

Troubleshooting115 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Troubleshooting PPPoEIf you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To trou

Troubleshooting116Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Changes Not SavedIf the router does not save the changes you make in the router interface, check th

Troubleshooting117 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordThis section explains how to restore the factory settings,

Troubleshooting118Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are co

119AA. Supplemental InformationThis appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200

1222. Getting Started with NETGEAR GenieConnecting to the routerThis chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you compl

Supplemental Information120Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Local network (LAN) continuedDHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2DHCP ending IP address 192

Supplemental Information121Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Technical SpecificationsTable 5. R6200 Router specifications Feature DescriptionData and

Supplemental Information122Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Operating frequency range2.4 GHz2.412–2.462 GHz (US) 2.412–2.472 GHz (Japan) 2.412–2.472 GH

123BB. Notification of ComplianceNETGEAR Dual Band - WirelessRegulatory Compliance InformationThis section includes user requirements for operating

Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Notification of Compliance124Español [Spanish]Por medio de la presente NETGEAR Inc. declara que el Radiolan cumple con

Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Notification of Compliance125This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in

Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Notification of Compliance126• For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection o

Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Notification of Compliance127Interference Reduction TableThe following table shows the recommended minimum distance b

128IndexAaccessremote 104viewing logs 78access controlturning on 87access points 87accessing remote computer 91addingcustom service 96priority rules 4

129Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Ffactory default settings, restoring 80, 117factory settingslist of 119resetting 11file sharing 49firmware version

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie13 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Router Setup PreparationYou can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automat

130Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Ppackets, fragmented 38Parental Controls 24passphraseschanging 29product label 11password recovery, admin 80passwor

131Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200USB devices, approved 56user-defined services 68Vviewinglogs 78WWAN IP address, troubleshooting 113WAN setup 36Wi-F

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie14Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 NETGEAR Genie SetupNETGEAR Genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie15 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Use NETGEAR Genie After InstallationWhen you first set up your router, NETGEAR Ge

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie16Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie17 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Join Your Wireless NetworkChoose either the manual or the WPS method to join your

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie18Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie AppThe genie app is your home network dashboar

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie19 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200NETGEAR genie Mobile App To install the genie mobile app:1. Use your mobile dev

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2033. Genie Basic SettingsYour Internet connection and networkThis chapter contains the following sections:• Basic Home Screen • Internet Se

Genie Basic Settings21 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Basic Home ScreenThe genie Basic Home screen is shown in the following figure:Internet SetupThe

Genie Basic Settings22Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 • Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the

Genie Basic Settings23 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200• Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this o

Genie Basic Settings24Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Parental ControlsThe first time you select Parental Controls from the Basic Home screen, your b

Genie Basic Settings25 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62004. Click Next, read the note, and click Next again to proceed.Because Live Parental Controls u

Genie Basic Settings26Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next.7. Click the

Genie Basic Settings27 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. You can cli

Genie Basic Settings28Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 1. On the Basic Home screen, select Wireless to display the Wireless Settings screen.You can s

Genie Basic Settings29 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, then computers or wireless devices th

3ContentsChapter 1 Hardware SetupUnpack Your Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Position You

Genie Basic Settings30Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Guest NetworksAdding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without g

Genie Basic Settings31 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Guest Network Wireless Security OptionsA security option is the type of security protocol appli

3244. Genie Advanced HomeSpecifying custom settingsThis chapter contains the following sections:• NETGEAR genie Advanced Screen • Setup Wiza

Genie Advanced Home33 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200NETGEAR genie Advanced ScreenThe genie Advanced Home screen is shown in the following figure:Thi

Genie Advanced Home34Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 3. If you selected Yes, click Next. The following screen displays:The Setup Wizard searches you

Genie Advanced Home35 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62002. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wir

Genie Advanced Home36Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Setup Menu To display the Setup menu:Select Advanced > Setup to display the Setup menu. The

Genie Advanced Home37 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200The following settings are available:• Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection. DoS protection

Genie Advanced Home38Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 The router usually detects and discards Incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a respons

Genie Advanced Home39 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200until the problem goes away. The following table describes common MTU sizes and applications. Ta

4Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Chapter 4 Genie Advanced HomeNETGEAR genie Advanced Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Genie Advanced Home40Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 1. Select Advanced > Setup > LAN Setup to display the following screen:2. Enter the set

Genie Advanced Home41 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Use Router as a DHCP Server This check box is usually selected so that the router functions as a

Genie Advanced Home42Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Address ReservationWhen you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that comput

Genie Advanced Home43 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Enable WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia ApplicationsThe R6200 WiFi Router supports Wi-Fi Multimed

Genie Advanced Home44Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button to see the existing priority rules. You can edit or delete a

Genie Advanced Home45 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200a. If you add an entry, the Priority Rules screen expands as shown: b. In the QoS Policy for fi

Genie Advanced Home46Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 4. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port, as shown in the following figure:

Genie Advanced Home47 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62004. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address to display the following screen:5. If t

4855. USB StorageAccessing and configuring a USB storage driveThis chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to you

USB Storage49 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200USB Drive RequirementsThe router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standa

5Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Back Up Settings

USB Storage50Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 • Sharing multimedia with friends and family such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with

USB Storage51 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200• There are two user accounts: admin and guest. The password for admin is the same one that you use

USB Storage52Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200  To access your USB device:1. Click the network device name or the share name in your computer’s netwo

USB Storage53 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62003. You can use this screen to select a folder, change the share name, or change the read access or writ

USB Storage54Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 FTP. Disabled by default.FTP (via Internet). Disabled by default. If you enable this setting, remote use

USB Storage55 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62002. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. This takes the drive offline.Media Server SettingsBy defa

USB Storage56Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Specify Approved USB DevicesFor more security, you can set up the router to share approved USB devices o

USB Storage57 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote ComputerTo connect to the USB drive from remote computers with a

5866. ReadySHARE PrinterReadySHARE Printer is compatible with Macs and Windows PCs. It lets you connect a USB printer to the router USB port, and ac

ReadySHARE Printer59 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200ReadySHARE PrinterYou can connect a USB printer to the router’ USB port, and share it among Windo

6Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Troubleshooting PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Troubleshooting Inte

ReadySHARE Printer60Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 4. Follow the instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility.5. After you have

ReadySHARE Printer61 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62006. The first time you access the utility, you are asked to select the printer and click the Conn

ReadySHARE Printer62Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 • You can set the value for the default time-out time from the Tools > Configuration scree

ReadySHARE Printer63 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200USB Control Center UtilityThe USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB devic

ReadySHARE Printer64Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200  To view or change the configuration:Select Tools >Configuration to display the following scr

ReadySHARE Printer65 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Once the printer shows Available status, it is no longer grayed out in a Paused state in the Wind

6677. SecurityKeeping unwanted content out of your networkThis chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent obje

Security67 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Keyword Blocking of HTTP TrafficUse keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessin

Security68Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Block Services (Port Filtering)Services are functions that server computers perform at the request of clien

Security69 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62003. Click Add to add a service. The Block Services Setup screen displays:4. From the Service Type list, se

711. Hardware SetupGetting to know your routerThe NETGEAR R6200 WiFi Router is compatible with the latest WiFi devices, and is backward compatible w

Security70Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Schedule BlockingYou can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To schedule blo

Security71 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Security Event Email NotificationsTo receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in th

7288. AdministrationManaging your networkThis chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network.

Administration73 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Upgrade the Router FirmwareThe router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can

Administration74Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 View Router Status To view router status and usage information:Select Advanced Home or select Admini

Administration75 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Cli

Administration76Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Connection Status Button To view the connection status:On the Router Status screen in the Internet C

Administration77 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)The information here is based on the fields in the Wireless Sett

Administration78Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web AccessThe log is a detailed record of the websites you have

Administration79 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Manage the Configuration FileThe configuration settings of the R6200 WiFi Router are stored within th

Hardware Setup8Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Unpack Your RouterOpen the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.Ethernet cableDua

Administration80Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 EraseYou can erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings. Some examples are If y

Administration81 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safa

8299. Advanced SettingsThis chapter describes the advanced features of your router. The information is for readers with advanced networking knowledg

Advanced Settings83 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200Advanced Wireless Settings To go to the Advanced Wireless Settings screen:Select Advanced > Ad

Advanced Settings84Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Wireless Card Access List. Click the Set Up Access List button display the Wireless Card Access Li

Advanced Settings85 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 To set up the R6200 WiFi Router in Bridge mode:1. Make sure that the first router (the one cabl

Advanced Settings86Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 c. Select the security option for the router you are connecting to. d. Type the passphrase of th

Advanced Settings87 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62004. Click Add to add this wireless device to the Wireless Card Access List. The screen changes bac

Advanced Settings88Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 computers. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC addresses of the child repeater access

Advanced Settings89 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200• Wireless MAC of this router. This field displays the MAC address for your router for your re

Hardware Setup9 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200• Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that might ca

Advanced Settings90Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 2. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Wireless Repeating Function to display the Wireless R

Advanced Settings91 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62005. Fill in the Repeater IP Address field. This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the bas

Advanced Settings92Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 the web page request message to www.example.com, your router stores the original information and t

Advanced Settings93 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200router, you can tell the router to open additional incoming ports when a particular outgoing port

Advanced Settings94Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 Port Forwarding to Permit External Host CommunicationsIn both of the preceding examples, your comp

Advanced Settings95 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200How Port Forwarding Differs from Port TriggeringThe following points summarize the differences bet

Advanced Settings96Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 1. Select Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port T riggering to display the following screen:Po

Advanced Settings97 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R62003. Click the Add Custom Service button to display the following screen:4. In the Service Name fi

Advanced Settings98Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200  To make a local web server public:1. Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dyna

Advanced Settings99 Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200 To set up port triggering: 1. Select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port T r