Hardware Setup, Get to know your wireless router | NETGEAR D6200

1. Hardware Setup	1
Get to know your wireless router

The NETGEAR D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router offers next generation 802.11ac WiFi with wireless speeds of up to 300+867 Mbps1 needed for demanding applications, such as large file transfers, streaming HD video, and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a built-in DSL modem, it is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers. Simultaneous dual-band technology runs both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands at the same time, ensuring top speeds and the greatest range, while Gigabit offers ultrafast wired connections. The unit supports a wide range of premium features and applications such as, ReadySHARE Printer, and NETGEAR genie.

The WiFi DSL modem router automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to enhance WiFi performance. Because it’s automatic, you don’t have to turn on Beamforming+ or configure it. When you connect to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on your location for even better WiFi performance and speed. Beamforming+ locks onto your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and follows as you move from place to place, so you keep your optimal WiFi connection.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•Product Highlights

•Product Specifications

•Unpack Your New Router

•Hardware Features

•Position Your Wireless Router

•ADSL Microfilters

•Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router

•Verify the Cabling

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx.

1.Maximum wireless signal rate derived from draft IEEE 802.11ac specifications, and final IEEE 802.11ac specifications may be different. Actual data throughput will likely be lower, and depends on network and environmental conditions, including volume of network traffic and building construction. 802.11ac 867 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 300 Mbps.

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NETGEAR D6200 user manual Hardware Setup, Get to know your wireless router

Contents

WiFi DSL Modem Router Compliance SupportTrademarks Contents Netgear genie Advanced Home Security Appendix a Supplemental Information Get to know your wireless router Hardware Setup Product Highlights Product Specifications Weee Unpack Your New Router Box contents Label Hardware Features Back Panel Adsl line USB port Gigabit Ethernet Power LAN portsAC power WAN port Reset button Front Panel Power DSL Internet Wireless USB D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Power On/Off LED Side Panel WiFi On/Off button WPS button D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router WiFi On/Off button Position Your Wireless Router One-Line Adsl Microfilter Not Included Adsl MicrofiltersTwo-Line Adsl Microfilter Included Summary Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Verify the Cabling Adsl Get Started with Netgear genie Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for Dhcp Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem RouterTypes of Logins and Access Wireless Devices and Security Settings  To use Netgear genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router Netgear genie SetupBrowse to http//routerlogin.net Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware Use Netgear genie after Installation WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard Basic Home Screen  To connect manually Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your NetworkWi-Fi Protected Setup WPS Method Manual Method  To use WPS to join the wireless network Your Internet connection and network Netgear genie Basic Settings Internet Setup Screen Fields Internet Basic Settings To view or change ISP information Internet IP Address Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no Attached Devices Parental Controls Basic Wireless Settings  To view or change basic wireless settings Wireless Settings Screen Fields Wireless Network Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase Wireless Security Options Guest Networks  To set up a guest network Netgear genie App  To install the genie mobile app You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process Netgear genie Advanced Home Specify custom settings Setup Wizard Netgear genie Advanced Home  To use the WPS Wizard Select Advanced WPS Wizard WPS WizardSelect either Push Button or PIN Number  To use the VPN Wizard Select Advanced VPN Wizard VPN Wizard Netgear genie Advanced Home Setup Menu  To configure Adsl Select Advanced Setup Adsl Settings Adsl Setup  To configure the WAN Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup WAN Setup Change the MTU Size Default DMZ Server Common MTU sizes  To change the MTU size Select Advanced Setup WAN Setup LAN Setup  To change the LAN settings Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup LAN Setup Screen Settings Use Router as Dhcp Server Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a Dhcp Server Address Reservation  To reserve an IP address Select Advanced Setup LAN Setup To edit or delete a reserved address entry  To configure QoS Select Advanced Setup QoS Setup Quality of Service Setup Add a Priority Rule Click Set Up QoS Rule Priority Policies for Applications and Online Games Priority Policies for MAC Addresses Priority Policies for Ethernet LAN Ports USB Storage Access and configure a USB storage drive USB Drive Requirements ReadySHARE Access  To share files with your friends and family File-Sharing Scenarios Share Large Files over the Internet USB Storage Basic Settings Add or Edit a Network Folder USB Storage Advanced Settings USB Storage Media Server Settings Specify Approved USB Devices Select the Allow only approved devices check box Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router USB Drive Remotely UsingConnect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer Safely Remove a USB Drive USB Storage ReadySHARE Printer Access and configure a USB printer  To download ReadySHARE Printer Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility  To install the Netgear USB Control Center Install the Netgear USB Control Center Set Up the Netgear USB Control Center ReadySHARE Printer Configure the Netgear USB Control Center Select Tools Configuration  To configure the Netgear USB Control Center Netgear USB Control Center Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs  To launch the Netgear USB Control Center Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer  To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer Security Keep unwanted content out of your Click Delete Keyword Click Apply Keyword Blocking of Http TrafficSelect Advanced Security Block Sites  To delete a keyword or domain  To specify a trusted computer Firewall Rules Security WAN Servers LAN UsersLog TCP UDP TCP/UDP Add Custom Services to Allow or Block Schedule for Firewall Rules Security Event Email Notifications Security Manage your network Administration Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware Router Information View WiFi DSL Modem Router StatusLAN Port Internet Port Wireless Settings 2.4 GHz and 5 GHzGuest Network 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Connection Statistics Reboot the Router Click Set Interval Connection Status View VPN Status  To view the logs Select Advanced Administration Logs View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Back Up Settings Manage the Configuration File Erase Set PasswordRestore Configuration Settings Do not interrupt the reboot process  To set up password recovery Diagnostics Administration 101 Fine-tune your network Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Turn Off Radio By Schedule WPS Settings Wireless Access List Click the Set Up Access List Click Turn Access Control On Wireless repeating scenario Wireless Repeating Function WDS Wireless Repeating Function Set Up the Base Station Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Set Up a Repeater Unit To configure the WiFi DSL modem router as a repeater unit Select Advanced Advanced Wireless Repeating Function Destination port number Remote Computer Access Basics Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Port Forwarding is selected as the service type Add a Custom Service Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Click the Add Custom ServiceClick Edit Service or Delete Service Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry Set Up Port Triggering Click Add Service Dynamic DNS Static Routes Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Advanced Settings 122 Advanced Settings 123 Remote Management Advanced Settings 125 Universal Plug and Play IPv6 Click Restart Counter Now Traffic Meter Advanced Settings 129 VPN Policies Device Mode Advanced Settings 131 Add or Edit an Auto VPN Policy Advanced Settings 133 Fully Qualified Domain Name. Your domain name IKEParameters Add or Edit a Manual VPN Policy Advanced Settings 136 Advanced Settings 137 Diagnose and solve problems Troubleshooting Sequence to Restart Your Network Wireless SettingsNetwork Settings Quick Tips Power LED Stays Red Power LED Is Off or BlinkingTroubleshoot with the LEDs Push N Connect WPS Button Does Not Work Wireless LED Is OffLEDs Never Turn Off Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off Cannot Log In to the Router Cannot Access the Internet Troubleshooting 143  To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection Select Administration Router Status Click Connection StatusTroubleshoot PPPoE Troubleshoot Internet Browsing Changes Not Saved Wireless ConnectivityIncorrect Date or Time Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility Restore the Factory Settings and PasswordTest the LAN Path to Your Router Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Troubleshooting 148 Supplemental Information Specifications Factory default settings Factory Settings D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Factory default settings Technical Specifications Supplemental Information 152 153 Index 154 155 156