NETGEAR D6200 Firmware Update Guide | Upgrade Your NETGEAR Genie Firmware

D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router

Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

The WiFi DSL modem 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.

You can use the Check button on the Firmware Upgrade screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product when new firmware is available.

To check for new firmware and update your WiFi DSL modem router: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Update.

Click Check.

2.Click Check.

The WiFi DSL modem router finds new firmware information if any is available.

3.Click Yes.

The firmware you downloaded is stored on your computer (the file ends in .img).

WARNING:

When uploading firmware to the WiFi DSL modem router, do not interrupt the web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a new page. If the browser is interrupted, it could corrupt the firmware.

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NETGEAR D6200 user manual Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware

Contents

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