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1. Hardware Setup

Getting to know your router

The NETGEAR R6200 WiFi Router is compatible with the latest WiFi devices, and is backward
compatible with 802.11 a/b/g and n devices. The R6200 with simultaneous dual band WiFi
technology offers speeds up to 3001 to 8672 Mbps and avoids interference, ensuring top WiFi
speeds and reliable connections. You can also use the Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB port to
connect local devices.
If you already set up your router, you can skip this chapter. If you have not done that yet, this
chapter covers the hardware setup. Chapter 2, Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie, explains
how to access your router to view or change its settings.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Unpack Your Router
Position Your Router
Hardware Features
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput rate and wireless coverage. 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.
2. Up to 867 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 867 Mbps devices.