Netgear D6200 Wifi Dsl Modem Router User Manual

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Attached Devices
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to you\
r network here. 
To view the computers and devices connected to your network:
1. 
From the Basic Home screen, select  Attached Devices.
Wired devices are connected to the WiFi DSL modem router with Ethernet c\
ables. 
Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. 
•# (number). 
 The order in which the device joined the network.
• IP Address . 
 The...

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Parental Controls
The first time you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, \
you are 
automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about L\
ive Parental Controls 
or download the application. The following screen displays:
Basic Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless net\
work setup.
The WiFi DSL modem router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi...

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To view or change basic wireless settings:
1. 
On the BASIC Home screen, select W
 ireless. 
The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the follo\
wing sections.
2.  Make any changes that are needed.
3.  Click  Apply .
4.  Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that th\
ey can connect 
wirelessly

. 
If they do not, check the following:
• Is your wireless device or computer connected to your...

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Wireless Network
Note:These settings display in separate sections of the screen to the 2.4 
GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n bands.
Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character 
(maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly 
generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting.
Channel. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway....

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Wireless Security Options
A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The 
security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices 
receive authorization to connect to your network. 
This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to 
use which option. It is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security....

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Guest Networks
Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet \
without using your 
wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n 
and 5.0 GHz a/n.
To set up a guest network:
1.  From the BASIC Home screen, select Guest Network.
 
2.  Configure the following settings:
Note: These settings display in separate sections of the screen to the 2.4 
GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n bands.
•...

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The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters.\
 You then 
manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest\
 network name 
in addition to the main nonguest SSID. 
4.  Select a security option from the list. 
The security options are described in Wireless Security Options on page  35.
5.  Click  Apply .
NETGEAR genie App
The genie app is your home network dashboard. It lets you easily view,...

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You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process:
Android app
iPad appiPhone app
2.  Install the app on your iPad or phone.
3.  Launch the app.
The dashboard screen displays.
To use this app, you need a WiFi connection from  your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR home 
network.
•Manage Wi-Fi settings and guest access for 
your home network.
• View a map of your network.
• Set up or manage Parental Controls.
• Use the traffic meter to...

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4.   NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home
Specify custom settings
The ADVANCED screens are for advanced users who want to specify custom settings\
. 
This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home screen, shown in the following figure:
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Setup Wizard 
• WPS Wizard 
• VPN Wizard 
• Setup Menu 
• ADSL Setup 
• WAN Setup 
• LAN Setup 
• Quality of Service Setup 
Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate...

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Setup Wizard
The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you se\
t up the WiFi DSL 
modem router. After setting up the WiFi DSL modem router the first time, if you want t\
o 
perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of genie.
To run the Setup Wizard:
1.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Setup Wizard.
2. Select either  Ye s or No, I want to configure the router myself . 
If you select No, you are taken to...