Netgear D6200 Wifi Dsl Modem Router User Manual

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 D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Unpack Your New Router
Your box contains the following items:
• D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
• AC power adapter (plug varies by region)
• Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable
• T
elephone cable with RJ-11 connector
• Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region)
• Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NET\
GEAR dealer. Keep 
the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need t\
o return the product for 
repair

. For information about where to place and how to position your router, see  Position 
Your Wireless Router on page  17.
Filter splitterEthernet cable
Power adapter Telephone cable
D6200
Modem Router
The filter or splitter 
provided depends 
on the region.
Figure 1. Box contents 
						

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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 
Hardware Features
Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front 
and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel\
.
Label
The label on the bottom of the WiFi DSL modem router shows the router lo\
gin information.
 WiFi login information: network name (SSID) and network key (password)\
Router login information: URL, user name, and password
Figure 2. Label on router bottom
The login information that is provided on the label consists of the foll\
owing two types:
• Router login information: URL, user name, and password. 
• WiFi login information: network name (SSID) and network key (password\
).
For information about logging in, see Types of Logins and Access  on page
  22. 
						

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Back Panel
The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure:
4. Gigabit Ethernet
7. Power 
1. ADSL line
6. AC power 
2. USB port 3. Gigabit Ethernet 
5. Reset buttonOn/Off button
adapter input
WAN port
LAN ports
Figure 3. Back panel port connections
Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following elements\
:
1. 
RJ-1
1 asynchronous DSL (ADSL) port for connecting the WiFi DSL modem route\
r to an 
ADSL line
Note: An ADSL port can send data over an ADSL line at one speed and 
receive it at another speed. 
2.  USB port for connecting USB storage devices like flash drives, hard driv\
es, or USB printers
3.  Four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports for cabling the WiFi DSL modem rou\
ter to the local 
computers
4.  One Gigabit Ethernet W
 AN port for connecting the WiFi DSL modem router to a fiber or 
cable modem
Note: You can use either the ADSL or Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN 
connectivity.
5.  Reset button
For information about the Reset button and the factory setting values, s\
ee Factory 
Settings  on page
  150. 
6.  Power On/Of
 f button 
						

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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 
7. 
AC power adapter input
Front Panel
The WiFi DSL modem router front panel has the 5 status LEDs, icons, and \
ports shown in the 
figure. 
Power DSL Internet Wireless USB
For information about these items, see Side Panel on page  16.
Figure 4. Front panel LEDs
The following tables describe the LEDs and icons on the front panel from\
 left to right. 
						

							Table 1.  Power On/Off LED
IconLED ActivityDescription
Solid greenThe WiFi DSL modem router is ready.
Solid amber The WiFi DSL modem router is booting, a POST (power-on self-test) 
failure occurred, or the WiFi DSL modem router malfunctioned.
Blinking red LED blinks momentarily when the Reset button on the back of the WiFi 
DSL modem router is pressed for 6 seconds. 

The Power LED then blinks 
red three times when the Reset button is released and then turns green a\
s 
the gateway resets to the factory defaults.
Off Power is not supplied to the router.
Table 2.  DSL LED
IconLED ActivityDescription
Solid greenYou have an DSL connection. In technical terms, the DSL port is 
synchronized with an ISP network-access device.
Blinking green Indicates that the WiFi DSL modem router is negotiating the best possibl\
e 
speed on the DSL line.
Off The WiFi DSL modem router is off or has no DSL connection.
Table 3.  Internet LED
IconLED ActivityDescription
Solid green You have an Internet connection. If this connection is dropped due to an \
idle time-out but the connection is still present, the LED stays green. \
If the 
Internet connection is dropped for any other reason, the LED turns of
f.
Solid amber The Internet (IP) connection failed. For troubleshooting information, \
see 
Cannot Access the Internet on page  142.
Off No Internet connection is detected or the WiFi DSL modem router is in 
bridge mode (an external device handles the ISP connection).
Table 4.  Wireless LED
IconLED ActivityDescription
Solid blueThere is wireless connectivity.
Blinking blue A WPS-capable device is connecting to the WiFi DSL modem router.
Off There is no wireless connectivity. You can still plug an Ethernet cable into 
one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity
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 D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 
						

							Table 5.  USB LED
IconLED ActivityDescription
Solid blueA USB port detected a USB device.
Blinking blue A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect.
Off No link is detected on these ports.
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Side Panel
The WiFi DSL modem router side panel has the buttons shown in the figure\
.
WiFi On/Off button
WPS button
Figure 5. Side panel button
The following tables list the buttons on the side panel from top to bott\
om. 
						

							Table 6.  WiFi On/Off button
IconDescription
For information about the use of this button, see Wireless Connectivity on page 145.
Table 7.  WPS button
IconDescription
 For information about the use of this button, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method on 
page   26.
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 D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
Position Your Wireless Router
The WiFi DSL modem router lets you access your network from anywhere wit\
hin the 
operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your 
wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical pla\
cement of your 
router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal pas\
ses through 
can limit the range. For best results, place your router: 
• Near the center of the area where your computers and other devices opera\
te and 
preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.
• So it is accessible to an 
 AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of wall\
s and ceilings 
between the WiFi DSL modem router and your other devices to a minimum.
• A
way from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference, \
such as ceiling 
fans, home security systems, microwaves, computers, or the base of a cor\
dless phone or 
2.4 GHz cordless phone.
• A
way from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminu\
m studs. Large 
expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, \
mirrors, brick, and 
concrete can also affect your wireless signal.
Note: The D6200 should be put in a vertical position only.
Also be aware that when you use multiple access points, it is better if \
adjacent access points  use dif
 ferent radio frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel 
spacing between adjacent access points is five channels (for example, u\
se Channels 1 and 
6, or 6 and 11). 
						

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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 
ADSL Microfilters
If this installation is the first time you have cabled a wireless router\
 between an ADSL phone 
line and your computer or laptop, you might not be familiar with ADSL microfilters. If you are, 
you can skip this section and proceed to Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 
on 
page   19.
An ADSL microfilter is a small inline device that filters ADSL interference out of standard  phone equipment that shares a line with your 
 ADSL service. Every telephone device that 
connects to a telephone line that provides ADSL service needs an ADSL microfilter to filter 
out the ADSL interference. Examples of devices are telephones, fax machines, ans\
wering 
machines, and caller ID displays. Not every phone line in your home nece\
ssarily carries 
ADSL service. That depends on the ADSL service setup in your home.
Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is included in the box with the wireless 
modem router. If you purchased the WiFi DSL modem router in a 
country where a microfilter is not included, you have to acquire the 
ADSL microfilter separately.
One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included)
Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equip\
ment into the jack 
labeled Phone. The wireless modem router plugs directly into a separate ADSL line. Plugging 
the wireless modem router into the phone jack blocks the Internet connec\
tion. If you do not 
have a separate ADSL line for the router, the best thing to do is to use an ADSL microfilter 
with a built-in splitter.
Plugs into ADSL line
Figure 6. One-line ADSL microfilter
Second best when you do not have a separate ADSL line for the router is to get a separate 
splitter. To use a one-line filter with a separate splitter, insert the splitter into the phone outlet, 
connect the one-line filter to the splitter, and connect the phone to the filter. 
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included)
Use an ADSL microfilter with a built-in splitter when there is a single \
wall outlet that provides 
connectivity for both the WiFi DSL modem router and your telephone equip\
ment. Plug the  
						

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ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet, plug your phone equipment into th\
e jack labeled Phone, 
and plug the wireless modem router into the jack labeled ADSL.
Plugs into the ADSL line
Figure 7. Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter
Summary
• One-line ADSL microfilter (not included). Use with a phone or fax machine.
• Splitter (not included). Use with a one-line 
 ADSL microfilter to share an outlet with a 
phone and the WiFi DSL modem router.
• T
wo-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter (included). Use to share an ou\
tlet with a 
phone and the WiFi DSL modem router.
Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router
WARNING:
Do not stack equipment or place equipment in tight spaces, in 
drawers, or on carpets. Be sure that your equipment is surrounded 
by at least 2   inches of air space. The unit should not be wall 
mounted. 
						

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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 
The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the\
 second page. 
1 ADSL
     OR
   cable/fiber
3 Power
2 Computer
4 Browser
   modem
Figure 8. Cabling diagram
CAUTION:
Incorrectly connecting a filter to your WiFi DSL modem router blocks you\
r 
ADSL connection.
Verify the Cabling
Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the WiFi DSL mode\
m router LEDs. 
Turn on the wireless router by pressing the  Power On/Off button on the back.
•
The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on.
•
The Wireless LED is lit when the modem router is turned on.
•
The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection.
•
The Internet LED is green when an Internet connection exists.
Turn on your computer. If software usually logs you in to your Internet connection, do not ru\
n  that software. Cancel it if it starts automatically
 .