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 IP address that the WiFi DSL modem router assigned to this device 
when it joined the network. This number can change when a device is disconnected 
and rejoins the network.
• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here. 
• MAC Address. 
 The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC 
address is typically shown on the product label.
2.  Click  Refresh.
The screen updates. 
						

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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 network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryptio\
n protocol) are preset in 
the factory

. You can find the preset SSID and password on the bottom of the unit. 
Note:The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every 
device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings . If you do 
decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new s\
ettings and store it in 
a safe place where you can easily find it.
If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSI\
D) or other wireless 
security settings, you are disconnected when you click 
 Apply. To avoid this problem, use a 
computer with a wired connection to access the WiFi DSL modem router. 
						

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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 network or another\
 wireless 
network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to the\
 first open 
network (without wireless security) that they discover

.
• Does your wireless device or computer appear on the 
 Attached Devices screen? If it 
does, it is connected to the network.
• If you are not sure what the network name (SSID) or password is, look \
on the label on 
the bottom of your WiFi DSL modem router.
Wireless Settings Screen Fields
The following settings are available.
Region. 
The location where the WiFi DSL modem router is used. Select from the co\
untries in 
the list. In the United States, the region is fixed to United States and\
 is not changeable. 
						

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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. The default channel is 
Auto. When Auto is selected, the WiFi DSL modem router finds the best operating channel 
available. 
Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (when indicated by lost 
connections or slow data transfers). If this interference happens, experiment with different 
channels to see which is the best. 
If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different channel. Channels 
1, 6, and 11 do not interfere with each other. Enter a value from 1 through 13. For products in 
the North America market, only Channels 1 through 11 can be operated. 
Mode. Up to 130 Mbps is the default and allows 802.11n and 802.11g wireless devices to join 
the network. g & b supports up to 54 Mbps. The 300 Mbps setting allows 802.11n devices to 
connect at this speed.
Enable SSID Broadcast. This feature allows the WiFi DSL modem router to broadcast its 
SSID so wireless stations can see this wireless name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. 
This check box is selected by default. To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable SSID 
Broadcast check box and click Apply.
Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, wireless clients (computers or 
wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or 
access Ethernet devices on the network.
Security Options 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.
The Security Options section of the Wireless Setup screen lets you change the security 
option and password. NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the security 
option or passphrase, but if you want to change these settings, the following section 
explains how. Do not disable security. 
						

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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. 
NETGEAR does not recommend using no security on a wireless network.
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption is built into all hardware that has the Wi-Fi-certified 
seal. This seal means that the product is authorized by the Wi-Fi Alliance 
(http://www.wi-fi.org/) because it complies with the worldwide single standard for high-speed 
wireless local area networking. 
WPA-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data encryption keys. 
Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. WPA-PSK uses Temporal Key Integrity 
Protocol (TKIP) data encryption, implements most of the IEEE 802.11i standard, and is 
designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not all wireless access points. 
It is superseded by WPA2-PSK.
WPA2-PSK is stronger than WPA. It is advertised to be indecipherable due to the greater 
degree of randomness in encryption keys that it generates. WPA2-PSK gets higher speed 
because it is implemented through hardware, while WPA-PSK is implemented through 
software. WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase to authenticate and generate the initial data 
encryption keys. Then it dynamically varies the encryption key. 
WPS-PSK + WPA2-PSK Mixed Mode can provide broader support for all wireless clients. 
WPA2-PSK clients get higher speed and security, and WPA-PSK clients get decent speed 
and security. The product documentation for your wireless adapter and WPA client software 
should have instructions about configuring their WPA settings.
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase
Note:These settings display in separate sections of the screen to the 2.4 
GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n bands.
1. On the BASIC Home screen, select Wireless. 
2. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want.
3. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the 
network key (passphrase) that you want to use.
The passphrase is a text string from 8 to 63 characters. 
						

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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.
• Enable Guest Network. When this check box is selected, the guest network is 
enabled, and guests can connect to your network using the SSID of this p\
rofile.
• Enable SSID Broadcast. If this check box is selected, the wireless access point 
broadcasts its name (SSID) to all wireless stations. Stations with no \
SSID can adopt 
the correct SSID for connections to this access point.
• Allow guest to access My Local Network. If this check box is selected, any user 
who connects to the network with this SSID has access to your local netw\
ork, not just 
Internet access.
• Enable W
 ireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, wireless clients (computers 
or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but ca\
nnot access 
each other or access Ethernet devices on the network.
3.  Give the guest network a name. 
						

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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, manage, and control 
your entire home network, and helps you fix common network problems. You can use the 
genie app or the genie mobile app.
InternetSTATUS GOOD 
Network MapNumber of devices 16 Parental Controls
WiFi ConnectionSTATUS ConnectedRouter SettingsClick here
ReadySHAREClick here
Click here
genie app
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.netgear.com/genie
.
From the genie app, you can select the following: 
• Internet. Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues, for both wired and wi\
reless 
connections.
• W
iFi Connection . View or change your router wireless settings.
• Router Settings. Log in to your router to view or change its settings.
• Network Map . V
 iew the devices connected to your network.
• Parental Controls. Manage parental controls to protect devices in your network from 
inappropriate contents.
• ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device or printer to the USB port on th\
e 
router

, then you can access its contents.
• Support . Support F
 AQs are available on your computer without an Internet connection. 
You can get answers to common router issues here. Some simple network too\
ls are  available to help you debug the network as well. 
To use this app, you need a WiFi connection from your phone or iPad to yo\
ur NETGEAR  home network.
To install the genie mobile app:
1.  Using your mobile device, navigate to the 
 Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android, 
and search for NETGEAR genie.  
						

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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 check your Internet 
usage.
• With My Media, play media on devices on 
your network. 
						

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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 chapters: •USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Storage.
• Security . See Chapter 7, Security.
• Administration . See Chapter 8, Administration.
• Advanced Setup . See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. 
						

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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 the Internet Setup screen (see Internet Basic Settings 
on page   29). 
3.  If you selected 
 Yes, click Next.
A series of screens are displayed as the router discovers and processes \
your Internet  connection. 
4.  Click  Next when prompted.
You advance to the next screen.