Netgear R6200 Manual

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WiFi On/Off button. Pressing and holding the wireless LAN button for 2 seconds turns 
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on and off. If the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz LEDs are lit, 
then the wireless radio is on. If these LEDs are off, then the wireless radios are turned off 
and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router.
• WPS button. 
 You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer 
to your wireless network. The Wireless LED blinks blue when the router is trying to add 
the wireless device or computer. The LED stays solid blue when wireless security is 
enabled in the router.
Back Panel
The back panel has the connections shown in the following figure.
USB Ethernet InternetPower On/OffPower connector
portLAN ports 1-4
Reset
button
port
Figure 3. Router, rear view
See Factory Settings on page  120 for information about restoring factory settings.  
						

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Label
The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login informati\
on, MAC address, 
and serial number. 
MAC address Serial number
Preset WiFi
Default Access Information
Preset SSID
password
Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router 
						

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2.   Getting Started with NETGEAR 
Genie
Connecting to the router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete 
cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Router Setup Preparation 
•Types of Logins and Access 
•NETGEAR Genie Setup 
•Use NETGEAR Genie After Installation 
•Upgrade Router Firmware 
•Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) 
•Join Your Wireless Network 
•NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App  
						

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Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR Genie automatically, or you can use the Genie 
menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get 
your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the 
settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses 
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). 
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your 
router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. When your Internet service 
starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to 
connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When 
your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP’s login program on 
your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router 
automatically logs you in.
•The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•ISP login name and password
•Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this is rare)
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2 
wireless security, which is the wireless security that the router uses.
Types of Logins and Access
There are separate types of logins that have different purposes. It is important that you 
understand the difference so that you know which login to use when.
•Router login logs you in to the router interface from NETGEAR Genie. See Use 
NETGEAR Genie After Installation on page 16 for details about this login.
•ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider has provided you 
with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login 
information, contact your service provider.
•Wireless network key or password. Your router is preset with a unique wireless 
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label 
on the bottom of your router. 
						

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NETGEAR Genie Setup
NETGEAR Genie runs on any device with a web browser. It is the easiest way to set up the 
router because it automates many of the steps and verifies that those steps have been 
successfully completed. It takes about 15
 minutes to complete. 
To use NETGEAR Genie to set up your router:
1.If the router is not on, press the On/Off button to turn it on. 
2.Make sure that your computer or device is connected to the router.
You can use an Ethernet cable for a wired connection, or connect wirelessly. The 
wireless network name and password are listed on the bottom label of the router.
3.Launch your Internet browser.
•The first time that you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes 
to http://www.routerlogin.net, and NETGEAR Genie screen displays.
•If you already used NETGEAR Genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the 
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR Genie screen. See 
Use 
NETGEAR Genie After Installation on page 16.
4.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete NETGEAR Genie setup. NETGEAR Genie 
guides you through connecting the router to the Internet. 
If the browser cannot display the web page: 
•Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or 
wirelessly to the router.
•Make sure that the router has full power, and its wireless LED is lit.
•Close and reopen the browser to make sure that the browser does not cache the 
previous page.
•Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net.
•If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this is uncommon), change it to 
obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
If the router does not connect to the Internet:
1.Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed 
everything correctly. 
2.Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3.Read Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and 
contact NETGEAR technical support. 
						

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Use NETGEAR Genie After Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts wh\
en you launch an 
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR 
Genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1.
Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected\
 to the router.
2. T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
The login window displays:
admin
********
3. Enter  admin  for the router  user name and  password for the  router password, both in 
lowercase letters. 
Note:   The router user name and password are different from the user name 
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins 
and Access on page  14 for more information.
Upgrade Router Firmware
When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the route\
r automatically 
checks for newer firmware. If newer firmware is available, a message is \
displayed on the top 
of the screen. See Upgrade the Router Firmware on page  74 for more information about 
upgrading firmware.
To upgrade your firmware:
1. Click the message when it displays.
2. Click  Y
es  to upgrade the router with the latest firmware. 
3. After the upgrade, the router restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do 
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the\
 Power 
LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. 
						

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Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)
The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the statu\
s of your Internet 
connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to 
view more detailed information. The left column has the menus, and at the top, there is an 
Advanced tab that lets you access additional menus and screens.
Menus 
(Click the 
Advanced  tab to view 
more) Language
Help 
Dashboard 
(Click to 
view details)
Figure 5. Router Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online \
help
• Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router. 
• Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
• W
ireless. View or change the wireless settings for your router.
•Attached Devices . V
 iew the devices connected to your network.
• Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable 
content from reaching your computers. 
• ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the router, then it is displa\
yed 
here.
• Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your router’
 s Internet 
connection.
• Advanced tab. Set the router up for unique situations such as when remote access by \
IP 
or by domain name from the Internet is needed. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. 
Using this tab requires a solid understanding of networking concepts.
• Help & Support. Go to the NETGEAR support site to get information, help, and product 
documentation. 

These links work once you have an Internet connection. 
						

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Join Your Wireless Network
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. See Guest 
Networks on page 31 for instructions for how to set up a guest network.
Manual Method
With the manual method, you choose the network that you want and type its password to 
connect.
To connect manually:
1.On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless 
connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2.Look for your network and select it. 
The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password is on the router label. If you 
changed these settings, then look for the network name that you used.
3.Enter the router password and click Connect. 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you connect to a secure WiFi network without typing its 
password. Instead, you press a button or enter a PIN. NETGEAR calls WPS Push N 
Connect.
Some older WiFi equipment is not compatible with WPS. WPS works only with WPA2 or WPA 
wireless security
To use WPS to join the wireless network:
1.Press the WPS button on the side of the router.
2.Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device, or follow the 
WPS instructions that came with the device. 
The WPS process automatically sets up your wireless computer with the network 
password and connects you to the wireless network. 
						

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NETGEAR genie App and Mobile 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.
Internet
STATUS GOOD 
Network Map
Number of devices 16 
Parental Controls
WiFi Connection
STATUS Connected
Router Settings
Click here
ReadySHARE
Click here
Click here
Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at: www.netgear.com/genie
.
From the genie app, you can do the following: 
• Internet. Monitor and repair Internet connectivity issues for both wired and wir\
eless 
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 network devices connected to your network.
• Parental Controls. Manage parental controls to protect devices in your network from 
inappropriate content.
• 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.  
						

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NETGEAR genie Mobile App
To install the genie mobile app:
1.
Use your mobile device to navigate to the 
 Apple AppStore or Google Play for Android, 
and search for NETGEAR genie. 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, and it displays the dashboard screen.
To use this app, you need a WiFi connection from your phone or iPad to yo\
ur NETGEAR 
home network. From this app you can do the following:
• Manage WiFi settings and guest access for your home network.
• V
iew a map of your network.
•Set up or manage Parental Controls.
• Use 
Traffic Meter to check your Internet usage.
•With My Media, play media on devices on your network.