Netgear R6200v2 Smart Wifi Router Ac1200 Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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Note:
 
If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers 
that are configured for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Set\
up 
screen. (See  Internet Setup on page  20.)
4. Specify how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your hom\
e network (the 
LAN) by selecting one of the following radio buttons:
• Use DHCP Server . 
 This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some 
IPv6 systems might not...

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•Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired 
for the router’s LAN interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, 
which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is 
acquired, the field displays Not Available.
3.(Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.
Most people do not need to fill in this field, but if your ISP has given you...

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The screen adjusts: 
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields\
:
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired 
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length 
of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the \
IPv6 address. If no 
address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This...

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•
Use DHCP Server . This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some 
IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config. 
 This is the default setting.
7. (Optional) Select the  Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you 
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router
 ’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically\
 from its MAC 
address.
8. Click...

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4.(Optional) If your ISP charges for extra data volume when you make a new connection, 
enter the extra data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each connection by field.
5.In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
If you want the traffic counter to start immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button.
6.In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router should issue a warning message...

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10.   Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with 
your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at 
http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Quick Tips 
•Troubleshoot with the LEDs 
•Cannot Log In to the Router 
•Cannot Access the Internet 
•Changes Not Saved 
•Wireless Connectivity 
•Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping...

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Quick Tips
This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.
Sequence to Restart Your Network
When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence:
1.Turn off and unplug the modem. 
2.Turn off the router.
3.Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
4.Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes.
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
If your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged 
in. 
•The...

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Troubleshoot with the LEDs
After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events \
should occur:
1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power/T
 est LED  is lit.
2. V
erify that the Power/Test LED turns amber within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test \
is running.
3. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following:
• The Power/T
 est LED is solid green.
• The Internet LED is lit.
• The Wireless LED is lit unless you...

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LEDs Never Turn Off
When the router is turned on, if all LEDs are still lit 1 minute after power-up:
•Cycle the power to see if the router recovers.
•Press and hold the Reset button.
The router returns to its factory settings. For more information, see Troubleshoot Your 
Network Using the Ping Utility on page 123.
If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem. Contact technical support at 
www.netgear.com/support.
Internet LEDs Is Off
If the...

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•If you want to set up your router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, 
the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot 
convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information. NETGEAR does not 
support such a configuration.
•If you specify IP addresses in your network:
-Make sure that the IP address of your computer is on the same subnet as the router. 
If you are using the recommended addressing...