Netgear R6200v2 Smart Wifi Router Ac1200 Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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Update the Router Firmware
The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the 
firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at 
the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your pro\
duct.
You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check if new \
firmware is  available, and to update your product. 
To check for new firmware and update your router:
1. Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration > Router Update. 
2.Click the  Check button.
The router finds new firmware information if it is available.
3. Click the  Ye
 s button.
The router locates and downloads the firmware and begins the update. 
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the 
update process. For example, do not close the browser, click a 
link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router..
When the upload is complete, your router restarts. The upgrade process typically takes 
about 1oneminute. Read the new firmware release notes to find out if you\
 need to 
reconfigure the router after upgrading. 
						

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View Router Status
To view router status and usage information:
Select  Advanced Home  or select Administration > Router Status.
 
Router Information
•Hardware Version. The router model.
• Firmware Version. 
The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the 
router firmware.
• GUI Language V
 ersion. The localized language of the user interface.
• LAN Port.
- MAC Address. 
 The Media Access Control address. This is the unique physical 
address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. 
- IP Address. 
 The IP address used by the Ethernet (LAN) port of the router. The 
default is 192.168.1.1.
- DHCP . Identifies whether the router’
 s built-in DHCP server is active for devices on the 
LAN.
Internet Port
• MAC Address.  The Media Access Control address, which is the unique physical address 
used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router.
• IP Address . 
The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. If no address 
is shown or the address is 0.0.0.0, the router cannot connect to the Int\
ernet. 
						

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•
Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value 
is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the IS\
P .
• IP Subnet Mask. 
 The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. 
• Domain Name Server . 
The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. A 
Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into 
IP addresses.
Show Statistics Button
To view statistics:
1. Select  Advanced Home or select  Administration > Router Status. 
2. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics  button.
The following information is displayed:
• System Up T
 ime. The time elapsed since the router was last restarted.
• Port. 
The statistics for the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. For each port, 
the screen displays:
-     Status . 
 The link status of the port.
-     TxPkts. 
 The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual 
clear.
-      RxPkts. 
 The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
-     Collisions. 
 The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.
-     Tx B/s. 
 The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and 
LAN ports.
-     Rx B/s. 
 The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN 
ports.
-     Up T
ime . The time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
-     Poll Interval. 
 The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen. 
To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click  the Set Interval button. 
To stop the polling entirely, click the  Stop button. 
						

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Connection Status Button
To view the Internet connection status:
1.
Select  Advanced Home or select  Administration > Router Status. 
2. In the Internet Port pane, click the  Connection Status button. 
The following information displays:
• IP Address. 
 The IP address that is assigned to the router.
• Subnet Mask. 
 The subnet mask that is assigned to the router.
• Default Gateway . 
 The IP address for the default gateway that the router 
communicates with.
• DHCP Server . 
 The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server 
that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the 
router.
• DNS Server . 
 The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides 
translation of network names to IP addresses.
• Lease Obtained. 
 The date and time when the lease was obtained.
• Lease Expires. 
 The date and time that the lease expires.
Click the Release button to return the status of all items to 0. 
Click the Renew  button to refresh the items. 
Click the Close W
 indow button to close the Connection Status screen. 
						

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Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
The following settings are displayed:
• Name (SSID). 
 The wireless network name (SSID) that the router uses.
• Region . 
 The geographic region where the router is being used. It might be illega\
l to use 
the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.
• Channel. 
 The operating channel of the wireless port. The default channel at 2.4 GHz is 
Auto. When Auto is selected, the router finds the best channel available. For the 2\
.4 GHz  setting, you can select channel 1 - 11 if your region is North America. In other regions, 
you can select channel 1-13.
The default channel at 5 GHz is 53. For the 5 GHz setting, you can selec\
t channels 36,  40, 44, 48, 149, 157, and 161.
• Mode. 
The wireless communication mode. At 2.4 GHz, Up to 300 Mbps, Up to 145 Mbps, 
or Up to 54 Mbps. At 5 GHz, Up to 867 Mbps, Up to 400 Mbps, or Up to 173 Mbps.
• W
ireless AP . Indicates whether the radio feature of the router is enabled. If this \
feature is 
not enabled, the WiFi LED on the front panel is off.
• Broadcast Name . Indicates whether the router is broadcasting its SSID.
• W
ireless Isolation. Wireless isolation prevents wireless clients from communicating with 
each other when they join the wireless network.
• W
i-Fi Protected Setup . Indicates whether WPS is configured for this network.
View Logs
The log is a detailed record of the websites you have accessed or attemp\
ted to access and 
other activities. Up to 256
  entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when 
keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted \
user
 .
To view logs:
Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration > Logs. 
						

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The Logs screen shows the following information:
• Source IP . 
 The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry.
• T
arget address. The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which \
access was attempted.
• Action. 
 The action that occurred.
• Date and time. 
 The date and time the log entry was recorded.
To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh  button.
To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.
To email the log immediately, click the  Send Log button.
Manage the Configuration File
The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in\
 a configuration file. You 
can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default 
settings.
Back Up Settings
To back up the router’s configuration settings:
1.Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration >  Backup Settings.
2.Click the  Backup Settings button.
3. Specify a
  location to store the .cfg file.
A copy of the current settings is saved. 
						

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Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1.
Select  ADVANCED > Administration >  Backup Settings.
2. Click the  Browse button and find the cfg file. 
3. Click the  Restore button.
The files is uploaded to the router and the router reboots.
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
You can use the Erase button to erase the configuration and restore the f\
actory default 
settings. You might want to erase the settings if you move the router to a different network.
You can also use the Reset button on the back of the router to erase the \
configuration and  restore the factory settings. (See Factory Settings  on page
  126.)
To erase the configuration settings:
1.Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration >  Backup Settings.
2. Click the  Erase button.
The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password to  password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled.
Change the Password
This feature let you change the default password that is used to log in \
to the router with the user name  admin. (For information about the WiFi password, see Wireless Settings Screen 
Fields on page   26.)
To set the password for the user name admin:
1.Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration > Set Password.
2.Type the old password, and type the new password twice. 
						

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3.If you want to be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery 
check box.
4.Click the Apply button.
Your changes take effect.
Password Recovery
NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for 
the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This 
recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in 
the Safari browser.
To set up password recovery:
1.Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password.
2.Select the Enable Password Recovery check box.
3.Select two security questions, and provide answers to them.
4.Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
To recover your password:
1.In the address field of your browser, type www.routerlogin.net.
A login screen displays. 
2.Click Cancel.
If password recovery is enabled, you are prompted to answer two security questions.
3.Enter the saved answers to the security questions.   
						

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9.   Advanced Settings
Setting up unique situations
This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. Networking knowledge is needed 
to implement some of these features. 
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Advanced Wireless Settings 
•Wireless Access Point 
•Wireless Distribution System (WDS) 
•Dynamic DNS 
•Static Routes 
•Remote Management 
•Universal Plug and Play 
•IPv6 
•Traffic Meter 
For information about approving a USB device, see Specify Approved USB Devices on page 54. 
						

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Advanced Wireless Settings
You can use this screen to turn the wireless radio on and off, to specify WPS settings, to use 
AP mode, and to set up a wireless access list.
The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options in this screen are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only
 . Do not change these 
settings unless you have a specific reason to do so.
Control the Wireless Radio
By default, the wireless radio is enabled so that you can connect wirele\
ssly to the router. You 
can turn the wireless radio on or off in the Advanced Wireless Settings screen or by using the 
WiFi On/Off button on the router side panel. When the wireless radio is off, you can still use 
an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the router.
To turn the wireless radio on or off:
1. Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings.
By default, the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box is selected.
2. Select or clear the Enable W
 ireless Router Radio check box.
Clearing this check box turns off the WiFi feature of the wireless router. 
3. (Optional) Select the  T
 urn off wireless signal by schedule  check box and fill in the fields 
to specify the times when you do not need a wireless connection. 
For example, you could turn off the wireless signal for the weekend if you leave town.
4. Click the  Apply button.
Your changes take effect.