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    350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA July 2013 202-1 1220-01 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router User Manual[...]

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    2 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my .netgear .com . Y ou must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product [...]

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    3 Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front and Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    4 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 LAN TCP/IP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Use Router as DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Address Reserv[...]

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    5 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Set Up Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Schedule Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    6 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Wi[...]

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    7 1 1. Hardware Setup Getting to know your router The R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router delivers next generation WiFi speeds with better range and speeds, up to 1200 Mbps. 1 It offers the best wireless coverage for large homes and is ideal for homes with 10 or more wireless devices.” The router automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to enhanc[...]

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    Hardware Setup 8 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Y our Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide. Ethernet cable with internal shielding R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Power adapter Figure 1. Check the package contents Y our box contains the following items: • R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • AC power adapter (plug varies[...]

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    Hardware Setup 9 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Front and Side Panels The router front and side panels have the status LEDs and buttons shown in the following figure. LEDs WiFi On/Off button WPS button Figure 2. Router front and side view T able 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED Description Power • Solid amber . The router is starting. • Blinking [...]

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    Hardware Setup 10 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off. • W iFi On/Off button . Pressing and holding this button for two seconds turns the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios on and off. If the Wireless LED is lit, the wireless radios are on. If this LED is off, the wireless radios are turn[...]

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    Hardware Setup 11 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number . Serial number and Preset WiFi Default access information password MAC address Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router Position Y our Router The router lets you access your network from anywhe[...]

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    12 2 2. Getting Started 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. This chapter contains the following sections: • Router Setup Preparation • Login and Access • NETGEAR genie Setup • Use NETGEAR genie After Installation • [...]

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    Getting Started 13 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation Y ou 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 des[...]

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    Getting Started 14 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser . Installation with basic setup takes about 15 minutes to complete.  T o use NETGEAR genie to set up your router: 1. T urn the router on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connecte[...]

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    Getting Started 15 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router If the router does not connect to the Internet: 1. Review your settings. Make sure that you have selected the correct options and typed everything correctly . 2. Contact your ISP and verify that you have the correct configuration information. 3. Read Chapter 10, T roubleshooting . If problems persist, re[...]

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    Getting Started 16 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) The router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. Y ou can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view and change the settings. The left column has menus. Y ou can use the ADV ANCED tab t[...]

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    Getting Started 17 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Join Y our Wireless Network Y ou can use the manual or the WPS method to join your wireless network. For instructions about how to set up a guest network, see Set Up a Guest Network on page 28. Manual Method With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to connect.  T [...]

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    Getting Started 18 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network. For information about the genie apps, see the NETGEAR genie App User Manual . Menu Language Support Dashboard (Click to view details) Retrieve wireless password About geni[...]

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    19 3 3. Basic Settings Y our Internet connection and WiFi network This chapter describes the steps in setting up the router using genie. This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Parental Controls • Basic Wireless Settings • Set Up a Guest Network • View Attached Devices For information about the ReadySHARE feature [...]

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    Basic Settings 20 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information. Note: Y ou can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 31.  T o view or change the basic Internet setup: 1. Log in[...]

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    Basic Settings 21 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login. 3. Select the Ye s or No radio button. • Ye s . Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes. • No . Ent[...]

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    Basic Settings 22 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Domain Name Server (DNS) Address . The DNS server is used to look up site addresses based on their names. • Get Automatically from ISP . Y our ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Y our ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers . If you know that your ISP requires specific s[...]

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    Basic Settings 23 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o set up Live Parental Controls: 1. Select Parental Controls on the dashboard screen. 2. Click either the W indows Users or Mac Users button. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to download and install the NETGEAR Live Parental Controls Management utility . After installation, Live Parental Controls[...]

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    Basic Settings 24 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router If you are creating an account, the following screen displays: • Fill in the fields and click the Check availability button. After you log on or create your account, the filtering level screen displays: 6. Select the radio button for the filtering level that you want and click Next . 7. Click the T ake [...]

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    Basic Settings 25 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. The router comes with preset security . This means that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory . Y ou can find the[...]

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    Basic Settings 26 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 4. If you changed the settings, make sure that you can connect wirelessly to the network with its new settings. If you cannot connect wirelessly , check the following: • Is your computer or wireless device connected to another wireless network in your area? Some wireless devices automatically connect to[...]

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    Basic Settings 27 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Security Options . The router comes with unique preset wireless security . These settings are on the product label. NETGEAR recommends that you use preset security so that you can refer to the label if you forget the WiFi password. However , you can change the security option and passphrase. A securit[...]

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    Basic Settings 28 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Guest Network A guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key . Y ou can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n.  T o set up a guest network: 1. Select BASIC > Guest Network . 2. Select any of the[...]

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    Basic Settings 29 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router V iew Attached Devices Y ou can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network.  T o go to the Attached Devices screen: 1. From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices . Wired devices are connected to the router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the w[...]

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    30 4 4. ADV ANCED Home Settings Specifying custom settings This chapter helps you configure the advanced settings in your router using genie. This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Internet Connection Setup Wizard • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections • Quality of Service[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 31 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen The genie Advanced Home screen presents status information. The content is the same as what is on the Router Status screen available from the Administration menu. See View Router Status on page 82. Internet Connection Setup Wizard Y ou can use the Setup Wizard t[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 32 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. W AN Setup The W AN Setup screen lets you configure advanced settings for the Internet port.  T o view or change the W AN settings: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > W AN Setup .[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 33 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Disable IGMP Proxying . IGMP proxying allows a computer on the local area network (LAN) to receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. If you do not need this feature, you can select this check box to disable it. • MTU Size (in bytes) . The normal MTU (maximum trans[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 34 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Change the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another , the data packets travel through many devices along the way . If a device in the data path has a lower MTU setting [...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 35 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o change the MTU size: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > W AN Setup . 2. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500. 3. Click the Apply button. Y our change is saved. LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protoc[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 36 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o change the LAN settings: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > LAN Setup . 2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following sections. 3. Click the Apply button. Y our changes are saved. LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address . The LAN IP address of th[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 37 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Use Router as DHCP Server For most home networks, this check box is selected so that the router acts as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server . • Starting IP Address . Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router. • Ending IP Addre[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 38 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 4. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your computer IP addresses manually so that they can access the router. Set Up Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 39 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. Click the Next button. 3. Select the radio button for the setup method that you want to use. • Push button . Either click the WPS button on this screen, or press the WPS button on the side of the router. Within two minutes, go to the wireless client and press its WPS button to join the netwo[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 40 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o disable WMM QoS: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup . 2. Clear the Enable WMM check box for the band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). 3. Click the Apply button. Set Up Bandwidth Control  T o set up the maximum uplink bandwidth: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Setup > QoS Setup . 2. Leave the[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 41 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up QoS for Internet Access Y ou can give prioritized Internet access to the following types of traffic: • Specific applications • Specific online games • Individual Ethernet LAN ports of the router • A specific device by MAC address T o specify prioritization of traffic, create a poli[...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 42 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 4. T o add a priority rule, scroll down and click the Add Priority Rule button. 5. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game. 6. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming . A list of applications or games displays. 7. Scroll and select [...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 43 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 7. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port’s traf fic relative to other applications. The options are Low , Normal, High, and Highest. 8. Click the Apply button. The rule is saved in the QoS Policy list. 9. Click the Apply button. QoS for a MAC Address  [...]

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    ADV ANCED Home Settings 44 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 8. Select the T urn Internet Access QoS On check box. 9. Click the Apply button. Edit or Delete a QoS Policy  T o edit or delete a QoS policy: 1. Select ADV ANCED > QoS Setup . 2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy that you want to edit or delete, and do one of the following: ?[...]

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    45 5 5. USB Storage Accessing and configuring a USB storage Device This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your router. The USB port on the router can be used to connect only USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives, or a printer . Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives [...]

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    USB Storage 46 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router ReadySHARE lets you access and share or a USB drive connected the router USB port. If your USB device has special drivers, it is not compatible.  T o connect a USB storage device: 1. Insert your USB storage device into the USB port on the rear panel of the router[...]

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    USB Storage 47 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o access the USB device from a Windows computer: Use any of these methods: • Select Start > Run . Enter readyshare in the dialog box and click the OK button. • Open a browser and enter readyshare in the address bar . • Open My Network Places and enter readyshare in the address bar .  [...]

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    USB Storage 48 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o access the USB drive with FTP from a remote computer: 1. Make sure that the FTP check box is selected in the Access Method section of the USB Storage (Advanced Settings) screen (see USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings on page 51). 2. Launch a web browser . 3. T ype ftp:// and the Internet [...]

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    USB Storage 49 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. If you want to specify read-only access or to allow access from the Internet, see USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings on page 51 . Store Files in a Central Location for Printing This scenario is for a family that has one high-quality color printer directly attached to a computer , but not share[...]

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    USB Storage 50 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router V iew a USB Device Attached to the Router  T o view basic information about the USB storage device: 1. Select BASIC > ReadySHARE . By default, the Basic radio button is selected, and the screen displays a USB storage device if it is attached to the router USB port. If you logged in to the router before[...]

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    USB Storage 51 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings Y ou can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device.  T o view or change the USB storage advanced settings: 1. Select ADV ANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings . 2. Specify access to the USB storage device. • Network[...]

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    USB Storage 52 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router A vailable Network Folders Y ou can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device.  T o view network folders: 1. Select ADV ANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings . 2. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen. • Share Name . If only one device is connected[...]

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    USB Storage 53 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Click the Create Network Folder button. If this screen does not display , your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 4. In the Folder field, browse and select the folder . 5. Fill in the Share Name field. 6. In the Read Access list and the Write Acc[...]

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    USB Storage 54 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Specify Approved USB Devices For more security , you can set up the router to share only approved USB devices.  T o set up approved USB devices: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings . 2. Click the Approved Devices button. This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available US[...]

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    USB Storage 55 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Media Server Settings By default, the router acts as a ReadyDLNA media server , which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP A V -compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players.  T o view these settings: 1. Select ADV ANCED > USB Storage > Media Server . By de[...]

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    USB Storage 56 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Use ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Y our Network on TiV o Y ou can use the T iV o (Series 2 and newer) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac computer right in your T iV o user interface.  T o set up the router to work with TiV o: 1. Select ADV ANCED > USB Storage > Media Se[...]

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    USB Storage 57 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o play music or view photos: 1. On the T iV o, select TiV o Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases . 2. Select what you want to play or watch.  T o copy TiV o Files onto a computer: Use the T iV o Desktop accessory available at https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do .[...]

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    58 6 6. ReadySHARE Printer Setting up and managing a shared USB printer ReadySHARE Printer is compatible with Macs and Windows computers. It lets you connect a USB printer to the router USB port, and access it wirelessly . This chapter contains the following sections: • ReadySHARE Printer Utility • Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility • Inst[...]

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    ReadySHARE Printer 59 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router ReadySHARE Printer Utility The ReadySHARE Printer utility allows you to control from your computer a shared USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your router. Y ou can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network. Y ou have to install this utility before you ca[...]

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    ReadySHARE Printer 60 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Download the ReadySHARE Printer utility setup file and instructions from www .netgear .com/readyshare . 4. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer , install the ReadySHARE Printer utility . Once installed, the ReadySHARE Printer utility displays on your computer as the NETGEAR [...]

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    ReadySHARE Printer 61 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Select the language and click the OK button. The setup file installs the utility . 4. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer , perform the initial setup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center . The first time you use the USB printer that is connected to your router, you are asked t[...]

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    ReadySHARE Printer 62 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. Select the printer and click the Connect button. Once the connection is established, the status changes to Manually Connected by xxx . 3. Click the Disconnect button. The status changes to Available. For each computer , after you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons once, the utility automatica[...]

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    ReadySHARE Printer 63 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router For example, the USB printer displayed in the Windows Printers and Faxes window is ready for print jobs. Configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center Y ou can set the time-out and specify other settings from the Control Center - Configuration screen.  T o configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center: 1. La[...]

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    ReadySHARE Printer 64 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Timeout . Specify the time-out value for holding the USB resource when it is not in use. • Language . Select the display language for this utility . 4. Click the OK button. Y our changes are saved. Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs The NETGEAR USB Control Center utility runs in the background on ea[...]

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    ReadySHARE Printer 65 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center: Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer . The main screen shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status. • A vailable . The device is available from[...]

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    ReadySHARE Printer 66 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner window opens so that you can use the USB printer for scanning.[...]

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    67 7 7. Security Customizing the firewall settings This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and devices on your network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Keyword Blocking of HTTP T raffic • Block Services (Port Filtering) • Port T rig[...]

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    Security 68 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Keyword Blocking of HTTP T raffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule.  T o set up keyword blocking: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Security > Block Sites . 2. Select one of the keyword blocking options:[...]

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    Security 69 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. Click the Apply button. Y our changes are saved. Block Services (Port Filtering) Services are functions that server computers perform at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ mo[...]

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    Security 70 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The Block Services Setup screen displays: 5. From the Service T ype list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. T o add any additional services or applications that do not already appear , select User Defined . 6[...]

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    Security 71 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined: 1. Y ou open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer . 2. Y our IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port numbe[...]

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    Security 72 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router browser needs to access a web server running on a computer in your local network. Using port forwarding, you can tell the router , “When you receive incoming traffic on port 80 (the standard port number for a web server process), forward it to the local computer at 192.168.1.123.” The following sequence sho[...]

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    Security 73 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Port triggering requires specific outbound traffic to open the inbound ports, and the triggered ports are closed after a period of no activity . • Port forwarding is always active and does not need to be triggered. Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers The port forwarding feature lets you allow certain [...]

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    Security 74 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Add a Custom Service T o define a service, game, or application that does not appear in the Service Name list, first determine which port number or range of numbers the application uses. Y ou can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups. Whe[...]

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    Security 75 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. In the table, select the radio button next to the service name. 4. Click the Edit Service or Delete Service button. Application Example: Make a Local W eb Server Public If you host a web server on your local network, you can use port forwarding to allow web requests from anyone on the Internet to reach your [...]

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    Security 76 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups.  T o enable port triggering: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port T riggering . 2. Select the Port T riggering radio button. 3. Clear the Disable Port T riggering [...]

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    Security 77 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 3. In the Service User list, select Any , or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer . • Any (the default), allows any computer on the Internet to use this service. • Single address restricts the service to a particular co[...]

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    Security 78 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Select your time zone from the list. If you use daylight savings time, select the Automatically adjust for daylight savings time check box. 4. Click the Apply button. Y our settings are saved. Set Up Security Event Email Notifications T o receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in th[...]

  • Page 79

    Security 79 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Logs are sent automatically . If the log fills up before the specified time, the log is emailed. After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the router memory . If the router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up. In this case, the router overwrites the log and discards its contents. 8. Cli[...]

  • Page 80

    80 8 8. Administration Managing your network This chapter describes the router settings for administering and maintaining your router and home network. This chapter includes the following sections: • Update the Router Firmware • View Router Status • View Logs • Manage the Configuration File • Change the Password • Password Recovery For [...]

  • Page 81

    Administration 81 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Update the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory . Y ou can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. Y ou might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. Y ou can use the Check butt[...]

  • Page 82

    Administration 82 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router V iew Router Status  T o view router status and usage information: Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status . Router Information • Hardware V ersion . The router model. • Firmware V ersion . The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. ?[...]

  • Page 83

    Administration 83 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Connection . This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the W AN. If the value is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP . • IP Subnet Mask . The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (W AN) port of the router. • Domain Name Server . The Domain Name Serve[...]

  • Page 84

    Administration 84 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Connection Status Button  T o 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. [...]

  • Page 85

    Administration 85 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 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 illegal to use the wireless features of the router in some parts of the world.[...]

  • Page 86

    Administration 86 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 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 d[...]

  • Page 87

    Administration 87 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Restore Configuration Settings  T o restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Select ADV ANCED > 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. W ARNING: Do n[...]

  • Page 88

    Administration 88 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. If you want to be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 4. Click the Apply button. Y our 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[...]

  • Page 89

    89 9 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 • Stat[...]

  • Page 90

    Advanced Settings 90 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Advanced Wireless Settings Y ou 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 [...]

  • Page 91

    Advanced Settings 91 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Wireless Schedule Y ou can use this feature to turn off the wireless signal from your router at times when you do not need a wireless connection. For example, you could turn it off for the weekend if you leave town.  T o configure and enable the wireless schedule: 1. Select ADV ANCED > A[...]

  • Page 92

    Advanced Settings 92 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. (Optional) Select or clear the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is selected. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this check box selected. If you clear this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to the rout[...]

  • Page 93

    Advanced Settings 93 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 5. Click the Add button. The screen changes back to the list screen. 6. Add each computer or device you want to allow to connect wirelessly . 7. Select the T urn Access Control On check box. 8. Click the Apply button.  T o edit a wireless device or delete it from the access list: 1. Select ADV ANCED[...]

  • Page 94

    Advanced Settings 94 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The AP Mode section of the screen expands. 4. Select a check box for one of the following IP address settings: • Get an IP address dynamically from the other router . The other router on the network assigns an IP address to this router while this router is in AP mode. • Fixed IP address (not recomm[...]

  • Page 95

    Advanced Settings 95 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode Y ou can use your R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices wirelessly at the faster 802.1 1ac speed. T o do this, you need two routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router in bridge mode R6200v2 [...]

  • Page 96

    Advanced Settings 96 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Scroll down and select the Use other operation mode check box and the Enable Bridge mode radio button. The screen adjusts. 4. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. 5. Specify the settings of the other router to which this router will connect. a. Select the wireless network frequency [...]

  • Page 97

    Advanced Settings 97 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Y ou can set the router up to be used as a wireless base station or a wireless repeater in a wireless distribution system (WDS). A WDS lets you expand a wireless network through multiple access points. A wireless base station connects to the Internet, can have wired a[...]

  • Page 98

    Advanced Settings 98 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router station in either radio band and use the other radio band as a wireless router or wireless base station, dual-band concurrent mode is not affected. For you to set up a wireless network with WDS, both access points have to meet the following conditions: • Both access points have to use the same SSID, [...]

  • Page 99

    Advanced Settings 99 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 6. In the Repeater MAC Address 1 through 4 fields, enter the MAC addresses for the access points that should function as repeaters. If your router is the base station, it can function as the “parent” for up to four other access points. 7. Click the Apply button. Y our changes are saved. Set Up a Re[...]

  • Page 100

    Advanced Settings 100 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router This IP address has to be in the same subnet as the base station, but different from the LAN IP address of the base station. 7. (Optional) Select the Disable Wireless Client Association check box to prevent wireless clients from associating with the repeater and allowing LAN client associations only .[...]

  • Page 101

    Advanced Settings 101 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o set up Dynamic DNS: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > Dynamic DNS . 2. Register for an account with one of the Dynamic DNS service providers whose URLs are in the Service Provider list. 3. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 4. Select the URL of your Dynamic DNS service [...]

  • Page 102

    Advanced Settings 102 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router In this case you have to define a static route, telling your router that 134.177.0.0 should be accessed through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. In this example: • The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses. • The Gatew[...]

  • Page 103

    Advanced Settings 103 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Click the Edit button. The Static Routes screen adjusts. a. Edit the route information. b. Click the Apply button. • Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Remote Management The remote management feature lets you access your router over the Internet to view or change its s[...]

  • Page 104

    Advanced Settings 104 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • T o allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer . Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. • T o allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range . Enter a beginning and ending IP address for the allowed range. • T[...]

  • Page 105

    Advanced Settings 105 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If the T urn UPnP On check box is cleared, the router does not allow any device to automatically control the resources, such as port forwarding (mapping), of the router . 3. T ype the advertisem[...]

  • Page 106

    Advanced Settings 106 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use. • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE, DHCP , or fixed, but is IPv6, select Auto Config . For more information about Internet connection types, see the following sections. 3. Click the App[...]

  • Page 107

    Advanced Settings 107 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Router ’ s IPv6 Address on W AN . This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router ’s W AN (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 f[...]

  • Page 108

    Advanced Settings 108 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Router ’ s IPv6 Address on W AN . This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router ’s W AN (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 f[...]

  • Page 109

    Advanced Settings 109 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router ’ s IPv6 Address on W AN . This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router ’s W AN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which i[...]

  • Page 110

    Advanced Settings 11 0 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router  T o set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Select ADV ANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6 . The IPv6 screen displays. 2. In the Internet Connection T ype list, select Pass Through . The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display . 3. Click the Apply button. IPv6 Fixed  T o se[...]

  • Page 111

    Advanced Settings 111 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 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 Setup screen. (See Internet Setup on page 20.) 4. Specify how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN) by selecting o[...]

  • Page 112

    Advanced Settings 11 2 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • 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 N[...]

  • Page 113

    Advanced Settings 11 3 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router ’ s IPv6 Address on W AN . This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router ’s W AN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which [...]

  • Page 114

    Advanced Settings 11 4 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • 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 f[...]

  • Page 115

    Advanced Settings 11 5 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 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 T raffic Counter section, set the traf fic counter to begin at a specific time and date. If you want the traffi[...]

  • Page 116

    11 6 10 10. T roubleshooting 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 • T roubleshoo[...]

  • Page 117

    T roubleshooting 11 7 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Quick T ips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Y our Network When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. T urn off and unplug the modem. 2. T urn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. W ait 2 minutes. 4. T urn on[...]

  • Page 118

    T roubleshooting 11 8 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router T roubleshoot 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/T est LED turns amber within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test is running. 3. A[...]

  • Page 119

    T roubleshooting 11 9 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router LEDs Never T urn 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 T roubleshoot Y our Network Using the Ping[...]

  • Page 120

    T roubleshooting 120 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • 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 [...]

  • Page 121

    T roubleshooting 121 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Y our ISP allows only one Ethernet MAC address to connect to Internet and might check for your computer ’s MAC address. In this case, do one of the following: - Inform your ISP that you have bought a new network device, and ask them to use the router’s MAC address. - Configure your router to cl[...]

  • Page 122

    T roubleshooting 122 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router T roubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, check the following: • Y our computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such [...]

  • Page 123

    T roubleshooting 123 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • If you want to view the wireless settings for the router, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a LAN port on the router. Then log in to the router, and select W ireless see ( Basic Wireless Settings on page 25). Note: Be sure to click the Apply button if you changed the settings. If your [...]

  • Page 124

    T roubleshooting 124 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Check that the appropriate LEDs are on for your network devices. If your router and computer are connected to a separate Ethernet switch, make sure that the link LEDs are lit for the switch ports that are connected to your computer and router. • Wrong network configuration V erify that the Ethernet c[...]

  • Page 125

    125 A A. Supplemental Information This appendix covers the following topics: • Factory Settings • T echnical Specifications[...]

  • Page 126

    Supplemental Information 126 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Factory Settings Y ou can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 7 seconds. The router resets, and returns to the factory configuration settings shown in the following t[...]

  • Page 127

    Supplemental Information 127 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WP A2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled T ransmission speed Auto * Country/region United States in the US; otherwise varies by region RF channel 6 until region selected Operating mode Up to 145 Mbps at 2.4 GHz, Up to 867[...]

  • Page 128

    Supplemental Information 128 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router T echnical Specifications T able 4. R6200v2 Router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP , RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP , PPPoE, PPTP , Bigpond, Dynamic DNS, UPnP , and SMB Power adapter • North America: 120V , 60 Hz, input • UK, Australia: 240V , 50 Hz, input • Europ[...]

  • Page 129

    129 B B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Dual Band - Wireless Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful o[...]

  • Page 130

    Notification of Compliance 130 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router FCC Radio Frequency Interference W arnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res[...]

  • Page 131

    Notification of Compliance 131 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NOTE IMPORT ANTE: Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source[...]