Netgear D6200 User Manual - Page 3

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Contents

Chapter 1

Hardware Setup

Product Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Unpack Your New Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Side Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Position Your Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

ADSL Microfilters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Verify the Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Chapter 2

Get Started with NETGEAR genie

Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Gather ISP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Wireless Devices and Security Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Types of Logins and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

NETGEAR genie Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Use NETGEAR genie after Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Manual Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 3

NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings

Internet Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Internet Setup Screen Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Attached Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Wireless Settings Screen Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Section	Page
WiFi DSL Modem Router	1
Contents	3
1. Hardware Setup	7
Product Highlights	8
Product Specifications	9
Unpack Your New Router	11
Hardware Features	12
Label	12
Back Panel	13
Front Panel	14
Side Panel	16
Position Your Wireless Router	17
ADSL Microfilters	18
One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included)	18
Two-Line ADSL Microfilter (Included)	18
Summary	19
Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router	19
Verify the Cabling	20
2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie	21
Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router	22
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP	22
Gather ISP Information	22
Wireless Devices and Security Settings	22
Types of Logins and Access	22
NETGEAR genie Setup	23
Use NETGEAR genie after Installation	24
Upgrade WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware	24
WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)	25
Add Wireless Devices or Computers to Your Network	26
Manual Method	26
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method	26
3. NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings	28
Internet Basic Settings	29
Internet Setup Screen Fields	29
Attached Devices	31
Parental Controls	32
Basic Wireless Settings	32
Wireless Settings Screen Fields	33
Wireless Security Options	35
Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase	35
Guest Networks	36
NETGEAR genie App	37
4. NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home	39
Setup Wizard	40
WPS Wizard	42
VPN Wizard	43
Setup Menu	45
ADSL Setup	46
WAN Setup	47
Default DMZ Server	48
Change the MTU Size	48
LAN Setup	50
LAN Setup Screen Settings	51
Use the WiFi DSL Modem Router as a DHCP Server	52
Address Reservation	53
Quality of Service Setup	54
Add a Priority Rule	55
Priority Policies for Applications and Online Games	56
Priority Policies for Ethernet LAN Ports	57
Priority Policies for MAC Addresses	57
5. USB Storage	58
USB Drive Requirements	59
ReadySHARE Access	59
File-Sharing Scenarios	60
USB Storage Basic Settings	62
Add or Edit a Network Folder	63
USB Storage Advanced Settings	64
Media Server Settings	66
Specify Approved USB Devices	67
Connect to the USB Drive from a Remote Computer	68
Access the WiFi DSL Modem Router USB Drive Remotely Using FTP	68
Safely Remove a USB Drive	68
6. ReadySHARE Printer	70
Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility	71
Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center	72
Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center	73
Configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center	75
Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs	77
The NETGEAR USB Control Center	77
Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer	78
7. Security	80
Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic	81
Firewall Rules	82
Add Custom Services to Allow or Block	85
Schedule for Firewall Rules	86
Security Event Email Notifications	87
8. Administration	89
Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware	90
View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status	91
Reboot the Router	93
Connection Statistics	93
Connection Status	94
View VPN Status	95
View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access	96
Manage the Configuration File	97
Back Up Settings	97
Restore Configuration Settings	98
Erase	98
Set Password	98
Diagnostics	100
9. Advanced Settings	102
Advanced Wireless Settings	103
Turn Off Radio By Schedule	104
WPS Settings	104
Wireless Access List	105
Wireless Repeating Function (WDS)	107
Wireless Repeating Function	108
Set Up the Base Station	109
Set Up a Repeater Unit	110
Port Forwarding and Port Triggering	110
Remote Computer Access Basics	111
Port Triggering to Open Incoming Ports	112
Port Forwarding to Permit External Host Communications	113
How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering	114
Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers	114
Add a Custom Service	116
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry	117
Application Example: Making a Local Web Server Public	117
Set Up Port Triggering	118
Dynamic DNS	120
Static Routes	121
Remote Management	124
Universal Plug and Play	126
IPv6	127
Traffic Meter	128
Device Mode	130
VPN Policies	130
Add or Edit an Auto VPN Policy	132
Add or Edit a Manual VPN Policy	135
10. Troubleshooting	138
Quick Tips	139
Sequence to Restart Your Network	139
Check Ethernet Cable Connections	139
Wireless Settings	139
Network Settings	139
Troubleshoot with the LEDs	140
Power LED Is Off or Blinking	140
Power LED Stays Red	140
LEDs Never Turn Off	141
Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off	141
Wireless LED Is Off	141
The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Does Not Work	141
Cannot Log In to the Router	142
Cannot Access the Internet	142
Troubleshoot PPPoE	144
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing	144
Changes Not Saved	145
Incorrect Date or Time	145
Wireless Connectivity	145
Restore the Factory Settings and Password	146
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility	146
Test the LAN Path to Your Router	146
Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device	147
A. Supplemental Information	149
Factory Settings	150
Technical Specifications	151

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