D6200 WiFi Modem Router User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA January 2013 CERTIFICATION DRAFT v1.0 Note: This draft is a certification document and there might be some differences between this user manual and the actual unit.
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your New Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Guest Network Wireless Security Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 NETGEAR genie App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 NETGEAR genie Mobile App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Chapter 8 Administration Upgrade the WiFi Modem Router Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 View WiFi Modem Router Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Router Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Internet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Setup G et to k now you r wireles s router 1 The NETGEAR D6200 WiFi Modem Router offers maximum-performance wireless speeds of up to 450 Mbps needed for demanding applications, such as large file transfers, streaming HD video, and multiplayer gaming. Complete with a built-in DSL modem, it is compatible with all major DSL Internet service providers. Simultaneous dual-band technology runs both 2.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • Compatibility. Compatible with all major ADSL Internet service providers (ISPs). Product Specifications Package Contents • D6200 WiFi Modem Router • Ethernet cable • Phone cable and filter • Power adapter, localized to country of sale Warranty • Localized to country of sale System Requirements • Broadband Internet service - ADSL broadband Internet service - Cable or fiber.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • Wi-Fi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial of service (DoS) attack prevention Ease of Use • Easy installation. Connect to computer and open your browser to install • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS) Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 205 x 255 x 77 mm (8.07 x 10.04 x 3.03 inches) • Weight: 654g (1.44 lb) Premium Features: • ReadySHARE CLOUD.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • Position Your Wireless Router • ADSL Microfilters • Cable Your D6200 WiFi Modem Router • Verify the Cabling Hardware Setup 10
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Unpack Your New Router Your box should contain the following items: • D6200 WiFi Modem Router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region) • Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable • Telephone cable with RJ-11 connector • Microfilters and splitters (quantity and type vary by region) • Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Hardware Features Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the label and the front and back panels. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel. Label The label on the bottom of the WiFi modem router shows the router’s WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password). WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) Figure 2.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Back Panel The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure: 1. ADSL line 2. USB port 7. Power On/Off button 3. Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports 4. Gigabit Ethernet WAN port 6. AC power adapter input 5. Reset button Figure 3. Back panel port connections Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following elements: 1.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 7. AC power adapter input Front Panel The WiFi modem router front panel has the 5 status LEDs, icons, and ports shown in the figure. Power DSL Internet Wireless USB Figure 4. Front panel LEDs The following tables describe the LEDs and icons on the front panel from left to right.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Table 1. Power On/Off LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid green Power is supplied to the router. Solid red POST (power-on self-test) failure or a device malfunction occurred. Off Power is not supplied to the router. Restore Factory Settings LED blinks momentarily when the Restore Factory Settings button on the bottom of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Table 4. Wireless LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid blue There is wireless connectivity. Blinking blue Data is being transmitted or received over a wireless link or a WPS-capable device is connecting to the device. Off There is no wireless connectivity. You can still plug an Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports to get wired connectivity. Table 5. USB LED Icon LED Activity Description Solid blue A USB port detected a USB device.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Side Panel The WiFi modem router side panel has the port and buttons shown in the figure. Wireless On/Off button WPS On/Off button Figure 5. Side panel buttons and port The following tables describe the buttons and port on the side panel from top to bottom. Table 6. Wireless button Icon Description For information about the use of this button, see Wireless Connectivity on page 137. Table 7.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Position Your Wireless Router The WiFi modem router lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your router. For example, the thickness and number of walls the wireless signal passes through can limit the range.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is included in the box with the wireless modem router. If you purchased the WiFi modem router in a country where a microfilter is not included, you have to acquire the ADSL microfilter separately. One-Line ADSL Microfilter (Not Included) Plug the ADSL microfilter into the wall outlet and plug your phone equipment into the jack labeled Phone. The wireless modem router plugs directly into a separate ADSL line.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter (included). Use to share an outlet with a phone and the WiFi modem router. Cable Your D6200 WiFi Modem Router WARNING: Do not stack equipment or place equipment in tight spaces, in drawers, or on carpets. Be sure that your equipment is surrounded by at least 2 inches of air space. The unit should not be wall mounted. The installation guide that came in the box has a cabling diagram on the second page.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Verify the Cabling Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the WiFi modem router LEDs. Turn on the wireless router by pressing the Power On/Off button on the back. • The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on. • The Wireless LED is lit when the modem router is turned on. • The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection. • The Internet LED is green when an Internet connection exists. Turn on your computer.
2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie Con n e ct to the Wi Fi m o d em router 2 This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi modem router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Prepare to Set Up the WiFi Modem Router You can set up your WiFi modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your WiFi modem router manually. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information about hand and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Wireless network key or password. Your WiFi modem 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 WiFi modem router. • ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider provided you with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Use NETGEAR genie after Installation When you first set up your WiFi modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the WiFi modem router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the WiFi modem router. 1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the WiFi modem router. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the web browser address bar.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the WiFi modem router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the WiFi modem router until the WiFi modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. WiFi Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) The WiFi modem router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the WiFi modem router, then it is displayed here. • Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your WiFi modem router’s Internet connection. • Advanced tab. Set the WiFi modem 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.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 3. Repeat steps 1–2 to add other WPS wireless devices.
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D6200 WiFi Modem Router Internet Basic Settings The Internet Basic Settings screen is where you view or change ISP information. 1. From the BASIC Home screen, select Internet. The following screen displays: D6200 Scroll to view more settings The fields that display in the Internet Basic Settings screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login. • Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. These fields display when your ISP requires a login: • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE or PPPoA. • Login. The login name provided by your ISP. This name is often an email address. • Password. The password that you use to log in to your ISP. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). If you want to change the login time-out, enter a new value in minutes.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here. From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices to display the following screen: Wired devices are connected to the WiFi modem router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router ReadySHARE USB Storage and Printer You can view information about a USB storage device that is connected to the WiFi modem router’s USB port here. USB Storage (Basic Settings) From the Basic Home screen, select ReadySHARE to display the USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen: This screen displays the following when Basic is selected: • Network/Device Name. The default is \\readyshare. This name is the name used to access the USB device connected to the WiFi modem router.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Total Space and Free Space. Show the current utilization of the storage device. • Edit. Click the Edit button to edit the Available Network Folders settings. • Safely Remove a USB Device. Click to safely remove the USB device attached to your WiFi modem router. You can click Refresh to update this screen. For more information about USB storage, see Chapter 5, USB Storage.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings. If you do decide to change your preset security settings, make a note of the new settings and store it in a safe place where you can easily find it. If you use a wireless computer to change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are disconnected when you click Apply. To avoid this problem, use a computer with a wired connection to access the WiFi modem router.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Wireless Network Note: These settings apply separately to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n bands. Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting. Channel. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. Enter a value from 1 through 13.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 1. Under Security Options, select the WPA option you want. 2. In the Passphrase field that displays when you select a WPA security option, enter the network key (passphrase) that you want to use. It is a text string from 8 to 63 characters. Guest Networks Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n To set up a guest network: 1.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Enable Wireless Isolation. If this check box is selected, wireless clients (computers or wireless devices) that join the network can use the Internet, but cannot access each other or access Ethernet devices on the network. 3. Give the guest network a name. The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main nonguest SSID. 4.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router NETGEAR 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 WiFi Connection Router Settings STATUS GOOD STATUS Connected Click here Network Map Parental Controls ReadySHARE Number of devices 16 Click here Click here genie app Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.netgear.com/genie.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router NETGEAR genie Mobile App To install the genie mobile app: 1. Using your mobile device, 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: iPad app iPhone app Android 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 Wi-Fi connection from your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR home network.
4. NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Sp e cif y custom set t ings 4 The ADVANCED screens are for advanced users who want to specify custom settings. This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home screen, shown in the following figure: This screen is also displayed through the Administration menu.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Some selections on the Advanced Home screen are described in separate chapters: • USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Storage. • Security. See Chapter 7, Security. • Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration. • Advanced Setup. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. Setup Wizard The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the WiFi modem router.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router WPS Wizard The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device, you have to either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN. To use the WPS Wizard: 1. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. The following screen displays: 2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless device or computer). You can use either the push button or PIN method. 3.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security PIN, and click Next. Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password. on The WiFi modem router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED the top of the WiFi modem router blinks green.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 2. Click Next. The following screen displays: Enter the requested information: • Connection name. Enter an appropriate name for the connection. This name is not supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. Rather, it is used to help you manage the VPN settings. • Pre-shared key. The key has to be entered both here and on the remote VPN Gateway or the remote VPN client. This method does not require using a CA (Certificate Authority). • VPN tunnel connection.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 5. Click Next. The following screen displays: This screen shows the summary of the Wizard configuration with a link to view the VPNC recommended parameters (click here to view the VPNC-recommended parameters). 6. Click Done. The following screen displays: 7. For information about how to add or modify VPN policies, see VPN Policies on page 123. Setup Menu Select ADVANCED > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available: • Internet Setup.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router ADSL Setup The ADSL Settings screen lets you configure the multiplexing method and virtual circuit of your ADSL connection. The default parameters should be correct to match the system used by your ISP. Select ADVANCED > Setup > ADSL Settings to dispay the following screen: • Multiplexing Method. Your ISP indicates whether your multiplexing method is VC-BASED or LLC-BASED. • VPI, VCI. Your ISP indicates which VPI and VCI combination is used for your service. • DSL Mode.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the WiFi modem router to respond to a ping on the WAN (Internet) port. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup to view the following screen: • WAN Preference. Select your WAN preference: Auto Detect, Must use DSL WAN, or Must use Ethernet WAN. • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • Disable IGMP Proxying. The IGMP Proxying function lets a LAN computer receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. Click this check box to disable the function if you do not need it. • NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the WiFi modem router processes inbound traffic.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router setting than the other devices, the data packets have to be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU. The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often just the default value, and changing the value might fix one problem but cause another.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router To change the MTU size: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size from 64 through 1500. 3. Click Apply to save the settings. LAN Setup The LAN Setup screen allows configuration of LAN IP services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Routing Information Protocol (RIP). The WiFi modem router is shipped preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings. 3. Click Apply to save your changes. LAN Setup Screen Settings LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the WiFi modem router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the WiFi modem router.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router router’s LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the WiFi modem router. The WiFi modem router assigns IP addresses to the attached computers from a pool of addresses specified in this screen. Each pool address is tested before it is assigned to avoid duplicate addresses on the LAN. For most applications, the default DHCP and TCP/IP settings of the WiFi modem router are satisfactory.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 3. Type the MAC address of the computer or server. Tip: If the computer is already on your network, you can copy its MAC address from the Attached Devices screen and paste it here. 4. Click Apply to enter the reserved address into the table. The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the WiFi modem router’s DHCP server. Reboot the computer or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router require QoS are assigned to the best effort category, which receives a lower priority than voice and video. WMM QoS is enabled by default. You can disable it in the QoS Setup screen by clearing the Enable WMM check box and clicking Apply.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 3. To add a priority rule, scroll down to the bottom of the QoS Setup screen and click Add Priority Rule to display the following screen: 4. In the QoS Policy for field, type the name of the application or game. 5. In the Priority Category list, select either Applications or Online Gaming. In either case, a list of applications or games displays in the list. 6.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 7. From the Priority list, select the priority that this traffic should receive relative to other applications and traffic when accessing the Internet. The options are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 8. Click Apply to save this rule to the QoS Policy list and return to the QoS Setup screen. QoS for a WiFi Modem Router LAN Port To create a QoS policy for a device connected to one of the WiFi modem router’s LAN ports: 1.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 7. Click Apply. Edit or Delete an Existing QoS Policy To edit or delete a QoS policy: 1. Select ADVANCED > QoS Setup to display the QoS Setup screen. 2. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to be edited or deleted, and do one of the following: • Click Delete to remove the QoS policy. • Click Edit to edit the QoS policy. Follow the instructions in the preceding sections to change the policy settings. 3. Click Apply in the QoS Setup screen to save your changes.
5. USB Storage Ac c es s a nd c on figu re a USB storage d rive 5 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your WiFi modem router. The USB port on the WiFi modem router can connect only to USB storage devices like flash drives or hard drives. Do not connect computers, USB modems, printers, CD drives, or DVD drives to the WiFi modem router USB port.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router USB Drive Requirements The WiFi modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables. Table 9. USB drive speeds Bus Speed/Sec USB 1.1 12 Mbits USB 2.0 480 Mbits The WiFi modem router should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router File-Sharing Scenarios You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MP3 files, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include: • Sharing multimedia such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and remote users. • Sharing resources on your network.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Share Large Files over the Internet Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The WiFi modem router allows you to share large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over the Internet. FTP can be used to easily download shared files from the WiFi modem router. Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations: • There are two user accounts: admin and guest.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router USB Storage Basic Settings You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your WiFi modem router. You can access this feature by selecting BASIC > ReadySHARE, or ADVANCED > USB Storage > ReadySHARE. The USB Storage (Basic Settings) screen displays: By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). To access your USB device: 1.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Add or Edit a Network Folder 1. You can access this feature by selecting BASIC > ReadyShare > Edit, or ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. 2. Specify the changes that you want to make: • To add a folder, click Create Network Folder. • To edit a folder, select its radio button and click Edit. 3. You can use this screen to select a folder, to change the share name, or to change the read access or write access from All - no password to admin.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router USB Storage Advanced Settings You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. On the Advanced tab, select USB Storage > Advanced Settings to display the following screen: You can use this screen to specify access to the USB storage device. • Network Device Name. The default is ReadySHARE. This name is used to access the USB device connected to the WiFi modem router. • Workgroup.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Available Network Folders You might need to scroll down to view this section of the screen: • Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If Not Shared is shown, the default share was deleted and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting. • Read Access and Write Access.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Media Server Settings By default, the WiFi modem router is set up to act as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV–compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer Live. To view these settings, select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server to display the following screen: By default the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic (when new files are added) radio button are selected.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Specify Approved USB Devices For more security, you can set up the WiFi modem router to share approved USB devices only. You can access this feature from the Advanced Setup menu on the Advanced tab. To set up approved USB devices: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. The following screen displays: 2. Click the Approved Devices button.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can remove or add approved USB devices. 3. To add an approved USB device, select it from the Available USB Devices list and click Add. 4. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. 5. Click Apply so that your change takes effect. If you want to work with another USB device, you have to click the Safely Remove USB Device button for the currently connected USB device.
6. USB Printer Control Ac c es s a nd c on figu re a USB pri nter 6 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB printer attached to your WiFi modem router. The USB Control Center utility allows you to control a shared USB device such as a printer from your computer that is connected to the USB port on your router. The utility has to be installed on each computer on your network from which you want to control the device. You can download this utility at www.netgear.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router When you launch the USB Control Center Utility, a screen similar to the following displays: This screen is the main screen, which shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status. • Available. The device is available from the computer that you are using. • Waiting to Connect. You need to connect to this device from the computer that you are using. If you are connecting for the first time, you might be prompted to install the device driver.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Control Center Configuration Select Tools > Configuration to display the following screen: Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Select this check box to have the utility start automatically when you are logged in to Windows. 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. USB Printer The first time you use a printer, you need to click Connect.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Once the printer shows Available status, the grayed out Paused state no longer displays in the Windows Printers and Faxes window. This USB printer is ready. The utility does not need to always hold the connection of this USB printer. After a print job is created for this printer, the USB utility connects to this USB printer automatically and prints. After the print job is done, the printer status returns to the Paused state.
7. Security Ke ep u nwa nted c ontent out of you r net work 7 This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the WiFi modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your network.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule. 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites to display the following screen: 2. Select one of the keyword blocking options: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings. • Always. Turn on keyword blocking all the time, independent of the Schedule screen. 3.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Firewall Rules Services are functions performed by server computers 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’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, the requested service is identified by a service or port number. This number appears as the destination port number in the transmitted IP packets.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router The Firewall Rules screen lists all firewall rules that have been changed from their default settings. The default rules allow all outgoing traffic and block all incoming traffic. • To change the firewall rules for outbound traffic, you need to edit them from the Outbound Services screen as described in Step 2.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router • ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block. Block the traffic covered by this rule, unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen in Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 82. ALLOW rules are useful only when the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule. You would use these rules when you want to allow a subset of traffic that is blocked by another rule. c. LAN Users.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router described in Firewall Rules on page 78) and the Inbound Services screen (as described in Port Forwarding and Triggering on page 103). To add a custom service: 1. Click Add Custom Service to add a service. The Add Service screen displays: The Add Service screen allows you to specify or edit your own custom service definition. You can then use the custom service when creating firewall rules. 2.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Schedule for Firewall Rules You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To specify the firewall rule schedule: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule to display the following screen: 2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services. • Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days. • Time of Day to Block.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. To set up email notifications: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail to display the following screen: 2. To receive email logs and alerts from the WiFi modem router, select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. 3.
8. Administration 8 M a nage your net work This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your WiFi modem router and home network.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Upgrade the WiFi Modem Router Firmware The WiFi modem 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 product. You can use the Check button on the Firmware Upgrade screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product when new firmware is available.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router View WiFi Modem Router Status To view WiFi modem router status and usage information, select ADVANCED Home, or select Administration > Router Status to display the following screen: Router Information Hardware Version. The WiFi modem router model. Firmware Version. The version of the WiFi modem router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the WiFi modem router firmware. GUI Language Version. The localized language of the user interface. LAN Port. • MAC Address.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router IP Address. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WiFi modem router. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the WiFi modem router cannot connect to the Internet. Active Connection. This shows if the WiFi modem router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the WiFi modem router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WiFi modem router.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click Set Interval. To stop the polling entirely, click Stop. Connection Status Button On the Router Status screen in the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button to view connection status information. Figure 11. View connection status information The Release button returns the status of all items to 0. The Renew button refreshes the items.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router channel available. If you notice interference from nearby devices, you can select a different channel. Channels 1, 6, and 11 do not interfere with each other. Mode. Indicates the wireless communication mode: Up to 54 Mbps, Up to 130 Mbps (default), and Up to 300 Mbps. Wireless AP. Indicates whether the radio feature of the WiFi modem router is enabled. If this feature is not enabled, the Wireless LED on the front panel is off. Broadcast Name.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Administration > VPN Status. The VPN Status/Log screen displays: The VPN Status/Log screen shows the details of recent VPN activity. 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. View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen displays. The Logs screen shows the following information: • Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded. • Source IP. The IP address of the initiating device for this log entry. • Target address. The name or IP address of the website or news group visited or to which access was attempted. • Action. Whether the access was blocked or allowed. • Include in Log.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Attached Devices See Attached Devices on page 32. Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the WiFi Modem Router are stored within the WiFi modem 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 WiFi modem router’s configuration settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings to display the following screen: 2.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router Upon completion, the WiFi modem router reboots. WARNING: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Erase Under some circumstances (for example, if you move the WiFi modem router to a different network or if you have forgotten the password), you might want to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 2. Type the old password and type the new password twice in the fields on this screen. 3. If you want to be able to recover the password, select the Enable Password Recovery check box. 4. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router’s user name of admin. Then you have an easy way to recover the password if it is forgotten.
D6200 WiFi Modem Router 2. Perform the following diagnostics as needed: • Ping an IP address or Host Name. Use this test to send a ping packet request to the specified IP address or host name. This test is often used to test a connection. If the request times out (in other words, no reply is received), this result usually means that the destination is unreachable. Note, however, that some network devices can be configured not to respond to a ping. • Perform a DNS Lookup.
