R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router User Manual August 2013 202-11220-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Unpack Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Front and Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router LAN Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 LAN TCP/IP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Use Router as DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Address Reservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Role of the Router as a DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Set Up Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Chapter 10 Troubleshooting Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Setup Get t ing to kno w yo ur r out er 1 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 eight or more wireless devices. The router automatically uses NETGEAR Beamforming+ technology to enhance WiFi performance. Because it’s automatic, you don’t have to turn on Beamforming+ or configure it.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your 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.
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. WiFi On/Off button WPS button LEDs Figure 2. Router front and side view Table 1. Front panel LED descriptions LED Description Power • • • • • Solid amber. The router is starting. Blinking amber. The firmware is upgrading, or the Reset button was pressed. Solid green. The router is ready. Blinking green. The firmware is corrupted. Visit www.netgear.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off. • WiFi 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 turned off and you cannot connect wirelessly to the router. • WPS button. You can use this button to use WPS to add a wireless device or computer to your wireless network.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number. Default access information Preset WiFi password Serial number and MAC address Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router Position Your Router The router lets you access your network from anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network.
2. 2 Getting Started C onnec ting to th e ro ut er This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation You 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 described here.
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. To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router: 1. Turn the router on by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the bottom label. 3. Launch your Internet browser.
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, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support.
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. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to view and change the settings. The left column has menus. You can use the ADVANCED tab to access more menus and screens. Language Dashboard (Click to view details) Menus (Click the ADVANCED tab to view more) Figure 5. Basic Home screeN • Home.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Join Your Wireless Network You 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. To connect manually: 1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless connections. This software scans for all wireless networks in your area. 2.
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 . Retrieve wireless password About genie Language Menu Dashboard (Click to view details) Support Figure 6. genie app dashboard The genie app can help you with the following: • Automatically repair common wireless network problems.
3. Basic Settings Your I ntern et con ne ction and W iFi net wor k 3 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 on the BASIC Home tab, see Chapter 5, USB Storage and Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP information. Note: You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 31. To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1. Log in to the router (see Use NETGEAR genie After Installation on page 15). The BASIC Home screen displays. 2. Select Internet.
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 Yes or No radio button. • 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. • No. Enter the account and domain names, only if needed. 4. Enter the settings for the IP address and DNS server. The default settings usually work fine.
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. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers. Your ISP automatically assigns this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If you know that your ISP requires specific servers, select this option. Enter the IP address of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it also. NAT (Network Address Translation).
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To set up Live Parental Controls: 1. Select Parental Controls on the dashboard screen. 2. Click either the Windows 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 automatically starts. 4. Click the Next button, read the note, and click the Next button again to proceed.
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 Take me to the status screen button. Parental controls are now set up for the router. The dashboard shows Parental Controls as Enabled.
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. You can find the preset SSID and password on the unit. Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your wireless security.
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 the first open network (without wireless security) that they discover.
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 security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network.
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. 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. Select BASIC > Guest Network. 2. Select any of the following wireless settings: • Enable Guest Network.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router View Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network. To 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 wireless network. The following information is displayed: • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address.
4. ADVANCED Home Settings S pecifying cu sto m se t t ings 4 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 Setup Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in separate chapters: • USB Storage. See Chapter 5, USB Storage. • Security.
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 You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure advanced settings for the Internet port. To view or change the WAN settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. Specify the following settings: • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection.
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 transmit unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 bytes, or 1492 bytes for PPPoE connections. For some ISPs, you might need to reduce the MTU.
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 than the other devices, the data packets have to be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Table 2. Common MTU sizes (continued) MTU Application 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. 576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs. To change the MTU size: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from 64 to 1500. 3. Click the Apply button. Your change is saved.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To change the LAN settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > 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. Your changes are saved. LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the router.
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 Address. Specify the end of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the router.
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 address each time it accesses the router’s DHCP server. Assign reserved IP addresses to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1.
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 network without entering a password. • PIN Number. The screen adjusts. Within two minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To disable WMM QoS: 1. Select ADVANCED > 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 To set up the maximum uplink bandwidth: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. 2. Leave the Enable WMM check boxes selected. 3. (Optional) To prioritize Internet traffic, select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. 4.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up QoS for Internet Access You 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 To specify prioritization of traffic, create a policy for the type of traffic and add the policy to the QoS Policy table in the QoS Priority Rules screen.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 4. To 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 Add a New Application, or Add a New Game, as applicable. 8. If prompted, in the Connection Type list, select either TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP (both).
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 7. From the Priority list, select the priority for Internet access for this port’s traffic 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 To create a QoS policy for traffic from a specific MAC address: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. 2. Click the Setup QoS Rule button. The QoS - Priority Rules screen displays. 3.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 8. Select the Turn Internet Access QoS On check box. 9. Click the Apply button. Edit or Delete a QoS Policy To edit or delete a QoS policy: 1. Select ADVANCED > 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: • Click the Delete button to remove the QoS policy. • Click the Edit button to edit the QoS policy and change the policy settings. 3. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.
5. USB Storage A ccessin g a nd co nfig ur ing a USB s t or age Device 5 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 to the router USB port.
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. To connect a USB storage device: 1. Insert your USB storage device into the USB port on the rear panel of the router. 2. If your USB device has a power supply, you must use it when you connect the USB device to the router.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To 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. To map the USB device to a Windows network drive: 1. Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare. 2. In the ReadySHARE USB Storage Access pane, click the PC Utility button. The readyshareconnect.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To 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. Type ftp:// and the Internet port IP address in the address field of the browser. For example, type ftp://10.1.65.4. If you are using Dynamic DNS, you can type the DNS name rather than the IP address. 4.
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 shared on the local area network (LAN). This family does not have a print server. • One family member has photos on a Macintosh computer that she wants to print.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router View a USB Device Attached to the Router To 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 you connected your USB device, you might not see your USB device in this screen. If this happens, log out and then log back in. 2.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router USB Storage Device Network and Access Settings You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. To view or change the USB storage advanced settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. 2. Specify access to the USB storage device. • Network Device Name. The default is readyshare. This name is used to access the USB device that is connected to the router. • Workgroup.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Available Network Folders You can view or change the network folders on the USB storage device. To view network folders: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. 2. Scroll down to the Available Networks Folder section of the screen. • Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. (Some router models have more than one USB port.) You can click the name, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser.
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 Access list, select the settings that you want. The user name (account name) for All – no password is guest.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Specify Approved USB Devices For more security, you can set up the router to share only approved USB devices. To set up approved USB devices: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. 2. Click the Approved Devices button. This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can remove or add approved USB devices. 3. In the Available USB Devices list, select the drive that you want to approve. 4. Click the Add button. 5.
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 AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. To view these settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server. By default, the Enable Media Server check box and the Automatic (when new files are added) radio button are selected.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Use ReadyDLNA to Play Media from Your Network on TiVo You can use the TiVo (Series 2 and newer) Home Media Option to play photos and music on your Windows or Mac computer right in your TiVo user interface. To set up the router to work with TiVo: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server. 2. Make sure that the Enable TiVo support check box is selected. To play videos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > My Shows. 2.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To play music or view photos: 1. On the TiVo, select TiVo Central > Music, Photos, & Showcases. 2. Select what you want to play or watch. To copy TiVo Files onto a computer: Use the TiVo Desktop accessory available at https://www3.tivo.com/store/accessories-software.do.
6. ReadySHARE Printer S etting up a nd ma na ging a s har ed USB pr int er 6 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.
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. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network. You have to install this utility before you can use the ReadySHARE Printer feature.
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 USB Control Center.
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 to select the USB printer. For more information, see the following section, Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center. 5. (Optional) Change the default settings.
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 automatically handles the printing queue. The status of the printer appears as Available on all the computers. The utility does not always need to hold the connection of a USB printer.
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 You can set the time-out and specify other settings from the Control Center - Configuration screen. To configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center: 1. Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer. 2. Select Tools > Configuration. 3.
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. Your changes are saved. Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs The NETGEAR USB Control Center utility runs in the background on each computer in your network. This utility manages the printing queue for the USB printer connected to your router.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To 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. • 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.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 3. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner window opens so that you can use the USB printer for scanning.
7. Security C ustom izing the firew all s et t ings 7 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.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi 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. To set up keyword blocking: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 2. Select one of the keyword blocking options: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings. (See Schedule Blocking on page 77.) • Always.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router 2. Click the Apply button. Your 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’ moves. When a computer on the Internet sends a request for service to a server computer, a port number identifies the requested service.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The Block Services Setup screen displays: 5. From the Service Type list, select the application or service to allow or block. The list displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices. To add any additional services or applications that do not already appear, select User Defined. 6. If you know that the application uses either TCP or UDP, select the appropriate protocol. If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP (both). 7.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router preceding example, the following sequence shows the effects of the port triggering rule you have defined: 1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. 2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your computer then sends this request message to your router. 3.
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 shows the effects of the port forwarding rule you have defined: 1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www.example.
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 types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Add a Custom Service To 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. You can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups. When you have the port number information, follow these steps. To add a custom service: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2.
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 Web 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 web server. To make a local web server public: 1. Assign your web server either a fixed IP address or a dynamic IP address using DHCP address reservation.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router can usually determine this information by contacting the publisher of the application or user groups or news groups. To enable port triggering: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding/Port Triggering. 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button. 3. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box. Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled.
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 computer. 4. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or TCP/UDP (both). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP. 5.
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. Your settings are saved. Set Up 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. 2.
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. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
8. 8 Administration Managing yo ur n etwo r k 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 information about upgrading or checking the status of your router over the Internet, see Remote Management on page 103.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Update the Router Firmware The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. You can use the Check button on the Router Update screen to check if new firmware is available, and to update your product. To check for new firmware and update your router: 1.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status To view router status and usage information: Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. Router Information • Hardware Version. The router model. • Firmware Version. The version of the router firmware. It changes if you upgrade the router firmware. • GUI Language Version. The localized language of the user interface. • LAN Port. - MAC Address. The Media Access Control address.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Connection. This shows if the router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. • IP Subnet Mask. The IP subnet mask used by the Internet (WAN) port of the router. • Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. Show Statistics Button To view statistics: 1.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Connection Status Button To view the Internet connection status: 1. Select Advanced Home or select Administration > Router Status. 2. In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status button. The following information displays: • IP Address. The IP address that is assigned to the router. • Subnet Mask. The subnet mask that is assigned to the router. • Default Gateway. The IP address for the default gateway that the router communicates with. • DHCP Server.
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. • Channel. The operating channel of the wireless port. The default channel at 2.4 GHz is Auto. When Auto is selected, the router finds the best channel available. For the 2.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The Logs screen shows the following information: • 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. The action that occurred. • Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded. To refresh the log screen, click the Refresh button. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. 2. Click the Browse button and find the cfg file. 3. Click the Restore button. The files is uploaded to the router and the router reboots. WARNING: Do not interrupt the reboot process. Erase the Current Configuration Settings You can use the Erase button to erase the configuration and restore the factory default settings.
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. Your changes take effect. Password Recovery NETGEAR recommends that you enable password recovery if you change the password for the router user name admin. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten. This recovery process is supported in Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome browsers, but not in the Safari browser.
9. Advanced Settings S etting u p u niq ue situ at ions 9 This chapter describes the advanced features of your router. Networking knowledge is needed to implement some of these features.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Advanced Wireless Settings You can use this screen to turn the wireless radio on and off, to specify WPS settings, to use AP mode, and to set up a wireless access list. The Fragmentation Length, CTS/RTS Threshold, and Preamble Mode options in this screen are reserved for wireless testing and advanced configuration only. Do not change these settings unless you have a specific reason to do so.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Wireless Schedule You 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. To configure and enable the wireless schedule: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays. 2. Click the Add a new period button. 3.
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 router, the router wireless settings change to an automatically generated random SSID and security key. 4. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.
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 Turn Access Control On check box. 8. Click the Apply button. To edit a wireless device or delete it from the access list: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Advanced Wireless Settings screen displays. 2.
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 recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode You can use your R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices wirelessly at the faster 802.11ac speed. To do this, you need two routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router in bridge mode Figure 8. Router in bridge mode with an 802.
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 (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). For 802.11ac mode, select 5 GHz. b. In the Name (SSID) field, enter the wireless network name (SSID). c. In the Security Option section, select a radio button.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Distribution System (WDS) You 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 and wireless clients, and sends its wireless signal to an access point that functions as a wireless repeater.
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, wireless channel, and encryption mode. • Both access points have to be on the same LAN IP subnet. That is, all of the access point LAN IP addresses are in the same network.
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. Your changes are saved. Set Up a Repeater Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station.
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. You can leave the check box cleared if you prefer wireless clients to be able to associate with the repeater. 8.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To set up Dynamic DNS: 1. Select ADVANCED > 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 provider. For example, for DynDNS.org, select www.dyndns.org. 5. Type the host name (or domain name) that your Dynamic DNS service provider gave you. 6.
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 Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses should be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100.
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 settings. Note: Be sure to change the router default login password to a secure password.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select Only This Computer. Enter the IP address that will be allowed access. • To 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. • To specify IP addresses, select IP Address List and type in the allowed IP addresses. • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. 4.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router By default, this check box is selected. UPnP for automatic device configuration can be enabled or disabled. If the Turn 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. Type the advertisement period in minutes. The advertisement period specifies how often the router broadcasts its UPnP information. This value can range from 1 to 1440 minutes.
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 Apply button. Your changes take effect. Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses IPv6 addresses are denoted by eight groups of hexadecimal quartets that are separated by colons.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s LAN interface.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. 2. In the Internet Connection Type list, select Pass Through. The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display. 3. Click the Apply button. IPv6 Fixed To set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > IPv6. The IPv6 screen displays. 2. Select Fixed from the menu. The screen adjusts: 3.
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 one of the following radio buttons: • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
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 Not Available. 3. (Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The screen adjusts: The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. • Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN.
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 for the IPv6 address of the router’s LAN interface. If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from its MAC address. 8. Click the Apply button.
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 Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. If you want the traffic counter to start immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 6.
10. 10 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes. 4. Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes. Check Ethernet Cable Connections If your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot with the LEDs After you turn on power to the router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power/Test LED is lit. 2. Verify that the Power/Test LED turns amber within a few seconds, indicating that the self-test is running. 3. After approximately 30 seconds, verify the following: • The Power/Test LED is solid green. • The Internet LED is lit.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router LEDs Never Turn Off When the router is turned on, if all LEDs are still lit 1 minute after power-up: • Cycle the power to see if the router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button. The router returns to its factory settings. For more information, see Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility on page 123. If the error persists, you might have a hardware problem. Contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support.
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 IP addresses in your network: - Make sure that the IP address of your computer is on the same subnet as the router.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router • Your 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 clone your computer’s MAC address.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot 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: • Your computer might not recognize any DNS server addresses. A DNS server is a host on the Internet that translates Internet names (such as www addresses) to numeric IP addresses. Typically, your ISP provides the addresses of one or two DNS servers for your use.
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 Wireless see (Basic Wireless Settings on page 25). Note: Be sure to click the Apply button if you changed the settings.
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 Verify that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are both installed and configured on your computer.
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R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Factory Settings You 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 table. Table 3. Factory default settings Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default behavior User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Table 3. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Wireless Firewall Default behavior Wireless communication Enabled SSID name See router label Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Broadcast SSID Enabled Transmission 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.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Technical Specifications Table 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 • • • • Dimensions Dimensions: 1195 x 199 x 65 mm (7.68 x 7.83 x 2.56 in.) Weight Weight: 417g (0.
B. Notification of Compliance N E T GEAR Dua l Ban d - W ir eles s B 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 operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & 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 residential installation.
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NOTE IMPORTANTE: 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 de rayonnement et votre corps.
