User's Manual

Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie
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Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200
Use NETGEAR Genie After Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR Genie automatically starts when you launch an
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. You can use NETGEAR
Genie again if you want to view or change settings for the router.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2. Type http://www
.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
The login window displays:
admin
********
3. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.
Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. See Types of Logins
and Access on page 13 for more information.
Upgrade Router Firmware
When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically
checks for newer firmware. If newer firmware is available, a message is displayed on the top
of the screen. See Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 73 for more information about
upgrading firmware.
 To upgrade your firmware:
1. Click the message when it displays.
2. Click Y
es to upgrade the router with the latest firmware.
3. After the upgrade, the router restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do
anything else to the router until the router finishes restarting and the
Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds.