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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem
Router
User Manual
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
March 2013
202-11171-01
v1.0
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. Phone (Other Count
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Product Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpack Your New Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Change WPA Security Option and Passphrase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Guest Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 NETGEAR genie App. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Chapter 4 NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 WPS Wizard . . . . . . . . . .
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Chapter 7 Security Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Firewall Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Add Custom Services to Allow or Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 Schedule for Firewall Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Security Event Email Notifications . . . . . . .
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 Device Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 VPN Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Add or Edit an Auto VPN Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Add or Edit a Manual VPN Policy. . . . . . . .
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1. Hardware Setup 1 Get to know your wireless router The NETGEAR D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router offers next generation 802.11ac WiFi with wireless speeds of up to 300+867 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 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands at the same time, ensuring top speeds and th
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Product Highlights The router has the following capabilities: • Next Generation 802.11ac WiFi. Speeds up to 300+867 Mbps for whole home HD coverage. Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi devices. • All-in-one. Built-in ADSL2+ modem and WAN Gigabit Ethernet port for cable or fiber combined with a wireless router create an integrated home gateway. • ReadySHARE Cloud. Access and share files on an attached USB hard drive anywhere you have an Internet connection.
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Product Specifications Package Contents • D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router. • Ethernet cable. • Phone cable. • ADSL2+ filter. • Quick install guide. • Power adapter. Technical Specifications • WiFi Boost with high-powered radio amplifiers. • Memory: 128 MB flash and 128 MB RAM. • Advanced Quality of Service (QoS). • IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6). Security • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2-PSK). • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall). • Denial
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Weight. 654g (1.44 lb.). Ease Of Use • NETGEAR genie App. Personal dashboard to monitor, control, and repair your home network. • Push 'N' Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Warranty • Warranty localized to country of sale. NETGEAR Green Features • Power On/Off button • Wireless On/Off button • 80% recycled packaging • CEC (California Efficiency) • RoHS • WEEE If you did not set up your new modem router already using the installation guide that comes in
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Unpack Your New Router Your box contains the following items: • D6200 WiFi DSL 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. Keep the carton, including the original packing
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D6200 WiFi DSL 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 DSL modem router shows the router login information. Router login information: URL, user name, and password WiFi login information: network name (SSID) and network key (password) Figure 2. Label on router bottom The login information that is p
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Back Panel The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure: 7. Power 1. ADSL line 3. Gigabit Ethernet On/Off button LAN ports 2. USB port 6. AC power 4. Gigabit Ethernet adapter input WAN port 5. Reset button Figure 3. Back panel port connections Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following elements: 1. RJ-11 asynchronous DSL (ADSL) port for connecting the WiFi DSL modem router to an ADSL line Note: An ADSL
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 7. AC power adapter input Front Panel The WiFi DSL modem router front panel has the 5 status LEDs, icons, and ports shown in the figure. Power DSL Internet Wireless USB For information about these items, see Side Panel on page 17. Figure 4. Front panel LEDs The following tables describe the LEDs and icons on the front panel from left to right. Hardware Setup 14
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D6200 WiFi DSL 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. Blinking red LED blinks momentarily when the Reset button on the back of the unit is pressed for 6 seconds. The Power LED then blinks red three times when the Reset button is released and then turns green as the gateway resets to the factory defaults. Off Power is not supplied to the rou
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D6200 WiFi DSL 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. Blinking blue Data is be
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Side Panel The WiFi DSL modem router side panel has the buttons shown in the figure. WiFi On/Off button WPS button Figure 5. Side panel button The following tables list the buttons on the side panel from top to bottom. Table 6. WiFi On/Off button Icon Description For information about the use of this button, see Wireless Connectivity on page 149. Table 7. WPS button Icon Description For information about the use of this button, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Meth
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Position Your Wireless Router The WiFi DSL 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. For best results, place your router: • Near the center of the area
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Note: Often the ADSL microfilter is included in the box with the wireless modem router. If you purchased the WiFi DSL 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. Plugging the wire
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Two-line ADSL microfilter with built-in splitter (included). Use to share an outlet with a phone and the WiFi DSL modem router. Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL 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. 4
