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Troubleshooting PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Troubleshooting Internet Browsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Wireless Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . .119

Appendix A

Supplemental Information

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Appendix B

Notification of Compliance

Index

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1.

Hardware Setup

Getting to know your router

The NETGEAR R6200 WiFi Router is compatible with the latest WiFi devices, and is backward

compatible with 802.11 a/b/g and n devices. The R6200 with simultaneous dual band WiFi

technology offers speeds up to 300

1

to 867

2

Mbps and avoids interference, ensuring top WiFi

speeds and reliable connections. You can also use the Gigabit Ethernet ports and USB port to

connect local 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.

When you connect to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on your location for even better

WiFi performance and speed. Beamforming+ locks onto your laptop, tablet, or smartphone, and

follows as you move from place to place, so you keep your optimal WiFi connection.

If you already set up your router, you can skip this chapter. If you have not done that yet, this

chapter covers the hardware setup.

Chapter 2, Getting Started with NETGEAR Genie

,

explains

how to access your router to view or change its settings.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Unpack Your Router

•

Position Your Router

•

Hardware Features

For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at

.

1. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network

conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual

data throughput rate and wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility

with any future standards. 802.11ac 867 Mbps is approximately 3x faster than 802.11n 300 Mbps.

2. Up to 867 Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ac 867 Mbps devices.

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Unpack Your Router

Open the box and remove the router, cables, and installation guide.

Ethernet cable

Dual Band WiFi Router

Power adapter

Figure 1. Check the package contents

Your box contains the following items:

•

Dual Band 11ac WiFi Router R6200

•

AC power adapter (plug varies by region)

•

Category 5 (Cat 5) Ethernet cable

•

Installation guide with cabling and router setup instructions

If any parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the

carton and original packing materials, in case you return the product for repair.

Position Your Router

The router lets you access your network from virtually 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 where your computers and other devices operate, and

preferably within line of sight to your wireless devices.

•

So it is accessible to an AC power outlet and near Ethernet cables for wired computers.

•

In an elevated location such as a high shelf, keeping the number of walls and ceilings

between the router and your other devices to a minimum.

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Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that

might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves, PCs,

the base of a cordless phone, or a 2.4-GHz cordless phone.

•

Away from any large metal surfaces, such as a solid metal door or aluminum studs. Large

expanses of other materials such as glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and

concrete can also affect your wireless signal.

When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio

frequency channels to reduce interference. The recommended channel spacing between

adjacent access points is 4 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10).

Hardware Features

Before you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with the front, side, and back

panels and the label. Pay particular attention to the LEDs on the front panel.

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Front and Side Panel

The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure.

LEDs

WiFi On/Off button

WPS button

Figure 2. Router front and side view

Table 1.

Front panel LED descriptions

LED

Description

Power

•

Solid amber

. The router is starting up.

•

Blinking amber

. The firmware is upgrading, or the Restore Factory Settings button was

pressed.

•

Solid green

. The router is ready.

•

Blinking green

. The firmware is corrupted. See

www.netgear.com/support

.

•

Off

. Power is not supplied to the router.

Internet

•

Solid green

. The Internet connection is ready.

•

Solid amber

. The Ethernet cable connection to the modem has been detected.

•

Off

. No Ethernet cable is connected to the modem.

Wireless

•

Solid blue

. The wireless radio is operating in either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz mode.

•

Blinking

: The router is in WPS mode.

•

Off

. The wireless radios are off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

USB

•

Solid blue

: The router has accepted the USB device. The USB device is ready to be used.

•

Blinking blue

: A USB HDD is plugged in and is trying to connect.

•

Off

: No USB device is connected, someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and

it is now safe to remove the attached USB device.

The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off.