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Traffic Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Device Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

VPN Policies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Add or Edit an Auto VPN Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Add or Edit a Manual VPN Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Chapter 10

Troubleshooting

Quick Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Sequence to Restart Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Check Ethernet Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Troubleshoot with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Power LED Is Off or Blinking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Power LED Stays Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

LEDs Never Turn Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Wireless LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Cannot Log In to the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Cannot Access the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Troubleshoot PPPoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Changes Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Incorrect Date or Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Wireless Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Restore the Factory Settings and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Test the LAN Path to Your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Appendix A

Supplemental Information

Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Appendix B

Notification of Compliance

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Hardware Setup

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 the greatest

range, while Gigabit offers ultrafast wired connections. The unit supports a wide range of

premium features and applications such as ReadySHARE Cloud, ReadySHARE Printer, and

NETGEAR genie.

This chapter contains the following sections:

•

Product Highlights

•

Product Specifications

•

Unpack Your New Router

•

Hardware Features

•

Position Your Wireless Router

•

ADSL Microfilters

•

Cable Your D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router

•

Verify the Cabling

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

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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.

•

ReadySHARE Printer

. Wirelessly print from your Mac or Windows computer to a

connected USB printer. Also make any printer Aiprint compatible to print from ipad or

iphone.

•

ReadySHARE USB

. Wirelessly share a USB hard drive with Mac and Windows

computers.

•

Faster multimedia streaming

. Provides up to 450 Mbps wireless speed for streaming

HD videos, simultaneous downloads, and online gaming in addition to basic Internet

applications.

•

Advanced QoS

. Helps prioritize media streaming and gaming applications for best

entertainment experience.

•

Simultaneous dual band

. Runs both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands concurrently, ensuring

top speeds and the greatest range while minimizing interference.

•

NETGEAR genie

. Easy setup and dashboard control to manage, monitor, and repair

home networks.

•

Ultrafast wired

. Four Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver ultrafast wired connections for

gaming and video.

•

Live Parental Controls

. Keeps your Internet experience safe using flexible and

customizable filter settings.

•

Guest network access

. Provides separate security and access restrictions for guests

using the network.

•

Broadband usage meter

. Monitors Internet traffic and sends customized reports to help

keep costs under control.

•

Secured connection

. Push 'N' Connect ensures a quick and secure network connection.

•

NETGEAR green features

. Use Power and WiFi On/Off buttons, and schedule WiFi to

turn on and off to save energy when not in use.

•

Compatibility

. Works with all major ADSL Internet service providers (ISPs).

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Product Specifications

Package Contents

•

D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router.

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Ethernet cable.

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Phone cable.

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ADSL2+ filter.

•

Quick install guide.

•

Power adapter.

Technical Specifications

•

WiFi Boost with high-powered radio amplifiers.

•

Memory: 128 MB flash and 128 MB RAM.

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Advanced Quality of Service (QoS).

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IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6).

Security

•

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2-PSK).

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Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall).

•

Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention.

Standards

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One (1) USB 2.0 port.

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One (1) ADSL2+ port.

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IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz.

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IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0 GHz.

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Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing

technology.

System Requirements

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Broadband Internet service.

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ADSL2+ Broadband Internet Service.

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Cable or Fiber. Connects to cable modem via Gigabit Ethernet WAN port.

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Microsoft Windows 7, 8, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers

or higher.

•

Use laptop with 2x2 300 Mbps adapter like Centrino 6205/6235, or 2x2 802.11ac adapter

for maximum performance.

Physical Specifications

•

Dimensions. 205 x 255 x 77 mm (8.07 x 10.04 x 3.03 in.).

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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

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Wireless On/Off button

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80% recycled packaging

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CEC (California Efficiency)

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RoHS

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WEEE

If you did not set up your new modem router already using the installation guide that comes in the

box, this chapter walks you through the hardware setup.

Chapter 3, NETGEAR genie BASIC

Settings

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explains how to set up your Internet connection.