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Hardware Setup
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R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router
Label
The label on the router shows the login information, MAC address, and serial number.
Serial number and
Preset WiFi
Default access information
password
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. 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.
•
Away from electrical devices that are potential sources of interference. Equipment that
might cause interference includes ceiling fans, home security systems, microwaves,
computers, 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.
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2
2.
Getting Started
Connecting to the router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete
cabling as described in the installation guide.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
Router Setup Preparation
•
Login and Access
•
NETGEAR genie Setup
•
Use NETGEAR genie After Installation
•
Upgrade the Firmware
•
Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen)
•
Join Your Wireless Network
•
NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App
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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.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Gather ISP Information
If you have DSL broadband service, you might need the following information to set up your
router and to check that your Internet configuration is correct. When your Internet service
starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to
connect to the Internet. If you cannot locate this information, ask your ISP to provide it. When
your Internet connection is working, you no longer need to launch the ISP login program on
your computer to access the Internet. When you start an Internet application, your router
automatically logs you in.
•
The ISP configuration information for your DSL account
•
ISP login name and password
•
Fixed or static IP address settings (special deployment by ISP; this setting is rare)
Wireless Devices and Security Settings
Make sure that the wireless device or computer that you are using supports WPA or WPA2
wireless security, which is the wireless security that the router uses.
Login and Access
Separate types of logins have different purposes. It is important that you understand the
difference so that you know which login to use when.
•
Router login
. The user name admin logs you in to the router interface. For details about
this login, see
Use NETGEAR genie After Installation
on page
15.
•
ISP login
. The login that your ISP provided logs you in to your Internet service. Your
service provider has provided you with this login information in a letter or some other way.
If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider.
•
Wireless network key or password
. Your router is preset with a unique wireless
network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. This information is on the label
on the bottom of your router.
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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.
•
The first time you set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to
http://www.routerlogin.net, and the NETGEAR genie screen displays.
•
If you already used the NETGEAR genie, type
in the
address field for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. See
Use
NETGEAR genie After Installation
on page
15.
4.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
NETGEAR genie guides you through connecting the router to the Internet.
If the browser cannot display the web page:
•
Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or
wirelessly to the router.
•
Make sure that the router has full power, and that its WiFi LED is lit.
•
Close and reopen the browser or clear the browser cache.
•
Browse to
.
•
If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this setting is uncommon), change it
to obtain an IP address automatically from the router.
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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.
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. If you want to view or change
settings for the router, you can use genie again.
To log in to the router:
1.
Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2.
Type
or
.
A login window displays.
3.
Enter
admin
for the router user name and
password
for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.
The router user name and password are different from the user name and password for
logging in to your Internet connection. For more information, see
Login and Access
on
page
13.
Upgrade the Firmware
When you set up your router and connect to the Internet, the router automatically checks to
see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top of the screen.
To upgrade the firmware:
1.
Click the message that tells you new firmware is available.
During the firmware upgrade, you cannot access the Internet.
2.
Click the
Yes
button to upgrade the router with the latest firmware.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the
upgrade. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or
load a new page. Do not turn off the router.
After the upgrade, the router restarts.
For more information, see
Update the Router Firmware
on page
81
.

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