D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router User Manual July 2013 202-11171-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Setup Product Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Unpack Your New Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Setup Get t o kno w yo ur wire les s r out er 1 The NETGEAR D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router offers next generation 802.11ac WiFi with wireless speeds of up to 300+867 Mbps1 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.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Product Highlights The modem 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Back Panel The back panel has the Power On/Off button and port connections shown in the figure: 1. ADSL line 2. USB port 7. Power On/Off button 3. Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports 4. Gigabit Ethernet WAN port 6. AC power adapter input 5. Reset button Figure 3. Back panel port connections Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following elements: 1.
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.
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 router.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Verify the Cabling Verify that your router is cabled correctly by checking the WiFi DSL modem router LEDs. Turn on the wireless router by pressing the Power On/Off button on the back. • The Power LED is green when the modem router is turned on. • The Wireless LED is lit when the modem router is turned on. • The DSL LED is green when you have an ADSL connection. • The Internet LED is green when an Internet connection exists. Turn on your computer.
2. Get Started with NETGEAR genie C onnec t to th e WiFi DSL m odem r out er 2 This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your WiFi DSL modem router after you complete cabling as described in the installation guide and in the previous chapter in this book.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Prepare to Set Up the WiFi DSL Modem Router You can set up your WiFi DSL modem router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie menus and screens to set up your WiFi DSL modem router manually. However, before you start the setup process, you need to have your ISP information on hand and make sure the laptops, computers, and other devices in the network have the settings described here.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router information is on the label on the bottom of your WiFi DSL modem router. For more information about this login, see Basic Wireless Settings on page 33. • ISP login logs you in to your Internet service. Your service provider provided you with this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information, contact your service provider. For more information about this login, see Internet Basic Settings on page 30.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • 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 WiFi DSL modem router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the WiFi DSL modem router. You can use NETGEAR genie again if you want to view or change settings for the WiFi DSL modem router. 1.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router CAUTION: Do not try to go online, turn off the WiFi DSL modem router, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the WiFi DSL modem router until the WiFi DSL modem router finishes restarting and the Power LED has stopped blinking for several seconds. WiFi DSL Modem Router Dashboard (BASIC Home Screen) The WiFi DSL modem router BASIC Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Attached Devices. View the devices connected to your network. • Parental Controls. Download and set up parental controls to prevent objectionable content from reaching your computers. • ReadySHARE. If you connected a USB storage device to the WiFi DSL modem router, then it is displayed here. • Guest Network. Set up a guest network to allow visitors to use your WiFi DSL modem router’s Internet connection. • Advanced tab.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router process, the client gets the security settings from the WiFi DSL modem router so that every device in the network has the same security settings. If your wireless device supports WPS (Push 'N' Connect), use the following procedure. To use WPS to join the wireless network: 1. Press the WPS button on the WiFi DSL modem router side panel. 2. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device.
3. NETGEAR genie BASIC Settings Your Inte rne t co nn ection and net wor k 3 This chapter explains the features available from the NETGEAR genie BASIC Home screen, shown in the following figure: This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Basic Settings • Attached Devices • Parental Controls • Basic Wireless Settings • Guest Networks • NETGEAR genie App For information about ReadySHARE, see Chapter 5, USB Storage and Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Internet Basic Settings The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change ISP information. To view or change ISP information: 1. From the BASIC Home screen, select Internet. D6200 Scroll to view more settings The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether your Internet connection requires a login. 2. Select the appropriate radio button: • Yes. Select the encapsulation method and enter the login name. • No.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Does Your ISP Require a Login? Answer either yes or no. These fields display when no login is required: • Account Name (If Required). Enter the account name provided by your ISP. This name might also be called the host name. • Domain Name (If required). Enter the domain name provided by your ISP. These fields display when your ISP requires a login: • Internet Service Provider Encapsulation. ISP types. The choices are PPPoE or PPPoA. • Login.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Attached Devices You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to your network here. To view the computers and devices connected to your network: 1. From the Basic Home screen, select Attached Devices. Wired devices are connected to the WiFi DSL modem router with Ethernet cables. Wireless devices have joined the wireless network. • # (number). The order in which the device joined the network. • IP Address.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Parental Controls The first time you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home screen, you are automatically directed to the Internet, where you can learn more about Live Parental Controls or download the application. The following screen displays: Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you view or configure the wireless network setup. The WiFi DSL modem router comes with preset security.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To view or change basic wireless settings: 1. On the BASIC Home screen, select Wireless. The screen sections, settings, and procedures are explained in the following sections. 2. Make any changes that are needed. 3. Click Apply. 4. Set up and test your wireless devices and computers to make sure that they can connect wirelessly.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless Network Note: These settings display in separate sections of the screen to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n bands. Name (SSID). The SSID is also known as the wireless network name. Enter a 32-character (maximum) name in this field. This field is case-sensitive. The default SSID is randomly generated, and NETGEAR strongly recommends that you do not change this setting. Channel. This setting is the wireless channel used by the gateway. The default channel is Auto.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless Security Options A security option is the type of security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol in force encrypts data transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to your network. This section presents an overview of the security options and provides guidance on when to use which option. It is also possible to set up a guest network without wireless security.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Guest Networks Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without using your wireless security key. You can add a guest network to each wireless network: 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5.0 GHz a/n. To set up a guest network: 1. From the BASIC Home screen, select Guest Network. 2. Configure the following settings: Note: These settings display in separate sections of the screen to the 2.4 GHz b/g/n and 5 GHz a/n bands. • Enable Guest Network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router The guest network name is case-sensitive and can be up to 32 characters. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in addition to the main nonguest SSID. 4. Select a security option from the list. The security options are described in Wireless Security Options on page 36. 5. Click Apply. NETGEAR genie App The genie app is your home network dashboard.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router You can use the following QR codes to speed up this process: iPad app iPhone app Android app 2. Install the app on your iPad or phone. 3. Launch the app. The dashboard screen displays. To use this app, you need a WiFi connection from your phone or iPad to your NETGEAR home network. • Manage Wi-Fi settings and guest access for your home network. • View a map of your network. • Set up or manage Parental Controls. • Use the traffic meter to check your Internet usage.
4. NETGEAR genie ADVANCED Home S pecify cu sto m se ttings 4 The ADVANCED screens are for advanced users who want to specify custom settings.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Security. See Chapter 7, Security. • Administration. See Chapter 8, Administration. • Advanced Setup. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Setup Wizard The NETGEAR genie installation process is launched the first time you set up the WiFi DSL modem router. After setting up the WiFi DSL modem router the first time, if you want to perform this task again, you can run Setup Wizard from the Advanced tab of genie. To run the Setup Wizard: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. 2. Select either Yes or No, I want to configure the router myself.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to determine your ISP configuration. 5. To transfer to the Internet, click Take me to the Internet. To print a copy of your Internet configuration, click Print this.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router WPS Wizard The WPS Wizard helps you add a WPS-capable client device (a wireless device or computer) to your network. On the client device, you have to either press its WPS button or locate its WPS PIN. To use the WPS Wizard: 1. Select ADVANCED > WPS Wizard. 2. Click Next. The following screen lets you select the method for adding the WPS client (a wireless device or computer). You can use either the push button or PIN method. 3. Select either Push Button or PIN Number.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • To use the PIN method, select the PIN Number radio button, enter the client security PIN, and click Next. Within 2 minutes, go to the client device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password. The WiFi DSL modem router attempts to add the WPS-capable device. The WPS LED on the side of the WiFi DSL modem router blinks green.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 2. Click Next. Enter the requested information: • Connection name. Enter an appropriate name for the connection. This name is not supplied to the remote VPN endpoint. Rather, it is used to help you manage the VPN settings. • Pre-shared key. The key has to be entered both here and on the remote VPN gateway or the remote VPN client. This method does not require using a CA (certificate authority). • VPN tunnel connection.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 5. Click Next. This screen shows the summary of the Wizard configuration with a link to view the VPNC recommended parameters (click the here link to view the VPNC-recommended parameters). 6. Click Done. For information about how to add or modify VPN policies, see VPN Policies on page 135. Setup Menu Select ADVANCED > Setup to display the Setup menu. The following selections are available: • Internet Setup.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Guest Network. This selection is a shortcut to the same Wireless Settings (for guest networks) screen that you can access from the dashboard on the BASIC Home screen. See Guest Networks on page 37. ADSL Setup The ADSL Settings screen lets you configure the multiplexing method and virtual circuit of your ADSL connection. The default parameters should match those on the system used by your ISP. To configure ADSL: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > ADSL Settings. 2.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router WAN Setup The WAN Setup screen lets you configure the WAN (Internet) port. To configure the WAN: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. Configure the following settings: • WAN Preference. Select your WAN preference: Auto Detect, Must use DSL WAN, or Must use Ethernet WAN. • Disable Port Scan and DoS Protection.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Disable IGMP Proxying. The IGMP proxying function lets a LAN computer receive the multicast traffic it is interested in from the Internet. Select this check box to disable the function if you do not need it. • NAT Filtering. Network Address Translation (NAT) determines how the WiFi DSL modem router processes inbound traffic.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Change the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet a network device transmits. When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If any device in the data path has a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets have to be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Table 8. Common MTU sizes (continued) MTU Application 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL. 576 Typical value to connect to dial-up ISPs. To change the MTU size: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. 2. In the MTU Size field, enter a new size from 64 through 1500. 3. Click Apply.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To change the LAN settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. 2. Enter the settings that you want to customize. These settings are described in the following section, LAN Setup Screen Settings. 3. Click Apply. LAN Setup Screen Settings You can configure the settings described in the following sections: LAN TCP/IP Setup • IP Address. The LAN IP address of the WiFi DSL modem router. • IP Subnet Mask. The LAN subnet mask of the WiFi DSL modem router.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router - RIP-2 carries more information. Both RIP-2B and RIP-2M send the routing data in RIP-2 format. RIP-2B uses subnet broadcasting. RIP-2M uses multicasting. Use Router as DHCP Server This check box is selected so that the WiFi DSL modem router functions as a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. • Starting IP Address. Specify the start of the range for the pool of IP addresses in the same subnet as the WiFi DSL modem router. • Ending IP Address.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router no other DHCP server is available on your network, you need to set your computers’ IP addresses manually or they are not able to access the WiFi DSL modem router. Address Reservation When you specify a reserved IP address for a computer on the LAN, that computer always receives the same IP address each time it accesses the WiFi DSL modem router’s DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to computers or servers that require permanent IP settings.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Quality of Service Setup Quality of Service (QoS) is an advanced feature that can be used to prioritize some types of traffic ahead of others. The WiFi DSL modem router can provide QoS prioritization over the wireless link and on the Internet connection. WMM (Wireless Multimedia) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traffic to have a range of priorities depending on the type of data.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 5. Click Set Up QoS Rule. 6. Select the radio button next to the QoS policy to edit or delete, and do one of the following: • To remove the QoS policy, click Delete. • To edit the QoS policy, click Edit. • To add a priority rule, click Add Priority Rule. For more information, see Add a Priority Rule on page 57. Follow the instructions in the succeeding sections to change the policy settings. 7. Click Apply. Add a Priority Rule To add a priority rule: 1.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Priority Policies for Applications and Online Games To add priority policies for applications and online games: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup, click Set Up QoS Rule, and then click Add Priority Rule. 2. From the Priority Category list, select Applications or Online Gaming. 3. Select the Internet application or game from the list that displays. 4.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Priority Policies for Ethernet LAN Ports To add priority policies for Ethernet LAN ports: 1. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup, click Set Up QoS Rule, and then click Add Priority Rule. 2. From the Priority Category list, select Ethernet LAN Port. 3. Select the number of the LAN port for which you want to specify the priority level. 4. Select the priority level: Highest, High, Normal, or Low. 5. You can also type the name for this rule in the QoS Policy for field. 6.
5. USB Storage A ccess a nd co nfig ure a USB s t or age dr iv e 5 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB storage drive attached to your WiFi DSL modem router. The USB port on the WiFi DSL modem router can connect only to USB devices like flash drives, hard drives, and printers. Do not connect computers, USB modems, CD drives, or DVD drives to the WiFi DSL modem router USB port.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router USB Drive Requirements The WiFi DSL modem router works with 1.0 and 1.1 (USB Full Speed) and 2.0 (USB High Speed) standards. The approximate USB bus speeds are shown in the following table. Actual bus speeds can vary, depending on the CPU speed, memory, speed of the network, and other variables. Table 9. USB drive speeds Bus Speed/Sec USB 1.1 12 Mbits USB 2.0 480 Mbits The WiFi DSL modem router should work with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router File-Sharing Scenarios You can share files on the USB drive for a wide variety of business and recreational purposes. The files can be any Windows, Mac, or Linux file type including text, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MP3 files, pictures, and multimedia. USB drive applications include: • Sharing multimedia such as MP3 files, pictures, and other multimedia with local and remote users. • Sharing resources on your network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Share Large Files over the Internet Sending files that are larger than 5 MB can pose a problem for many email systems. The WiFi DSL modem router allows you to share large files such as PowerPoint presentations or .zip files over the Internet. FTP can be used to easily download shared files from the WiFi DSL modem router. Sharing files with a remote colleague involves the following considerations: • There are two user accounts: admin and guest.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router USB Storage Basic Settings You can view or edit basic settings for the USB storage device attached to your WiFi DSL modem router. To access your USB device: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > ReadySHARE. You can also access this screen by selecting BASIC > ReadySHARE. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN). 2. Click the network device name or the share name in your computer’s network folders list. 3.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Add or Edit a Network Folder To add or edit a network folder: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. You can also access this screen by selecting BASIC > ReadyShare > Edit. 2. Specify the changes that you want to make: • To add a folder, click Create Network Folder. • To edit a folder, select its radio button and click Edit. 3.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router USB Storage Advanced Settings You can set up the device name, workgroups, and network folders for your USB device. To configure the advanced USB storage settings: 1. Select Advanced > USB Storage > Advanced Settings. 2. Configure the following settings: • Network Device Name. The default is ReadySHARE. This name is used to access the USB device connected to the WiFi DSL modem router. • Workgroup.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 3. Click Apply. Available Network Folders. You might need to scroll down to view this section of the screen: • Share Name. If only one device is connected, the default share name is USB_Storage. You can click the name shown, or you can type it in the address field of your web browser. If Not Shared is shown, the default share was deleted and no other share for the root folder exists. Click the link to change this setting. • Read Access and Write Access.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Media Server Settings By default, the WiFi DSL modem router is set up to act as a ReadyDLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV–compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR’s Digital Entertainer Live. To view the media server settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > Media Server. 2. Click Rescan media files.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Specify Approved USB Devices For more security, you can set up the WiFi DSL modem router to share approved USB devices only. You can access this feature from the Advanced Setup menu on the Advanced tab. To add approved USB devices: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > USB Settings. 2. Click the Approved Devices button.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router This screen shows the approved USB devices and the available USB devices. You can remove or add approved USB devices. 3. Select the device you want to add from the Available USB Devices list. 4. Click Add. 5. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. 6. Click Apply. If you want to work with another USB device, you have to click the Safely Remove USB Device button for the currently connected USB device. For more information, see Safely Remove a USB Drive on page 73. 7.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To set up ReadySHARE Cloud: 1. Select ADVANCED > USB Storage > ReadySHARE. You can also access this screen by selecting BASIC > ReadySHARE. 2. Select the ReadySHARE Cloud button.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 3. If you do not have a ReadySHARE Cloud account, click the click here link. Create your ReadySHARE account. Note: This step has to be initiated from your NETGEAR router. You cannot register your router through the NETGEAR ReadySHARE Cloud website at http://readyshare.netgear.com. 4. In the ReadySHARE Cloud screen of your WiFi DSL modem router, enter your ReadySHARE Cloud user name and password.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • You can also register the router with another account after unregistering the router from previous account. 6. Log in to http://readyshare.netgear.com with your account. You should see the USB device that is connected to your router. By default, all contents of the USB device are accessible. You can create a share that is limited to any subset of the contents with the security level you specify.
6. ReadySHARE Printer A ccess a nd co nfig ure a USB pr int er 6 This chapter describes how to access and configure a USB printer attached to your WiFi DSL modem router. If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer for scanning. The ReadySHARE Printer utility allows you to control from your computer a shared USB printer that is connected to the USB port on your WiFi DSL modem router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility You have to connect the USB printer to your WiFi DSL modem router and install the utility on each computer in your network from which you want to control the USB printer. To download ReadySHARE Printer: 1. Connect the USB printer to the USB port of the WiFi DSL modem router with a USB printer cable. USB port The USB port is on the back of the WiFi DSL modem router.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Once installed, the ReadySHARE Printer utility displays on your computer as the NETGEAR USB Control Center. For more information, see Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center on page 76. Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center For the ReadySHARE Print feature to work, this utility has to be installed and running in the background on each computer in the network from which you want to control this USB printer.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 3. Select the language and click OK. This procedure installs the utility. 4. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, perform the initial setup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center. The first time you use the USB printer that is connected to your WiFi DSL modem router, you are asked to select the USB printer. For more information, see Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center on page 77. 5. (Optional) Change the default settings.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To perform the initial set up the NETGEAR USB Control Center: 1. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer. 2. Select the printer and click the Connect button. Once the connection is established, the status changes to Manually connected by xxx. 3. Click the Disconnect button.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router The status then changes to Available. Once the Connect and Disconnect buttons have been clicked once on each of the computers in the network from which you want to control the USB printer, the utility on each of the computers automatically handles the printing queue and handling. The status of the printer appears as Available on all of the computers. The utility does not always need to hold the connection of a USB printer.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center: 1. Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer. 2. Select Tools > Configuration. 3. Specify the following settings: • Automatically execute when logging on Windows. Enable this utility to start automatically when you are logged in to Windows. • Timeout. Specify the time-out value for holding the USB resource when it is not in use. • Language.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 4. Click Apply. Your changes are saved. Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs The NETGEAR USB Control Center utility runs in the background on each computer in your network. This utility manages the printing queue and handling for the USB printer connected to your WiFi DSL modem router. After you activate the utility on each computer in the network, the status of the USB printer is Available for all of the computers.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center: Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer. The main screen shows a device icon, the description for this USB device, and its status. • Available. The device is available from the computer that you are using. • Waiting to Connect. You need to connect to this device from the computer that you are using.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer: 1. Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center the same way you launch any application program on your Windows or MAC computer. 2. Make sure that the printer’s status shows as Available. 3. Click the Network Scanner button. The scanner window opens so you can use the USB printer for scanning.
7. Security K eep un wan ted co nte nt out of y our net wor k 7 This chapter explains how to use the basic firewall features of the WiFi DSL modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Keyword Blocking of HTTP Traffic Use keyword blocking to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. The blocking can be always or according to a schedule. 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 2. Select one of the keyword blocking options: • Per Schedule. Turn on keyword blocking according to the Schedule screen settings. For more information, see Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 90. • Always.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To specify a trusted computer: 1. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address. 2. Click Apply. Firewall Rules Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, web servers serve web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To create firewall rules: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Firewall Rules. The Firewall Rules screen lists all firewall rule settings. The default rules allow all outgoing traffic and block all incoming traffic. 2. Under Outbound Services, click Add. 3. Configure the following settings: • Service. Select the service or application to be covered by this rule.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router - BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow. Allow the traffic covered by this rule, unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen. See Schedule for Firewall Rules on page 90. - ALLOW always. Always allow the traffic covered by this rule. This selection is the default setting. - ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block. Block the traffic covered by this rule, unless it is blocked according to the schedule specified on the Schedule screen.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 5. To close or open the instant messaging ports, under Instant Messaging (IM) Ports, select the appropriate radio button: • Close IM Ports • Open IM Ports (IM ports are open by default) 6. Click Apply. Add Custom Services to Allow or Block You can define your own incoming and outgoing custom services to allow or block. To add a service for blocking, first determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. To add a custom service: 1.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Schedule for Firewall Rules You can specify the days and time that you want to block Internet access. To specify the firewall rule schedule: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. 2. Set up the schedule for blocking keywords and services: • Days to Block. Select days on which you want to apply blocking by selecting the appropriate check boxes, or select Every Day to select the check boxes for all days. • Time of Day to Block.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Security Event Email Notifications To receive logs and alerts by email, provide your email information in the E-mail screen and specify which alerts you want to receive and how often. To set up email notifications: 1. Select ADVANCED > Security > E-mail. 2. To receive email logs and alerts from the WiFi DSL modem router, select the Turn E-mail Notification On check box. 3.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 7. (Optional) Under Send logs according to this schedule, specify how you want the logs sent to you. If you select the Weekly, Daily, or Hourly option and the log fills up before the specified period, the log is automatically emailed to the specified email address. After the log is sent, the log is cleared from the WiFi DSL modem router’s memory. If the WiFi DSL modem router cannot email the log file, the log buffer might fill up.
8. 8 Administration Manage you r ne twork This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your WiFi DSL modem router and home network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Upgrade the WiFi DSL Modem Router Firmware The WiFi DSL modem router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory. You can update the firmware from the Administration menu on the Advanced tab. You might see a message at the top of the genie screens when new firmware is available for your product. You can use the Check button on the Firmware Upgrade screen to check and update to the latest firmware for your product when new firmware is available.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router View WiFi DSL Modem Router Status You can view status and usage information about your WiFi DSL modem router. To view WiFi DSL modem router status and usage information: Select Advanced > Administration > Router Status. You can also select ADVANCED Home. You can view the following information: • • Router Information. - Hardware Version. The WiFi DSL modem router model. - Firmware Version. The version of the WiFi DSL modem router firmware.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • • - IP Address. The IP address used by the Internet (WAN) port of the WiFi DSL modem router. If no address is shown or the address is 0.0.0, the WiFi DSL modem router cannot connect to the Internet. - Active Connection. This shows if the WiFi DSL modem router is using a fixed IP address on the WAN. If the value is DHCP Client, the WiFi DSL modem router obtains an IP address dynamically from the ISP. - IP Subnet Mask.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Reboot the Router You can reboot your WiFi DSL modem router electronically. For information about the Reset button and the factory setting values, see Factory Settings on page 153. To reboot the WiFi DSL modem router: 1. Select Advanced > Administration > Router Status. 2. Click Reboot. Connection Statistics You can see how much traffic your Internet connection has occurred. To show the connection statistics: 1. Select Advanced > Administration > Router Status. 2.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router - Poll Interval. The interval at which the statistics are updated in this screen. 3. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field. 4. Click Set Interval. To stop the polling entirely, click Stop. Connection Status You can see how long your Internet connection has been operating. To show the connection status: 1. Select Advanced > Administration > Router Status. 2. Click Connection Status.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router View VPN Status The log is a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user. To view the VPN status: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > VPN Status. The VPN Status/Log screen shows the details of recent VPN activity. 2. To refresh the log screen, click Refresh. To clear the log entries, click Clear Log.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. Log entries appear only when keyword blocking is enabled and no log entries are made for the trusted user. To view the logs: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Logs. The Logs screen shows the following information: • Date and time. The date and time the log entry was recorded. • Source IP.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router - Send to this Syslog server IP address. When your syslog server has a fixed IP address, select this option and enter the IP address of your syslog server. 2. Click Apply. 3. To refresh the log screen, click Refresh. To clear the log entries, click Clear Log. To email the log immediately, click Send Log. Manage the Configuration File The configuration settings of the WiFi DSL modem router are stored within the WiFi DSL modem router in a configuration file.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. 2. Enter the full path to the file on your network, or to find the file, click the Browse button. 3. To upload the file to the WiFi DSL modem router, click the Restore button. When the restoration is complete, the WiFi DSL modem router reboots. WARNING: Do not interrupt the reboot process.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To set the password for the user name admin: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. 2. Type the old password, and type the new password twice. 3. (Optional) Select the Enable Password Recovery check box. The password recovery feature enables you to recover the password you use to log in to the router. Otherwise, you have to reset the router to its factory default settings and log in with the default password.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Diagnostics You can perform various diagnostics. For normal operation, these tests are not required. To perform diagnostic tests: 1. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Diagnostics. 2. Do any of the following: • In the Ping an IP address section, enter the IP address you want to ping, and click Ping. Use this test to send a ping packet request to the specified IP address. This procedure is often used to test a connection.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Note: Rebooting breaks any existing connections either to the router (such as this one) or through the router (such as LAN users accessing the Internet). However, connections to the Internet are automatically reestablished when possible.
9. 9 Advanced Settings F ine-t un e you r ne twor k This chapter describes the advanced features of your WiFi DSL modem router. The information is for users with a solid understanding of networking concepts who want to set the WiFi DSL modem router up for unique situations such as when remote access from the Internet by IP or domain name is needed. For added security, the WiFi DSL modem router can be set up to share only approved USB devices. See Specify Approved USB Devices on page 69 for the procedure.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Advanced Wireless Settings Note: The wireless WiFi DSL modem router is already configured with the optimum settings. Do not alter these settings unless directed by NETGEAR support. Incorrect settings disable the wireless WiFi DSL modem router. To configure the advanced wireless settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 2. To enable the wireless router radio, select the Enable Wireless Router Radio checkbox.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 3. (Optional) Select the Turn off wireless signal by schedule check box. For more information, see Turn Off Radio By Schedule on page 108. 4. (Optional) Select the AP Mode check box. The WiFi DSL modem router becomes an access point. 5. (Optional) Configure the WPS settings. For more information, see WPS Settings on page 108. 6. (Optional) Set up the Wireless Access List. For more information, see Wireless Access List on page 109. 7. Click Apply.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To configure the WPS settings: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. 2. Under WPS Settings, configure the following settings: • Router’s PIN. This PIN is the PIN number you use on a registrar (such as from Network Explorer on a Vista Windows computer) to configure the router’s wireless settings through WPS. You can also find the PIN on the router’s product label. • Disable Router’s PIN.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 3. Click the Set Up Access List. 4. Click Turn Access Control On. 5. Click Add. 6. Click Add. Access to your network is restricted based on its MAC address. 7. Click Apply.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless Repeating Function (WDS) You can set the WiFi DSL modem router up to be used as a wireless access point (AP). This setup enables the WiFi DSL modem router to act as a wireless repeater. A wireless repeater connects to another wireless WiFi DSL modem router as a client where the network to which it connects becomes the ISP service. Wireless repeating is a type of wireless distribution system (WDS).
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Wireless repeater. The WiFi DSL modem router sends all traffic from its local wireless or wired computers to a remote access point. To configure this mode, you have to know the MAC address of the remote parent access point. The D6200 WiFi DSL modem router is always in dual-band concurrent mode, unless you turn off one radio. If you enable the wireless repeater in either radio band, the wireless base station or wireless repeater cannot be enabled in the other radio band.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Enable Wireless Repeating Function. Select the check box for the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz network to use the wireless repeating function. • Wireless MAC of this router. This field displays the MAC address for your WiFi DSL modem router for your reference. You need to enter this MAC address in the corresponding Wireless Repeating Function screen of the other access point you are using. • Wireless Repeater. If your WiFi DSL modem router is the repeater, select this radio button.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 4. Click Apply. Set Up a Repeater Unit Use a wired Ethernet connection to set up the repeater unit to avoid conflicts with the wireless connection to the base station. Note: If you are using the D6200 base station with a non-NETGEAR WiFi DSL modem router as the repeater, you might need to change more configuration settings. In particular, you should disable the DHCP server function on the wireless repeater AP. To configure the WiFi DSL modem router as a repeater unit: 1.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Your WiFi DSL modem router provides two features for creating these exceptions: port forwarding and port triggering. The next sections provide background information to help you understand how port forwarding and port triggering work, and the differences between the two.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Destination address. The public IP address of your WiFi DSL modem router. • Destination port number. 33333. 5. Upon receiving the incoming message, your WiFi DSL modem router checks its session table to determine whether an active session for port number 33333 exists. Finding an active session, the WiFi DSL modem router then modifies the message to restore the original address information replaced by NAT.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router source address and port, and sends this request message through the Internet to the IRC server. 4. Noting your port triggering rule and having observed the destination port number of 6667, your WiFi DSL modem router creates an additional session entry to send any incoming port 113 traffic to your computer. 5. The IRC server sends a return message to your WiFi DSL modem router using the NAT-assigned source port (as in the previous example, say port 33333) as the destination port.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 1. The user of a remote computer opens a browser and requests a web page from www.example.com, which resolves to the public IP address of your WiFi DSL modem router. The remote computer composes a web page request message with the following destination information: • Destination address. The IP address of www.example.com, which is the address of your WiFi DSL modem router. • Destination port number. 80, which is the standard port number for a web server process.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Set Up Port Forwarding to Local Servers Using the port forwarding feature, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach servers on your local network. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. Use the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen to configure the WiFi DSL modem router to forward specific incoming protocols to computers on your local network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 2. Click Add. 3. From the Service list, select the service or game that you host on your network. If the service does not appear in the list, see Add a Custom Service on page 120. 4. From the Action list, select the action that you want. 5. In the Send to LAN Server field, enter the last digit of the IP address of your local computer that provides this service. 6. Click Apply. The service appears in the list in the screen.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 3. Click the Add Custom Service. 4. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name. 5. In the Type list, select the protocol. If you are unsure, select TCP/UDP. 6. In the Start Port field, enter the beginning port number. • If the application uses a single port, enter the same port number in the End Port field. • If the application uses a range of ports, enter the ending port number of the range in the End Port field. 7. Click Apply.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 2. In the Port Forwarding/Port Triggering screen, configure the WiFi DSL modem router to forward the HTTP service to the local address of your web server at 192.168.1.33. HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers. 3. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service, and configure your WiFi DSL modem router to use the name. For more information, see Dynamic DNS on page 124.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 2. Select the Port Triggering radio button. 3. Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box if it is selected. Note: If the Disable Port Triggering check box is selected after you configure port triggering, port triggering is disabled. However, any port triggering configuration information you added to the WiFi DSL modem router is retained even though it is not used. 4. In the Port Triggering Timeout field, enter a value up to 9999 minutes.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 5. Click Add Service. 6. In the Service Name field, type a descriptive service name. 7. In the Service User list, select Any (the default). This service can be used by any computer on the Internet. Otherwise, select Single address, and enter the IP address of one computer to restrict the service to a particular computer. 8. Select the service type, either TCP or UDP or both (TCP/UDP). If you are not sure, select TCP/UDP. 9.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Your WiFi DSL modem router contains a client that can connect to the Dynamic DNS service provided by DynDNS.org. First visit their website at http://www.dyndns.org and obtain an account and host name that you configure in the WiFi DSL modem router. Then, whenever your ISP-assigned IP address changes, your WiFi DSL modem router automatically contacts the Dynamic DNS service provider, logs in to your account, and registers your new IP address.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Static Routes Static routes provide more routing information to your WiFi DSL modem router. Under usual circumstances, the WiFi DSL modem router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and you do not need to configure more static routes. You have to configure static routes only for unusual cases such as multiple WiFi DSL modem routers or multiple IP subnets on your network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router To set up a static route: 1. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes. 2. Click Add. 3. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes only.) 4. (Optional) Select the Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only. If Private is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP. 5. Select the Active check box. 6. Type the IP address of the final destination. 7. Type the IP subnet mask for this destination.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 8. Type the gateway IP address. The gateway IP address has to be a WiFi DSL modem router on the same LAN segment as the WiFi DSL modem router. 9. Type a number from 1 through 15 as the metric value. This value represents the number of WiFi DSL modem routers between your network and the destination. Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this connection is a direct connection, set it to 1. 10. Click Apply. The route is made effective.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Remote Management The remote management feature lets you upgrade or check the status of your WiFi DSL modem router over the Internet. Note: Be sure to change the WiFi DSL modem router’s default login password to a secure password. The ideal password should contain no dictionary words from any language and contain uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. For more information, see Set Password on page 102.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address Range. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range. • To allow access from a list of specific IP addresses on the Internet, select IP Address List. Enter the IP addresses that are allowed access. • To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select Everyone. 4. Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices, such as Internet appliances and computers, to access the network and connect to other devices as needed. UPnP devices can automatically discover the services from other registered UPnP devices on the network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Advertisement Time to Live. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. The time to live hop count is the number of steps a broadcast packet is allowed to propagate for each UPnP advertisement before it disappears. The number of hops can range from 1 to 255. The default value for the advertisement time to live is 4 hops, which should be fine for most home networks.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • If your Internet connection does not use PPPoE, DHCP, or fixed, but is IPv6, then select IPv6 auto config. 3. Click Apply. Traffic Meter Traffic metering allows you to monitor the volume of Internet traffic passing through your WiFi DSL modem router’s Internet port. With the traffic meter utility, you can set limits for traffic volume, set a monthly limit, and get a live update of traffic usage. To monitor Internet traffic: 1.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 8. Set up traffic control to issue a warning message before the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. You can select one of the following to occur when the limit is attained: • The Internet LED blinks green or amber. • The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled. 9. Set up Internet traffic statistics to monitor the data traffic. 10. Click the Traffic Status button. You get a live update of the status of Internet traffic on your WiFi DSL modem router. 11.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Device Mode When the WiFi DSL modem router is in Router mode, this screen allows switching to Modem mode, where the WiFi DSL modem router acts as a pure bridge or DSL modem. Routing, firewall, wireless support, USB, and the traffic meter are not available in Modem mode. A typical application is a small-to-medium business scenario where the WiFi DSL modem router is used for DSL connectivity behind a carrier class router or firewall or security device manager.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Two types of VPN policies are possible: • Manual. All settings (including the keys) for the VPN tunnel are input manually at each end (both VPN endpoints). No third-party server or organization is involved. • Auto. Some parameters for the VPN tunnel are generated automatically. This process requires using the IKE (Internet Key Exchange) protocol to perform negotiations between the two VPN endpoints. To manage the VPN policies: 1.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Cancel. Discard any unsaved changes to the Enable setting for each policy. • Add Auto Policy. Display the VPN - Auto Policy screen. When the new policy is saved, it appears in the bottom row of the Policy Table. See Add or Edit an Auto VPN Policy on page 137. • Add Manual Policy. Display the VPN - Manual Policy screen. When the new policy is saved, it appears in the bottom row of the Policy Table. See Add or Edit a Manual VPN Policy on page 140.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router No address data input is required. Otherwise, select the desired option (IP address or domain name) and enter the address of the remote VPN endpoint you wish to connect to. The remote VPN endpoint must have this VPN gateway’s address entered as its remote VPN endpoint. - IKE Keep Alive. Check this check box if you wish to ensure that a connection is kept open, or, if that is not possible, it is quickly reestablished when disconnected.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • • IKE. - Direction/Type. This setting is used to determine if the IKE policy matches the current traffic. Select the desired option. - Responder only. Incoming connections are allowed, but outgoing connections are blocked. - Initiator and Responder. Both incoming and outgoing connections are allowed. - Exchange Mode. Currently, only Main Mode is supported. Ensure that the remote VPN endpoint is set to use Main Mode. - Diffie-Hellman (DH) Group.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router broken, subsequent keys are no easier to break. (Each key has no relationship to the previous key.) This setting applies to both IKE and IPSec SAs. When configuring the remote endpoint to match this setting, you might need to specify the key group used. For this device, the key group is the same as the DH Group setting in the IKE section. 4. Click Apply.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router The remote VPN endpoint must have this VPN gateway’s address entered as its remote VPN endpoint. • Local LAN. These settings identify which computers on your LAN are covered by this policy. For each selection, data must be provided as follows: - Single address. Enter an IP address in the Single/Start IP address field. Typically, this setting is used when you wish to make a single server on your LAN available to remote users. - Range address.
10. Troubleshooting D iagnose a nd so lve pr oblem s 10 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with your WiFi DSL modem router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx for product and contact information.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Quick Tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to Restart Your Network Be sure to restart your network in this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the WiFi DSL modem router and computers. 3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes. 4. Turn on the WiFi DSL modem router. Wait 2 minutes. 5. Turn on the computers.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the Attached Devices screen. Troubleshoot with the LEDs After you turn on power to the WiFi DSL modem router, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. When power is first applied, verify that the Power LED is lit. 2.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router LEDs Never Turn Off When the WiFi DSL modem router is turned on, the LEDs light for about 10 seconds and then turn off. If all the LEDs stay lit, a fault exists within the WiFi DSL modem router. If all LEDs are still lit 1 minute after power-up: • Cycle the power to see if the WiFi DSL modem router recovers. • Press and hold the Reset button to return the WiFi DSL modem router to its factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 153.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Cannot Log In to the Router If you are unable to log in to the WiFi DSL modem router from a computer on your local network, check the following: • If you are using an Ethernet-connected computer, check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the WiFi DSL modem router. For more information, see Check Ethernet Cable Connections on page 143. • Make sure that your computer’s IP address is on the same subnet as the WiFi DSL modem router.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router 2. Access the WiFi DSL modem router interface at http://www.routerlogin.net. 3. Select Administration > Router Status. 4. Check that an IP address is shown for the Internet port. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your WiFi DSL modem router has not obtained an IP address from your ISP. If your WiFi DSL modem router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to force your cable or DSL modem to recognize your new WiFi DSL modem router by restarting your network.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Troubleshoot PPPoE If you are using PPPoE, try troubleshooting your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Log in to the WiFi DSL modem router. 2. Select Administration > Router Status. 3. Click Connection Status. If time remains on Lease Expires, your PPPoE connection is working. Otherwise, there might also be a provisioning problem with your ISP.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Changes Not Saved If the WiFi DSL modem router does not save the changes you make in the WiFi DSL modem router interface, check the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another screen or tab, or your changes are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. The changes might have occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser’s cache.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Note: Be sure to click Apply when you make changes. If your wireless device finds your network, but the signal strength is weak, check these conditions: • Is your WiFi DSL modem router too far from your computer, or too close? Place your computer near the WiFi DSL modem router, but at least 6 feet away, and see whether the signal strength improves.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router You should see a message like this one: Pinging with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you might have one of the following problems: • Wrong physical connections For a wired connection, make sure that the numbered LAN port LED is lit for the port to which you are connect
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router • Check that your cable or DSL modem is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a host name to your computer, enter that host name as the account name in the Internet Setup screen. • Your ISP could be rejecting the Ethernet MAC addresses of all but one of your computers.
A. Supplemental Information F act ory se tting s a nd t ec hnic al s pec if ic at ions A This appendix provides factory default settings and technical specifications for the D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router. Factory Settings You can return the WiFi DSL modem router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or some other similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for at least 5 seconds. The WiFi DSL modem router resets and returns to the factory settings.
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D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Technical Specifications Table 11. D6200 Router specifications Feature Description Data and routing protocols TCP/IP, RIP-1, RIP-2, DHCP, PPPoE, Dynamic DNS, UPnP, and SMB Power adapter • • • • Dimensions 205 mm x 255 mm x 77 mm (8.07 in. x 10.04 in. x 3.03 in.) Weight 654g (1.
B. Notification of Compliance N E T GEAR Dua l Ban d - W ir eles s B Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router Industry Canada This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d'Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Index A D AC power adapter input 14 access remote 129 viewing logs 99, 100 access points 111 accessing remote computer 115 address reservation 55 ADSL microfilters 19 ADSL port 13 ADSL setup 48 advertisement period 131 alerts, emailing 91 approved USB devices 69 authentication, required by mail server 91 automatic firmware checking 94 automatic Internet connection 43 dashboard 26 data packets, fragmented 51 date and time 149 daylight saving time 149 default DMZ server 50 default factory settings 12, 102,
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router G verifying cabling 21 Live Parental Controls 33 local servers, port forwarding to 119 logging in 23, 25 logs emailing 91 viewing 99, 100 gateway IP address 31 genie, NETGEAR advanced settings 40 basic settings 29 setup, initial 24 using, after installation 25 guest networks 37, 96 M H MAC addresses current 95 mail server, outgoing 91 maintenance settings 93 managing router remotely 129 media server, setting router as 68 menus, described 26 metric value 128 microfilters 19
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router photos, sharing 62 poll interval 98 port forwarding 114, 117, 118, 119 port numbers 86 port status 97 port triggering 114, 116, 118, 122 ports, back panel 13 positioning the router 18 power adapter, AC 14 Power LED, troubleshooting 144 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) 147 Preamble mode 107 preset security about 33 passphrase 36 primary DNS addresses 31 printing files and photos 62 prioritizing traffic 56 Push ’N’ Connect 28 security PIN 45 sending logs by email 91 Setup Wizard 42, 43
D6200 WiFi DSL Modem Router WAN setup 49 wireless channel 35 wireless connections, troubleshooting 149 wireless connectivity 18 wireless devices, adding to the network 27 wireless distribution system (WDS) 111, 112 Wireless LEDs front panel 16, 17 troubleshooting 145 wireless mode 35 wireless network name (SSID), broadcasting 35 wireless network settings 35 wireless radio 107 wireless repeating 111, 112, 113, 114 wireless security options 36 wireless settings 33, 96 checking for correct 143 SSID broadcast
