Genie Apps User Manual
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Getting Started Download and install genie apps 1 NETGEAR provides free desktop and mobile genie apps that support the genie apps, visit the NETGEAR genie website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. 4 This manual guides you manage your router. This chapter covers the following topics: • Install Mobile Apps • Install Desktop Apps To find out which desktop and mobile platforms are supported, get the downloads, or get a list of routers that let you through the installation and setup procedures for both types of genie apps. 1.
Getting Started Download and install genie apps 1 NETGEAR provides free desktop and mobile genie apps that support the genie apps, visit the NETGEAR genie website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. 4 This manual guides you manage your router. This chapter covers the following topics: • Install Mobile Apps • Install Desktop Apps To find out which desktop and mobile platforms are supported, get the downloads, or get a list of routers that let you through the installation and setup procedures for both types of genie apps. 1.
Installation Guide
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... network. To join the network using WPS: 1. Note: Some older wireless computers or devices cannot use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to complete the WPS process. This software scans for that manages its wireless connections. If you changed the... name of the router. On your network during the setup process, look for all wireless networks in your wireless device to join your custom password if you changed it . Join ...
... network. To join the network using WPS: 1. Note: Some older wireless computers or devices cannot use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to complete the WPS process. This software scans for that manages its wireless connections. If you changed the... name of the router. On your network during the setup process, look for all wireless networks in your wireless device to join your custom password if you changed it . Join ...
Installation Guide
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...) onto each computer that will share the printer. 4. Select Go > Connect to the router USB port with a USB printer cable. 2. Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare and download and install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility onto each computer that will share the printer. 3. On... Mac systems, do this: 1. Click Connect. For ReadySHARE Printer setup, follow the Easy to Set-up Instructions...
...) onto each computer that will share the printer. 4. Select Go > Connect to the router USB port with a USB printer cable. 2. Visit www.netgear.com/readyshare and download and install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility onto each computer that will share the printer. 3. On... Mac systems, do this: 1. Click Connect. For ReadySHARE Printer setup, follow the Easy to Set-up Instructions...
Product Data sheet
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... with your devices, your media, and your personal data. R6200 Smart WiFi Router-AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Reliable Connections Data Sheet R6200 Stay connected-with WPA/WPA2 PAGE 3 OF 5 Beamforming technology...push of WiFi connections ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to certain web sites at certain times. Simultaneous dual...with your WiFi network with genie® App- For example no CD makes router installation easy using an iPad, tablet, smartphone, or computer. Secure WiFi connections ...
... with your devices, your media, and your personal data. R6200 Smart WiFi Router-AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Reliable Connections Data Sheet R6200 Stay connected-with WPA/WPA2 PAGE 3 OF 5 Beamforming technology...push of WiFi connections ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to certain web sites at certain times. Simultaneous dual...with your WiFi network with genie® App- For example no CD makes router installation easy using an iPad, tablet, smartphone, or computer. Secure WiFi connections ...
User Manual
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... Panel 10 Label 11 Position Your Router 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started Router Setup Preparation 13 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Login and Access 13 NETGEAR genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR genie After Installation 15 Upgrade the ...BASIC Home Screen 16 Join Your Wireless Network 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method 17 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 18 Chapter 3 Basic Settings Internet Setup 20 Parental Controls 22 Basic Wireless Settings 25 Wireless Settings Screen Fields 26 Change the...
... Panel 10 Label 11 Position Your Router 11 Chapter 2 Getting Started Router Setup Preparation 13 Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Login and Access 13 NETGEAR genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR genie After Installation 15 Upgrade the ...BASIC Home Screen 16 Join Your Wireless Network 17 Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method 17 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 18 Chapter 3 Basic Settings Internet Setup 20 Parental Controls 22 Basic Wireless Settings 25 Wireless Settings Screen Fields 26 Change the...
User Manual
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R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router LAN Setup 35 LAN TCP/IP Setup 36 Use Router as DHCP Server 37 Address Reservation 37 Role of the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Set Up Address Reservation 38 WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections 38 Quality of Service Setup 39 WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 39 Set ...Utility 59 Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 59 Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center 60 Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center 61 Configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center 63 Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs 64 Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center 64 Use the Scan Feature of a ...
R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router LAN Setup 35 LAN TCP/IP Setup 36 Use Router as DHCP Server 37 Address Reservation 37 Role of the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Set Up Address Reservation 38 WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections 38 Quality of Service Setup 39 WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 39 Set ...Utility 59 Set Up the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 59 Install the NETGEAR USB Control Center 60 Set Up the NETGEAR USB Control Center 61 Configure the NETGEAR USB Control Center 63 Manage USB Print and Scan Jobs 64 Launch the NETGEAR USB Control Center 64 Use the Scan Feature of a ...
User Manual
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... future standards. 7 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Hardware Features • Position Your Router For more wireless devices. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about the topics covered in this chapter covers the hardware setup. Because it . When you have to enhance WiFi performance. If you...
... future standards. 7 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • Hardware Features • Position Your Router For more wireless devices. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about the topics covered in this chapter covers the hardware setup. Because it . When you have to enhance WiFi performance. If you...
User Manual
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... carton and original packing materials, in case you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with cabling and router setup instructions If any parts are not shielded and grounded may result interference to peripherals that are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Pay particular attention to connect peripherals must be shielded...
... carton and original packing materials, in case you cable your router, take a moment to become familiar with cabling and router setup instructions If any parts are not shielded and grounded may result interference to peripherals that are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Pay particular attention to connect peripherals must be shielded...
User Manual
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... plugged in WPS mode. • Off. The wireless radio is ready. • Blinking green. The router is operating in the following figure. Power is ready to the modem. • Solid blue. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. The wireless radios are off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. ...8226; Solid blue. The USB device is not supplied to the modem has been detected. • Off. WiFi On/Off button WPS button LEDs Figure 2. Hardware Setup 9
... plugged in WPS mode. • Off. The wireless radio is ready. • Blinking green. The router is operating in the following figure. Power is ready to the modem. • Solid blue. Visit www.netgear.com/support. • Off. The wireless radios are off for both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. ...8226; Solid blue. The USB device is not supplied to the modem has been detected. • Off. WiFi On/Off button WPS button LEDs Figure 2. Hardware Setup 9
User Manual
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... or computer. Power connector USB 3.0 port Ethernet Internet LAN ports 1-4 port Reset button Power On/Off Figure 3. Hardware Setup 10 The Wireless LED blinks blue when the router is off, the wireless radios are on and off. If the Wireless LED is enabled in the following figure. If... the factory settings. Rear Panel The rear panel has the connections and buttons shown in the router. Pressing and holding this button to the router. • WPS button. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on page 126. See Factory ...
... or computer. Power connector USB 3.0 port Ethernet Internet LAN ports 1-4 port Reset button Power On/Off Figure 3. Hardware Setup 10 The Wireless LED blinks blue when the router is off, the wireless radios are on and off. If the Wireless LED is enabled in the following figure. If... the factory settings. Rear Panel The rear panel has the connections and buttons shown in the router. Pressing and holding this button to the router. • WPS button. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on page 126. See Factory ...
User Manual
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...However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can limit the range. The label shows unique information about your router Position Your Router The router lets you access your network from anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • So it is accessible to...glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the physical placement of your router. Hardware Setup 11 Default access information Preset WiFi password Serial number and MAC address Figure 4.
...However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can limit the range. The label shows unique information about your router Position Your Router The router lets you access your network from anywhere within line of sight to your wireless devices. • So it is accessible to...glass, insulated walls, fish tanks, mirrors, brick, and concrete can also affect your wireless signal. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the physical placement of your router. Hardware Setup 11 Default access information Preset WiFi password Serial number and MAC address Figure 4.
User Manual
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Getting Started 2 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 12 2.
Getting Started 2 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 12 2.
User Manual
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... settings (special deployment by ISP; It is working, you can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you no longer need the following information to set up your router and to provide it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). For details about this... other way. When you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in . • The ISP configuration information for wireless access. If you in the network have different purposes. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation You can use when. •...
... settings (special deployment by ISP; It is working, you can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you no longer need the following information to set up your router and to provide it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). For details about this... other way. When you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in . • The ISP configuration information for wireless access. If you in the network have different purposes. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation You can use when. •...
User Manual
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... up the Internet connection for your browser to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Installation with a web browser. Getting Started 14 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on the bottom label. 3. NETGEAR genie guides you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your...
... up the Internet connection for your browser to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Installation with a web browser. Getting Started 14 R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on the bottom label. 3. NETGEAR genie guides you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your...
User Manual
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...network name (SSID) and password are on the side of the router. 2. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on page 28. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you to set up your wireless network. Press... the WPS button on the router label. Getting Started 17 For instructions about how to the wireless network. Enter the router password and click the Connect button. NETGEAR calls WPS Push ...
...network name (SSID) and password are on the side of the router. 2. Instead, press a button or enter a PIN. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on page 28. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) lets you to set up your wireless network. Press... the WPS button on the router label. Getting Started 17 For instructions about how to the wireless network. Enter the router password and click the Connect button. NETGEAR calls WPS Push ...
User Manual
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3. Basic Settings 3 Your Internet connection and WiFi network This chapter describes the steps in setting up the router using genie. This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Parental Controls • Basic Wireless Settings • Set Up a Guest Network • View Attached Devices For information about the ReadySHARE feature on the BASIC Home tab, see Chapter 5, USB Storage and Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer. 19
3. Basic Settings 3 Your Internet connection and WiFi network This chapter describes the steps in setting up the router using genie. This chapter contains the following sections: • Internet Setup • Parental Controls • Basic Wireless Settings • Set Up a Guest Network • View Attached Devices For information about the ReadySHARE feature on the BASIC Home tab, see Chapter 5, USB Storage and Chapter 6, ReadySHARE Printer. 19
User Manual
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See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 15). The BASIC Home screen displays. 2. Note: You can use the Setup Wizard to view more settings Basic Settings 20 Log in to the router (see Use NETGEAR genie After Installation on page 31. To view or change basic ISP information. Select Internet. Scroll to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.
See Internet Connection Setup Wizard on page 15). The BASIC Home screen displays. 2. Note: You can use the Setup Wizard to view more settings Basic Settings 20 Log in to the router (see Use NETGEAR genie After Installation on page 31. To view or change basic ISP information. Select Internet. Scroll to detect the Internet connection and automatically set up the router. R6200v2 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.
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...fields display when no login is no Internet activity from ISP. The password that display in the Internet Setup screen. If your IP address. This setting determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when there is required: • Account Name (If required). Your ISP...or PPPoA. • Login. The login name provided by your ISP. Select the Yes or No radio button. • Yes. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Enter the account name provided by your ISP requires a login: • ...
...fields display when no login is no Internet activity from ISP. The password that display in the Internet Setup screen. If your IP address. This setting determines how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when there is required: • Account Name (If required). Your ISP...or PPPoA. • Login. The login name provided by your ISP. Select the Yes or No radio button. • Yes. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see Chapter 10, Troubleshooting. Enter the account name provided by your ISP requires a login: • ...
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...view or configure the wireless network setup. If you can find it. This means that you do not change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are uniquely generated for every device to access the router. To view or change...: 1. Change the settings as needed. 3. Basic Settings 25 The screen sections, settings, and procedures are preset in the following sections. 2. NETGEAR recommends that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are explained in the factory. Select BASIC...
...view or configure the wireless network setup. If you can find it. This means that you do not change the wireless network name (SSID) or other wireless security settings, you are uniquely generated for every device to access the router. To view or change...: 1. Change the settings as needed. 3. Basic Settings 25 The screen sections, settings, and procedures are preset in the following sections. 2. NETGEAR recommends that the Wi-Fi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are explained in the factory. Select BASIC...
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This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Internet Connection Setup Wizard • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections • Quality of Service Setup Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in your router using genie. See Chapter 5, USB Storage. • Security. See Chapter 7, Security...
This chapter contains the following sections: • NETGEAR genie Advanced Home Screen • Internet Connection Setup Wizard • WAN Setup • LAN Setup • WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections • Quality of Service Setup Some selections on the ADVANCED Home screen are described in your router using genie. See Chapter 5, USB Storage. • Security. See Chapter 7, Security...