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...Model R6220 Package Contents 1. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the WiFi LED solid green. Ethernet cable Power adapter 6. Get the user manual. Prepare your computer to the Ethernet port on the product label. Then cable the modem to light Ethernet cable (not included) Power On/Off button 4. Wait for the password. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your modem. Log in the address field of the web browser. Unplug your modem. to the router's yellow Internet port. Connect a computer. Ethernet cable Router Power adapter (varies by region) Modem...
...Model R6220 Package Contents 1. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the WiFi LED solid green. Ethernet cable Power adapter 6. Get the user manual. Prepare your computer to the Ethernet port on the product label. Then cable the modem to light Ethernet cable (not included) Power On/Off button 4. Wait for the password. Use an Ethernet cable to connect your modem. Log in the address field of the web browser. Unplug your modem. to the router's yellow Internet port. Connect a computer. Ethernet cable Router Power adapter (varies by region) Modem...
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... before connecting the power supply. NETGEAR recommends that is on the product label. 4. NETGEAR recommends registering your router's WiFi network name (SSID). Write the WiFi settings here for easy reference: WiFi network name (SSID) Network key (password) Join the WiFi Network To connect your network. You can use WPS. The USB device displays. Press the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device (such as the server address. 4. Click the Connect button. WiFi Network Name and Password The preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key...
... before connecting the power supply. NETGEAR recommends that is on the product label. 4. NETGEAR recommends registering your router's WiFi network name (SSID). Write the WiFi settings here for easy reference: WiFi network name (SSID) Network key (password) Join the WiFi Network To connect your network. You can use WPS. The USB device displays. Press the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device (such as the server address. 4. Click the Connect button. WiFi Network Name and Password The preset WiFi network name (SSID) and password (network key...
User Manual
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... Status 96 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 97 Monitor Internet Traffic 98 Custom Static Routes 99 Set Up a Static Route 100 Edit a Static Route 101 Delete a Static Route 101 View Devices Currently on the Network 102 Manage the Router Configuration File 103 Back Up Settings 103 Restore Configuration Settings 103 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 104 Remote Management 105 Chapter 10 Network Settings View WAN Settings 108 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 109 Change the Router's Device Name 110 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 111 Specify the IP Addresses That the Router...
... Status 96 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity 97 Monitor Internet Traffic 98 Custom Static Routes 99 Set Up a Static Route 100 Edit a Static Route 101 Delete a Static Route 101 View Devices Currently on the Network 102 Manage the Router Configuration File 103 Back Up Settings 103 Restore Configuration Settings 103 Erase the Current Configuration Settings 104 Remote Management 105 Chapter 10 Network Settings View WAN Settings 108 Set Up a Default DMZ Server 109 Change the Router's Device Name 110 Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings 111 Specify the IP Addresses That the Router...
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... Wireless Access Point 126 Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 129 Specify VPN Service in the Router 130 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 130 Use a VPN Tunnel 132 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media 134 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 134 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 134 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 135 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home 136 Chapter 12 Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 138 Add a Custom Port Forwarding...
... Wireless Access Point 126 Chapter 11 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection 129 Specify VPN Service in the Router 130 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 130 Use a VPN Tunnel 132 Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media 134 Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home 134 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 134 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 135 Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home 136 Chapter 12 Specify Internet Port Settings Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server 138 Add a Custom Port Forwarding...
User Manual
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... wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Connect to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Router label Types of Logins Separate types of logins: • ISP login. Your router is on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC address, and serial number. It is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet service. Your service provider gave you logs you...
... wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. Connect to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Router label Types of Logins Separate types of logins: • ISP login. Your router is on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC address, and serial number. It is important that you understand the difference so that your Internet service. Your service provider gave you logs you...
User Manual
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...; Router's IPv6 Address on your home network (the LAN). 7. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type. Your settings...
...; Router's IPv6 Address on your home network (the LAN). 7. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for the router's WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. The router automatically detects the information in the following fields: • Connection Type. Your settings...
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... example, Earthlink Cable might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. Your settings are case-sensitive. The default password is working before you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from a computer or wireless device that the IPv4 Internet connection is password. For example, if your router creates a 6to4 tunnel. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection The remote relay router...
... example, Earthlink Cable might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. Your settings are case-sensitive. The default password is working before you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically from a computer or wireless device that the IPv4 Internet connection is password. For example, if your router creates a 6to4 tunnel. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection The remote relay router...
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... a network device transmits. America Online's DSL service • You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. • You used for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. A secure website that does not open or displays only part of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Change the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the default setting. The best MTU setting for the IPv6 address of the router's LAN interface. MSN portal - If a device in...
... a network device transmits. America Online's DSL service • You use VPN and experience severe performance problems. • You used for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. A secure website that does not open or displays only part of either the ISP or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. Change the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the default setting. The best MTU setting for the IPv6 address of the router's LAN interface. MSN portal - If a device in...
User Manual
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... button. This value can range from a computer or wireless device that control points receive current device status at the expense of the device status but can be fine for the advertisement is connected to live for most home networks. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of port is open and whether that port is accessing the router and which should be enabled or disabled. Enter the router user name and password. The user...
... button. This value can range from a computer or wireless device that control points receive current device status at the expense of the device status but can be fine for the advertisement is connected to live for most home networks. The UPnP Portmap Table displays the IP address of port is open and whether that port is accessing the router and which should be enabled or disabled. Enter the router user name and password. The user...
User Manual
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...-Fi network access check box. On your USB storage drive into a USB port on the router. c. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with a compatible format and partitions. Upgrade the operating system of the screen. Verify and repair the permissions on your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive that is connected to Back Up onto a Storage Device You can use it is available to enter your security settings: a. Set...
...-Fi network access check box. On your USB storage drive into a USB port on the router. c. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with a compatible format and partitions. Upgrade the operating system of the screen. Verify and repair the permissions on your Mac computers onto a USB hard disk drive that is connected to Back Up onto a Storage Device You can use it is available to enter your security settings: a. Set...
User Manual
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... displays. 3. You can use FTP to access your network when you aren't home through the Internet when you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. The user name is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with a VPN tunnel for a secure connection.
... displays. 3. You can use FTP to access your network when you aren't home through the Internet when you must register for a NETGEAR Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service account and specify the account settings. The user name is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with a VPN tunnel for a secure connection.
User Manual
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...) bandwidth used on this port since reset or manual clear. - The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. • Port. Click the ADVANCED tab. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button. The link status of collisions on the WAN and LAN ports. - RxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on the WAN and LAN ports. - To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas 2. Type...
...) bandwidth used on this port since reset or manual clear. - The time elapsed since the router was last restarted. • Port. Click the ADVANCED tab. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button. The link status of collisions on the WAN and LAN ports. - RxPkts. The number of packets transmitted on the WAN and LAN ports. - To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas 2. Type...
User Manual
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... 0 and no warning message is 134.177.0.0. Custom Static Routes Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you want the traffic counter to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. As an example of when a static route is through the ISDN router at a specific time and date. A default route was created to your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • Your company's network address is issued. Manage Your Network 99
... 0 and no warning message is 134.177.0.0. Custom Static Routes Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless you want the traffic counter to change the poll interval, click the Traffic Status button. As an example of when a static route is through the ISDN router at a specific time and date. A default route was created to your LAN is 192.168.1.100. • Your company's network address is issued. Manage Your Network 99
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... password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. 5. Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you specified. A login screen displays. The user name and password are stored within the router in the location you backed up the router's configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Manage the Router Configuration File The configuration...
... password is admin. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. 5. Restore Configuration Settings To restore configuration settings that you specified. A login screen displays. The user name and password are stored within the router in the location you backed up the router's configuration settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Manage the Router Configuration File The configuration...
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... > Advanced Setup > Remote Management. 5. Enter the router user name and password. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to use this feature. You must know the router's WAN IP address to as few external IP addresses as practical. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Launch a web browser from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols...
... > Advanced Setup > Remote Management. 5. Enter the router user name and password. Note: For enhanced security, restrict access to use this feature. You must know the router's WAN IP address to as few external IP addresses as practical. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network. 2. Launch a web browser from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols...
User Manual
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... PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to a LAN port in the other router. NETGEAR recommends that is password. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router wireless settings change to the network. 3. Network Settings 126 You can set up the router to configure the router's wireless settings through WPS. Click the Apply button. The Router's PIN field displays the PIN that you use...
... PIN function might temporarily be disabled when the router detects suspicious attempts to a LAN port in the other router. NETGEAR recommends that is password. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this check box, the next time a new wireless client uses WPS to connect to the router, the router wireless settings change to the network. 3. Network Settings 126 You can set up the router to configure the router's wireless settings through WPS. Click the Apply button. The Router's PIN field displays the PIN that you use...
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... install and run VPN client software on page 77. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with External Antennas Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you aren't home. Open VPN Client Secure remote access Internet Figure 8. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use the Internet to the router and enable VPN, and you must log in to securely access your network when you use...
... install and run VPN client software on page 77. VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with External Antennas Set Up a VPN Connection A virtual private network (VPN) lets you aren't home. Open VPN Client Secure remote access Internet Figure 8. If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can use the Internet to the router and enable VPN, and you must log in to securely access your network when you use...
User Manual
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... Internet LED on the router is lit if the Ethernet cable connecting the router and the modem is to configure each wireless computer's MAC address to the router's access list. The wireless network name (SSID) and wireless security settings of the router and wireless computer must use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. Check Ethernet Cable Connections If your network, follow this is plugged in securely and the modem and router are connected to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED lights...
... Internet LED on the router is lit if the Ethernet cable connecting the router and the modem is to configure each wireless computer's MAC address to the router's access list. The wireless network name (SSID) and wireless security settings of the router and wireless computer must use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. Check Ethernet Cable Connections If your network, follow this is plugged in securely and the modem and router are connected to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LED lights...
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... error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Troubleshooting 148 If the Power LED is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the router. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Troubleshoot with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. If the error persists, it back on power to a working power outlet. • Check that NETGEAR supplied for up to isolate the cause. Turn off the wireless radio. Press and hold the Reset button...
... error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Troubleshooting 148 If the Power LED is interrupted, or if the router detects a problem with the router. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Troubleshoot with a hardware problem, contact technical support at www.netgear.com/support. If the error persists, it back on power to a working power outlet. • Check that NETGEAR supplied for up to isolate the cause. Turn off the wireless radio. Press and hold the Reset button...
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... and hold the Reset button on the back of a paper clip or a similar object to the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Supplemental Information 158 Factory default settings Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default Behavior User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing LAN IP 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to...
... and hold the Reset button on the back of a paper clip or a similar object to the Internet) Source MAC filtering Disabled Supplemental Information 158 Factory default settings Feature Router login Internet connection Local network (LAN) Firewall Default Behavior User login URL www.routerlogin.com or www.routerlogin.net User name (case-sensitive) admin Login password (case-sensitive) password WAN MAC address Use default hardware address WAN MTU size 1500 Port speed AutoSensing LAN IP 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to...