Installation Guide
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... at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router's user interface. NETGEAR genie displays. Easily share media, files, and printers on the router. Get the user...NETGEAR.com/genie. Ethernet cable Power adapter 6. Connect a computer. You can also use the WiFi network name and password on the router. Prepare your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. 7. To connect with External Antennas Model R6220 Package Contents 1. Internet DSL or cable 3. Download the free genie app from your modem. Quick Start AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with WiFi, use WiFi...
... at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the router's user interface. NETGEAR genie displays. Easily share media, files, and printers on the router. Get the user...NETGEAR.com/genie. Ethernet cable Power adapter 6. Connect a computer. You can also use the WiFi network name and password on the router. Prepare your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. 7. To connect with External Antennas Model R6220 Package Contents 1. Internet DSL or cable 3. Download the free genie app from your modem. Quick Start AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with WiFi, use WiFi...
Product Data sheet
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... for easy installation and home network management. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Performance & Use Data Sheet R6220 AC1200 1200 DUAL BAND 300+900 RANGE • AC1200 WiFi-300+867 Mbps† speeds • External antennas for improved WiFi coverage • Ideal for homes with 8 or more WiFi devices • NETGEAR genie® App-Enjoy more reliable streaming for...
... for easy installation and home network management. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Performance & Use Data Sheet R6220 AC1200 1200 DUAL BAND 300+900 RANGE • AC1200 WiFi-300+867 Mbps† speeds • External antennas for improved WiFi coverage • Ideal for homes with 8 or more WiFi devices • NETGEAR genie® App-Enjoy more reliable streaming for...
Product Data sheet
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... for a fast, fast, fast connected home. The NETGEAR AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you want NETGEAR has easy ways to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming PAGE 2 OF 5 Simultaneous dual band WiFi provides two separate WiFi networks-2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less...speeds up to 300+867 Mbps† GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for HD gaming & video Data Sheet R6220 WiFi Range Homes come in all your devices really go. Ultimate WiFi Speed 1200 AC1200 WIFI-Up to 300+867 Mbps. If it's secure and shared storage access you got it . ...
... for a fast, fast, fast connected home. The NETGEAR AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you want NETGEAR has easy ways to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming PAGE 2 OF 5 Simultaneous dual band WiFi provides two separate WiFi networks-2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less...speeds up to 300+867 Mbps† GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for HD gaming & video Data Sheet R6220 WiFi Range Homes come in all your devices really go. Ultimate WiFi Speed 1200 AC1200 WIFI-Up to 300+867 Mbps. If it's secure and shared storage access you got it . ...
Product Data sheet
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... and monitor all your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2 Applications With the AC1200 Smart WiFi Router create a powerful home network for your guests' devices, ensuring they do more with a push...-player with no social networking or gaming site access after dinner time. Secure WiFi connections offer the highest level of a button. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Ease Of Use Data Sheet R6220 NETGEAR makes it easy to do not have access to your personal data. Or,...
... and monitor all your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2 Applications With the AC1200 Smart WiFi Router create a powerful home network for your guests' devices, ensuring they do more with a push...-player with no social networking or gaming site access after dinner time. Secure WiFi connections offer the highest level of a button. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Ease Of Use Data Sheet R6220 NETGEAR makes it easy to do not have access to your personal data. Or,...
Product Data sheet
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Connection Diagram Data Sheet R6220 USB 2.0 Internet Push 'N' Connect with WPS WiFi On/Off Gigabit Ethernet Power On/Off PAGE 4 OF 5
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Connection Diagram Data Sheet R6220 USB 2.0 Internet Push 'N' Connect with WPS WiFi On/Off Gigabit Ethernet Power On/Off PAGE 4 OF 5
Product Data sheet
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....11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for maximum performance S • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention This product comes with any future standards. All rights reserved. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas P C • AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas (R6220) • Ethernet...
....11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for maximum performance S • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention This product comes with any future standards. All rights reserved. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas P C • AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas (R6220) • Ethernet...
User Manual
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Model R6220 User Manual November 2014 202-11443-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Model R6220 User Manual November 2014 202-11443-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
User Manual
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... the power supply. 2 For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product through the NETGEAR website. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https...
... the power supply. 2 For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product through the NETGEAR website. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https...
User Manual
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Add a QoS Rule by Device 41 Edit a QoS Rule 43 Delete a QoS Rule 43 Delete All QoS Rules 44 Improve Network Connections ... the Network 68 View Network Folders on a Device 69 Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device 70 Edit a Network Folder on a Storage Device 71 Use the Router as a ReadyDLNA Media Server 72 Approve USB Devices 73 Safely Remove a USB Device 74 Chapter 7 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet Access Storage Devices Through...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Add a QoS Rule by Device 41 Edit a QoS Rule 43 Delete a QoS Rule 43 Delete All QoS Rules 44 Improve Network Connections ... the Network 68 View Network Folders on a Device 69 Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device 70 Edit a Network Folder on a Storage Device 71 Use the Router as a ReadyDLNA Media Server 72 Approve USB Devices 73 Safely Remove a USB Device 74 Chapter 7 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet Access Storage Devices Through...
User Manual
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Set Up Your Personal FTP Server 81 Chapter 8 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 83 Download the ... Status of a Printer 86 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 87 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 88 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language 88 Specify the Time-out 89 Chapter 9 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 91 Change the admin Password 92 Recover the admin Password 92 View...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Set Up Your Personal FTP Server 81 Chapter 8 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 83 Download the ... Status of a Printer 86 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 87 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 88 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language 88 Specify the Time-out 89 Chapter 9 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 91 Change the admin Password 92 Recover the admin Password 92 View...
User Manual
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Change the WiFi Mbps Settings 119 Change the WiFi Password or Security Level 120 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 121 Control the Wireless Radios 123 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 123 Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios 123 Set Up a Wireless Schedule 124 Specify WPS Settings 125 Use the Router as...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Change the WiFi Mbps Settings 119 Change the WiFi Password or Security Level 120 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 121 Control the Wireless Radios 123 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 123 Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios 123 Set Up a Wireless Schedule 124 Specify WPS Settings 125 Use the Router as...
User Manual
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Cannot Log In to the Router 149 Cannot Access the Internet 150 Troubleshoot PPPoE 151 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 152 Changes Not Saved 153 Wireless Connectivity 153 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 153 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 154 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 154 Appendix A Appendix Title This is hp1_head_p 158 Factory Settings 159 7
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Cannot Log In to the Router 149 Cannot Access the Internet 150 Troubleshoot PPPoE 151 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 152 Changes Not Saved 153 Wireless Connectivity 153 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 153 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 154 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 154 Appendix A Appendix Title This is hp1_head_p 158 Factory Settings 159 7
User Manual
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... local devices. Hardware Setup 1 The AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas is compatible with the latest WiFi devices and is backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g and n devices. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LEDs • Rear Panel • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics...
... local devices. Hardware Setup 1 The AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas is compatible with the latest WiFi devices and is backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g and n devices. This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LEDs • Rear Panel • Position Your Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics...
User Manual
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Unpack Your Router Your package contains the following items. Router Ethernet cable Figure 1. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The router is off. • Solid. No Ethernet cable is upgrading or someone pressed the Reset button. • Off. WiFi... Ethernet LAN ports 1-4 • Solid green. No device is connected to the router. • Solid green. The firmware is connected between the router and the modem. The port is ready. ...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Unpack Your Router Your package contains the following items. Router Ethernet cable Figure 1. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The router is off. • Solid. No Ethernet cable is upgrading or someone pressed the Reset button. • Off. WiFi... Ethernet LAN ports 1-4 • Solid green. No device is connected to the router. • Solid green. The firmware is connected between the router and the modem. The port is ready. ...
User Manual
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... trying to remove the attached USB device. • Blinking for two seconds turns the WiFi radios on the router to join the WiFi network. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Table 1. Router rear panel The WPS button lets you use WPS to the WiFi network. See Factory Settings on page 157. No USB device is connected, or...
... trying to remove the attached USB device. • Blinking for two seconds turns the WiFi radios on the router to join the WiFi network. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Table 1. Router rear panel The WPS button lets you use WPS to the WiFi network. See Factory Settings on page 157. No USB device is connected, or...
User Manual
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...your computers and other devices operate, and within the operating range of your router. Home security systems - Fish tanks - Brick - Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other wireless access points in an elevated location, ...that emits a wireless signal for wired computers. • Place the router in and around your home might affect your router's signal. Mirrors - AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within line of sight to the ...
...your computers and other devices operate, and within the operating range of your router. Home security systems - Fish tanks - Brick - Wireless access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other wireless access points in an elevated location, ...that emits a wireless signal for wired computers. • Place the router in and around your home might affect your router's signal. Mirrors - AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within line of sight to the ...
User Manual
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... 12 Connect the power adapter to your router: DSL or cable Modem Ethernet cable Router Ethernet cable Power adapter Figure 3. Press the Power On/Off button on your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in. 3. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with your Internet service. Unplug your modem...'s power, leaving the modem connected to cable your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Connect your modem to the Internet...
... 12 Connect the power adapter to your router: DSL or cable Modem Ethernet cable Router Ethernet cable Power adapter Figure 3. Press the Power On/Off button on your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in. 3. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with your Internet service. Unplug your modem...'s power, leaving the modem connected to cable your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Connect your modem to the Internet...
User Manual
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...: 1. The password is on your computer screen to notify you set up your computer to the WiFi network: 1. Your wireless device connects to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Your computer connects to one of the Ethernet cable to the local area network (LAN). On your...
...: 1. The password is on your computer screen to notify you set up your computer to the WiFi network: 1. Your wireless device connects to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Your computer connects to one of the Ethernet cable to the local area network (LAN). On your...
User Manual
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... the router, NETGEAR genie automatically checks to see if your Internet service. Connect to your router can use when. Your service provider gave you logs you can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you in to the network (either with WiFi or with... router is on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC address, and serial number. This logs you in to set up your Internet service. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Label The label on the router label. • Router login. Router label...
... the router, NETGEAR genie automatically checks to see if your Internet service. Connect to your router can use when. Your service provider gave you logs you can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you in to the network (either with WiFi or with... router is on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password), MAC address, and serial number. This logs you in to set up your Internet service. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Label The label on the router label. • Router login. Router label...
User Manual
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... the On/Off button. 2. Note: If you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use NETGEAR genie to set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed... the onscreen instructions. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. 4. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas When your Internet service starts, your Internet service...
... the On/Off button. 2. Note: If you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use NETGEAR genie to set up the Internet connection for your router, the browser goes to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed... the onscreen instructions. When you start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for your browser to display the NETGEAR genie screen. 4. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas When your Internet service starts, your Internet service...