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... SIMPLIFIED NETGEAR genie makes getting the most out of connected devices • Traffic Meter-Track your Internet data usage • MyMedia®-Find & play media files in your network • EZ Mobile Connect-Scan QR code to connect to your home network • For iPhone®, iPad® or Android® devices PAGE 1 OF 5 R6120 •...
... SIMPLIFIED NETGEAR genie makes getting the most out of connected devices • Traffic Meter-Track your Internet data usage • MyMedia®-Find & play media files in your network • EZ Mobile Connect-Scan QR code to connect to your home network • For iPhone®, iPad® or Android® devices PAGE 1 OF 5 R6120 •...
Product Data Sheet
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AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router Data Sheet R6120 Speed Speed makes video streaming better. Speed makes online gaming more WiFi devices PAGE 2 OF 5 Better WiFi Range BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your large ... two separate WiFi networks-2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less interference-prone for better connections to a USB printer Reliable Connections Stay connected-with NETGEAR you need speed, with your devices, your media, and your Internet-enabled devices. Speed makes all your friends. And any place you need for all your movies, music...
AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router Data Sheet R6120 Speed Speed makes video streaming better. Speed makes online gaming more WiFi devices PAGE 2 OF 5 Better WiFi Range BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your large ... two separate WiFi networks-2.4GHz for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less interference-prone for better connections to a USB printer Reliable Connections Stay connected-with NETGEAR you need speed, with your devices, your media, and your Internet-enabled devices. Speed makes all your friends. And any place you need for all your movies, music...
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... Router Data Sheet R6120 Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it easy to your WiFi network with a push of a button. Simple network management EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI SCHEDULE... ON/OFF-Schedule your WiFi On/Off time for better power savings NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to the Internet ONLINE GAMING-Optimized for multi-player with ...
... Router Data Sheet R6120 Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it easy to your WiFi network with a push of a button. Simple network management EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones & computers PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI SCHEDULE... ON/OFF-Schedule your WiFi On/Off time for better power savings NETGEAR GENIE® APP-Personal dashboard to the Internet ONLINE GAMING-Optimized for multi-player with ...
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...and building construction. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, MyMedia, and genie are trademarks of Apple Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R6120-0 PAGE 5 of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR makes no representations or...Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers or higher • Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and modem with Ethernet connection • Use with the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter with 802.11ac Dual Band for reference purposes only. © 2017 NETGEAR...
...and building construction. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, MyMedia, and genie are trademarks of Apple Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R6120-0 PAGE 5 of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR makes no representations or...Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google Chrome™ 11.0 browsers or higher • Broadband (cable, DSL) Internet service and modem with Ethernet connection • Use with the A6210 WiFi USB Adapter with 802.11ac Dual Band for reference purposes only. © 2017 NETGEAR...
Installation Guide
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... browser. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www.routerlogin.net. Connect to the blue Internet port on the router. Follow the onscreen instructions. green when the router is connected to a power source. Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your modem, remove and... key (password). Position the Antennas For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as shown. 2. Connect the router to the Quick Start AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) 1.
... browser. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www.routerlogin.net. Connect to the blue Internet port on the router. Follow the onscreen instructions. green when the router is connected to a power source. Note: If your Internet connection does not require a modem, connect your modem, remove and... key (password). Position the Antennas For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as shown. 2. Connect the router to the Quick Start AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) 1.
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...used for reference purposes only. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. All Set Up! Internet Router Power adapter Modem Ethernet cable Computer NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road...EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used to reboot and reset the router and connect WPS‑enabled devices to reboot the router • Connect WPS-enabled ...
...used for reference purposes only. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. All Set Up! Internet Router Power adapter Modem Ethernet cable Computer NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road...EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used to reboot and reset the router and connect WPS‑enabled devices to reboot the router • Connect WPS-enabled ...
User Manual
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... Change the Language 18 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 19 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 21 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 21 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 21 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service........22 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP Service...........24 Specify...
... Change the Language 18 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 19 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 21 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 21 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login 21 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service........22 Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP Service...........24 Specify...
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AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 38 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 39 Enable and Manage Network Access Control 39 Manage Network Access Control Lists ... Network..........58 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 61 Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 64 Connect a USB Device to the Router 65 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router 65 Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer 65 Access the Storage Device From a Mac 66...
AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Chapter 4 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 38 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 39 Enable and Manage Network Access Control 39 Manage Network Access Control Lists ... Network..........58 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 61 Chapter 6 Share a Storage Device Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 64 Connect a USB Device to the Router 65 Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router 65 Access the Storage Device From a Windows-Based Computer 65 Access the Storage Device From a Mac 66...
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...Model R6120 View or Change the Status of a Printer 77 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 78 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 78 Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center 78 Change the NETGEAR USB ...93 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group 93 Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 94 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play 96 Chapter 9 Manage the Router Update the Firmware of the Router 98 Check for New Firmware and... Statistics of the Router 105 View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings........105 Display...
...Model R6120 View or Change the Status of a Printer 77 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 78 Manage the NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 78 Turn Off Automatic Startup of the NETGEAR USB Control Center 78 Change the NETGEAR USB ...93 Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group 93 Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 94 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play 96 Chapter 9 Manage the Router Update the Firmware of the Router 98 Check for New Firmware and... Statistics of the Router 105 View Information About the Router and the Internet and WiFi Settings........105 Display...
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AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Check the Internet Connection Status 106 Manage the Activity Log 107 View, Email, or Clear...123 Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering 123 Disable Port Triggering 124 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 124 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Reboot the Router From Its Web Interface 127 Quick Tips...127 Sequence ...to Restart Your Network 127 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 127 WiFi Settings 128 Network Settings 128 Troubleshoot With the LEDs 128 Standard LED Behavior When the ...
AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Check the Internet Connection Status 106 Manage the Activity Log 107 View, Email, or Clear...123 Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering 123 Disable Port Triggering 124 Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat 124 Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Reboot the Router From Its Web Interface 127 Quick Tips...127 Sequence ...to Restart Your Network 127 Check Ethernet Cable Connections 127 WiFi Settings 128 Network Settings 128 Troubleshoot With the LEDs 128 Standard LED Behavior When the ...
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... is in progress. Ethernet ports 1-4 Solid green. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on , and the router is ready. Table 2. The Internet connection is off. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description Solid green. The wireless radio is ready. Off. WiFi LED Solid green...Internet LED Solid green. Power is not supplied to the Ethernet port. A powered-on the router. LED Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 LED Descriptions The following table describes the LEDs on device is connected ...
... is in progress. Ethernet ports 1-4 Solid green. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on , and the router is ready. Table 2. The Internet connection is off. LED descriptions LED Power LED Description Solid green. The wireless radio is ready. Off. WiFi LED Solid green...Internet LED Solid green. Power is not supplied to the Ethernet port. A powered-on the router. LED Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 LED Descriptions The following table describes the LEDs on device is connected ...
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... all the LEDs blink green. • Ethernet LAN ports. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to LAN devices. • Internet WAN port. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the router depending on how long the button is pressed: - Hardware Overview of the... less than 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber. - AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Figure 2. Connect WPS-enabled devices. Reset the router to a modem. • USB port. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to its factory default settings. Use the USB 2.0 port to...
... all the LEDs blink green. • Ethernet LAN ports. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to LAN devices. • Internet WAN port. Connect the power adapter that came in the product package to the router depending on how long the button is pressed: - Hardware Overview of the... less than 10 seconds until the WiFi LED blinks amber. - AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Figure 2. Connect WPS-enabled devices. Reset the router to a modem. • USB port. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to its factory default settings. Use the USB 2.0 port to...
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AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: - Fish tanks - If your router: 1. Connect the power adapter to cable your router and plug ... your modem. If your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to reduce interference. Plug in . 3. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on your router. 4. Mirrors - Connect your Internet service. Brick - Concrete If you are using adjacent access ...
AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: - Fish tanks - If your router: 1. Connect the power adapter to cable your router and plug ... your modem. If your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to reduce interference. Plug in . 3. If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on your router. 4. Mirrors - Connect your Internet service. Brick - Concrete If you are using adjacent access ...
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AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • ISP login. If you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Use a Web Browser to see if your router can set up your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static ...when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. Connect to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Turn the router on the label. Note If you can use a wired connection to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Automatic Internet Setup You can connect to your router automatically, or you want to...
AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • ISP login. If you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Use a Web Browser to see if your router can set up your DSL account • ISP login name and password • Fixed or static ...when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. Connect to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Turn the router on the label. Note If you can use a wired connection to the router interface from a web browser as admin. Automatic Internet Setup You can connect to your router automatically, or you want to...
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...a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, do the following : a. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 The router connects to the router: 1. If the router does not connect to the network. 2. Launch a ... automatically displays the router web interface. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. b. Log In to the Router When you first connect to verify that you can use http://www.routerlogin.net. Connect to the Network and Access the Router 18 Note...
...a computer or mobile device that is connected to the Internet, do the following : a. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 The router connects to the router: 1. If the router does not connect to the network. 2. Launch a ... automatically displays the router web interface. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. b. Log In to the Router When you first connect to verify that you can use http://www.routerlogin.net. Connect to the Network and Access the Router 18 Note...
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...: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features such as Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. • Share and stream music or videos. The user name is the easy ...NETGEAR genie® app is admin. Click the appropriate Download button. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm this change the language: 1. When prompted, click the OK button to install the app on your home network from the menu. 5. The genie app dashboard displays. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To change . Connect...
...: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features such as Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. • Share and stream music or videos. The user name is the easy ...NETGEAR genie® app is admin. Click the appropriate Download button. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm this change the language: 1. When prompted, click the OK button to install the app on your home network from the menu. 5. The genie app dashboard displays. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To change . Connect...
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Specify Your Internet Settings 3 Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings. You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 21 • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21 • Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 26 • Manage the MTU Size on page 35 20
Specify Your Internet Settings 3 Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet settings. You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard on page 21 • Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21 • Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection on page 26 • Manage the MTU Size on page 35 20
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... set up . Launch a web browser from connecting to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your router. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. To use the Setup Wizard to the Internet. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the...
... set up . Launch a web browser from connecting to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your router. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. To use the Setup Wizard to the Internet. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the...
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... the Does your ISP. Use the information that your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it also. 10. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 3. The user name is password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. Enter the IP address, IP... subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP gave you to connect to your ISP requires specific servers...
... the Does your ISP. Use the information that your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, type it also. 10. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 3. The user name is password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. Enter the IP address, IP... subnet mask, and the gateway IP address that your ISP gave you to connect to your ISP requires specific servers...
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... computer or mobile device that is often an email address. 8. A login window opens. 3. The page adjusts. 7. If your Internet connection require a login? Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. The user name and password are now using the...://www.routerlogin.net. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which your ISP requires specific servers, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. This is ...
... computer or mobile device that is often an email address. 8. A login window opens. 3. The page adjusts. 7. If your Internet connection require a login? Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. The user name and password are now using the...://www.routerlogin.net. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which your ISP requires specific servers, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. This is ...