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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Model R6220 User Manual January 2016 202-11443-04 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Model R6220 User Manual January 2016 202-11443-04 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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... and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this...
... and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you for reference purposes only. 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Support Thank you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this...
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... Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the Network 14 Wired Connection 14 WiFi Connection 14 Label 15 Types of Logins 15 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 15 NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup 15 Log In to the Router 17 Change the Language 17 Access the... Router with NETGEAR genie Apps 18 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 20 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 21 Specify an Internet Connection ...
... Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the Network 14 Wired Connection 14 WiFi Connection 14 Label 15 Types of Logins 15 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 15 NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup 15 Log In to the Router 17 Change the Language 17 Access the... Router with NETGEAR genie Apps 18 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 20 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection 21 Specify an Internet Connection ...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Add QoS Rules by Service 41 Add a QoS Rule by Device 42 Edit a QoS Rule 44 Delete a QoS Rule 44 Delete ...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Add QoS Rules by Service 41 Add a QoS Rule by Device 42 Edit a QoS Rule 44 Delete a QoS Rule 44 Delete ...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Change the Dynamic DNS Settings 81 Set Up Your Personal FTP Server 82 Chapter 8 Share a USB Printer Install... 86 View or Change the Status of a Printer 87 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 88 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 89 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language 89 Specify the Time-out 90 Chapter 9 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 92 Change ... Reserve an IP Address 115 Edit a Reserved IP Address 116 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry 116 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections 117 5
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Change the Dynamic DNS Settings 81 Set Up Your Personal FTP Server 82 Chapter 8 Share a USB Printer Install... 86 View or Change the Status of a Printer 87 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 88 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 89 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language 89 Specify the Time-out 90 Chapter 9 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 92 Change ... Reserve an IP Address 115 Edit a Reserved IP Address 116 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry 116 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections 117 5
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Specify Basic WiFi Settings 118 Change the WiFi Mbps Settings 120 Change the WiFi Password or Security Level 121 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 122 Control the Wireless Radios 124 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 124 Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios 124 Set Up a Wireless Schedule 125 Specify WPS Settings...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Specify Basic WiFi Settings 118 Change the WiFi Mbps Settings 120 Change the WiFi Password or Security Level 121 Set Up a Guest WiFi Network 122 Control the Wireless Radios 124 Use the WiFi On/Off Button 124 Enable or Disable the Wireless Radios 124 Set Up a Wireless Schedule 125 Specify WPS Settings...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas WiFi LED Is Off 150 Cannot Log In to the Router 150 Cannot Access the Internet 151 Troubleshoot PPPoE 152 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 153 Changes Not Saved 154 Wireless Connectivity 154 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 154 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 155 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 155 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 158 Technical Specifications 160 7
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas WiFi LED Is Off 150 Cannot Log In to the Router 150 Cannot Access the Internet 151 Troubleshoot PPPoE 152 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 153 Changes Not Saved 154 Wireless Connectivity 154 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 154 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 155 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 155 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 158 Technical Specifications 160 7
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... USB port to 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 833 Mbps at http://support.netgear.com. 8 With simultaneous dual-band WiFi technology, the router offers speeds up to connect 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. 1.
... USB port to 300 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 833 Mbps at http://support.netgear.com. 8 With simultaneous dual-band WiFi technology, the router offers speeds up to connect 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. 1.
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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. Package contents Power adapter (varies by region) LEDs ... between the router and the modem. Table 1. Power is ready. • Blinking green. Hardware Setup 9 No Ethernet cable is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is connected to this Ethernet port. No device is operating. • Blinking. The router is not supplied to the Ethernet port. •...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Unpack Your Router Your package contains the following items. Router Ethernet cable Figure 1. Package contents Power adapter (varies by region) LEDs ... between the router and the modem. Table 1. Power is ready. • Blinking green. Hardware Setup 9 No Ethernet cable is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. • Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is connected to this Ethernet port. No device is operating. • Blinking. The router is not supplied to the Ethernet port. •...
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...157. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is now safe to join the WiFi network. WPS WiFi On/Off USB Ethernet WAN Reset Power Power button button port LAN ports 1-4 (Internet) button connector On/Off port Figure ... plugged in the following figure. Pressing the WiFi On/Off button for two minutes. Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in and is ready. • Blinking. LED descriptions (continued) LED USB port WPS Description • Solid green. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Table 1.
...157. No USB device is connected, or someone clicked the Safely Remove Hardware button and it is now safe to join the WiFi network. WPS WiFi On/Off USB Ethernet WAN Reset Power Power button button port LAN ports 1-4 (Internet) button connector On/Off port Figure ... plugged in the following figure. Pressing the WiFi On/Off button for two minutes. Rear Panel The rear panel connections and buttons are shown in and is ready. • Blinking. LED descriptions (continued) LED USB port WPS Description • Solid green. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Table 1.
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...; Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Microwaves - Aluminum studs - Concrete Hardware Setup 11 AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your router. Home security systems...
...; Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Microwaves - Aluminum studs - Concrete Hardware Setup 11 AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Position Your Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within the operating range of your router. Home security systems...
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If your Internet service. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with your router. 4. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to your modem. Connect the power adapter to the wall jack for your ...
If your Internet service. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with your router. 4. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to your modem. Connect the power adapter to the wall jack for your ...
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This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Use a Web Browser to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. Connect to the Network and Access the Router 2 You can connect and how to access the router and log in. 2. This chapter explains the ways you can connect to Access the Router • Change the Language • Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps 13
This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Use a Web Browser to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. Connect to the Network and Access the Router 2 You can connect and how to access the router and log in. 2. This chapter explains the ways you can connect to Access the Router • Change the Language • Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps 13
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... router's local area network (LAN). To connect your computer to use WPS to connect to the WiFi network. To find and select the WiFi network. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. The password is on the router's label. Your wireless device...your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. A message might display on your computer or wireless device. 3. Within two minutes, on the router. 4. Connect the other end of the numbered Ethernet ports. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Connect to the Network You...
... router's local area network (LAN). To connect your computer to use WPS to connect to the WiFi network. To find and select the WiFi network. Check the WPS instructions for WPS connections. The password is on the router's label. Your wireless device...your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. A message might display on your computer or wireless device. 3. Within two minutes, on the router. 4. Connect the other end of the numbered Ethernet ports. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Connect to the Network You...
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... a letter or some other way. Use a Web Browser to Access the Router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you know which login to use a web browser to access the router to your Internet service. The login ...use the genie menus and screens to the router interface from a web browser as admin. NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. Your ...
... a letter or some other way. Use a Web Browser to Access the Router When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you know which login to use a web browser to access the router to your Internet service. The login ...use the genie menus and screens to the router interface from a web browser as admin. NETGEAR genie Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your service provider. • WiFi network key or password. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with a unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for wireless access. Your ...
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... router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the label. NETGEAR genie runs on by ISP; Launch a web browser. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you ...to complete. To use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. For DSL service, you all the information needed to connect to display the NETGEAR genie screen. 4. Turn the router on any device with a web browser. Follow the ...
... router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed on the label. NETGEAR genie runs on by ISP; Launch a web browser. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you ...to complete. To use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. For DSL service, you all the information needed to connect to display the NETGEAR genie screen. 4. Turn the router on any device with a web browser. Follow the ...
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...address automatically from a computer or wireless device that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. If problems persist, register your settings. The default password is admin. A login screen displays. ...and password are using the correct configuration information. A login screen displays. 3. Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or wirelessly...
...address automatically from a computer or wireless device that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. If problems persist, register your settings. The default password is admin. A login screen displays. ...and password are using the correct configuration information. A login screen displays. 3. Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas • Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the four LAN Ethernet ports or wirelessly...
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Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps The genie app is admin. Launch the genie app. Connect to confirm this change. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas The user name is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3. The BASIC... meter, speed test, and more. To use the genie app to install the app on your home network. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to access the router: 1. The genie app can help you with the language that you ...
Access the Router with NETGEAR genie Apps The genie app is admin. Launch the genie app. Connect to confirm this change. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas The user name is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3. The BASIC... meter, speed test, and more. To use the genie app to install the app on your home network. Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at www.NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to access the router: 1. The genie app can help you with the language that you ...
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... (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21). 6. The user name and password are taken to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. When the router connects to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your Internet... to your router to set up . To use the Setup Wizard to the Internet, you are case-sensitive. Click the Next button. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. The default password is not the same as the genie...
... (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21). 6. The user name and password are taken to download and install the free NETGEAR Desktop genie app and the free ReadySHARE Vault app. When the router connects to detect your Internet settings and automatically set it up your Internet... to your router to set up . To use the Setup Wizard to the Internet, you are case-sensitive. Click the Next button. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. The default password is not the same as the genie...
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... that is connected to the network. 2. Enter the router user name and password. setting, leave the No radio button selected. 6. Specify Your Internet Settings 21 AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can change the router's Internet connection settings. If your Internet connection require a login?
... that is connected to the network. 2. Enter the router user name and password. setting, leave the No radio button selected. 6. Specify Your Internet Settings 21 AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Manually Set Up the Internet Connection You can change the router's Internet connection settings. If your Internet connection require a login?
