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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas User Manual Model R6230 September 2017 202-11781-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas User Manual Model R6230 September 2017 202-11781-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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.... Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. 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...
.... Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Any non_NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. 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...
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...Network and Access the Router Connect to the Network 16 Wired Connection 16 WiFi Connection 16 WiFi Connection Using WPS 16 Types of Logins...17 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 17 Automatic Internet Setup 17 Log In to the Router 18 Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App 19 Change... the Language 19 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 19 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet ...
...Network and Access the Router Connect to the Network 16 Wired Connection 16 WiFi Connection 16 WiFi Connection Using WPS 16 Types of Logins...17 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 17 Automatic Internet Setup 17 Log In to the Router 18 Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App 19 Change... the Language 19 Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 19 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet ...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Delete a QoS Rule 39 Delete All QoS Rule 39 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play 40 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 41 Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 43 Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router...Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 60 Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server 60 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With iTunes 61 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With the Remote App 62 Chapter 8 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls ...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Delete a QoS Rule 39 Delete All QoS Rule 39 Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play 40 Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service 41 Chapter 5 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB Device Requirements 43 Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router...Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 60 Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server 60 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With iTunes 61 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With the Remote App 62 Chapter 8 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls ...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Set Up Security Event Email Notifications 70 Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 73 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 73 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 73 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 74 ...Chapter 10 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 76 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 76 Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 76 Change the admin Password 77 Enable admin ...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Set Up Security Event Email Notifications 70 Chapter 9 Share a USB Printer Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 73 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 73 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 73 Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center 74 ...Chapter 10 Manage Your Network Update the Router Firmware 76 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 76 Manually Upload Firmware to the Router 76 Change the admin Password 77 Enable admin ...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 100 Set Up a WiFi Schedule 101 Specify WPS Settings 101 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point 102 Custom Static Routes 103 Set Up a Static Route 103 Edit a Static Route 104 Delete a ...Service 120 Edit a Port Forwarding Service 120 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry 121 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public 121 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 122 Port Triggering...122 Add a Port Triggering Service 123 Enable Port Triggering 124 Application Example: Port Triggering for ...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 100 Set Up a WiFi Schedule 101 Specify WPS Settings 101 Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point 102 Custom Static Routes 103 Set Up a Static Route 103 Edit a Static Route 104 Delete a ...Service 120 Edit a Port Forwarding Service 120 Delete a Port Forwarding Entry 121 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public 121 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule 122 Port Triggering...122 Add a Port Triggering Service 123 Enable Port Triggering 124 Application Example: Port Triggering for ...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas WiFi LED Is Off 129 You Cannot Log In to the Router 129 You Cannot Access the Internet 129 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 131 Changes Are Not Saved 131 Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity 131 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 132 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 132 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device 133 Troubleshoot 404 Error Message When Trying to Log In to Plex Account.........133 Chapter 15 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 135 Technical Specifications 136 7
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas WiFi LED Is Off 129 You Cannot Log In to the Router 129 You Cannot Access the Internet 129 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 131 Changes Are Not Saved 131 Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity 131 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 132 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 132 Test the Path From Your Computer to a Remote Device 133 Troubleshoot 404 Error Message When Trying to Log In to Plex Account.........133 Chapter 15 Supplemental Information Factory Settings 135 Technical Specifications 136 7
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... this guide, you might need to time at netgear.com/support. Hardware Overview 1 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LED Descriptions • Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics that are made...
... this guide, you might need to time at netgear.com/support. Hardware Overview 1 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LED Descriptions • Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router For more information about the topics that are made...
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Package contents Table 1. Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview 9 AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Unpack Your Router The box contains the following items. Figure 1. Legend 1. Ethernet cable 3. Router 2.
Package contents Table 1. Power adapter In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview 9 AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Unpack Your Router The box contains the following items. Figure 1. Legend 1. Ethernet cable 3. Router 2.
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... 10 The Internet connection is not supplied to the router. • Solid green. The wireless radio is operating. • Off. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas LED Descriptions The following table describes the LEDs on , and the router is ready. • Blinking green. The wireless ... green. A firmware update is connected to this Ethernet port. The power is on the router. A powered-on device is in progress. • Off. No device is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port. WiFi LED •...
... 10 The Internet connection is not supplied to the router. • Solid green. The wireless radio is operating. • Off. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas LED Descriptions The following table describes the LEDs on , and the router is ready. • Blinking green. The wireless ... green. A firmware update is connected to this Ethernet port. The power is on the router. A powered-on device is in progress. • Off. No device is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is connected to the Ethernet port. WiFi LED •...
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...router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Use the USB 2.0 port to connect the router... to the two antennas, the back panel contains the following components: • WPS button. Hardware Overview 11 A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect to connect. • Off. The router's WPS button was pressed and the router... is trying to a WPS-enabled device. • Solid green. Router... ports to connect the router to a WPS-enabled device... safe to the router. • WiFi...Blinking. The router connected to...
...router provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. Use the USB 2.0 port to connect the router... to the two antennas, the back panel contains the following components: • WPS button. Hardware Overview 11 A USB device is plugged in and is trying to connect to connect. • Off. The router's WPS button was pressed and the router... is trying to a WPS-enabled device. • Solid green. Router... ports to connect the router to a WPS-enabled device... safe to the router. • WiFi...Blinking. The router connected to...
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... seven seconds and the Power LED blinks green, the router returns to a modem. • Reset button. Ceiling fans - AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas • Internet WAN port. Pressing this button resets the router. Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the...
... seven seconds and the Power LED blinks green, the router returns to a modem. • Reset button. Ceiling fans - AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas • Internet WAN port. Pressing this button resets the router. Position the router according to the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for wired computers. • Place the...
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... turn on your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in. 3. Connect your modem to cable your router: 1. Router cabling To cable your router: Figure 4. Cable Your Router The following image shows how to the Internet port of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz... If your Internet service. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to reduce interference. Hardware Overview 13 AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with your router. Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to the wall jack for your ...
... turn on your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in. 3. Connect your modem to cable your router: 1. Router cabling To cable your router: Figure 4. Cable Your Router The following image shows how to the Internet port of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz... If your Internet service. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to reduce interference. Hardware Overview 13 AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with your router. Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to the wall jack for your ...
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If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the back panel of the router. Hardware Overview 14 Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas 4.
If the Power LED does not light, press the Power On/Off button on the back panel of the router. Hardware Overview 14 Connect the power adapter to your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas 4.
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This chapter explains the ways you can connect to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Use a Web Browser to Access the Router • Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App • Change the Language • Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 15 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect and how to access the router and log in.
This chapter explains the ways you can connect to the router's WiFi networks or use a wired Ethernet connection. The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Use a Web Browser to Access the Router • Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App • Change the Language • Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App 15 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router You can connect and how to access the router and log in.
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...). 2. Connect to the local area network (LAN). WiFi Connection To find and select the WiFi network. WiFi Connection Using WPS You can connect to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. To connect.... 3. On your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow its Power LED is lit). 2. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Connect to the Network You can connect to the WiFi network. If you can connect your computer to use WPS to connect ...
...). 2. Connect to the local area network (LAN). WiFi Connection To find and select the WiFi network. WiFi Connection Using WPS You can connect to the router with an Ethernet cable: 1. Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. To connect.... 3. On your computer or WiFi device, press its WPS button or follow its Power LED is lit). 2. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas Connect to the Network You can connect to the WiFi network. If you can connect your computer to use WPS to connect ...
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...Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access the router to launch the ISP login program on the label. NETGEAR genie runs on any device with External Antennas Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described ... your computer to change its settings. Note If you in to the Internet. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with a web browser. Use a Web Browser to Access the Router When you all the information needed to connect to the router interface from a web browser as admin. When your Internet service starts, your ...
...Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser to access the router to launch the ISP login program on the label. NETGEAR genie runs on any device with External Antennas Types of Logins Separate types of logins are using the settings described ... your computer to change its settings. Note If you in to the Internet. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with a web browser. Use a Web Browser to Access the Router When you all the information needed to connect to the router interface from a web browser as admin. When your Internet service starts, your ...
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... first time that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. A login window opens. 3. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas 3. If the router does not connect to start the installation process. 4. Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. c. The user name and password are prompted to verify that you logged in...
... first time that you selected the correct options and typed everything correctly. A login window opens. 3. AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas 3. If the router does not connect to start the installation process. 4. Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. c. The user name and password are prompted to verify that you logged in...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with the language that you selected. Cable your mobile device. 5. Launch the NETGEAR Up app on your router. 2. Change the Language By default, the language is available for NETGEAR Up, and download the app. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is ... search for iOS and Android mobile devices. Follow the instructions that is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your router using the NETGEAR Up app: 1. To change . Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. When prompted, click the OK button to personalize your WiFi ...
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with the language that you selected. Cable your mobile device. 5. Launch the NETGEAR Up app on your router. 2. Change the Language By default, the language is available for NETGEAR Up, and download the app. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is ... search for iOS and Android mobile devices. Follow the instructions that is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your router using the NETGEAR Up app: 1. To change . Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. When prompted, click the OK button to personalize your WiFi ...
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AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. Launch the genie app. The genie app dashboard page displays. Follow the onscreen instructions to the Network and Access the Router 20 Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Connect to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3. To use the genie app to access the router: 1.
AC1200 Smart WiFi Router with External Antennas • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. Launch the genie app. The genie app dashboard page displays. Follow the onscreen instructions to the Network and Access the Router 20 Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at NETGEAR.com/genie. 2. Connect to install the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3. To use the genie app to access the router: 1.