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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA AC1200 WiFi Router User Manual Model R6120 May 2017 202-11753-02 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA AC1200 WiFi Router User Manual Model R6120 May 2017 202-11753-02 350 E.
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... EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used...
... EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, and the NETGEAR Logo are used...
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... Access the Router Connect to the Router 15 Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable 15 Join the WiFi Network of the Router 15 Manual Method 15 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method 16 Types of Logins 16 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 17 Automatic Internet Setup 17 ...Log In to the Router 18 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 ...
... Access the Router Connect to the Router 15 Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable 15 Join the WiFi Network of the Router 15 Manual Method 15 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method 16 Types of Logins 16 Use a Web Browser to Access the Router 17 Automatic Internet Setup 17 ...Log In to the Router 18 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 ...
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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 ... the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 75 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 75 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 75 Use the Shared Printer 76 Manually Connect and Print 76 Print and Release the Printer 76 4
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 ... the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer 75 Download the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 75 Install the ReadySHARE Printer Utility 75 Use the Shared Printer 76 Manually Connect and Print 76 Print and Release the Printer 76 4
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AC1200 WiFi Router 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 Control Center Language 79 Specify the USB ... Plug-N-Play 96 Chapter 9 Manage the Router Update the Firmware of the Router 98 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 98 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router 99 Change the admin Password 100 Set Up Password Recovery 101 Recover the admin Password 101 Manage ...
AC1200 WiFi Router 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 Control Center Language 79 Specify the USB ... Plug-N-Play 96 Chapter 9 Manage the Router Update the Firmware of the Router 98 Check for New Firmware and Update the Router 98 Manually Upload New Firmware and Update the Router 99 Change the admin Password 100 Set Up Password Recovery 101 Recover the admin Password 101 Manage ...
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... fixes are made available from time to update your product does not match what is described in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com.You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of the Router 1 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your... • Position the Router on page 12 • Cable Your Router on page 13 For more information about the topics that are interchangeable. 8 In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are covered in this guide, you might need to time at...
... fixes are made available from time to update your product does not match what is described in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com.You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of the Router 1 This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your... • Position the Router on page 12 • Cable Your Router on page 13 For more information about the topics that are interchangeable. 8 In this manual, the terms wireless and WiFi are covered in this guide, you might need to time at...
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... of the router: 1. Connect to the local area network (LAN). To connect your WiFi connections. Join the WiFi Network of the Router Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add a WiFi device such as a WiFi-enabled computer, an iPhone, an iPad, another mobile device, or a gaming device to the.... If you set up your computer screen to notify you that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect your area. 3. A message might display on your WiFi connections.
... of the router: 1. Connect to the local area network (LAN). To connect your WiFi connections. Join the WiFi Network of the Router Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add a WiFi device such as a WiFi-enabled computer, an iPhone, an iPad, another mobile device, or a gaming device to the.... If you set up your computer screen to notify you that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Connect to the Router During and after installation, you can connect your area. 3. A message might display on your WiFi connections.
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...and set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for WiFi access. Connect to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router automatically, or you start an Internet application, your ...use a wired connection to change its settings. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • ISP login. This information is preset with an Ethernet cable), you start the setup process, get your router manually. This logs you no longer need the following information to complete. this...
...and set up your router: • The ISP configuration information for WiFi access. Connect to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. Automatic Internet Setup You can set up your router automatically, or you start an Internet application, your ...use a wired connection to change its settings. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • ISP login. This information is preset with an Ethernet cable), you start the setup process, get your router manually. This logs you no longer need the following information to complete. this...
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...Change the Language By default, the language is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to the Network and Access the Router 18 Make sure that you ... cache. • Browse to verify that you can use http://www.routerlogin.net. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. c. If you want to the network. 2. To log in to the Router When... Enter the router user name and password. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 The router connects to the Internet, do the following : a. If the router does not connect to the Internet...
...Change the Language By default, the language is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to the Network and Access the Router 18 Make sure that you ... cache. • Browse to verify that you can use http://www.routerlogin.net. Review your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. c. If you want to the network. 2. To log in to the Router When... Enter the router user name and password. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 The router connects to the Internet, do the following : a. If the router does not connect to the Internet...
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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 detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to use your Internet settings.
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 detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser. You can also customize or specify your Internet connection is to allow the NETGEAR installation assistant to use your Internet settings.
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...www.routerlogin.net. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router user name and password. Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for servers and protocols to log in : 1. To use the Setup Wizard to the network.... 4. Select the Yes radio button. Launch a web browser from connecting to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21). 6. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1.
...www.routerlogin.net. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. Enter the router user name and password. Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login You can manually specify the connection settings for an Internet service for servers and protocols to log in : 1. To use the Setup Wizard to the network.... 4. Select the Yes radio button. Launch a web browser from connecting to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21). 6. The Setup Wizard page displays. 5. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard: 1.
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... Internet. Enter the IP address of the computer that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Your settings are case-sensitive. If you can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which your Internet connection. AC1200 WiFi Router Model...
... Internet. Enter the IP address of the computer that the ISP allows. • Use This MAC Address. Your settings are case-sensitive. If you can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which your Internet connection. AC1200 WiFi Router Model...
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... radio button: • Get Dynamically from ISP. Enter the IP address of the computer that you use the one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 The router captures and uses the MAC address of your ISP requires a service name, type ...Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. If a secondary DNS server address is admin. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which your IP address. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. The gateway is the ISP...
... radio button: • Get Dynamically from ISP. Enter the IP address of the computer that you use the one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Specify Your Internet Settings 23 The router captures and uses the MAC address of your ISP requires a service name, type ...Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. If a secondary DNS server address is admin. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which your IP address. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. The gateway is the ISP...
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... Idle Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes. To change the number of 0 (zero) means never log out. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on the network is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one minute, see You... Cannot Access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. If you use . 15. This login name is password. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • Use This MAC Address. Launch a web browser from connecting to test your Internet connection require...
... Idle Timeout (In minutes) field, type the number of minutes. To change the number of 0 (zero) means never log out. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on the network is how long the router keeps the Internet connection active when no one minute, see You... Cannot Access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. If you use . 15. This login name is password. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • Use This MAC Address. Launch a web browser from connecting to test your Internet connection require...
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... settings are case-sensitive. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from ISP. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and L2TP Service You can manually specify the connection settings for an L2TP Internet service for which you cannot find this address. • Use These DNS Servers. To specify the connection... to assign your Internet connection. If your Internet connection require a login? Select the Does your ISP gave you are now using. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 11.
... settings are case-sensitive. Entering incorrect information might prevent the router from ISP. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and L2TP Service You can manually specify the connection settings for an L2TP Internet service for which you cannot find this address. • Use These DNS Servers. To specify the connection... to assign your Internet connection. If your Internet connection require a login? Select the Does your ISP gave you are now using. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 11.
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...8226; Auto Config. Click the Test button to your Internet connection. For information, see Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. In the Password field, type the password that your ISP's primary DNS server. This is using . A value of your ISP ...until the Internet login times out, in the My IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Server Address, and Gateway IP Address fields. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 The page adjusts. 7. For information, see Use Auto Detect for which you IP addresses, a connection ID, or name, leave these fields blank....
...8226; Auto Config. Click the Test button to your Internet connection. For information, see Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. In the Password field, type the password that your ISP's primary DNS server. This is using . A value of your ISP ...until the Internet login times out, in the My IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, Server Address, and Gateway IP Address fields. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 The page adjusts. 7. For information, see Use Auto Detect for which you IP addresses, a connection ID, or name, leave these fields blank....
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..., the router uses the DNS servers that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21.) 7. Enter the router user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The IPv6... Your settings are case-sensitive. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the router's LAN interface. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • Primary DNS Server. Click the Apply button. The default password is also Specify Your Internet Settings 32 This method passes more information...
..., the router uses the DNS servers that resolves IPv6 domain name records for the IPv4 Internet connection on the Internet Setup page. (See Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21.) 7. Enter the router user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The IPv6... Your settings are case-sensitive. The number after the slash (/) is the length of the router's LAN interface. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • Primary DNS Server. Click the Apply button. The default password is also Specify Your Internet Settings 32 This method passes more information...
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...The status changes to work. 5. By default, the utility starts automatically whenever you are using can use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to be printed. 2. The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer. If another computer is already connected to Windows and runs in the background. If your print ...Connect button. Now all computers on the network: 1. To print your document, use it, click the Disconnect button. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer.
...The status changes to work. 5. By default, the utility starts automatically whenever you are using can use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to be printed. 2. The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer. If another computer is already connected to Windows and runs in the background. If your print ...Connect button. Now all computers on the network: 1. To print your document, use it, click the Disconnect button. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks the NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer.
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...can use the printer. • Waiting to Available. 3. Share a USB Printer 77 View or Change the Status of a Printer on page 77. 3. The NETGEAR USB Control Center opens. Only the connected computer can use it, click the Disconnect button. Now only your computer when the status shows... can use the USB printer from your print job is released from the connection and the status changes to Manually connected by another computer, click the Disconnect button. b. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 See View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status: 1. To release the...
...can use the printer. • Waiting to Available. 3. Share a USB Printer 77 View or Change the Status of a Printer on page 77. 3. The NETGEAR USB Control Center opens. Only the connected computer can use it, click the Disconnect button. Now only your computer when the status shows... can use the USB printer from your print job is released from the connection and the status changes to Manually connected by another computer, click the Disconnect button. b. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 See View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status: 1. To release the...