Product Data Sheet
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...home network from an iPhone®, iPad® or Android® devices. NETGEAR genie®-HOME NETWORKING 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 ... and reliable connection to the Internet. It provides access that is three times faster than similar 802.11n technology, and delivers the speed and reliability for easy installation and home network management. AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router Performance & Use Data Sheet R6120 AC1200 1200 ...
...home network from an iPhone®, iPad® or Android® devices. NETGEAR genie®-HOME NETWORKING 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 ... and reliable connection to the Internet. It provides access that is three times faster than similar 802.11n technology, and delivers the speed and reliability for easy installation and home network management. AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router Performance & Use Data Sheet R6120 AC1200 1200 ...
Product Data Sheet
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... R6120 Speed Speed makes video streaming better. Fast download speeds up to 300+900 Mbps† WiFi Range Homes come in all shapes and sizes. Best WiFi Speed 1200 AC1200 WIFI-Up to 1200 Mbps. The AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router provides WiFi connectivity ..., and your friends. And any place you got it . WiFi with NETGEAR you need for media streaming. Enjoy high-performance connectivity throughout your home SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for all your Internet-enabled devices. Better WiFi Range BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your large home...
... R6120 Speed Speed makes video streaming better. Fast download speeds up to 300+900 Mbps† WiFi Range Homes come in all shapes and sizes. Best WiFi Speed 1200 AC1200 WIFI-Up to 1200 Mbps. The AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router provides WiFi connectivity ..., and your friends. And any place you got it . WiFi with NETGEAR you need for media streaming. Enjoy high-performance connectivity throughout your home SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND-Reduces interference for all your Internet-enabled devices. Better WiFi Range BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your large home...
Product Data Sheet
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... streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to the Internet and a secure wireless connection. Secure WiFi connections offer high level WPA/WPA2 security. And the simple browser-based installation with your digital devices. AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router Data Sheet R6120 Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it easy to the shared USB hard drive...
... streaming, multi-player online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to the Internet and a secure wireless connection. Secure WiFi connections offer high level WPA/WPA2 security. And the simple browser-based installation with your digital devices. AC1200 Dual Band WiFi Router Data Sheet R6120 Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it easy to the shared USB hard drive...
Product Data Sheet
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...with future standards. All rights reserved. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Mac, iPad, AirPrint, iPhone, and the Mac logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R6120-0 PAGE 5 of Apple Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, MyMedia, and genie...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, Inc. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary ...
...with future standards. All rights reserved. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Mac, iPad, AirPrint, iPhone, and the Mac logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-R6120-0 PAGE 5 of Apple Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, MyMedia, and genie...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, Inc. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary ...
Installation Guide
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...and use the router's password to the Internet Make sure that the router's WiFi LED is ready. 3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the blue Internet port on the router. Launch a web browser. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www...) and network key (password). Open the WiFi connection manager on your main Ethernet cable to the blue Internet port on the router. The router's Internet LED lights Internet. Connect the router to the Quick Start AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies...
...and use the router's password to the Internet Make sure that the router's WiFi LED is ready. 3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the blue Internet port on the router. Launch a web browser. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit www...) and network key (password). Open the WiFi connection manager on your main Ethernet cable to the blue Internet port on the router. The router's Internet LED lights Internet. Connect the router to the Quick Start AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies...
Installation Guide
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... downloads and user manuals, and join our community. 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 the router depending on ... connecting the power supply. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about 5 to register your home network from www.NETGEAR.com/genie. January 2017 Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. Internet ...
... downloads and user manuals, and join our community. 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 the router depending on ... connecting the power supply. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about 5 to register your home network from www.NETGEAR.com/genie. January 2017 Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. Internet ...
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...
User Manual
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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 ...
User Manual
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AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 LED Descriptions The following table describes the LEDs on , and the router is ready. Ethernet ports 1-4 Solid green. Blinking green. The wireless radio is connected between the router and the modem. Off. No Ethernet cable is operating. LED descriptions ...provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. WiFi LED Solid green. The Internet connection is in progress. A firmware update is ready. Power is on the router. The wireless radio is connected to this Ethernet port. A powered-on the Back Panel The back panel of ...
AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 LED Descriptions The following table describes the LEDs on , and the router is ready. Ethernet ports 1-4 Solid green. Blinking green. The wireless radio is connected between the router and the modem. Off. No Ethernet cable is operating. LED descriptions ...provides ports, buttons, and a DC power connector. WiFi LED Solid green. The Internet connection is in progress. A firmware update is ready. Power is on the router. The wireless radio is connected to this Ethernet port. A powered-on the Back Panel The back panel of ...
User Manual
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... the Router 11 This button can be used to reboot and reset the router and connect WPS-enabled devices to LAN devices. • Internet WAN port. Use the four Fast Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to the router depending on how long the button is pressed: - Use... back panel In addition to a USB device such as a printer. • Power On/Off button. Connect WPS-enabled devices. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to its factory default settings. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Figure 2. Reset the router to a modem. • USB port.
... the Router 11 This button can be used to reboot and reset the router and connect WPS-enabled devices to LAN devices. • Internet WAN port. Use the four Fast Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to the router depending on how long the button is pressed: - Use... back panel In addition to a USB device such as a printer. • Power On/Off button. Connect WPS-enabled devices. Use the blue Fast Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to its factory default settings. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Figure 2. Reset the router to a modem. • USB port.
User Manual
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Fish tanks - Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. 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,...with your modem. Aluminum studs - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to the Internet port of the Router 13 Connect the power adapter to cable your router: 1. Brick - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to your...
Fish tanks - Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. 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,...with your modem. Aluminum studs - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to the Internet port of the Router 13 Connect the power adapter to cable your router: 1. Brick - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to your...
User Manual
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.... Launch a web browser. Connect to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. When your Internet connection is connected to provide it. Turn the router on your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you can use a wired connection to the Internet. The browser goes to the...computer to change its settings. When you want to access the Internet. Note If you start the setup process, get your Internet service. Follow the onscreen instructions. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • ISP login. Your service provider gave you logs you ...
.... Launch a web browser. Connect to http://www.routerlogin.net and the NETGEAR installation assistant displays. 4. When your Internet connection is connected to provide it. Turn the router on your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you can use a wired connection to the Internet. The browser goes to the...computer to change its settings. When you want to access the Internet. Note If you start the setup process, get your Internet service. Follow the onscreen instructions. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 • ISP login. Your service provider gave you logs you ...
User Manual
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...router is receiving power and that is set as Auto. Enter the router user name and password. Connect to the Internet. 6. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 The router connects to the Network and Access the Router 18 Review your router and launch a web browser, the browser... typed everything correctly. If problems persist, register your ISP to the Internet, do the following : a. A login window opens. 3. Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. The user name is password. If the router does not connect to verify that you are case-sensitive.
...router is receiving power and that is set as Auto. Enter the router user name and password. Connect to the Internet. 6. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 The router connects to the Network and Access the Router 18 Review your router and launch a web browser, the browser... typed everything correctly. If problems persist, register your ISP to the Internet, do the following : a. A login window opens. 3. Contact your NETGEAR product and contact NETGEAR technical support. The user name is password. If the router does not connect to verify that you are case-sensitive.
User Manual
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...NETGEAR genie® app is connected to the Network and Access the Router 19 Connect to the network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you with the following: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features such as Parental Controls, guest access, Internet... to confirm this change the language: 1. Launch the genie app. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To change . Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at netgear.com/genie. 2. The genie app dashboard displays. The user name and password are case-sensitive...
...NETGEAR genie® app is connected to the Network and Access the Router 19 Connect to the network. 2. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that you with the following: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage router features such as Parental Controls, guest access, Internet... to confirm this change the language: 1. Launch the genie app. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To change . Visit the NETGEAR genie web page at netgear.com/genie. 2. The genie app dashboard displays. The user name and password are case-sensitive...
User Manual
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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. 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.
User Manual
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... use the Setup Wizard: 1. If you do not need to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21). 6. A login window opens. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. A login window opens. 3. The Setup Wizard is password. The default...
... use the Setup Wizard: 1. If you do not need to the Internet Setup page (see Manually Set Up the Internet Connection on page 21). 6. A login window opens. AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. A login window opens. 3. The Setup Wizard is password. The default...
User Manual
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...the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service...of your Internet connection. Click ...uses DHCP to your Internet connection require a login? If...connect to assign your router connects. 9. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service You can change them. 8. Specify Your Internet Settings 22 Select Internet. The gateway is available, enter it also. 10. Select an Internet...information, contact your Internet connection requires an account... Leave the Does your Internet service. Select a Domain...Internet. Use the default MAC address...
...the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service...of your Internet connection. Click ...uses DHCP to your Internet connection require a login? If...connect to assign your router connects. 9. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service You can change them. 8. Specify Your Internet Settings 22 Select Internet. The gateway is available, enter it also. 10. Select an Internet...information, contact your Internet connection requires an account... Leave the Does your Internet service. Select a Domain...Internet. Use the default MAC address...
User Manual
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... admin. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your Internet connection require a login? AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which your router connects. 13. A login window opens. 3. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. Select Internet. A value of minutes. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer...
... admin. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your Internet connection require a login? AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120 To specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which your router connects. 13. A login window opens. 3. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. Select Internet. A value of minutes. Use the default MAC address. • Use Computer...