NETGEAR C6220 User Manual

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AC1200 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6220
Chapter 5 Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Modem Router
USB Device Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Access a USB Drive Connected to the Modem Router From
a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Access a USB Storage Device That Is Connected to the
Modem Router From a Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Control Access to the USB Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Use FTP Within the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
View or Change Network Folders on a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Approve USB Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 6 Specify Network Settings
View or Change the WAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Change the MTU Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Set Up a Default DMZ Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Change the Modem Router’s Device Name. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Specify the IP Addresses That the Modem Router Assigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Manage LAN IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reserve a LAN IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Edit a Reserved Address Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Delete a Reserved Address Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Specify Basic WiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Change the WiFi Security Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Set Up a WiFi Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Control the WiFi Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Use the WiFi On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Specify WPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Set Up a WiFi Access List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug-N-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Chapter 7 Manage Your Network
View Modem Router Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
View Cable Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
View Internet Port Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
View WiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Reboot the Modem Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Change the Router Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

NETGEAR C6220 Specifications

General

Product type	Tabletop router
Product color	Black
LED indicators	Power
USB port	Yes
Memory card slot(s)	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	2
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Channels quantity	12 channels
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)	340 Mbit/s
Certification	CableLabs
Processor frequency	1600 MHz
Cables included	LAN (RJ-45)
Power source type	AC
Security algorithms	WPA2, WPA2-AES

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	155 mm
Width	235 mm
Height	57 mm
Weight	440 g

Summary

Hardware Setup

Cable Your Modem Router

Activate Your Internet Service

Steps to activate your internet service with your ISP, including self-activation and phone support.

Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router

Log In to the Modem Router

Step-by-step guide on how to access the modem router's web interface for configuration.

Specify Initial Settings

Specify the Internet Connection Settings

Guides users through configuring WAN settings like IP address, DNS, and account information.

Control Access to the Internet

Set Up Parental Controls

Enables content filtering and access restrictions for devices on the network.

Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites

Share a USB Storage Device Attached to the Modem Router

Connect a USB Storage Device to the Modem Router

Access a USB Drive Connected to the Modem Router From a Windows Computer

Steps to access shared files on a USB drive from a Windows PC.

Access a USB Storage Device That Is Connected to the Modem Router From a Mac

Steps to access shared files on a USB drive from a Mac computer.

Safely Remove a USB Storage Device

Specify Network Settings

View or Change the WAN Settings

Configure Wide Area Network (WAN) settings, including firewall, DMZ, and ping responses.

Set Up a Default DMZ Server

Change the LAN TCP/IP Settings

Configure the router's local area network (LAN) IP address and subnet mask.

Specify the IP Addresses That the Modem Router Assigns

Specify Basic WiFi Settings

Configure essential WiFi settings like SSID, security mode, and channel.

Change the WiFi Security Option

Selects the encryption protocol (WPA2/WPA) and sets the WiFi password.

Set Up a WiFi Guest Network

Set Up a WiFi Access List

Manage Your Network

View Modem Router Status

Reboot the Modem Router

Provides instructions on how to restart the modem router.

Change the Router Mode

Manage the Modem Router Configuration File

Options to back up, restore, or reset the router's configuration settings.

Change the admin Password

Guides users on how to change the router's administrative login password for security.

Run the Ping Utility

Remote Management

Enables and configures remote access to the modem router's settings over the internet.

Specify Internet Port Settings

Set Up Port Forwarding to a Local Server

Configures rules to forward incoming internet traffic to specific devices on the local network.

Set Up Port Triggering

Sets up dynamic port opening rules for specific applications based on outbound traffic.

Troubleshooting

Use LEDs to Troubleshoot

Helps diagnose issues by interpreting the status of the modem router's LED indicators.

Cannot Log In to the Modem Router

Provides solutions for common problems preventing access to the router's web interface.

Troubleshoot the ISP Connection

Guides users through diagnosing and resolving issues with the internet service provider connection.

Troubleshoot a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility

Supplemental Information

Factory Default Settings

Instructions on how to reset the modem router to its original factory default configuration.