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NETGEAR R6120 User Manual

NETGEAR R6120
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DescriptionField
By default, the router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name
(SSID) in their scanned network lists.To turn off the SSID broadcast, clear the Enable
SSID Broadcast check box.Turning off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi
security, but users must know the SSID to be able to join the WiFi network of the router.
Enable SSID Broadcast
By default, 20/40 MHz coexistence is enabled to prevent interference between WiFi
networks in your environment at the expense of the WiFi speed. If no other WiFi networks
are present in your environment, you can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence
check box to increase the WiFi speed to the maximum supported speed.
Enable 20/40 MHz
Coexistence
Security Options
This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
If you change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the router’s WiFi network:
None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the WiFi network.
We recommend that you do not use an open WiFi network.
WEP. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is
superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. The WEP option displays only if you select Up to 54 Mbps from
the Mode menu. For information about configuring WEP, see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security on page
53.
WPA2-PSK [AES]. This option is the default setting.This type of security enables WiFi devices that support
WPA2 to join the router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi network. If you did not change the passphrase, the default passphrase
displays.The default passphrase is printed on the router label.WPA2 provides a secure connection but some
older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices,
select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES] security.
If you change the passphrase, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters.To join the
router’s WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.
WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES].This type of security enables WiFi devices that support either WPA
or WPA2 to join the router’s 2.4 GHz WiFi network. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK
[AES] and limits the speed of WiFi devices to 54 Mbps.
To use this type of security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of 8 to 63 characters. To join the router’s
WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase.
WPA/WPA2 Enterprise. This type of security requires that your WiFi network can access a RADIUS server.
For information about configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security
on page 54.
Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac)
The SSID is the 5 GHz WiFi band name. If you did not change the SSID, the default
SSID displays.The default SSID is also printed on the router label.
If you change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive
name in this field.
Note
Name (SSID)
Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
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AC1200 WiFi Router Model R6120

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NETGEAR R6120 Specifications

General IconGeneral
DSL WANNo
Ethernet WANYes
Wi-Fi bandDual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
WLAN data transfer rate (max)1200 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (first band)300 Mbit/s
WLAN data transfer rate (second band)900 Mbit/s
Product typeTabletop router
Product colorBlack
Networking standardsIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface typeFast Ethernet
Memory card slot(s)-
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports5
Power source typeAC
Antennas quantity2
Cables includedLAN (RJ-45)
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Security algorithmsWPA, WPA2-PSK
Package depth219 mm
Package width179 mm
Package height109 mm
Package weight660 g
Shipping (inner) case width461 mm
Shipping (inner) case height215 mm
Shipping (inner) case length352 mm
Shipping (inner) case net weight4780 g
Number of layers per pallet (sea)9 pc(s)
Number of cartons per pallet layer6 pc(s)
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth136.5 mm
Width185 mm
Height46 mm
Weight250 g

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