NETGEAR R6900P User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router
Unpack Your Router.............................................................................................10
Attach the Antennas.............................................................................................10
LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel....................................................................11
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel.............................................13
USB Port on the Front Panel................................................................................13
Router Label........................................................................................................14
Position Your Router.............................................................................................14
Cable Your Router................................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Router..........................................................................................17
Connect to the Router Through an Ethernet Cable.........................................17
Join the WiFi Network of the Router................................................................17
Manual Method...........................................................................................17
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method...................................................................18
Types of Logins...............................................................................................18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................18
Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................19
Log In to the Router........................................................................................20
Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App....................................................20
Change the Language.........................................................................................21
Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App..............................................21
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................24
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................25
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................25
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPPoE Service........26
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP
Service............................................................................................................28
Specify an IPv6 Internet Connection....................................................................30
IPv6 Internet Connections and IPv6 Addresses..............................................30
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................31
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................32
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................34
Set Up an IPv6 Pass-Through Internet Connection........................................36
Set Up a Fixed IPv6 Internet Connection........................................................36
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection....................................................38
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection...........................................................39
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................41
Manage the MTU Size.........................................................................................43
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NETGEAR R6900P Specifications

General

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	R6900P
Category	Wireless Router
Language	English