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WiFi On/Off WPS AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 User Manual February 2016 202-11533-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
WiFi On/Off WPS AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 User Manual February 2016 202-11533-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for selecting NETGEAR products. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support Thank you can use it to register your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers...
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for selecting NETGEAR products. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support Thank you can use it to register your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers...
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... Connect to the Network 21 Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable 21 Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router 21 Types of Logins and Access 22 Product Label 23 Access NETGEAR genie 23 Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App 25 Chapter 3 Customize the Internet ...Settings View the Cable Initialization of the Modem Router 27 Change the Cable...
... Connect to the Network 21 Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable 21 Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router 21 Types of Logins and Access 22 Product Label 23 Access NETGEAR genie 23 Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App 25 Chapter 3 Customize the Internet ...Settings View the Cable Initialization of the Modem Router 27 Change the Cable...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up and Enable a Guest Network 48 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Guest WiFi Network 52 Chapter 5 Secure Your Network Set Up Parental Controls 55 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 58 Enable and Manage Network Access Control ... DHCP Server Address Pool 91 Manage Universal Plug and Play 92 Chapter 7 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor Your Network View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router 96 View the Cable Information and Internet Port and WiFi Status 96 View the Traffic Statistics 101 View the Internet Port Connection Status and...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up and Enable a Guest Network 48 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Guest WiFi Network 52 Chapter 5 Secure Your Network Set Up Parental Controls 55 Allow or Block Access to Your Network 58 Enable and Manage Network Access Control ... DHCP Server Address Pool 91 Manage Universal Plug and Play 92 Chapter 7 Manage the Modem Router and Monitor Your Network View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router 96 View the Cable Information and Internet Port and WiFi Status 96 View the Traffic Statistics 101 View the Internet Port Connection Status and...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View WiFi Channels in Your Environment 105 View WiFi Networks in Your Environment 107 View and Manage the Log 108 Change the Password 110 Manage the Device Settings File of the Modem Router 111 Back Up the Settings 111 Restore the Settings 112 Return the Modem Router to ... View or Change the Status of a Printer 142 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 143 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 144 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language 145 Specify the Time-Out 145 Chapter 10 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet Set Up ...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View WiFi Channels in Your Environment 105 View WiFi Networks in Your Environment 107 View and Manage the Log 108 Change the Password 110 Manage the Device Settings File of the Modem Router 111 Back Up the Settings 111 Restore the Settings 112 Return the Modem Router to ... View or Change the Status of a Printer 142 Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer 143 Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings 144 Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language 145 Specify the Time-Out 145 Chapter 10 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet Set Up ...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created 149 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 151 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet 151 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet with FTP 153 Chapter 11 Manage the Advanced WiFi Network Settings Control the WiFi Radios 155 Use the WiFi On/Off... 184 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 185 Power LED Is Off 185 Power LED Is Red 185 WiFi LED Is Off 186 Ethernet LED Is Off 186 You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router 186 View and Manage the Event Log 187 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection 188 Troubleshoot the ...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created 149 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 151 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet 151 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet with FTP 153 Chapter 11 Manage the Advanced WiFi Network Settings Control the WiFi Radios 155 Use the WiFi On/Off... 184 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 185 Power LED Is Off 185 Power LED Is Red 185 WiFi LED Is Off 186 Ethernet LED Is Off 186 You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router 186 View and Manage the Event Log 187 Troubleshoot the Internet Connection 188 Troubleshoot the ...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Internet LED Is Off 189 Obtain an Internet IP Address 189 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 190 Changes Are Not Saved 191 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity 191 TCP/IP Network Not Responding 192 Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router 192 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 192 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Specifications Factory Default Settings 195 Technical and Environmental Specifications 197 7
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Internet LED Is Off 189 Obtain an Internet IP Address 189 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing 190 Changes Are Not Saved 191 Troubleshoot the WiFi Connectivity 191 TCP/IP Network Not Responding 192 Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router 192 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 192 Appendix A Factory Default Settings and Specifications Factory Default Settings 195 Technical and Environmental Specifications 197 7
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Hardware Overview and Setup 1 This user manual is for the NETGEAR® AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router, Model C6250. Note: In this user guide, the terms cable Internet provider and cable service provider mean the same thing. Note: In this user guide, the terms wireless and WiFi mean the same thing. 8 This chapter contains the following...
Hardware Overview and Setup 1 This user manual is for the NETGEAR® AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router, Model C6250. Note: In this user guide, the terms cable Internet provider and cable service provider mean the same thing. Note: In this user guide, the terms wireless and WiFi mean the same thing. 8 This chapter contains the following...
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... 1. Do not mount the modem router to 1300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11ac devices. For more information, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that comes in the stand and do not detach the stand. NETGEAR makes no express or implied ...representations or warranties about setting up to a wall; The modem router provides one coaxial cable connector, two...
... 1. Do not mount the modem router to 1300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band for 802.11ac devices. For more information, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that comes in the stand and do not detach the stand. NETGEAR makes no express or implied ...representations or warranties about setting up to a wall; The modem router provides one coaxial cable connector, two...
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Front panel LEDs and side panel buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. WiFi On/off button WiFi On/Off WPS WPS button Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Figure 1. The following table lists and describes each LED on the front panel. The right side panel contains two buttons. Hardware Overview and Setup 10 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you verify status and connections.
Front panel LEDs and side panel buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. WiFi On/off button WiFi On/Off WPS WPS button Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Figure 1. The following table lists and describes each LED on the front panel. The right side panel contains two buttons. Hardware Overview and Setup 10 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you verify status and connections.
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... is on . Hardware Overview and Setup 11 The modem router is offline. • Solid green. The modem router is transmitting or receiving data. • Blinking amber. Front panel LEDs LED Power Icon Downstream Upstream Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet Description • Solid green. If the...panel provides two port LEDs (see Back Panel on , see Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic on . • Blinking green. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. The modem router is active. • Off. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is starting up (the Power LED lights solid red...
... is on . Hardware Overview and Setup 11 The modem router is offline. • Solid green. The modem router is transmitting or receiving data. • Blinking amber. Front panel LEDs LED Power Icon Downstream Upstream Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet Description • Solid green. If the...panel provides two port LEDs (see Back Panel on , see Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic on . • Blinking green. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. The modem router is active. • Off. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is starting up (the Power LED lights solid red...
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... front panel light solid green. For more information about using WPS, see the following sections: • Join the WiFi Network of the modem router. One USB 2.0 port lets you add a WiFi device to the WiFi Network on the front panel blink amber. USB Reset Cable USB port Reset button Power adapter input Ethernet ports... connect a USB hard drive, flash drive, or printer to right: • USB port. Pressing this button for three seconds turns on the right side panel. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on both radios.
... front panel light solid green. For more information about using WPS, see the following sections: • Join the WiFi Network of the modem router. One USB 2.0 port lets you add a WiFi device to the WiFi Network on the front panel blink amber. USB Reset Cable USB port Reset button Power adapter input Ethernet ports... connect a USB hard drive, flash drive, or printer to right: • USB port. Pressing this button for three seconds turns on the right side panel. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on both radios.
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... is operating at 1000 Mbps. • Left LED blinking green. For more information, see Return the Modem Router to the following table describes the port LEDs. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left LED (green) and a right port LED (amber...), which, together, indicate the operating speed and traffic condition. For best results, place your modem router according to Its Factory ...
... is operating at 1000 Mbps. • Left LED blinking green. For more information, see Return the Modem Router to the following table describes the port LEDs. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left LED (green) and a right port LED (amber...), which, together, indicate the operating speed and traffic condition. For best results, place your modem router according to Its Factory ...
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... Power adapter Ethernet cable Figure 3. Install and Activate Your Cable Modem The most common way to cable your Internet connection without any other routers or gateways on the same network. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated...
... Power adapter Ethernet cable Figure 3. Install and Activate Your Cable Modem The most common way to cable your Internet connection without any other routers or gateways on the same network. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated...
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... Internet service: 1. Optimum is a brand name of the modem router. Connect the power adapter provided in to the modem router to 10 minutes. 5. The Power LED lights green. 4. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. ...install.optimum.com/JointInstall/ Telephone number depends on the back panel of Cablevision. Wait for the modem router to the Optimum web page. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your modem router to a cable wall outlet. 2. Hardware Overview and Setup 15 Note: When you attempt ...
... Internet service: 1. Optimum is a brand name of the modem router. Connect the power adapter provided in to the modem router to 10 minutes. 5. The Power LED lights green. 4. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. ...install.optimum.com/JointInstall/ Telephone number depends on the back panel of Cablevision. Wait for the modem router to the Optimum web page. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your modem router to a cable wall outlet. 2. Hardware Overview and Setup 15 Note: When you attempt ...
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... is not visible, your cable Internet provider can give you are unable to confirm that your modem router is C6250, serial number, and MAC address. Hardware Overview and Setup 16 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www.comcast.com/activate http://www.XFINITY.com/internetsetup http://www...
... is not visible, your cable Internet provider can give you are unable to confirm that your modem router is C6250, serial number, and MAC address. Hardware Overview and Setup 16 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www.comcast.com/activate http://www.XFINITY.com/internetsetup http://www...
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.... When asked, provide your account information and provide the modem router's model number and MAC address, which the modem router reboots a couple of times. 4. Wait for your modem router online, and do not get an Internet connection with Comcast XFINITY's self-activation process: 1. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you start the self-activation process, make...
.... When asked, provide your account information and provide the modem router's model number and MAC address, which the modem router reboots a couple of times. 4. Wait for your modem router online, and do not get an Internet connection with Comcast XFINITY's self-activation process: 1. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you start the self-activation process, make...
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... Mode page displays. 10. By default, the Yes radio button is , as a bridged modem or in bridge mode), the modem router's WiFi radios are turned off. To cable your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to devices on the product label. Connect a coaxial cable...
... Mode page displays. 10. By default, the Yes radio button is , as a bridged modem or in bridge mode), the modem router's WiFi radios are turned off. To cable your computer or wireless device, find and select the WiFi network. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to devices on the product label. Connect a coaxial cable...
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In most cases, an Internet service provider (ISP) provides only one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router. CAUTION: When the modem router is in bridge mode, you must connect only one device (your other router) to one public IP address and connecting multiple devices can... Hardware Overview and Setup 19 Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12. Follow the instructions that came with your devices to the modem router. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router With the No setting, the modem router works as a bridge and obtains IP information from the cable Internet provider. 11.
In most cases, an Internet service provider (ISP) provides only one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router. CAUTION: When the modem router is in bridge mode, you must connect only one device (your other router) to one public IP address and connecting multiple devices can... Hardware Overview and Setup 19 Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12. Follow the instructions that came with your devices to the modem router. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router With the No setting, the modem router works as a bridge and obtains IP information from the cable Internet provider. 11.
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You can also download this guide from downloadcenter.netgear.com. 20 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router 2 This chapter describes how to use NETGEAR genie to connect to the Network • Types of Logins and Access • Product Label • Access NETGEAR genie • Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App Note: For information about installing the modem router, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that comes in the product package. 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the modem router.
You can also download this guide from downloadcenter.netgear.com. 20 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router 2 This chapter describes how to use NETGEAR genie to connect to the Network • Types of Logins and Access • Product Label • Access NETGEAR genie • Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App Note: For information about installing the modem router, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that comes in the product package. 2. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the modem router.