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... that the images used in this manual were taken using the following topics: • Router Requirements • Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer • Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets • Manage the Desktop genie App Settings For...support.netgear.com. This manual guides you manage your router. For more information about NETGEAR product support, visit the support website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. This chapter covers the following versions of genie apps. 1. Note that let you through the installation and setup procedures...
... that the images used in this manual were taken using the following topics: • Router Requirements • Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer • Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets • Manage the Desktop genie App Settings For...support.netgear.com. This manual guides you manage your router. For more information about NETGEAR product support, visit the support website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. This chapter covers the following versions of genie apps. 1. Note that let you through the installation and setup procedures...
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... page displays. Click the Take me to the status screen button. 10. Displays the login name. The Setup is complete page displays. c. b. Select a filtering level and click the Next button. Turns parental controls ... block. • Change Custom Settings. Opens a web browser and log in to your router and waits for the response. The Parental Controls page displays. 9. NETGEAR genie App The filtering level page displays. Enter your OpenDNS account. The filtering level page ...8226; Parental Controls. The genie app sends the command to OpenDNS. Manage Your WiFi Network 57
... page displays. Click the Take me to the status screen button. 10. Displays the login name. The Setup is complete page displays. c. b. Select a filtering level and click the Next button. Turns parental controls ... block. • Change Custom Settings. Opens a web browser and log in to your router and waits for the response. The Parental Controls page displays. 9. NETGEAR genie App The filtering level page displays. Enter your OpenDNS account. The filtering level page ...8226; Parental Controls. The genie app sends the command to OpenDNS. Manage Your WiFi Network 57
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... No button. 9. The Filtering Level page displays. The Setup is password. The app returns to the status screen button. Tap a button that display to create an account. Enter the fields that applies to the router's WiFi network. 2. Enter your device to you: • ...WiFi Network 58 The default password is complete page displays. Tap the Take me to the home page. 7. b. Tap the Login button. 4. After you already created an OpenDNS account. 8. b. c. Tap the Login button. Tap a filtering level and click the Next button. The home page displays. 3. NETGEAR...
... No button. 9. The Filtering Level page displays. The Setup is password. The app returns to the status screen button. Tap a button that display to create an account. Enter the fields that applies to the router's WiFi network. 2. Enter your device to you: • ...WiFi Network 58 The default password is complete page displays. Tap the Take me to the home page. 7. b. Tap the Login button. 4. After you already created an OpenDNS account. 8. b. c. Tap the Login button. Tap a filtering level and click the Next button. The home page displays. 3. NETGEAR...
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... use this section were taken with an Ethernet cable. 3. For more information, see the router's user manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. • Connect your computer. 4. NETGEAR genie App Set Up an AirPrint Printer Using the Desktop genie App Use AirPrint to print... Printer utility on the router's product label. To use AirPrint, you use WPS to connect to your printer to the router's WiFi network. • Connect your computer can connect your printer into an AirPrint printer using the manual method or the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method: -...
... use this section were taken with an Ethernet cable. 3. For more information, see the router's user manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. • Connect your computer. 4. NETGEAR genie App Set Up an AirPrint Printer Using the Desktop genie App Use AirPrint to print... Printer utility on the router's product label. To use AirPrint, you use WPS to connect to your printer to the router's WiFi network. • Connect your computer can connect your printer into an AirPrint printer using the manual method or the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method: -...
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...Setup Introduction 9 Front Panel and Right Side Panel 10 Back Panel 12 Position Your Modem Router 13 Install and Activate Your Cable Modem 14 Cable the Modem Router 14 Activate Your Internet Service 15 Activate Your Internet Service with Comcast XFINITY 16 Perform a Speed Test 17 Cable the Modem Router to a Router... the Modem Router 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 ...
...Setup Introduction 9 Front Panel and Right Side Panel 10 Back Panel 12 Position Your Modem Router 13 Install and Activate Your Cable Modem 14 Cable the Modem Router 14 Activate Your Internet Service 15 Activate Your Internet Service with Comcast XFINITY 16 Perform a Speed Test 17 Cable the Modem Router to a Router... the Modem Router 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 ...
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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 1. This chapter contains the following sections: • Introduction • Front Panel and Right Side Panel • Back Panel • Position Your Modem Router • Install and Activate Your Cable Modem •...
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 1. This chapter contains the following sections: • Introduction • Front Panel and Right Side Panel • Back Panel • Position Your Modem Router • Install and Activate Your Cable Modem •...
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... fast access to the Internet over a cable network with support for wall mounting. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up your home or guest network. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in this product's compatibility with the setup.
... fast access to the Internet over a cable network with support for wall mounting. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up your home or guest network. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in this product's compatibility with the setup.
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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. Hardware Overview and Setup 10 The right side panel contains two buttons. Front panel LEDs and side panel buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you 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. Hardware Overview and Setup 10 The right side panel contains two buttons. Front panel LEDs and side panel buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. 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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...; Blinking green. The modem router is locked. • Solid amber. The modem router router is synchronizing with the LEDs on page 185. • Solid amber. The 2.4 GHz radio is off . • Solid green. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. No power is offline.... • Solid green. The modem router reached the traffic meter limit. (For information about the traffic meter, see Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic on . The modem router is supplied to the modem router. • Off. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
...; Blinking green. The modem router is locked. • Solid amber. The modem router router is synchronizing with the LEDs on page 185. • Solid amber. The 2.4 GHz radio is off . • Solid green. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. No power is offline.... • Solid green. The modem router reached the traffic meter limit. (For information about the traffic meter, see Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic on . The modem router is supplied to the modem router. • Off. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
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...or printer to right: • USB port. If you turn off the radios, both WiFi LEDs on the right side panel. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following sections: • Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router on page 21 • Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to the Ethernet ...LAN of the modem router. Pressing this button for three seconds activates WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for three ...
...or printer to right: • USB port. If you turn off the radios, both WiFi LEDs on the right side panel. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following sections: • Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router on page 21 • Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to the Ethernet ...LAN of the modem router. Pressing this button for three seconds activates WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for three ...
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...The port is operating at least eight seconds. Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your modem router. Ceiling fans - 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. To set the modem router to Its Factory Default Settings on the physical placement of a cordless phone Hardware Overview and Setup...
...The port is operating at least eight seconds. Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your modem router. Ceiling fans - 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. To set the modem router to Its Factory Default Settings on the physical placement of a cordless phone Hardware Overview and Setup...
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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 walls, and items such as both a modem and a router... Modem Router The modem router comes configured to cable your Internet connection without any other routers or ... Cable Modem router Power adapter Ethernet cable Figure 3. You can share your modem router is better ...router to specify this setting. Modem router in to the modem router to a router or gateway. You can also cable the modem router to another router...
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 walls, and items such as both a modem and a router... Modem Router The modem router comes configured to cable your Internet connection without any other routers or ... Cable Modem router Power adapter Ethernet cable Figure 3. You can share your modem router is better ...router to specify this setting. Modem router in to the modem router to a router or gateway. You can also cable the modem router to another router...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your Internet service: 1. Wait for the modem router to a cable wall outlet. 2. Activate Your Internet Service To activate your modem router: 1. Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Bright House Networks http://support.brighthouse.com 1-866-898-...://install.optimum.com/JointInstall/ Telephone number depends on the modem router to 10 minutes. 5. Hardware Overview and Setup 15 Connect the power adapter provided in to the modem router to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 3. ...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your Internet service: 1. Wait for the modem router to a cable wall outlet. 2. Activate Your Internet Service To activate your modem router: 1. Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Bright House Networks http://support.brighthouse.com 1-866-898-...://install.optimum.com/JointInstall/ Telephone number depends on the modem router to 10 minutes. 5. Hardware Overview and Setup 15 Connect the power adapter provided in to the modem router to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 3. ...
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... the cable modem. If you complete the setup, perform a speed test. After you are unable to self-activate your modem router, call your cable Internet provider and do not get an Internet connection with the modem router, ask your cable Internet provider to look ... in your monthly Internet service billing statement. 2. b. Hardware Overview and Setup 16 Check your account information and provide the modem router's model number, which is on page 16. c. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www.comcast.com/activate http...
... the cable modem. If you complete the setup, perform a speed test. After you are unable to self-activate your modem router, call your cable Internet provider and do not get an Internet connection with the modem router, ask your cable Internet provider to look ... in your monthly Internet service billing statement. 2. b. Hardware Overview and Setup 16 Check your account information and provide the modem router's model number, which is on page 16. c. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www.comcast.com/activate http...
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... 4. If you do one of your cable Internet provider. Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode In the unlikely situation that you want to use the modem router as network address translation (NAT) and DHCP Hardware Overview and Setup 17 If you are redirected to the XFINITY self-activation page. For.... Perform a Speed Test To determine the accurate Internet speed, visit the speed test website of the following depending on page 23. Close all web browsers. 2. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you start the self-activation process, make sure that can connect to an existing...
... 4. If you do one of your cable Internet provider. Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode In the unlikely situation that you want to use the modem router as network address translation (NAT) and DHCP Hardware Overview and Setup 17 If you are redirected to the XFINITY self-activation page. For.... Perform a Speed Test To determine the accurate Internet speed, visit the speed test website of the following depending on page 23. Close all web browsers. 2. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you start the self-activation process, make sure that can connect to an existing...
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... into a bridged modem. Launch an Internet browser. 6. Click the OK button. The Router Mode page displays. 10. Hardware Overview and Setup 18 On your password. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Mode. Type admin for the password. 8. By default, the Yes radio button is on...the cable port on the network). AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to the WiFi network. 5. Note: If the modem router functions as a bridged modem or in bridge mode), the modem router's WiFi radios are turned off. To cable your modem router to a cable wall outlet or...
... into a bridged modem. Launch an Internet browser. 6. Click the OK button. The Router Mode page displays. 10. Hardware Overview and Setup 18 On your password. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Mode. Type admin for the password. 8. By default, the Yes radio button is on...the cable port on the network). AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to the WiFi network. 5. Note: If the modem router functions as a bridged modem or in bridge mode), the modem router's WiFi radios are turned off. To cable your modem router to a cable wall outlet or...
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... that came with your devices to the modem router. Hardware Overview and Setup 19 In most cases, an Internet service provider (ISP) provides only one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router. Click the Apply button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router With the No setting, the modem router works as a bridge and obtains IP information from...
... that came with your devices to the modem router. Hardware Overview and Setup 19 In most cases, an Internet service provider (ISP) provides only one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router. Click the Apply button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router With the No setting, the modem router works as a bridge and obtains IP information from...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Connect to the Network You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router's local area network (LAN). To connect your computer to use a static IP address, change the name of the modem router: 1. Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router... Cable You can connect to the WiFi network of the modem router. On the WiFi device that you did not change the settings so that an Ethernet cable is on your network during the setup process, look for your WiFi connections. If you want to connect...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Connect to the Network You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router's local area network (LAN). To connect your computer to use a static IP address, change the name of the modem router: 1. Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router... Cable You can connect to the WiFi network of the modem router. On the WiFi device that you did not change the settings so that an Ethernet cable is on your network during the setup process, look for your WiFi connections. If you want to connect...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for WiFi access. Check the WPS instructions for your WiFi device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on page 36. This login logs you know which of the modem router... security settings from NETGEAR genie. Types of Logins and Access The modem router supports separate types of the modem router: 1. For more information, see Access NETGEAR genie on page 45. For information about 5 GHz WiFi settings, see Product...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for WiFi access. Check the WPS instructions for your WiFi device, or follow the WPS instructions that came with the device. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on page 36. This login logs you know which of the modem router... security settings from NETGEAR genie. Types of Logins and Access The modem router supports separate types of the modem router: 1. For more information, see Access NETGEAR genie on page 45. For information about 5 GHz WiFi settings, see Product...
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...usually work fine. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. Customize the Internet Settings 30 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings In general, the modem router receives the Internet settings dynamically from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Launch an Internet browser from... and type your password. If you did not yet personalize your cable service provider gave you. Click the OK button. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Internet Setup. 6. The main Internet settings that your password, type password for the password. 4.
...usually work fine. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. Customize the Internet Settings 30 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings In general, the modem router receives the Internet settings dynamically from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Launch an Internet browser from... and type your password. If you did not yet personalize your cable service provider gave you. Click the OK button. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Internet Setup. 6. The main Internet settings that your password, type password for the password. 4.