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...Chapter 1 Getting Started Router Requirements 8 Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer 8 Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets 8 ...Manage Your Internet Connection Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App 20 Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App 20 Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop ... the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App 25 Chapter 3 Manage Your WiFi Network Manage WiFi Connections 28 Connect to a WiFi Network Using the Desktop genie App 28 Specify the Preferred Network Using the Desktop ...
...Chapter 1 Getting Started Router Requirements 8 Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer 8 Install the NETGEAR Mobile genie Apps on Smartphones and Tablets 8 ...Manage Your Internet Connection Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App 20 Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App 20 Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop ... the Traffic Meter Using the iOS Mobile genie App 25 Chapter 3 Manage Your WiFi Network Manage WiFi Connections 28 Connect to a WiFi Network Using the Desktop genie App 28 Specify the Preferred Network Using the Desktop ...
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... Apps on Smartphones and Tablets The mobile apps run on Android and iOS mobile devices like parental controls, guest access, broadband usage meter, speed test, AirPrint compatibility, and more. • Use the network map to view all the devices on your home network. Note: To ...settings with genie app, you download and install the genie app, it is the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 running firmware version 1.0.4.30. Click the appropriate Download button. Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer The desktop genie apps run on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista...
... Apps on Smartphones and Tablets The mobile apps run on Android and iOS mobile devices like parental controls, guest access, broadband usage meter, speed test, AirPrint compatibility, and more. • Use the network map to view all the devices on your home network. Note: To ...settings with genie app, you download and install the genie app, it is the Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router Model R7000 running firmware version 1.0.4.30. Click the appropriate Download button. Install the NETGEAR Desktop genie App on a Computer The desktop genie apps run on Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista...
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Manage Your Internet Connection 2 This chapter contains the following sections: • Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App • Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App • Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop genie App • Set Up Traffic Meter Locally 19 2.
Manage Your Internet Connection 2 This chapter contains the following sections: • Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App • Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App • Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop genie App • Set Up Traffic Meter Locally 19 2.
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NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your Internet connection using the desktop genie app for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App To perform a speed test using the desktop genie ...app for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. The Home ...
NETGEAR genie App Monitor Your Internet Connection Using the Desktop genie App To monitor your Internet connection using the desktop genie app for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Perform a Speed Test Using the Desktop genie App To perform a speed test using the desktop genie ...app for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Connect your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. The Home ...
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... type the URL for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Click the Internet button. 4. The Home page displays. 3. Click the Speed Test button. The download speed from the website displays. Launch the genie app . Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop genie App To...for a website. 5. On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Manage Your Internet Connection 21 NETGEAR genie App 3. Connect your Internet connection is not working, the Internet pane on the Home screen is red.
... type the URL for Windows and Mac computers: 1. Click the Internet button. 4. The Home page displays. 3. Click the Speed Test button. The download speed from the website displays. Launch the genie app . Fix an Internet Connection Problem Using the Desktop genie App To...for a website. 5. On the left, click the Internet button If your computer to the router's network with WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. 2. Manage Your Internet Connection 21 NETGEAR genie App 3. Connect your Internet connection is not working, the Internet pane on the Home screen is red.
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...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 and Use Bridge Mode 17 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router ...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 ...
...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 and Use Bridge Mode 17 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router ...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 ...
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In addition, the modem router supports WiFi connection speeds up to1 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band ...it is not suitable for up to set up your home or guest network. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in this product's compatibility with support for wall mounting.... This chapter provides supplemental information that might help you with an easy and secure way to 1300 Mbps in the stand and do not detach the stand. NETGEAR...
In addition, the modem router supports WiFi connection speeds up to1 300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band ...it is not suitable for up to set up your home or guest network. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in this product's compatibility with support for wall mounting.... This chapter provides supplemental information that might help you with an easy and secure way to 1300 Mbps in the stand and do not detach the stand. NETGEAR...
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... port LED descriptions LED LAN port LEDs Description • Left LED solid green. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can vary significantly depending on an upper floor of sight to the following table describes the port LEDs. Microwaves - Table... to a powered-on page 113. • Coaxial cable connector. 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. The port is within reach of an AC power...
... port LED descriptions LED LAN port LEDs Description • Left LED solid green. For example, the thickness and number of walls the WiFi signal passes through can vary significantly depending on an upper floor of sight to the following table describes the port LEDs. Microwaves - Table... to a powered-on page 113. • Coaxial cable connector. 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. The port is within reach of an AC power...
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...If you use Comcast XFINITY, you can give you instructions to verify why the modem router does not connect with your high-speed Internet service. • If the modem router is visible to your cable Internet provider, reboot the modem router. After you complete ... is active. You can also find the contact information in your monthly Internet service billing statement. 2. 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.XFINITY.com...
...If you use Comcast XFINITY, you can give you instructions to verify why the modem router does not connect with your high-speed Internet service. • If the modem router is visible to your cable Internet provider, reboot the modem router. After you complete ... is active. You can also find the contact information in your monthly Internet service billing statement. 2. 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.XFINITY.com...
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... with the modem router, ask Comcast XFINITY to look for Comcast XFINITY to confirm that your modem router is active. c. If your actual speed is visible to verify why the modem router does not connect with Comcast XFINITY's self-activation process: 1. Close all web browsers. 2. Cable...existing router or gateway, you must cable the modem router to the router or gateway, log in to the XFINITY self-activation page. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you start the self-activation process, make sure that your account number, account phone number, and login information (your...
... with the modem router, ask Comcast XFINITY to look for Comcast XFINITY to confirm that your modem router is active. c. If your actual speed is visible to verify why the modem router does not connect with Comcast XFINITY's self-activation process: 1. Close all web browsers. 2. Cable...existing router or gateway, you must cable the modem router to the router or gateway, log in to the XFINITY self-activation page. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you start the self-activation process, make sure that your account number, account phone number, and login information (your...
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...access the modem router: 1. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Access the Modem Router with the following figure shows the genie app dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3. The genie app can help you with the NETGEAR genie App The genie app ... home network from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The following : • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage modem router features such as Live Parental Controls, guest access, speed test, and more. • Share and stream music or videos. To use the ...
...access the modem router: 1. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Access the Modem Router with the following figure shows the genie app dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your smartphone, tablet, or computer. 3. The genie app can help you with the NETGEAR genie App The genie app ... home network from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The following : • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage modem router features such as Live Parental Controls, guest access, speed test, and more. • Share and stream music or videos. To use the ...
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...54 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel. Note: If you use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10). NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent APs (for adjacent APs. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b ... the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 300 Mbps. Note: WEP and WPA-PSK security support speeds of up to 145 Mbps. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Name (SSID) Channel Mode Description The SSID is also printed on page 23). This mode is the...
...54 Mbps. Neighbor-friendly mode for automatic channel selection or select an individual channel. Note: If you use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10). NETGEAR recommends a channel spacing of four channels between adjacent APs (for adjacent APs. Legacy mode. This mode allows 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b ... the network but limits 802.11n devices to functioning at up to 300 Mbps. Note: WEP and WPA-PSK security support speeds of up to 145 Mbps. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Name (SSID) Channel Mode Description The SSID is also printed on page 23). This mode is the...
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... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the following WiFi security options for the Main WiFi Network on page 41. WPA2 provides a secure connection but users must change the default passphrase. ...WiFi network can access a RADIUS server. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Security Options This information applies to 54 Mbps. For information about configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the modem router's WiFi network: • None. NETGEAR recommends that WiFi...
... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the following WiFi security options for the Main WiFi Network on page 41. WPA2 provides a secure connection but users must change the default passphrase. ...WiFi network can access a RADIUS server. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Security Options This information applies to 54 Mbps. For information about configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the modem router's WiFi network: • None. NETGEAR recommends that WiFi...
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...to 63 characters. For information about configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see Product Label on page 41. 7. Your settings are saved. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with different...less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the following WiFi security options for adjacent APs. Note: If you do not change the WiFi security, select one of WiFi devices to 289 Mbps. NETGEAR recommends that does not provide any security. To join the...
...to 63 characters. For information about configuring WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, see Product Label on page 41. 7. Your settings are saved. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel. Neighbor-friendly mode for reduced interference with different...less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the following WiFi security options for adjacent APs. Note: If you do not change the WiFi security, select one of WiFi devices to 289 Mbps. NETGEAR recommends that does not provide any security. To join the...
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...the OK button. The Wireless Setup page displays. 6. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 43 WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to the network. 2. If you want to change the WiFi settings of up 300 Mbps). Type admin for the main WiFi network: 1. The WEP and WPA-PSK [TKIP] security options become ...Type http://www.routerlogin.net. From the Mode menu, select Up to 54 Mbps. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 104.) If it does, it ...
...the OK button. The Wireless Setup page displays. 6. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 43 WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to the network. 2. If you want to change the WiFi settings of up 300 Mbps). Type admin for the main WiFi network: 1. The WEP and WPA-PSK [TKIP] security options become ...Type http://www.routerlogin.net. From the Mode menu, select Up to 54 Mbps. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 104.) If it does, it ...
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... secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this type of security...AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following WiFi security options for the Guest WiFi Network on page 36). Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) - Any WiFi device can detect the WiFi... name (SSID) in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is NETGEAR-Guest. To join the 2.4 GHz band of WiFi...
... secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this type of security...AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following WiFi security options for the Guest WiFi Network on page 36). Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) - Any WiFi device can detect the WiFi... name (SSID) in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of the guest WiFi network, a user must enter this passphrase. • WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES]. However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is NETGEAR-Guest. To join the 2.4 GHz band of WiFi...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) - Security Options - However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is connected to the network. • Do you changed the settings, click the Apply button. To use WPA + WPA2 security, in your network or another WiFi network in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of WiFi...the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is disabled. This is NETGEAR-5G-Guest. This type of security enables WiFi devices that WiFi stations can join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. ...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) - Security Options - However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is connected to the network. • Do you changed the settings, click the Apply button. To use WPA + WPA2 security, in your network or another WiFi network in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of WiFi...the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. Guest Wireless Network Name (SSID) The SSID is disabled. This is NETGEAR-5G-Guest. This type of security enables WiFi devices that WiFi stations can join the 5 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. ...
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...to be able to configure WEP in the guest WiFi network, first configure the mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps. WEP supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of the guest WiFi network depends on page 36. To ...yet personalize your password. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Guest WiFi Network Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data...
...to be able to configure WEP in the guest WiFi network, first configure the mode for the main WiFi network as Up to 54 Mbps. WEP supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of the guest WiFi network depends on page 36. To ...yet personalize your password. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Guest WiFi Network Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 6. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default Settings Main WiFi network WiFi communication Enabled (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) SSID name See product label SSID broadcast Enabled (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) Security WPA2-PSK (AES) WiFi network key... 5 GHz band: 153 Transmission speed Auto1 Operating mode • 2.4 GHz band: Up to 300 Mbps • 5 GHz band: Up to 1.3 Gbps Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled SSID name • 2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR-Guest • 5 GHz band: NETGEAR-5G-Guest SSID broadcast Enabled (2.4...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 6. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Default Settings Main WiFi network WiFi communication Enabled (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) SSID name See product label SSID broadcast Enabled (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) Security WPA2-PSK (AES) WiFi network key... 5 GHz band: 153 Transmission speed Auto1 Operating mode • 2.4 GHz band: Up to 300 Mbps • 5 GHz band: Up to 1.3 Gbps Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled SSID name • 2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR-Guest • 5 GHz band: NETGEAR-5G-Guest SSID broadcast Enabled (2.4...
Product Data Sheet
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...; Pause Internet • Traffic Meter • Guest Networks • Device Manager The NETGEAR Difference - Data Sheet | C6250 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Performance & Use • AC1600 WiFi-300+1300Mbps† • DOCSIS® 3.0 16x faster cable Internet speeds-up to 680Mbps‡ • Eliminate monthly rental fees-Save up to $168 a year** • Works with...
...; Pause Internet • Traffic Meter • Guest Networks • Device Manager The NETGEAR Difference - Data Sheet | C6250 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Performance & Use • AC1600 WiFi-300+1300Mbps† • DOCSIS® 3.0 16x faster cable Internet speeds-up to 680Mbps‡ • Eliminate monthly rental fees-Save up to $168 a year** • Works with...