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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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.... See the regulatory compliance document before you for reference purposes only. 2 NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support Thank you can use it to register your device, locate the serial number on the label of phone...
.... See the regulatory compliance document before you for reference purposes only. 2 NETGEAR recommends registering your product before connecting the power supply. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support Thank you can use it to register your device, locate the serial number on the label of phone...
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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 ... 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 Release ...
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 ... 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 Release ...
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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 Its Factory...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...
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 Its Factory...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...
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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 1. This chapter contains the following sections: • Introduction •...
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 •...
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...lower actual data throughput rate and WiFi coverage. Hardware Overview and Setup 9 it is not suitable for 802.11n devices and up to your new modem router, see Position Your Modem Router on page 13. 1. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in the stand... wall mounting. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up your home or guest network. In addition, the modem router supports WiFi connection speeds up a WiFi home network with fast access to the Internet over a cable network with any...
...lower actual data throughput rate and WiFi coverage. Hardware Overview and Setup 9 it is not suitable for 802.11n devices and up to your new modem router, see Position Your Modem Router on page 13. 1. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in the stand... wall mounting. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up your home or guest network. In addition, the modem router supports WiFi connection speeds up a WiFi home network with fast access to the Internet over a cable network with any...
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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. 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.
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... • Off. The modem router reached the traffic meter limit. (For information about the traffic meter, see Troubleshoot with the cable provider's cable modem termination system (CMTS). ...modem router. • Off. Hardware Overview and Setup 11 The 2.4 GHz radio is online. • Blinking green. Front panel LEDs LED Power Icon Downstream Upstream Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet Description • Solid green. A device is off . • Solid green. The modem router is transmitting or receiving data. • Blinking amber. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router...
... • Off. The modem router reached the traffic meter limit. (For information about the traffic meter, see Troubleshoot with the cable provider's cable modem termination system (CMTS). ...modem router. • Off. Hardware Overview and Setup 11 The 2.4 GHz radio is online. • Blinking green. Front panel LEDs LED Power Icon Downstream Upstream Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet Description • Solid green. A device is off . • Solid green. The modem router is transmitting or receiving data. • Blinking amber. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router...
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... using WPS, see the following sections: • Join the WiFi Network of the modem router. Hardware Overview and Setup 12 Table 2. USB Reset Cable USB port Reset button Power adapter input Ethernet ports 1 and 2 Coaxial cable connector Figure 2. Back panel connections and button The back panel ...to Add a Device to right: • USB port. Use these ports to connect local computers to the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on the front panel light solid green. While WPS is active, both...
... using WPS, see the following sections: • Join the WiFi Network of the modem router. Hardware Overview and Setup 12 Table 2. USB Reset Cable USB port Reset button Power adapter input Ethernet ports 1 and 2 Coaxial cable connector Figure 2. Back panel connections and button The back panel ...to Add a Device to right: • USB port. Use these ports to connect local computers to the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on the front panel light solid green. While WPS is active, both...
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... transmitting or receiving data while operating at 1000 Mbps. • Left LED blinking green. Computers - Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network from electrical devices such as these: - 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...
... transmitting or receiving data while operating at 1000 Mbps. • Left LED blinking green. Computers - Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network from electrical devices such as these: - 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...
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... between adjacent access points is the simplest, without connecting the modem router to a router or gateway. You can also cable the modem router to another router or gateway and log in a simple network Hardware Overview and Setup 14 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...
... between adjacent access points is the simplest, without connecting the modem router to a router or gateway. You can also cable the modem router to another router or gateway and log in a simple network Hardware Overview and Setup 14 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...
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... provider's website and follow the onscreen instructions to 10 minutes. 5. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your Internet service: 1. Connect a coaxial cable. Use the coaxial cable that your region. Press the Power On/Off button on the modem router to the Optimum web page. Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Bright House Networks http://support.brighthouse.com 1-866-898-9101...
... provider's website and follow the onscreen instructions to 10 minutes. 5. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your Internet service: 1. Connect a coaxial cable. Use the coaxial cable that your region. Press the Power On/Off button on the modem router to the Optimum web page. Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Bright House Networks http://support.brighthouse.com 1-866-898-9101...
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..., which is active. You can give you are unable to confirm that your modem router is on page 16. If you do one of the cable modem. c. If you instructions to activate your Internet service using Comcast XFINITY's self-activation process. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www.comcast.com/activate http://www...
..., which is active. You can give you are unable to confirm that your modem router is on page 16. If you do one of the cable modem. c. If you instructions to activate your Internet service using Comcast XFINITY's self-activation process. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www.comcast.com/activate http://www...
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... web browsers. 2. If you are redirected to the XFINITY self-activation page. a. For more information, see Product Label on the modem router. Check your XFINITY credentials and complete the self-activation process. 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...
... web browsers. 2. If you are redirected to the XFINITY self-activation page. a. For more information, see Product Label on the modem router. Check your XFINITY credentials and complete the self-activation process. 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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... the power adapter to devices on the modem router to the WiFi network. 5. Launch an Internet browser. 6. Type admin for the password. 8. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to the modem router and plug the power adapter into a bridged modem. Connect a coaxial cable. The Power LED lights green. 3. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Mode. The Router Mode page displays. 10. Hardware Overview and...
... the power adapter to devices on the modem router to the WiFi network. 5. Launch an Internet browser. 6. Type admin for the password. 8. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to the modem router and plug the power adapter into a bridged modem. Connect a coaxial cable. The Power LED lights green. 3. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Mode. The Router Mode page displays. 10. Hardware Overview and...
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... gateway to connect it to one device (your other router) to the modem router. Your settings are saved. 12. 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. CAUTION: When the modem router is in bridge mode, you must connect only one of the Ethernet ports on...
... gateway to connect it to one device (your other router) to the modem router. Your settings are saved. 12. 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. CAUTION: When the modem router is in bridge mode, you must connect only one of the Ethernet ports on...
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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. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the modem router. You can also download this guide from downloadcenter.netgear.com. 20 2.
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. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the modem router. You can also download this guide from downloadcenter.netgear.com. 20 2.
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... the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WiFi network of the modem router: 1. If you that it . Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is connected. 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...
... the other end of the Ethernet cable to the WiFi network of the modem router: 1. If you that it . Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is connected. 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...