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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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... regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. See the regulatory compliance document before you for reference purposes only. 2 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support Thank you can use it to...
... regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. See the regulatory compliance document before you for reference purposes only. 2 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support Thank you can use it to...
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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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... user guide, the terms cable Internet provider and cable service provider mean the same thing. Note: In this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 1. Note: In this user guide, the terms wireless and WiFi mean the same thing. 8 Hardware Overview and Setup 1 This user manual is for the NETGEAR® AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router, Model C6250.
... user guide, the terms cable Internet provider and cable service provider mean the same thing. Note: In this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. 1. Note: In this user guide, the terms wireless and WiFi mean the same thing. 8 Hardware Overview and Setup 1 This user manual is for the NETGEAR® AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router, Model C6250.
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... addition, the modem router supports WiFi connection speeds up to a wall; Do not mount the modem router to 680 Mbps. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up a WiFi home network with fast access to the Internet over a cable network with any...manual referred to simply as the modem router, provides you with an easy and secure way to set up your home or guest network. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in the package. The modem router provides one coaxial cable connector, two 10/100/1000 ...
... addition, the modem router supports WiFi connection speeds up to a wall; Do not mount the modem router to 680 Mbps. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up a WiFi home network with fast access to the Internet over a cable network with any...manual referred to simply as the modem router, provides you with an easy and secure way to set up your home or guest network. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in the package. The modem router provides one coaxial cable connector, two 10/100/1000 ...
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The following table lists and describes each LED on the front panel. 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. Front panel LEDs and side panel buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Hardware Overview and Setup 10 The right side panel contains two buttons. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you verify status and connections.
The following table lists and describes each LED on the front panel. 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. Front panel LEDs and side panel buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. Hardware Overview and Setup 10 The right side panel contains two buttons. 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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... downstream channel is locked. • Blinking amber. One upstream channel is locked. • Solid amber. The modem router is locked. • Blinking amber. A device is connected to the modem router. • Off. Hardware Overview and Setup 11 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. One downstream channel is scanning for an upstream channel. • Solid green. Two or more downstream...
... downstream channel is locked. • Blinking amber. One upstream channel is locked. • Solid amber. The modem router is locked. • Blinking amber. A device is connected to the modem router. • Off. Hardware Overview and Setup 11 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. One downstream channel is scanning for an upstream channel. • Solid green. Two or more downstream...
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... amber. Pressing the button again for two minutes to let you turn on the radios, both radios. If you add a WiFi device to the Ethernet LAN of the Modem Router on page 21 • Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to right: • USB port. If you connect... panel connections and button The back panel includes the following components, viewed from left to the WiFi Network on the right side panel. One USB 2.0 port lets you turn off too. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on page 45 Back Panel The back panel contains ports, connectors...
... amber. Pressing the button again for two minutes to let you turn on the radios, both radios. If you add a WiFi device to the Ethernet LAN of the Modem Router on page 21 • Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to right: • USB port. If you connect... panel connections and button The back panel includes the following components, viewed from left to the WiFi Network on the right side panel. One USB 2.0 port lets you turn off too. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on page 45 Back Panel The back panel contains ports, connectors...
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... to your other devices operate, and within line of sight to the following table describes the port LEDs. Baby monitors - AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left LED (green) and a right port LED (amber), which, together, ... home or office. • Place your modem router near Ethernet cables for at 1000 Mbps. • Right LED solid amber. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can limit the range. Computers - Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network from electrical devices...
... to your other devices operate, and within line of sight to the following table describes the port LEDs. Baby monitors - AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left LED (green) and a right port LED (amber), which, together, ... home or office. • Place your modem router near Ethernet cables for at 1000 Mbps. • Right LED solid amber. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can limit the range. Computers - Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your network from electrical devices...
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... work as these: - Solid metal doors - Fish tanks - Coaxial cable Internet USB Reset Cable Modem router Power adapter Ethernet cable Figure 3. Mirrors - You can share your modem router is five channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels to specify this setting. Modem router in to the modem router to reduce interference. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the...
... work as these: - Solid metal doors - Fish tanks - Coaxial cable Internet USB Reset Cable Modem router Power adapter Ethernet cable Figure 3. Mirrors - You can share your modem router is five channels (for example, use different radio frequency channels to specify this setting. Modem router in to the modem router to reduce interference. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the...
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... On/Off button on the modem router to a cable wall outlet or a line splitter. The Power LED lights green. 4. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your modem router to a cable wall outlet. 2. Note: When you attempt to contact Cablevision online, you are directed to the modem router. Use the coaxial cable that your region. Connect a coaxial cable. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the Optimum...
... On/Off button on the modem router to a cable wall outlet or a line splitter. The Power LED lights green. 4. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your modem router to a cable wall outlet. 2. Note: When you attempt to contact Cablevision online, you are directed to the modem router. Use the coaxial cable that your region. Connect a coaxial cable. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the Optimum...
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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/internetsupport 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489) For more information, see Activate Your Internet Service with Comcast XFINITY on the bottom of the following : a. When asked, provide your modem router is active. Wait for...
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/internetsupport 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489) For more information, see Activate Your Internet Service with Comcast XFINITY on the bottom of the following : a. When asked, provide your modem router is active. Wait for...
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... your actual speed is active. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you start the self-activation process, make sure that can occur when two devices on the modem router. If you are nearby. To activate your modem router online, and do not get an Internet connection with the modem router, ask Comcast XFINITY to the modem router, and change its router mode setting.
... your actual speed is active. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you start the self-activation process, make sure that can occur when two devices on the modem router. If you are nearby. To activate your modem router online, and do not get an Internet connection with the modem router, ask Comcast XFINITY to the modem router, and change its router mode setting.
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...://www.routerlogin.net. Connect the power adapter to devices on the modem router to the WiFi network. 5. The Router Mode page displays. 10. The Power LED lights green. 3. Hardware Overview and Setup 18 This turns the modem router into an electrical outlet. Connect a coaxial cable. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to the modem router and plug the power adapter into a bridged...
...://www.routerlogin.net. Connect the power adapter to devices on the modem router to the WiFi network. 5. The Router Mode page displays. 10. The Power LED lights green. 3. Hardware Overview and Setup 18 This turns the modem router into an electrical outlet. Connect a coaxial cable. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to the modem router and plug the power adapter into a bridged...
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Hardware Overview and Setup 19 Click the Apply button. CAUTION: When the modem router is in bridge mode, you must connect only one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router. In most cases, an Internet service provider (ISP) provides only one public IP address and connecting...conflicts and can cause your other router) to one device (your devices to the modem router. Follow the instructions that came with your router or gateway to connect it to stop working. Your settings are saved. 12. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router With the No setting, the modem router works as a bridge and ...
Hardware Overview and Setup 19 Click the Apply button. CAUTION: When the modem router is in bridge mode, you must connect only one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router. In most cases, an Internet service provider (ISP) provides only one public IP address and connecting...conflicts and can cause your other router) to one device (your devices to the modem router. Follow the instructions that came with your router or gateway to connect it to stop working. Your settings are saved. 12. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router With the No setting, the modem router works as a bridge and ...
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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. 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.
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... did not change the settings so that manages your WiFi connections. 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 the modem router with an Ethernet cable: 1. A message might display on the product label. 5. On the...
... did not change the settings so that manages your WiFi connections. 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 the modem router with an Ethernet cable: 1. A message might display on the product label. 5. On the...