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... language in this document without notice. and/or its subsidiaries in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. Statement of Conditions To improve internal...
... language in this document without notice. and/or its subsidiaries in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. Statement of Conditions To improve internal...
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This manual guides you manage your router. This chapter covers the following topics: • Install Mobile Apps • Install Desktop Apps To find out which desktop and mobile platforms are supported, get the downloads, or get a list of routers that let you through the installation and setup procedures for both types of genie apps. 1. Getting Started Download and install genie apps 1 NETGEAR provides free desktop and mobile genie apps that support the genie apps, visit the NETGEAR genie website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. 4
This manual guides you manage your router. This chapter covers the following topics: • Install Mobile Apps • Install Desktop Apps To find out which desktop and mobile platforms are supported, get the downloads, or get a list of routers that let you through the installation and setup procedures for both types of genie apps. 1. Getting Started Download and install genie apps 1 NETGEAR provides free desktop and mobile genie apps that support the genie apps, visit the NETGEAR genie website at http://www.netgear.com/genie. 4
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... product through a link in . You can get the user manual online at https://my.netgear.com. Power on the label of your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. Connect a computer. Support Thank you can use only the official NETGEAR support resources. If it to register your product and...
... product through a link in . You can get the user manual online at https://my.netgear.com. Power on the label of your product at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through the NETGEAR website. Connect a computer. Support Thank you can use only the official NETGEAR support resources. If it to register your product and...
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Note: Some older wireless computers or devices cannot use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to complete the WPS process. Look for the WiFi network name (SSID) and select it ), and click Connect. 8 Join the Wireless Network You can ...use WPS. To join the network manually: 1. The SSID is on the label on the router. 2. If you changed the name of the router. Press the WPS button on the bottom of...
Note: Some older wireless computers or devices cannot use either the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method or the manual method to complete the WPS process. Look for the WiFi network name (SSID) and select it ), and click Connect. 8 Join the Wireless Network You can ...use WPS. To join the network manually: 1. The SSID is on the label on the router. 2. If you changed the name of the router. Press the WPS button on the bottom of...
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R6250 Smart WiFi Router User Manual July 2013 202-11215-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
R6250 Smart WiFi Router User Manual July 2013 202-11215-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
User Manual
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... TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Types of Logins and Access 13 NETGEAR genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 15 Upgrade the Firmware 15 Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 16 Join Your Wireless Network 17... Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method 17 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 18 Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Internet Setup 20 Internet Setup Screen Fields 21 Parental Controls 22 Basic ...
... TCP/IP Properties for DHCP 13 Gather ISP Information 13 Wireless Devices and Security Settings 13 Types of Logins and Access 13 NETGEAR genie Setup 14 Use NETGEAR genie after Installation 15 Upgrade the Firmware 15 Dashboard (Basic Home Screen 16 Join Your Wireless Network 17... Manual Method 17 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Method 17 NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App 18 Chapter 3 NETGEAR genie Basic Settings Internet Setup 20 Internet Setup Screen Fields 21 Parental Controls 22 Basic ...
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...backward compatible with AC dual band delivers AC1600 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. If you can skip this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 1. The dual-core 800 MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 3.0 port ... more wireless devices. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from place to 13002 Mbps speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, the R6250 avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,...
...backward compatible with AC dual band delivers AC1600 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. If you can skip this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 1. The dual-core 800 MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 3.0 port ... more wireless devices. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from place to 13002 Mbps speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, the R6250 avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,...
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... your computer to access the Internet. If you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Your router is preset with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you might need to launch the ISP's login program on the bottom of logins have DSL broadband service, you can... unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for your computer to check that it . R6250 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation You can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you cannot...
... your computer to access the Internet. If you all the information needed to connect to the Internet. Your router is preset with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you might need to launch the ISP's login program on the bottom of logins have DSL broadband service, you can... unique wireless network name (SSID) and password for your computer to check that it . R6250 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation You can use the genie menus and screens to set up your router manually. When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you cannot...
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...your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that manages your area. 2. Getting Started 17 R6250 Smart WiFi Router Join Your Wireless Network You can use WPS to connect. To connect manually: 1. Press the WPS button on the router label. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS ...unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the side of the router. 2. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. If you changed these settings, look for the network name that you used. 3. Manual Method With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password.
...your wireless device, or follow the WPS instructions that manages your area. 2. Getting Started 17 R6250 Smart WiFi Router Join Your Wireless Network You can use WPS to connect. To connect manually: 1. Press the WPS button on the router label. Within 2 minutes, press the WPS ...unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the side of the router. 2. NETGEAR calls WPS Push 'N' Connect. If you changed these settings, look for the network name that you used. 3. Manual Method With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password.
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genie mobile app home screen Getting Started 18 R6250 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for details about genie mobile app and the connected router Figure 7. Retrieve ... features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. The genie mobile app works on your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for managing, monitoring, and repairing your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone: Phone status Log in to the router Search...
genie mobile app home screen Getting Started 18 R6250 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie App and Mobile genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for details about genie mobile app and the connected router Figure 7. Retrieve ... features like Live Parental Controls, guest access, Internet traffic meter, speed test, and more. The genie mobile app works on your home network. See the NETGEAR genie App User Manual for managing, monitoring, and repairing your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone: Phone status Log in to the router Search...
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... name. • Domain Name (If required). Your ISP uses DHCP to look up site addresses based on Demand, or Manually Connect. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). Your ISP uses DHCP to your ISP. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup Screen Fields The following settings are available: • Enable • Disable • Disable...
... name. • Domain Name (If required). Your ISP uses DHCP to look up site addresses based on Demand, or Manually Connect. • Idle Timeout (In minutes). Your ISP uses DHCP to your ISP. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Internet Setup Screen Fields The following settings are available: • Enable • Disable • Disable...
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Select Basic > Guest Network. 2. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in Wireless Security Options on page 26. 5. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Guest Network A guest network allows visitors at your home to the main SSID. 4. Enable SSID Broadcast. The guest network name...
Select Basic > Guest Network. 2. You then manually configure the wireless devices in your network to use the guest network name in Wireless Security Options on page 26. 5. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Set Up a Guest Network A guest network allows visitors at your home to the main SSID. 4. Enable SSID Broadcast. The guest network name...
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... button or locate its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click Next. R6250 Smart WiFi Router 4. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your WiFi network. Select Advanced >... 2. The reserved address is entered into the table. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to your computer IP addresses manually so that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1. In the Address Reservation section of the computer or server. Type...
... button or locate its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. To edit or delete a reserved address entry: 1. Click Next. R6250 Smart WiFi Router 4. (Optional) If this service is disabled and no other DHCP server is on your network, set your WiFi network. Select Advanced >... 2. The reserved address is entered into the table. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to your computer IP addresses manually so that require permanent IP settings. To reserve an IP address: 1. In the Address Reservation section of the computer or server. Type...
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... QoS On check box. 8. If the device to be prioritized is saved in the QoS Setup screen. If the device is not in these fields manually. 5. Click Apply. Advanced Home Settings 43 Click Apply. Your changes are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 6. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address. 4. If... it still does not display, fill in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. Edit or Delete a QoS Policy To edit or delete a QoS policy: 1. R6250 Smart WiFi Router 3.
... QoS On check box. 8. If the device to be prioritized is saved in the QoS Setup screen. If the device is not in these fields manually. 5. Click Apply. Advanced Home Settings 43 Click Apply. Your changes are Low, Normal, High, and Highest. 6. From the Priority Category list, select MAC Address. 4. If... it still does not display, fill in the MAC Device List, click Refresh. Edit or Delete a QoS Policy To edit or delete a QoS policy: 1. R6250 Smart WiFi Router 3.
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R6250 Smart WiFi Router 6. After you click the Connect button once on each computer in the network, the utility on all of them manages the printing ... until the xxx computer has released the connection, or until the connection times out (the default time-out value is established, the status changes to Manually connected by xxx, only the xxx computer can click the Disconnect button at any time to Available. Select the printer and click the Connect button...
R6250 Smart WiFi Router 6. After you click the Connect button once on each computer in the network, the utility on all of them manages the printing ... until the xxx computer has released the connection, or until the connection times out (the default time-out value is established, the status changes to Manually connected by xxx, only the xxx computer can click the Disconnect button at any time to Available. Select the printer and click the Connect button...
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.... A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. For each port, the screen displays: ...Statistics button. Port. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in this port since reset or manual clear. • Tx B/s. Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. Show ...the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. The link status of packets transmitted on the WAN. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Connection. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. ...
.... A Domain Name Server translates human-language URLs such as www.netgear.com into IP addresses. For each port, the screen displays: ...Statistics button. Port. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in this port since reset or manual clear. • Tx B/s. Domain Name Server. The Domain Name Server addresses used by the router. Show ...the WAN (Internet) and LAN (Ethernet) ports. The link status of packets transmitted on the WAN. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Connection. The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. ...
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... on the unique MAC address of computers and wireless devices that are saved. You can manually enable the PIN function by colons (for example, from the Network Explorer on the label of the computer. NETGEAR recommends that you can set up a list of each computer and device. Your changes ...MAC Address You can display the MAC address using the router's PIN through WPS. 2. (Optional) Select or clear the Disable Router's PIN check box. R6250 Smart WiFi Router View or Change WPS Settings To specify WPS Settings: 1. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is a ...
... on the unique MAC address of computers and wireless devices that are saved. You can manually enable the PIN function by colons (for example, from the Network Explorer on the label of the computer. NETGEAR recommends that you can set up a list of each computer and device. Your changes ...MAC Address You can display the MAC address using the router's PIN through WPS. 2. (Optional) Select or clear the Disable Router's PIN check box. R6250 Smart WiFi Router View or Change WPS Settings To specify WPS Settings: 1. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check box is a ...
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...Setup > Wireless Settings. 3. The AP Mode section of this router to a LAN port in the other router. Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this option effectively requires advanced network experience. Select the check box for the IP address setting that you want to...other router 2. Cable this router is in AP mode. • Fixed IP address (not recommended). Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Access Point (AP) You can set up the router to run as an AP: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the...
...Setup > Wireless Settings. 3. The AP Mode section of this router to a LAN port in the other router. Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this option effectively requires advanced network experience. Select the check box for the IP address setting that you want to...other router 2. Cable this router is in AP mode. • Fixed IP address (not recommended). Select the Enable Access Point Mode check box. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Wireless Access Point (AP) You can set up the router to run as an AP: 1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the...
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...are using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. If your router can configure your computer manually with your ISP that software after several minutes, you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is up and working. 4. There might also be... go to connect indefinitely. 5. If your ISP provided a program to log you in your router. Check the Connection Status display to use . R6250 Smart WiFi Router • Your ISP might check for your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Troubleshoot PPPoE If you...
...are using an incorrect service name, user name, or password. If your router can configure your computer manually with your ISP that software after several minutes, you connect manually, the router does not authenticate using PPPoE until data is up and working. 4. There might also be... go to connect indefinitely. 5. If your ISP provided a program to log you in your router. Check the Connection Status display to use . R6250 Smart WiFi Router • Your ISP might check for your Internet connection. To troubleshoot a PPPoE connection: 1. Troubleshoot PPPoE If you...
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... your wireless device support the security that you entered a DNS address during the router's configuration, restart your use. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can configure your computer manually with a DNS address, as explained in software that is no longer need to go to run that software after...
... your wireless device support the security that you entered a DNS address during the router's configuration, restart your use. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can configure your computer manually with a DNS address, as explained in software that is no longer need to go to run that software after...