Installation Guide
Page 1
... adapter In some regions, a resource CD is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. Information is included in all EU member states, EFTA states, and Switzerland. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA April 2013 Package Contents The box should contain the following items...
... adapter In some regions, a resource CD is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. Information is included in all EU member states, EFTA states, and Switzerland. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA April 2013 Package Contents The box should contain the following items...
Product Data Sheet
Page 1
... hard drive access • Best connectivity for dual band WiFi devices like iPad®/iPhone5® The NETGEAR R6250 Smart WiFi Router with 10 or more wireless devices. With up to 300+1300 Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, the R6250 avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. This technology also provides the...
... hard drive access • Best connectivity for dual band WiFi devices like iPad®/iPhone5® The NETGEAR R6250 Smart WiFi Router with 10 or more wireless devices. With up to 300+1300 Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, the R6250 avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. This technology also provides the...
Product Data Sheet
Page 2
... home. And anyplace you need for large homes PAGE 2 OF 5 Everything you got it. Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. The NETGEAR R6250 Smart WiFi Router with additional high-power amplifiers provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all your iPad® or iPhone® • Live Parental Controls, guest network access, broadband usage meter...
... home. And anyplace you need for large homes PAGE 2 OF 5 Everything you got it. Speed makes all your Internet-enabled devices. The NETGEAR R6250 Smart WiFi Router with additional high-power amplifiers provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all your iPad® or iPhone® • Live Parental Controls, guest network access, broadband usage meter...
Product Data Sheet
Page 3
... interference for better connections to 10x faster than USB 2.0 Reliable Connections Stay connected-with a push of WiFi connections Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it . a personal, icon-based dashboard that can control and monitor all your friends. R6250 Smart WiFi Router - Share & stream your movies, music, photos DLNA®-Find & play your media o n DLNA TVs & game consoles...
... interference for better connections to 10x faster than USB 2.0 Reliable Connections Stay connected-with a push of WiFi connections Ease Of Use NETGEAR makes it . a personal, icon-based dashboard that can control and monitor all your friends. R6250 Smart WiFi Router - Share & stream your movies, music, photos DLNA®-Find & play your media o n DLNA TVs & game consoles...
Product Data Sheet
Page 4
... with all your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for your guests' devices, ensuring they do not have access to your personal data. R6250 Smart WiFi Router - Safeguard your network PARENTAL CONTROLS-Web filtering for all your home network or to certain web sites at certain times. For example, no social networking...
... with all your connected devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for your guests' devices, ensuring they do not have access to your personal data. R6250 Smart WiFi Router - Safeguard your network PARENTAL CONTROLS-Web filtering for all your home network or to certain web sites at certain times. For example, no social networking...
Product Data Sheet
Page 5
... phone support for 90 days from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Information is a condition of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. R6250 Smart WiFi Router - AC Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • R6250 Smart WiFi Router • Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power adapter, localized to country...; Use laptop with 3x3 300 Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6200 for maximum performance Security • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) •...
... phone support for 90 days from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Information is a condition of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. R6250 Smart WiFi Router - AC Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • R6250 Smart WiFi Router • Ethernet cable • Quick install guide • Power adapter, localized to country...; Use laptop with 3x3 300 Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6200 for maximum performance Security • WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2-PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) •...
User Manual
Page 1
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
Page 2
...are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends registering your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. All rights reserved. 2 and/or its subsidiaries in the ...support.netgear.com. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR, Inc. You must register your product before you for selecting NETGEAR products. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Support...
...are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends registering your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR. All rights reserved. 2 and/or its subsidiaries in the ...support.netgear.com. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of NETGEAR, Inc. You must register your product before you for selecting NETGEAR products. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Support...
User Manual
Page 4
R6250 Smart WiFi Router Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 35 LAN Setup Screen Settings 36 The Role of the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Address Reservation 38 WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections 38 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 39 WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 39 Set Up QoS for Internet ...Access 40 Chapter 5 USB Storage Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router 45 Safely Remove a USB Drive 45 Access...
R6250 Smart WiFi Router Change the MTU Size 34 LAN Setup 35 LAN Setup Screen Settings 36 The Role of the Router as a DHCP Server 37 Address Reservation 38 WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections 38 Quality of Service (QoS) Setup 39 WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications 39 Set Up QoS for Internet ...Access 40 Chapter 5 USB Storage Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router 45 Safely Remove a USB Drive 45 Access...
User Manual
Page 5
R6250 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status 77 Router Information 77 Internet Port 77 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 80 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 81 Manage the Configuration File ... Password 83 Password Recovery 83 Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 86 Control the Wireless Radio 86 Set Up a Wireless Schedule 87 Set up the Router in Bridge Mode 88 View or Change WPS Settings 90 Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address 90 Wireless Access Point (AP 92 Wireless...
R6250 Smart WiFi Router View Router Status 77 Router Information 77 Internet Port 77 Wireless Settings (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz 80 View Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access 81 Manage the Configuration File ... Password 83 Password Recovery 83 Chapter 9 Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings 86 Control the Wireless Radio 86 Set Up a Wireless Schedule 87 Set up the Router in Bridge Mode 88 View or Change WPS Settings 90 Set Up a Wireless Access List by MAC Address 90 Wireless Access Point (AP 92 Wireless...
User Manual
Page 6
R6250 Smart WiFi Router LEDs Never Turn Off 116 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 116 Wireless LEDs Are Off 116 The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber 116 Cannot Log In to the Router 117 Cannot Access the Internet 117 Troubleshoot PPPoE 119 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing ...120 Wireless Connectivity 120 Wireless Signal Strength 120 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 121 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 121 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 122 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 124 Technical Specifications 126 ...
R6250 Smart WiFi Router LEDs Never Turn Off 116 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off 116 Wireless LEDs Are Off 116 The Push 'N' Connect (WPS) Button Blinks Amber 116 Cannot Log In to the Router 117 Cannot Access the Internet 117 Troubleshoot PPPoE 119 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing ...120 Wireless Connectivity 120 Wireless Signal Strength 120 Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility 121 Test the LAN Path to Your Router 121 Test the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device 122 Appendix A Supplemental Information Factory Settings 124 Technical Specifications 126 ...
User Manual
Page 7
... and wireless coverage will vary. Because it's automatic, you can skip this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 1. If you already set up your location for dual band wireless devices like iPad and iPhone5. Maximum wireless signal ...processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 3.0 port provides up to 3001 to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on Beamforming+ or configure it enables HD streaming throughout your router The R6250 Smart WiFi Router with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it . Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your home. ...
... and wireless coverage will vary. Because it's automatic, you can skip this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 1. If you already set up your location for dual band wireless devices like iPad and iPhone5. Maximum wireless signal ...processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 3.0 port provides up to 3001 to the WiFi network, Beamforming+ focuses on Beamforming+ or configure it enables HD streaming throughout your router The R6250 Smart WiFi Router with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it . Hardware Setup 1 Getting to know your home. ...
User Manual
Page 8
...you cable your NETGEAR dealer. Ethernet cable with the front, side, and back panels and the label. Hardware Features Before you return the product for repair. Hardware Setup 8 R6250 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, ...and installation guide. Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • R6250 Smart WiFi Router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region)...
...you cable your NETGEAR dealer. Ethernet cable with the front, side, and back panels and the label. Hardware Features Before you return the product for repair. Hardware Setup 8 R6250 Smart WiFi Router Unpack Your Router Open the box and remove the router, cables, ...and installation guide. Check the package contents Your box contains the following items: • R6250 Smart WiFi Router • AC power adapter (plug varies by region)...
User Manual
Page 9
.... • Blinking green. Power is trying to join the WiFi network using the WPS method. • Off. The wireless radio is operating in and is not supplied to the modem has been detected. • Off. The router is starting. • Blinking amber. The USB device is ...Solid blue: The router has accepted the USB device. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Front and Side Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. The firmware is now safe to the modem. • Solid blue. Router front and side view Table 1. See www.netgear.com/support. &#...
.... • Blinking green. Power is trying to join the WiFi network using the WPS method. • Off. The wireless radio is operating in and is not supplied to the modem has been detected. • Off. The router is starting. • Blinking amber. The USB device is ...Solid blue: The router has accepted the USB device. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Front and Side Panel The router front panel has the status LEDs and icons shown in the following figure. The firmware is now safe to the modem. • Solid blue. Router front and side view Table 1. See www.netgear.com/support. &#...
User Manual
Page 10
... trying to add the wireless device or computer. Rear Panel The rear panel has the connections and buttons shown in the router. Hardware Setup 10 R6250 Smart WiFi Router The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios. Power connector Power On/Off USB 3.0 port Ethernet...
... trying to add the wireless device or computer. Rear Panel The rear panel has the connections and buttons shown in the router. Hardware Setup 10 R6250 Smart WiFi Router The WiFi and WPS buttons toggle the WiFi and WPS functions on and off the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless radios. Power connector Power On/Off USB 3.0 port Ethernet...
User Manual
Page 11
... sources of your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of interference. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the physical placement of walls the wireless signal passes through can also affect your router. Large expanses of other devices to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices that might cause interference...
... sources of your computers and other devices operate, and preferably within the operating range of interference. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Label The label on the physical placement of walls the wireless signal passes through can also affect your router. Large expanses of other devices to a minimum. • Away from electrical devices that might cause interference...
User Manual
Page 13
... your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. this login information in . • The ISP configuration information for wireless access. If you in a letter or...start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you cannot find this information, ask your ISP to set up your router manually. Getting Started 13 Your router is correct. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you ...
... your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you all the information needed to connect to the router interface from NETGEAR genie. this login information in . • The ISP configuration information for wireless access. If you in a letter or...start an Internet application, your router automatically logs you cannot find this information, ask your ISP to set up your router manually. Getting Started 13 Your router is correct. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Router Setup Preparation You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you ...
User Manual
Page 14
... connected to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Make sure that you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your router, the browser goes to the Internet. Turn the router on page 15. 4. R6250 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on the bottom label. 3. Getting Started 14...
... connected to obtain an IP address automatically from the router. Make sure that you already used the NETGEAR genie, type http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field for your router, the browser goes to the Internet. Turn the router on page 15. 4. R6250 Smart WiFi Router NETGEAR genie Setup NETGEAR genie runs on the bottom label. 3. Getting Started 14...
User Manual
Page 15
... set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on the top of Logins and Access on page 76. If you want to see Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 13. A login window displays. 3. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Use NETGEAR genie After Installation When... you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is available.
... set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an Internet browser on the top of Logins and Access on page 76. If you want to see Upgrade the Router Firmware on page 13. A login window displays. 3. R6250 Smart WiFi Router Use NETGEAR genie After Installation When... you first set up your router and are different from a computer or wireless device that is available.
User Manual
Page 16
R6250 Smart WiFi Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your router. • Wireless. View or change the settings. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. These links work once you connected a USB storage ... Internet connection. Set up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by domain name from reaching your router. • Attached Devices. Visit the NETGEAR support site for your computers. • ReadySHARE. You can use your network. • Parental Controls. This dashboard screen...
R6250 Smart WiFi Router Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your router. • Wireless. View or change the settings. See Chapter 9, Advanced Settings. These links work once you connected a USB storage ... Internet connection. Set up for unique situations such as when remote access by IP or by domain name from reaching your router. • Attached Devices. Visit the NETGEAR support site for your computers. • ReadySHARE. You can use your network. • Parental Controls. This dashboard screen...
