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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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... 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 Initialization of the Modem Router 27 Change the Cable Connection Starting Frequency 28 View or Manually Set...
... 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 Initialization of the Modem Router 27 Change the Cable Connection Starting Frequency 28 View or Manually Set...
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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 wireless and WiFi mean the same thing. 8 Note: In this user guide, the terms cable Internet provider and cable service provider mean the same thing. 1. This chapter contains the following sections: • Introduction • Front...
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 wireless and WiFi mean the same thing. 8 Note: In this user guide, the terms cable Internet provider and cable service provider mean the same thing. 1. This chapter contains the following sections: • Introduction • Front...
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...WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up your home or guest network. Hardware Overview and Setup 9 Do not mount the modem router to your new modem router, see Position Your Modem Router on page 13. 1. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. The modem router provides one coaxial cable...For more information, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that might help you with the setup. For information about this manual referred to simply as the modem router, provides you connect to a ...
...WiFi coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up your home or guest network. Hardware Overview and Setup 9 Do not mount the modem router to your new modem router, see Position Your Modem Router on page 13. 1. Actual data throughput and WiFi coverage will vary. The modem router provides one coaxial cable...For more information, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that might help you with the setup. For information about this manual referred to simply as the modem router, provides you connect to a ...
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...modem router password. Manual Method To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the modem router: 1. The device connects to the WiFi network of the modem router. Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable You can connect to the modem router's network through a wired or WiFi... WiFi network of the Ethernet cable to the Network and Access the Modem Router 21 Look for all WiFi networks in your area. 3. 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...
...modem router password. Manual Method To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the modem router: 1. The device connects to the WiFi network of the modem router. Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable You can connect to the modem router's network through a wired or WiFi... WiFi network of the Ethernet cable to the Network and Access the Modem Router 21 Look for all WiFi networks in your area. 3. 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...
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Click the OK button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Product Label The label on any device with the preset security settings that are listed on the product label. To access NETGEAR genie to the modem router. 2. This manual uses http://www.routerlogin.net. 4. Product label Access NETGEAR genie NETGEAR genie runs on the bottom panel of the modem router shows the login information...
Click the OK button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Product Label The label on any device with the preset security settings that are listed on the product label. To access NETGEAR genie to the modem router. 2. This manual uses http://www.routerlogin.net. 4. Product label Access NETGEAR genie NETGEAR genie runs on the bottom panel of the modem router shows the login information...
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Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router 24 If you see the status of your Internet connection and network at the top is the ADVANCED tab that your browser does not cache ... pages. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The modem router BASIC Home page provides a dashboard that lets you cannot log in to the modem router or your browser does not display the NETGEAR genie page, check the following: • Make sure that the computer is uncommon), change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router (see View or Manually Set...
Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router 24 If you see the status of your Internet connection and network at the top is the ADVANCED tab that your browser does not cache ... pages. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The modem router BASIC Home page provides a dashboard that lets you cannot log in to the modem router or your browser does not display the NETGEAR genie page, check the following: • Make sure that the computer is uncommon), change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem router (see View or Manually Set...
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3. Customize the Internet Settings 3 This chapter describes how to customize your cable service provider, see the following sections: The chapter contains the following sections: • View the Cable Initialization of the Modem Router • Change the Cable Connection Starting Frequency • View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings • Manage the MTU Size 26 For information about setting up your Internet connection with your Internet settings.
3. Customize the Internet Settings 3 This chapter describes how to customize your cable service provider, see the following sections: The chapter contains the following sections: • View the Cable Initialization of the Modem Router • Change the Cable Connection Starting Frequency • View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings • Manage the MTU Size 26 For information about setting up your Internet connection with your Internet settings.
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...: 1. A login window opens. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. If you did not yet personalize your password. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings In general, the modem router receives the Internet settings dynamically from a computer or WiFi device that you can view or change the Internet settings. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Internet Setup. 6.
...: 1. A login window opens. 3. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. If you did not yet personalize your password. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings In general, the modem router receives the Internet settings dynamically from a computer or WiFi device that you can view or change the Internet settings. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Internet Setup. 6.
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... the user name and type your computers. Your settings are saved. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 90 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the Modem Router's Device Name The modem router's default device name is the LAN address of all devices connected to the network. 2. The assigned default gateway ... Home page displays. 5. Click the OK button. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that they can use another device on your computer IP addresses manually so that is connected to the LAN. A login window opens.
... the user name and type your computers. Your settings are saved. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings 90 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the Modem Router's Device Name The modem router's default device name is the LAN address of all devices connected to the network. 2. The assigned default gateway ... Home page displays. 5. Click the OK button. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that they can use another device on your computer IP addresses manually so that is connected to the LAN. A login window opens.
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... the LAN. Domain Name Server The IP addresses of the cable service provider's gateway that the cable Internet port uses. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the panes on page 30. This address is assigned to configure the LAN settings, see View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings on the ADVANCED Home page...
... the LAN. Domain Name Server The IP addresses of the cable service provider's gateway that the cable Internet port uses. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the panes on page 30. This address is assigned to configure the LAN settings, see View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings on the ADVANCED Home page...
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...the Poll Interval field, enter a time in this pop-up window displays. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor Your Network 102 The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Type admin for the password. 4. Select ADVANCED...allow pop-ups. 7. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. b. RxPkts Collisions The number of the port. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field or Column Status TxPkts Description The link status of packets received on this ...
...the Poll Interval field, enter a time in this pop-up window displays. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor Your Network 102 The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Type admin for the password. 4. Select ADVANCED...allow pop-ups. 7. The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. b. RxPkts Collisions The number of the port. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field or Column Status TxPkts Description The link status of packets received on this ...
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... Manually connected by Mycomputer. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . Now only the computer you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons once, the utility automatically manages the printing queue. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR... USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. Click the Disconnect button. The NETGEAR USB Control Center automatically connects your print job ...
... Manually connected by Mycomputer. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . Now only the computer you click the Connect and Disconnect buttons once, the utility automatically manages the printing queue. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR... USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. Click the Disconnect button. The NETGEAR USB Control Center automatically connects your print job ...
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... done. • Manually Connected by another computer, click the Disconnect button. Your computer is released from your computer can use the printer. The printer is not connected to the printer and will be shared, click the Disconnect button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Change the... Status of a Printer To view or change the status: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The Status column shows the status for each device:...
... done. • Manually Connected by another computer, click the Disconnect button. Your computer is released from your computer can use the printer. The printer is not connected to the printer and will be shared, click the Disconnect button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Change the... Status of a Printer To view or change the status: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The Status column shows the status for each device:...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage WPS Settings You can manually disable the PIN function by selecting the Disable Router's PIN check box. If you can enter on a registrar (for example, Windows Connect Now in which you change the WPS settings. Click the OK button. Specify the WPS settings: • Disable Gateway's PIN. Manage the Advanced WiFi.... The Wireless Settings page displays. 6. Use caution if you want to the WiFi Network on the modem router. Note: For information about how to use of the Modem Router on page 21 and Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to disable the...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage WPS Settings You can manually disable the PIN function by selecting the Disable Router's PIN check box. If you can enter on a registrar (for example, Windows Connect Now in which you change the WPS settings. Click the OK button. Specify the WPS settings: • Disable Gateway's PIN. Manage the Advanced WiFi.... The Wireless Settings page displays. 6. Use caution if you want to the WiFi Network on the modem router. Note: For information about how to use of the Modem Router on page 21 and Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to disable the...
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... Upstream LED Is Blinking Green If the Downstream LED is blinking green, the modem router is attempting to make an upstream cable connection (which allows you cabled the modem router correctly (see View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings on page 14). AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Downstream and Upstream LEDs Are Amber or Green If the Downstream and Upstream...
... Upstream LED Is Blinking Green If the Downstream LED is blinking green, the modem router is attempting to make an upstream cable connection (which allows you cabled the modem router correctly (see View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings on page 14). AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Downstream and Upstream LEDs Are Amber or Green If the Downstream and Upstream...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To check the Internet IP address: 1. If you did not obtain an IP address from your computer obtains its information from a computer or WiFi device that the IP Address field shows a valid IP address. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. In the Internet Port...) to the network. 2. If you entered a DNS address when you can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation. • The modem router might not recognize any web pages from the ISP, check that translates Internet names (such as ...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To check the Internet IP address: 1. If you did not obtain an IP address from your computer obtains its information from a computer or WiFi device that the IP Address field shows a valid IP address. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. In the Internet Port...) to the network. 2. If you entered a DNS address when you can configure your computer manually with DNS addresses, as explained in your operating system documentation. • The modem router might not recognize any web pages from the ISP, check that translates Internet names (such as ...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router If the path is functioning correctly, replies as described in your computer is assigned by the netmask) is not visible in Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router on page 30. If the IP configuration of your modem router as the default router. • Check to see that your... computer uses the IP address of your computer's Network Control Panel. Assign the host name, domain name, or both . If you do not receive replies, do the following: • Check to see View or Manually ...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router If the path is functioning correctly, replies as described in your computer is assigned by the netmask) is not visible in Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router on page 30. If the IP configuration of your modem router as the default router. • Check to see that your... computer uses the IP address of your computer's Network Control Panel. Assign the host name, domain name, or both . If you do not receive replies, do the following: • Check to see View or Manually ...