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... about the topics covered in this 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. 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...
... about the topics covered in this 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. 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...
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...suitable for 802.11n devices and up your home or guest network. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up to your new modem router, see Position Your Modem Router on page 13. 1. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of...a wall; For more information, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that might help you connect to 1300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band for wall mounting. Hardware Overview and Setup 9 The modem router provides one coaxial cable connector, two 10/100/1000 LAN Gigabit ...
...suitable for 802.11n devices and up your home or guest network. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up to your new modem router, see Position Your Modem Router on page 13. 1. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of...a wall; For more information, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that might help you connect to 1300 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band for wall mounting. Hardware Overview and Setup 9 The modem router provides one coaxial cable connector, two 10/100/1000 LAN Gigabit ...
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Front panel LEDs and side panel buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections. The following table lists and describes each LED on the front panel. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you verify status and connections. Hardware Overview and Setup 10 The right side panel contains two buttons. 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. The following table lists and describes each LED on the front panel. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you verify status and connections. Hardware Overview and Setup 10 The right side panel contains two buttons. 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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... Protected Setup) is online. • Blinking green. The 5 GHz radio is on. • Blinking green. The 5 GHz radio is off . • Solid green. Each Ethernet port on the back panel provides two port LEDs (see Troubleshoot with the cable provider's cable modem termination system (CMTS). • Slow blinking amber and green. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. The modem router is...
... Protected Setup) is online. • Blinking green. The 5 GHz radio is on. • Blinking green. The 5 GHz radio is off . • Solid green. Each Ethernet port on the back panel provides two port LEDs (see Troubleshoot with the cable provider's cable modem termination system (CMTS). • Slow blinking amber and green. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. The modem router is...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following components, viewed from left to right: • USB port. Table 2. If you turn off too. While WPS is active, both radios. Back panel ... hard drive, flash drive, or printer to the modem router. • Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports. Hardware Overview and Setup 12 If you turn off both WiFi LEDs on page 45 Back Panel The back panel contains ports, connectors, and a recessed button. USB Reset Cable USB port Reset button Power adapter input Ethernet...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following components, viewed from left to right: • USB port. Table 2. If you turn off too. While WPS is active, both radios. Back panel ... hard drive, flash drive, or printer to the modem router. • Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports. Hardware Overview and Setup 12 If you turn off both WiFi LEDs on page 45 Back Panel The back panel contains ports, connectors, and a recessed button. USB Reset Cable USB port Reset button Power adapter input Ethernet...
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... Description • Left LED solid green. Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your modem router. Microwaves - AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left ...modem router away from anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. Baby monitors - Table 3. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can limit the range. To set the modem router to the following table describes the port LEDs. Ceiling fans - The port is within reach of a cordless phone Hardware Overview and Setup...
... Description • Left LED solid green. Position Your Modem Router The modem router lets you access your modem router. Microwaves - AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left ...modem router away from anywhere within the operating range of your WiFi network. Baby monitors - Table 3. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi connection can limit the range. To set the modem router to the following table describes the port LEDs. Ceiling fans - The port is within reach of a cordless phone Hardware Overview and Setup...
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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, and items such as both a modem and a router. Mirrors - Concrete When you use multiple access points, it is the simplest, without connecting the modem router to work as these: - Cable the Modem Router The modem router comes configured to a router or gateway...
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, and items such as both a modem and a router. Mirrors - Concrete When you use multiple access points, it is the simplest, without connecting the modem router to work as these: - Cable the Modem Router The modem router comes configured to a router or gateway...
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... and lights solid green. Hardware Overview and Setup 15 Press the Power On/Off button on the modem router to view or change its settings. Visit your cable Internet provider's website and follow the onscreen instructions to a cable wall outlet. 2. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your Internet service. Note: For XFINITY cable Internet service, Comcast XFINITY recommends connecting your...
... and lights solid green. Hardware Overview and Setup 15 Press the Power On/Off button on the modem router to view or change its settings. Visit your cable Internet provider's website and follow the onscreen instructions to a cable wall outlet. 2. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your Internet service. Note: For XFINITY cable Internet service, Comcast XFINITY recommends connecting your...
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... service by using the instructions on page 16. Activate Your Internet Service with Comcast XFINITY If you use Comcast XFINITY, you complete the setup, perform a speed test. 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...
... service by using the instructions on page 16. Activate Your Internet Service with Comcast XFINITY If you use Comcast XFINITY, you complete the setup, perform a speed test. 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...
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...modem router, ask Comcast XFINITY to use the modem router as network address translation (NAT) and DHCP Hardware Overview and Setup 17 If your actual speed is lower than your subscribed speed, contact your XFINITY credentials and complete the self-activation process. b. Cable the Modem Router to a Router...about your modem router: • If the modem router is not visible, Comcast XFINITY can give you instructions to verify why the modem router does not connect with Comcast XFINITY's self-activation process: 1. Close all web browsers. 2. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you ...
...modem router, ask Comcast XFINITY to use the modem router as network address translation (NAT) and DHCP Hardware Overview and Setup 17 If your actual speed is lower than your subscribed speed, contact your XFINITY credentials and complete the self-activation process. b. Cable the Modem Router to a Router...about your modem router: • If the modem router is not visible, Comcast XFINITY can give you instructions to verify why the modem router does not connect with Comcast XFINITY's self-activation process: 1. Close all web browsers. 2. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you ...
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... label. 4. Select the No radio button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to devices on the product label. Connect a coaxial cable. The Power LED lights green. 3. Launch an Internet browser. 6. Hardware Overview and Setup 18 The WiFi network name is on the network). Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Mode. Use the coaxial cable that is selected. Type admin for...
... label. 4. Select the No radio button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to devices on the product label. Connect a coaxial cable. The Power LED lights green. 3. Launch an Internet browser. 6. Hardware Overview and Setup 18 The WiFi network name is on the network). Select ADVANCED > Administration > Router Mode. Use the coaxial cable that is selected. Type admin for...
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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. Your settings are saved. 12. CAUTION: When the modem router... is in bridge mode, you must connect only one device (your devices to stop working. In most cases, an Internet service provider (ISP) provides only one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router.... Click the Apply button. Follow the instructions that came with your router ...
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. Your settings are saved. 12. CAUTION: When the modem router... is in bridge mode, you must connect only one device (your devices to stop working. In most cases, an Internet service provider (ISP) provides only one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router.... Click the Apply button. Follow the instructions that came with your router ...
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.... 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. Join the WiFi Network of the modem router. Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable You can connect to the WiFi network of the Modem Router...
.... 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. Join the WiFi Network of the modem router. Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable You can connect to the WiFi network of the Modem Router...
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..., see Access NETGEAR genie on the side panel of the modem router for the 2.4 GHz signal. To use WPS to connect a device to the WiFi network of the modem router: 1. Press the WPS button on page 23. • WiFi network key or password. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for your WiFi device, or...
..., see Access NETGEAR genie on the side panel of the modem router for the 2.4 GHz signal. To use WPS to connect a device to the WiFi network of the modem router: 1. Press the WPS button on page 23. • WiFi network key or password. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for your WiFi device, or...
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...displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Internet Setup. 6. Customize the Internet Settings 30 The default settings usually work fine. A login window opens. 3. View or change the Internet settings. If you can configure are the IP address of the modem router (dynamic or static) and the...settings for the password. 4. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. 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 is connected to the network. 2. Launch an...
...displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > Internet Setup. 6. Customize the Internet Settings 30 The default settings usually work fine. A login window opens. 3. View or change the Internet settings. If you can configure are the IP address of the modem router (dynamic or static) and the...settings for the password. 4. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. 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 is connected to the network. 2. Launch an...
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... your cable service provider does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to which is the model number of your modem router connects. Your settings are available, enter these addresses. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following... table describes the fields on their names. Use These DNS Servers If you do not know that your cable service provider assigned to assign your DNS servers. Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP Your cable service provider uses DHCP to look up site addresses based on the Internet Setup...
... your cable service provider does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to which is the model number of your modem router connects. Your settings are available, enter these addresses. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following... table describes the fields on their names. Use These DNS Servers If you do not know that your cable service provider assigned to assign your DNS servers. Internet IP Address Get Dynamically from ISP Your cable service provider uses DHCP to look up site addresses based on the Internet Setup...
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...3. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. The WAN Setup page displays. 6. The default value is necessary for your ISP connection. To change the MTU size: 1. Your settings are sure that is connected to 1500. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the MTU Size WARNING: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet...the MTU only if you are saved. Launch an Internet browser from 256 to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from a computer or WiFi device that it is 1500. 7.
...3. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. The WAN Setup page displays. 6. The default value is necessary for your ISP connection. To change the MTU size: 1. Your settings are sure that is connected to 1500. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the MTU Size WARNING: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet...the MTU only if you are saved. Launch an Internet browser from 256 to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. In the MTU Size field, enter a value from a computer or WiFi device that it is 1500. 7.
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Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. Field Description Region Selection Region The selection from the Region menu...broadcast, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 37 The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Setup page. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. To turn off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to ...
Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists. Field Description Region Selection Region The selection from the Region menu...broadcast, clear the Enable SSID Broadcast check box. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 37 The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Setup page. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. To turn off the SSID broadcast provides additional WiFi security, but users must know the SSID to be able to ...
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..., check the following: • Is your WiFi device connected to change the WiFi settings of the modem router's main network, use the correct network name (SSID) and password? Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS...Some WiFi devices automatically connect to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. To configure WPA/WPA2 enterprise security: 1. Note: WPS and WPA/WPA2 enterprise security cannot function together. The Wireless Setup page displays. 6. Select Wireless. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8....
..., check the following: • Is your WiFi device connected to change the WiFi settings of the modem router's main network, use the correct network name (SSID) and password? Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS...Some WiFi devices automatically connect to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. To configure WPA/WPA2 enterprise security: 1. Note: WPS and WPA/WPA2 enterprise security cannot function together. The Wireless Setup page displays. 6. Select Wireless. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8....
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...the WEP radio button. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. The Wireless Setup page displays. 6. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 43 Note: WPS and WEP security cannot function together. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. A login... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is connected to 54 Mbps. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 104.) If it does, it is...
...the WEP radio button. Type http://www.routerlogin.net. The Wireless Setup page displays. 6. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 43 Note: WPS and WEP security cannot function together. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. A login... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is connected to 54 Mbps. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 104.) If it does, it is...