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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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... on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your product through the NETGEAR website. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support Thank you...
... on the label of NETGEAR, Inc. Trademarks © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your product through the NETGEAR website. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Support Thank you...
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... Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router Connect to the Network 21 Connect to 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...
... Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router Connect to the Network 21 Connect to 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...
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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 ... 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 ... 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/...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 Cable...
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/...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 Cable...
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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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... Panel • Position Your Modem Router • Install and Activate Your Cable Modem • Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode Note: For more information about the topics covered 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. 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...
... Panel • Position Your Modem Router • Install and Activate Your Cable Modem • Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode Note: For more information about the topics covered 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. 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...
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...keep the modem router vertical in the package. For more information, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that might help you connect to 680 Mbps. Hardware Overview and Setup 9 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250...WiFi coverage will vary. In addition, the modem router supports WiFi connection speeds up a WiFi home network with fast access to a wall; NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up to your new modem router, see Position Your Modem Router...
...keep the modem router vertical in the package. For more information, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that might help you connect to 680 Mbps. Hardware Overview and Setup 9 AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250...WiFi coverage will vary. In addition, the modem router supports WiFi connection speeds up a WiFi home network with fast access to a wall; NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about setting up to your new modem router, see Position Your Modem Router...
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Hardware Overview and Setup 10 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. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you verify status and connections. 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. The right side panel contains two buttons.
Hardware Overview and Setup 10 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. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you verify status and connections. 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. The right side panel contains two buttons.
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... green. Two or more downstream channels are locked. • Blinking green. No power is connected to the modem router. • Solid red. The modem router is active. • Off. Each Ethernet port on the back panel provides two port LEDs (see Troubleshoot with...or receiving data. • Blinking amber. No device is supplied to an Ethernet port. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. Front panel LEDs LED Power Icon Downstream Upstream Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet Description • Solid green. The 5 GHz radio is transmitting or receiving ...
... green. Two or more downstream channels are locked. • Blinking green. No power is connected to the modem router. • Solid red. The modem router is active. • Off. Each Ethernet port on the back panel provides two port LEDs (see Troubleshoot with...or receiving data. • Blinking amber. No device is supplied to an Ethernet port. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. Front panel LEDs LED Power Icon Downstream Upstream Internet 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet Description • Solid green. The 5 GHz radio is transmitting or receiving ...
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...panel blink amber. Button descriptions Button WiFi On/Off Icon WPS Description By default, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios are enabled. Back panel connections and button The back panel includes the following sections: • Join the WiFi Network of the modem router. Use these ports to connect ...; Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to right: • USB port. Hardware Overview and Setup 12 Table 2. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on the front panel turn off too. Pressing the button again for three seconds turns off the...
...panel blink amber. Button descriptions Button WiFi On/Off Icon WPS Description By default, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios are enabled. Back panel connections and button The back panel includes the following sections: • Join the WiFi Network of the modem router. Use these ports to connect ...; Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to right: • USB port. Hardware Overview and Setup 12 Table 2. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on the front panel turn off too. Pressing the button again for three seconds turns off the...
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... or receiving data while operating at 1000 Mbps. • Left LED blinking green. For best results, place your WiFi network. Computers - The port is operating at 1000 Mbps. • Right LED solid amber. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left LED (green) and a right port LED (amber), which, together...
... or receiving data while operating at 1000 Mbps. • Left LED blinking green. For best results, place your WiFi network. Computers - The port is operating at 1000 Mbps. • Right LED solid amber. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left LED (green) and a right port LED (amber), which, together...
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... the modem router to reduce interference. 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. Solid metal doors - Brick - Install and Activate Your Cable Modem The most common way to specify this setting. Modem router in to the modem router...
... the modem router to reduce interference. 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. Solid metal doors - Brick - Install and Activate Your Cable Modem The most common way to specify this setting. Modem router in to the modem router...
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... Cablevision. You can log in the package to connect the cable port on your modem router: 1. This process might take up to come online The modem router comes online when the Internet LED stops blinking and lights solid green. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your region. Connect a coaxial cable. Press the Power On/Off button...
... Cablevision. You can log in the package to connect the cable port on your modem router: 1. This process might take up to come online The modem router comes online when the Internet LED stops blinking and lights solid green. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your region. Connect a coaxial cable. Press the Power On/Off button...
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AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www....website, call Comcast XFINITY customer service. You can also find the contact information in your account information and provide the modem router's model number, which is on the bottom of the following : a. Hardware Overview and Setup 16 When asked,...Internet provider and do the following depending what your cable Internet provider tells you about your modem router: • If the modem router is C6250, serial number, and MAC address. Wait for your cable Internet provider to ...
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www....website, call Comcast XFINITY customer service. You can also find the contact information in your account information and provide the modem router's model number, which is on the bottom of the following : a. Hardware Overview and Setup 16 When asked,...Internet provider and do the following depending what your cable Internet provider tells you about your modem router: • If the modem router is C6250, serial number, and MAC address. Wait for your cable Internet provider to ...
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... service at 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489). b. Launch a web browser. Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode In the unlikely situation that your modem router is active. Changing this setting prevents certain network conflicts that can occur when two devices on...Comcast XFINITY, reboot the modem router. If your actual speed is visible to the XFINITY self-activation page. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you instructions to verify why the modem router does not connect with your high-speed Internet service. • If the modem router is lower than your ...
... service at 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489). b. Launch a web browser. Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode In the unlikely situation that your modem router is active. Changing this setting prevents certain network conflicts that can occur when two devices on...Comcast XFINITY, reboot the modem router. If your actual speed is visible to the XFINITY self-activation page. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Before you instructions to verify why the modem router does not connect with your high-speed Internet service. • If the modem router is lower than your ...
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.... The Power LED lights green. 3. Launch an Internet browser. 6. A login window opens. 7. The BASIC Home page displays. 9. Select the No radio button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to the WiFi network. 5. If you did not yet personalize your cable company provides to connect the cable port on the network). Note: If the...
.... The Power LED lights green. 3. Launch an Internet browser. 6. A login window opens. 7. The BASIC Home page displays. 9. Select the No radio button. AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to the WiFi network. 5. If you did not yet personalize your cable company provides to connect the cable port on the network). Note: If the...
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... one public IP address and connecting multiple devices can cause conflicts and can cause your router or gateway to connect it to stop working. 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. In most cases...
... one public IP address and connecting multiple devices can cause conflicts and can cause your router or gateway to connect it to stop working. 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. In most cases...
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You can also download this guide from downloadcenter.netgear.com. 20 This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the modem router. 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.
You can also download this guide from downloadcenter.netgear.com. 20 This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the modem router. 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.