Netgear C6250 Ac1600 Wifi Cable Modem Router User Manual

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View the Traffic Statistics
You can view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router, change the polling 
frequency, and stop traffic polling.
To view the traffic statistics for the ports of the modem router:
1.  Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connec\
ted to the 
network. 
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens.
3.  T
ype  admin for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type  password for the password.
4.  Click the  OK button. 
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > ADVANCED Home .
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
6.  In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics  button.
If this pop-up window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it 
is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups.
The following table describes the fields and columns of the Show Statist\
ics pop-up  window
 .
Field or ColumnDescription
System Up Time The time elapsed since the modem router was last restarted.
Port The statistics for the WAN port (that is, the cable Internet port that connects to the 
Internet), LAN (Ethernet) ports, and WLAN (WiFi) ports. For each po\
rt, the pop-up 
window displays the information that is described in this table. 
						

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To change the traffic statistics polling frequency or stop polling:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the 
network. 
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Type admin for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type password for the password.
4. Click the OK button. 
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home.
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
6. In the Internet Port pane, click the Show Statistics button.
The Show Statistics pop-up window displays.
If this window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, 
change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 
7. Change the polling frequency or stop polling:
•To change the polling frequency, do the following:
a. In the Poll Interval field, enter a time in seconds.
b. Click the Set Interval button.
•To stop polling, click the Stop button.
StatusThe link status of the port. 
TxPktsThe number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear.
RxPktsThe number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear.
CollisionsThe number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear.
Tx B/sThe current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
Rx B/sThe current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
Up TimeThe time elapsed since this port acquired the link.
Poll IntervalThe interval at which the statistics are updated in this pop-up window. 
Field or ColumnDescription 
						

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View the Internet Port Connection Status and Release and
 
Renew the Connection
You can view information about the cable Internet connection of the modem router. You can 
also release and renew the connection.
To view the status of the cable Internet connection of the modem router a\
nd release 
and renew the connection:
1.  Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connec\
ted to the 
network. 
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens.
3.  T
ype  admin for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type  password for the password.
4.  Click the  OK button. 
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > ADVANCED Home .
The ADVANCED Home page displays.
6.  In the Internet Port pane, click the Connection Status  button. 
If this window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, 
change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 
The following table describes the fields of the Connection Status pop-up\
 window.
FieldDescription
IP Address The IP address that is assigned by the cable service provider to the mod\
em router.
Subnet Mask The subnet mask that is assigned by the cable service provider to the mo\
dem router. 
						

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7. To release the connection, click the Release button.
The connection with your cable service provider is shut down, as is your Internet 
connection.
8. To renew the connection, click the Renew button.
The connection with your cable service provider is reestablished, as is your Internet 
connection. If a DHCP connection with your cable service provider exists, the modem 
router receives a new DHCP lease and might receive a new IP address.
9. Click the Close Window button.
The pop-up window closes.
View Devices Currently on the Network
You can view the active wired devices, 2.4 GHz WiFi devices, and 5 GHz WiFi devices in the 
network. If you do not recognize a device, it might be an intruder. If it is an intruder, make sure 
that your WiFi security is set up correctly (see 
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi 
Security of the Main Network on page 36) or set up access control to secure your network 
(see Allow or Block Access to Your Network on page 58).
To display the connected wired and WiFi devices:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the 
network. 
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Type admin for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type password for the password.
4. Click the OK button. 
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select Attached Devices.
Default GatewayThe IP address of the default gateway of the cable service provider that the modem 
router communicates with.
DHCP ServerThe IP address of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server of the 
cable service provider that assigns IP addresses.
DNS ServerThe IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server of the cable service 
provider that provides translation of network names to IP addresses.
Lease ObtainedThe day and time that the lease was obtained.
Lease ExpiresThe day and time that the lease expires.
FieldDescription 
						

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Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables. Wi\
Fi devices are 
connected to the modem router through the WiFi network, either in the 2.\
4 GHz band or 
the 5 GHz band.
The following table describes the fields of the three tables on the Attached Devices page.
FieldDescription
SSID The WiFi network name (for WiFi devices only).
Status The access control status (Allowed or Blocked, that is, blocked from re\
connecting after 
the device disconnects).
IP Address The IP address that the modem router assigned to the device when it join\
ed the network. 
This address can change when a device is disconnected and rejoins the ne\
twork.
MAC Address The unique MAC address of the device. The MAC address does not change and is usu -
ally shown on the product label.
Device Name The device name, if detected.
6. To refresh the information onscreen, click the  Refresh button.
The information onscreen is updated.
View WiFi Channels in Your Environment
You can view the active WiFi channels in your environment, including the \
channels that the  modem router is broadcasting on. If several WiFi networks in your enviro\
nment are using the 
same channel as the one that the modem router is using, interference mig\
ht occur. In that 
situation, you might want to change the channel that the modem router is\
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Note:
Many countries and geographic locations implement laws or 
guidelines about which channels can be used. Depending on your 
location, some channels might not be available.
To view the WiFi channels in your environment:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connec\
ted to the 
network. 
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
A login window opens.
3.  T
ype  admin for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type password for the password.
4.  Click the  OK button. 
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration > Wireless Channel .
By default, the 2.4GHz b/g/n radio button is selected and the page displays the active 
channels in the 2.4 GHz band.  The number above a bar indicates the number of WiFi 
networks that broadcast in the channel.
The channel that the WiFi network of the modem router is using displays i
 n blue. The 
channels that other WiFi network in your environment are using  display in yellow.
6.  T
o view the WiFi name (SSID) that operates in a channel, point to a bar\
. 
						

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7. To display the active channels and channel information in the 5 GHz band, select the 
5GHz
 a/n/ac radio button.
8. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button.
The information onscreen is updated.
9. To change the channel that a radio of the modem router is using, click the Change Channel 
button. 
The Wireless Setup page displays.
For information about changing the WiFi settings for the main WiFi network, including the 
channel, see 
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on 
page 36.
View WiFi Networks in Your Environment
You can view the WiFi networks that are being broadcast by access points (APs) in your 
environment. These are access points other than the modem router. For each WiFi network, 
the security level and the signal strength are displayed. 
To view the WiFi networks in your environment:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the 
network. 
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Type admin for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type password for the password.
4. Click the OK button. 
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Wireless AP. 
						

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By default, the 2.4GHz
 b/g/n radio button is selected and the page displays the WiFi 
networks in the 2.4 GHz band.
6.  T
o display the WiFi networks in the 5  GHz band, select the 5GHz
  a/n/ac radio button.
7.  T
o refresh the page, click the Refresh  button.
The information onscreen is updated.
View and Manage the Log
The log is a detailed record of websites that users accessed, attempts t\
o access blocked  sites, modem router operation, DoS attacks and port scans, WiFi access, \
and other 
information. Up to 256  entries can be stored in the log.
If you enabled email notification, you receive these logs in an email me\
ssage. For more 
information, see Set Up Security Event Email Notification  on page
  78.
Note:For information about the event log, which is a log that records events \
that occur between the modem router and the cable service provider’s 
cable modem termination system (CMTS), see  View and Manage the 
Event Log on page 187.
To view, send, or clear the log and specify what is included in the log:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connec\
ted to the 
network. 
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net . 
						

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A login window opens.
3.  T
ype  admin for the user name and type your password.
If you did not yet personalize your password, type  password for the password.
4.  Click the  OK button. 
The BASIC Home page displays.
5.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration > Logs.
The Logs page displays a table that shows for each event a description, \
the number of 
times the events occurred, the date and time of the last occurrence, the\
 target IP address 
and port, and the source IP address and port.
6.  Scroll down.
The bottom of the page shows check boxes and buttons.
7.  To specify which types of events are logged, select or clear the check bo\
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By default, all the check boxes are selected and the associated events are logged.
8. If you make any changes, click the Apply button at the top of the page.
Your settings are saved.
9. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button.
The information onscreen is updated.
10. To email the log immediately, click the Send Log button.
This feature can be useful for testing your email settings. For this feature to function, you 
first must enable email notification. For more information, see 
Set Up Security Event 
Email Notification on page 78.
11. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.
All entries are removed from the table.
Change the Password
The user name to access the modem router is admin, and its default password is password. 
NETGEAR recommends that you set a more secure password.
A secure password contains no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase 
and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. The password must contain at least 
4
 characters and can contain a maximum of 15 characters.
Note:This change of password is not the same as changing the password 
(key) for WiFi access. The product label shows your unique WiFi 
network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access.
To change the password for the modem router:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Type admin for the user name and password for the password.
If you already changed the password and want to change it again, type your personalized 
password.
4. Click the OK button. 
The BASIC Home page displays.
5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password.