Netgear C6250 Ac1600 Wifi Cable Modem Router User Manual

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Connect to the Network
You can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you 
set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic 
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable
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. Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port on your computer.
3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to one of the numbered Ethernet LAN ports on 
the modem router.
Your computer connects to the LAN. A message might display on your computer screen 
to notify you that an Ethernet cable is connected.
Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router
Choose either the manual or the WPS method to add a WiFi device such as a computer, 
iPhone, iPad, or gaming device to the WiFi network of the modem router.
Manual Method
To connect a device manually to the WiFi network of the modem router:
1. Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. On the WiFi device that you want to connect to your modem router, open the software 
application that manages your WiFi connections.
This software scans for all WiFi networks in your area.
3. Look for your network and select it. 
If you did not change the name of your network during the setup process, look for the 
default WiFi network name (SSID) and select it. The default SSID is on the product label.
4. Enter the modem router password.
The default WiFi password (also referred to as passphrase or key) is on the product label.
5. Click the Connect button.
The device connects to the WiFi network of the modem router. 
						

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to 
a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS (Push N Connect), make sure that 
all WiFi devices to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During 
the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the modem router so that 
every device in the network supports the same security settings.
To use WPS to connect a device to the WiFi network of the modem router:
1. Make sure that the modem router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit).
2. Check the WPS instructions for your computer or wireless device.
3. Press the WPS button on the side panel of the modem router for three seconds.
4. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your WiFi device, or follow the WPS 
instructions that came with the device. 
The WPS process automatically sets up the device with the network password and 
connects the device to the WiFi network of the modem router.
For more information, see Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on 
page 45.
Types of Logins and Access
The modem router supports separate types of logins that serve different purposes. It is 
important that you understand the difference so that you know which of the following logins to 
use when:
•Modem router login. This login logs you in to the modem router interface from 
NETGEAR genie. For more information, see 
Access NETGEAR genie on page 23.
•WiFi network key or password. Your modem router is preset with a unique WiFi 
network name (SSID) and password for WiFi access. This information is on the product 
label (see 
Product Label on page 23). For information about joining the WiFi network, see 
Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router on page 21.
Note:Your modem router broadcasts dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi 
signals. The label shows the SSID for the 2.4 GHz signal. For 
information about 5 GHz WiFi settings, see 
Manage the Basic WiFi 
Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 36. 
						

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Product Label
The label on the bottom panel of the modem router shows the login inform\
ation, WiFi network 
name, WiFi password (key), serial number, and MAC address.
Preset WiFi SSID
Preset WiFi password Serial number
MAC address
Figure 4. Product label
Access NETGEAR genie
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. 
The following procedure assumes that you installed the modem router and \
that your  computer or another device is connected with an Ethernet cable or over W\
iFi with the preset 
security settings that are listed on the product label.
To access NETGEAR genie to change the settings and monitor your modem rou\
ter:
1.  Apply power to the modem router.
2.  Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connec\
ted to the 
network. 
3.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net .
Note: You can also type http://www
 .routerlogin.com, or http://192.168.0.1 . 
This manual uses http://www.routerlogin.net .
4. Type  admin  for the user name and password  for the password.
5.  Click the  OK button.  
						

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The modem router BASIC Home page provides a dashboard that lets you see \
the status 
of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the sections of 
the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column provides the menus, 
and at the top is the  ADVANCED tab that you can use to access more menus and pages.
If you cannot log in to the modem router or your browser does not displa\
y the NETGEAR 
genie page, check the following:
• Make sure that the computer is connected to one of the two Ethernet LAN \
ports or over 
WiFi to the modem router.
• Make sure that your browser does not cache the previous page by closing \
and reopening 
the browser

.
• If your computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this type of s\
etting is uncommon), 
change the setting to obtain an IP address automatically from the modem \
router (see 
View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings  on page
  30).
For more troubleshooting information, see You Cannot Log In to the Modem Router on 
page   186. 
						

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Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App
The genie app  is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your 
home network from a smartphone, tablet, or computer
 . The genie app can help you with the 
following:
• Automatically repair common WiFi network problems.
• Easily manage modem router features such as Live Parental Controls, gues\
t access, 
speed test, and more.
• Share and stream music or videos.
To use the genie app to access the modem router:
1. V
isit the NETGEAR genie web page at  netgear.com/genie.
2.  Follow the onscreen instructions to install the app on your smartphone, \
tablet, or computer
 .
3.  Launch the genie app.
The genie app dashboard page displays. The following figure shows the genie app  dashboard for a Windows computer
 . 
						

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3.   Customize the Internet Settings
This chapter describes how to customize your Internet settings. For information about setting up 
your Internet connection with 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 
						

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View the Cable Initialization of the Modem Router
You can track the cable initialization procedure of the modem router and get details about the 
downstream and upstream cable channels. The time is displayed after the modem router is 
initialized.
The modem router automatically goes through the following steps in the provisioning 
process:
1. Scans and locks the downstream frequency and then ranges the upstream channels.
2. Obtains a WAN IP address for the modem router.
3. Connects to the Internet.
WARNING:
Do not change the starting frequency unless your cable service 
provider instructs you to do so. Changing the starting frequency 
incorrectly causes serious connection and Internet problems. If you 
must change the starting frequency, see 
Change the Cable 
Connection Starting Frequency on page 28.
To view the status of the modem router initialization:
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 Cable Connection. 
						

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The Startup Procedure section displays the initialization progress.
6.  Scroll down to see the rest of the Downstream Bonded Channels section, t\
he Upstream 
Bonded Channels section, and the current system time.
The Downstream Bonded Channel and Upstream Bonded Channels sections  display the 
status of each channel and details about each channel.
Change the Cable Connection Starting Frequency
The starting frequency for the cable connection is automatically generat\
ed. For most Internet  connections, you do not need to change this information.
WARNING:
Do not change the starting frequency unless your cable Internet 
provider instructs you to do so. Changing the starting frequency 
incorrectly causes serious connection and Internet problems.
To change the starting frequency:
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  Cable Connection.
6. In the  Starting Frequency field, type a number as instructed by your cable Internet provider.
WARNING:
Do not change the starting frequency unless your cable Internet 
provider instructs you to do so. Changing the starting frequency 
incorrectly causes serious connection and Internet problems.
7.  Click the  Apply button.
Your settings are saved. The scanning process starts and the modem router comes  online after approximately three minutes. 
						

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View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings
In general, the modem router receives the Internet settings dynamically \
from the cable 
service provider. However, you can view or change the Internet settings.
The main Internet settings that you can configure are the IP address of \
the modem router  (dynamic or static) and the Domain Name System (DNS) server (dynami\
c or static).
To view or change the Internet settings:
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 > Setup > Internet Setup .
6. View or change the settings for the IP address and DNS server.
The default settings usually work fine. If problems occur with the conne\
ction, check the  settings that your cable service provider gave you.