Use Netgear Genie After Installation; Upgrade The Firmware; Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) - NETGEAR R6250 User Manual

If the router does not connect to the Internet:
1. Review your settings to be sure that you have selected the correct options and typed
everything correctly.
2. Contact your ISP to verify that you have the correct configuration information.
3. Read Chapter 10,
contact NETGEAR technical support.

Use NETGEAR genie After Installation

When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie automatically starts when you launch an
Internet browser on a computer that is connected to the router. If you want to view or change
settings for the router, you can use genie again.
1. Launch your browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login window displays.
3. Enter admin for the router user name and password for the router password, both in
lowercase letters.
Note: The router user name and password are different from the user name
and password for logging in to your Internet connection. For more
information, see

Upgrade the Firmware

When you set up your router and are connected to the Internet, the router automatically
checks for you to see if newer firmware is available. If it is, a message is displayed on the top
of the screen. For more information, see
Click the message when it shows up, and click Yes to upgrade the router with the latest
firmware. After the upgrade, the router restarts.
CAUTION:
Do not try to go online, turn off the router, shut down the computer, or do
anything else to the router until the router restarts and the Power LED has
stopped blinking for several seconds.

Dashboard (Basic Home Screen)

The router Basic Home screen has a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet
connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the six sections of the dashboard to
R6250 Smart WiFi Router
Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and
Types of Logins and Access
Upgrade the Router Firmware
Getting Started
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on page 13.
on page 83.