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NETGEAR C6250 Quick Start Manual

Ac1600 wifi cable modem router
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Quick Start

AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router
Model C6250
NETGEAR, Inc.

Package Contents

The box contains the following items.
Modem router
Ethernet cable
Power adapter

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  • Page 1: Package Contents

    We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Trademarks Quick Start © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Compliance AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
  • Page 2 You can use this diagram to connect your modem router or follow the detailed instructions in this booklet. 5. Wait for the modem router to come online. 1. Collect your cable Internet provider information. The modem router comes online when the Collect your cable account number, account phone Internet LED stops blinking and lights solid green.
  • Page 3 LEDs The LEDs on the modem router light to indicate modem router activity: WiFi On/Off button WPS button Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Ethernet LED...
  • Page 4 Description • Solid green. Power is supplied to the modem router. Power • Off. No power is supplied to the modem router. • Solid red. Thermal cutoff mode. Power off the modem router, let it cool, and move it away from heat sources (such as a TV, DVD player, or speakers) and keep it vertical in open air.

  • Page 5: Install Your Modem Router

    Description • Solid green. The 5 GHz radio is on. 5 GHz WiFi • Blinking green. The 5 GHz radio is transmitting or receiving data. • Blinking amber. WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) is active. • Off. The 5 GHz radio is off. •...
  • Page 6 3. Connect a coaxial cable. Use a coaxial cable that is provided by your cable company to connect the cable port on the modem router to a cable wall outlet or a line splitter. Make sure that the cable is tightly connected. Note: For Comcast XFINITY cable Internet service, Comcast XFINITY recommends connecting your modem router directly to a cable wall...
  • Page 7 6. Connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router. Reset Cable To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) on the product label. To connect using a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a yellow Ethernet port on the modem router.

  • Page 8: Activate Your Internet Service

    Activate Your Internet Service ¾ To activate your Internet service: 1. Visit your cable Internet provider’s website and follow the onscreen instructions to activate your Internet service. Cable Internet Contact Information Provider Bright House http://support.brighthouse.com Networks 1‑866‑898‑9101 Cablevision http://www.cablevision.com https://install.optimum.com/JointInstall/ Telephone number depends on your region.
  • Page 9 Internet provider’s website, call your cable Internet provider and do the following: a. When asked, provide your account information and provide the modem router’s model number, which is C6250, serial number, and MAC address. The serial number and MAC address are on the product label, which is on the bottom of the modem router.
  • Page 10 Comcast XFINITY Self-Activation Activate your Internet service by using Comcast XFINITY’s self‑activation process. If you are unable to self‑activate your modem router, call Comcast XFINITY customer service. Before you start the self‑activation process, make sure that your account number, account phone number, and login information (your email address or user name and password) are nearby.
  • Page 11 c. If you do not get an Internet connection with the modem router, ask Comcast XFINITY to look for your modem router online, and do one of the following depending on what Comcast XFINITY tells you about your modem router: •...
  • Page 12 NETGEAR recommends that you use the preset WiFi settings because you can check the product label if you forget them. NETGEAR genie lets you change these settings. If you do so, write down the new WiFi settings and store them in a safe place.

  • Page 13: Join The Wifi Network

    Join the WiFi Network You can either use Wi‑Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or select your WiFi network and type its password. For help with the WPS button on your computer or WiFi device, check the instructions or online help that came with that computer or device. ¾...

  • Page 14: View Or Change The Modem Router Settings

    View or Change the Modem Router Settings After you use genie to set up the modem router, you can log in to the modem router to view or change its settings. Log In to the Modem Router ¾ To log in to the modem router: 1.

  • Page 15: Share A Usb Drive On The Network

    3. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Set Password. 5. Type your old password and type the new password twice. 6. Click the Apply button. Your changes are saved.
  • Page 16 For more information about access control, see the user manual, which is available online at downloadcenter.netgear.com through a link in the modem router’s user interface. 6. Click the Connect button. A window displays the files and folders on the device.

  • Page 17: Share A Usb Printer

    On each computer that will share the printer, do the following: a. Install the current USB printer driver software (available from the printer manufacturer). b. Download the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility from www.netgear.com/readyshare and install it. c. Select the language.

  • Page 18: Download The Netgear Genie App

    Download the NETGEAR genie App The free NETGEAR genie app lets you easily monitor, connect, and control your home network from a Windows or Mac computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can share and stream music or videos, diagnose and repair network issues, set up parental controls, and more: •...

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