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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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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,...

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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,...

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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,...