Netgear R6250 Smart Wifi Router Ac1600 User Manual

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which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is 
acquired, the field displays Not Available.
3. (Optional) In the DHCP User Class (If Required) field, enter a host name.
Most people do not need to fill in this field, but if your ISP has given you a specific host 
name, enter it here.
4. (Optional) In the Domain Name (If Required) field, enter a domain name.
You can type the domain name of your IPv6 ISP. (Do not enter...

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The screen adjusts:
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields\
:
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN . This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired 
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the 
length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) und\
er the IPv6 
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on LAN . This...

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IPv6 Pass Through
In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with\
 two ports (LAN and 
WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header 
packets.
To set up a pass-through IPv6 Internet connection:
1. 
Select  Advanced > 
 Advanced Setup > IPv6 .
The IPv6 screen displays.
2.  In the Internet Connection 
 Type list, select Pass Through.
The screen adjusts, but no additional fields display.
3.  Click...

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•
Default IPv6 Gateway . The IPv6 address of the default IPv6 gateway, which is 
supposed to be on the router’s WAN interface.
• Primary DNS Server . 
 The primary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain name 
records for the router.
• Secondary DNS Server . 
 The secondary DNS server that resolves IPv6 domain 
name records for the router.
Note: If you do not specify the DNS servers, the router uses the DNS servers 
that are configured for the IPv4 Internet...

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The router automatically detects the information in the following fields:
•Router’s IPv6 Address on WAN. This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired 
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the 
length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
•Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN. This field shows the IPv6 address...

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R6250 Smart WiFi Router 
The screen adjusts: 
The router automatically detects the information in the following fields\
:
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on WAN . This field shows the IPv6 address that is acquired 
for the router’s WAN (or Internet) interface. The number after the slash (/) is the 
length of the prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) und\
er the IPv6 
address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available.
• Router
’s IPv6 Address on LAN . This...

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•
Use DHCP Server . This method passes more information to LAN devices, but some 
IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function.
• Auto Config. 
 This is the default setting.
7.  (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box, and specify the interface ID that you 
want to be used for the IPv6 address of the router

’s LAN interface.
If you do not specify an ID here, the router generates one automatically\
 from its MAC 
address.
8.  Click...

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-Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only.
-Both Directions. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic.
•Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the 
Monthly limit field.
4. (Optional) If your ISP charges an amount of extra data volume when you make a new 
connection, enter the extra data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each 
connection by field.
5. In the...

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10.   Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might have with 
your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at 
http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Quick Tips 
•Troubleshoot with the LEDs 
•Cannot Log In to the Router 
•Cannot Access the Internet 
•Changes Not Saved 
•Wireless Connectivity 
•Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping...

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Quick Tips
This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems.
Sequence to Restart Your Network
When you need to restart your network, follow this sequence:
1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 
2. Turn off the router.
3. Plug in the modem and turn it on. Wait 2 minutes.
4. Turn on the router and wait 2 minutes.
Check Ethernet Cable Connections
If your device does not power on, make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged 
in. 
•The...