Netgear R6250 Smart Wifi Router Ac1600 User Manual

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Label
The label on the bottom of the router shows the WPS PIN, login informati\
on, MAC address, 
and serial number. 
Serial number and
Preset WiFi Default access information
Preset SSID
passwordMAC address
Figure 4. The label shows unique information about your router
Position Your Router
The router lets you access your network from anywhere within the operati\
ng range of your wireless network. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless...

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2.   Getting Started
Connecting to the router
This chapter explains how to use NETGEAR genie to set up your router after you complete 
cabling as described in the installation guide.
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Router Setup Preparation 
•Types of Logins and Access 
•NETGEAR genie Setup 
•Use NETGEAR genie After Installation 
•Upgrade the Firmware 
•Dashboard (Basic Home Screen) 
•Join Your Wireless Network 
•Access the Router with NETGEAR the genie App  

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Router Setup Preparation
You can set up your router with the NETGEAR genie automatically, or you can use the genie 
menus and screens to set up your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get 
your ISP information and make sure the computers and devices in the network have the 
settings described here.
Use Standard TCP/IP Properties for DHCP
If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses 
Dynamic Host...

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NETGEAR genie Setup
NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser. Installation and basic setup takes 
about 15  
minutes to complete. 
To use NETGEAR genie to set up your router:
1. T
urn the router on by pressing the  On/Off button. 
2.  Make sure that your computer or wireless device is connected to the  router with an Ethernet 
cable (wired) or wirelessly with the preset security settings listed o\
n the bottom label.
3.  Launch your Internet...

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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, Troubleshooting. If problems persist, register your NETGEAR product and 
contact NETGEAR technical support.
Use NETGEAR genie After Installation
When you first set up your router, NETGEAR genie...

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view and change the settings. The left column has menus. You can use the Advanced tab to 
access more menus and screens.
Menus 
(Click the 
Advanced  tab to view 
more) Language
Help Dashboard 
(Click to 
view details
)
Figure 5. Basic Home screen with dashboard, language, and online help
•
Home. This dashboard screen displays when you log in to the router. 
• Internet. Set, update, and check the ISP settings of your router.
• W
ireless . View or change the...

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Manual Method
With the manual method, choose the network that you want and type its password to 
connect.
To connect manually:
1. On your computer or wireless device, open the software that manages your wireless 
connections. 
This software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Look for your network and select it. 
The unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password are on the router label. If you 
changed these settings, look for the network name...

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The genie app dashboard screen displays. 

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3.   Basic Settings
Your Internet connection and WiFi 
network
This chapter contains the following sections:
•Internet Setup 
•Basic Wireless Settings 
•Set Up a Guest Network 
•View Attached Devices 
For information about the ReadySHARE feature on the Basic Home tab, see Chapter 5, USB 
Storage and Chapter 6, Share a USB Printer. 

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Internet Setup
The Internet Setup screen is where you view or change basic ISP informat\
ion.
Note:
You can use the Setup Wizard to detect the Internet connection and 
automatically set up the router. See Internet Connection Setup Wizard 
on page
  29.
To view or change the basic Internet setup:
1.  From the Home screen, select Internet.
The fields that display in the Internet Setup screen depend on whether y\
our Internet 
connection requires a login.
• Ye
s ....