AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router M od el C6 2 5 0 User Manual WiFi On/O ff WPS February 2016 202-11533-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
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Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview and Setup Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front Panel and Right Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Back Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Position Your Modem Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up and Enable a Guest Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Guest WiFi Network. . . . . . . . 52 Chapter 5 Secure Your Network Set Up Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allow or Block Access to Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enable and Manage Network Access Control . . .
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View WiFi Channels in Your Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 View WiFi Networks in Your Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 View and Manage the Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Change the Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Access Storage Devices Through the Internet with FTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Chapter 11 Manage the Advanced WiFi Network Settings Control the WiFi Radios . . . . . . . . . . .
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Internet LED Is Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Obtain an Internet IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Changes Are Not Saved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Hardware Overview and Setup 1 This user manual is for the NETGEAR® AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router, Model C6250. This chapter contains the following sections: • Introduction • Front Panel and Right Side Panel • Back Panel • Position Your Modem Router • Install and Activate Your Cable Modem • Cable the Modem Router to a Router and Use Bridge Mode Note: For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Introduction The AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250, in this manual referred to simply as the modem router, provides you with an easy and secure way to set up a WiFi home network with fast access to the Internet over a cable network with support for up to 680 Mbps. It lets you block unsafe Internet content and applications and protects the devices that you connect to your home or guest network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Front Panel and Right Side Panel The front panel contains status LEDs that let you verify status and connections. The right side panel contains two buttons. WiFi On/off button WiFi On/ Off WPS WPS button Power LED Downstream LED Upstream LED Internet LED Ethernet LED 2.4 GHz WiFi LED 5 GHz WiFi LED Figure 1. Front panel LEDs and side panel buttons You can use the LEDs to verify status and connections.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 1. Front panel LEDs LED Icon Description Power • • • Solid green. Power is supplied to the modem router. Off. No power is supplied to the modem router. Solid red. The modem router is starting up (the Power LED lights solid red for a few seconds before turning green) or entered thermal cutoff mode. If the Power LED blinks red or lights solid red at any time other than when you turn it on, see Troubleshoot with the LEDs on page 185. Downstream • • • • Solid amber.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the buttons on the right side panel. Table 2. Button descriptions Button Icon Description WiFi On/Off By default, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi radios are enabled. Pressing this button for three seconds turns off both radios. Pressing the button again for three seconds turns on both radios. If you turn off the radios, both WiFi LEDs on the front panel turn off too. If you turn on the radios, both WiFi LEDs on the front panel light solid green.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs: a left LED (green) and a right port LED (amber), which, together, indicate the operating speed and traffic condition. The following table describes the port LEDs. Table 3. Ethernet port LED descriptions LED Description LAN port LEDs • • • • • Left LED solid green. The port is operating at 1000 Mbps. Left LED blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving data while operating at 1000 Mbps. Right LED solid amber.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone Place the modem router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: - Solid metal doors - Aluminum studs - Fish tanks - Mirrors - Brick - Concrete When you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different radio frequency channels to reduce interference.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To cable your modem router: 1. Connect a coaxial cable. Use the coaxial cable that your cable company provides to connect the cable port on the modem router to a cable wall outlet or a line splitter. Note: For XFINITY cable Internet service, Comcast XFINITY recommends connecting your modem router to a cable wall outlet. 2. Connect the power adapter provided in the package to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 3.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Cable Internet Provider Contact Information Comcast XFINITY http://www.comcast.com/activate http://www.XFINITY.com/internetsetup http://www.XFINITY.com/internetsupport 1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489) For more information, see Activate Your Internet Service with Comcast XFINITY on page 16. Cox https://activation.cox.net/selfactivation/start.cox 1-888-556-1193 Mediacom https://maestro.mediacomcc.com/walledgarden/page/login.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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. To activate your Internet connection with Comcast XFINITY’s self-activation process: 1. Close all web browsers. 2. Launch a web browser. You are redirected to the XFINITY self-activation page. If you are not redirected to the XFINITY self-activation page, visit www.comcast.com/activate. 3.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router (assigning IP addresses to devices on the network). This turns the modem router into a bridged modem. Note: If the modem router functions as a cable modem only (that is, as a bridged modem or in bridge mode), the modem router’s WiFi radios are turned off. To cable your modem router to a gateway or router and change the router mode: 1. Connect a coaxial cable.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router With the No setting, the modem router works as a bridge and obtains IP information from the cable Internet provider. 11. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 12. Follow the instructions that came with your router or gateway to connect it to the modem router. CAUTION: When the modem router is in bridge mode, you must connect only one device (your other router) to one of the Ethernet ports on the modem router.
2. Connect to the Network and Access the Modem Router This chapter describes how to use NETGEAR genie to connect to the modem router. This chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins and Access • Product Label • Access NETGEAR genie • Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App Note: For information about installing the modem router, see the AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Model C6250 Quick Start Guide that comes in the product package.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Connect to the Network You can connect to the modem router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Connect to the Modem Router Through an Ethernet Cable You can connect your computer to the modem router using an Ethernet cable and join the modem router’s local area network (LAN).
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easily adding computers and other devices to a home network while maintaining security. To use WPS (Push 'N' Connect), make sure that all WiFi devices to be connected to the network are Wi-Fi certified and support WPS. During the connection process, the client gets the security settings from the modem router so that every device in the network supports the same security settings.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Product Label The label on the bottom panel of the modem router shows the login information, WiFi network name, WiFi password (key), serial number, and MAC address. Preset WiFi SSID Serial number Preset WiFi password MAC address Figure 4. Product label Access NETGEAR genie NETGEAR genie runs on any device with a web browser.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The modem router BASIC Home page provides a dashboard that lets you see the status of your Internet connection and network at a glance. You can click any of the sections of the dashboard to view more detailed information. The left column provides the menus, and at the top is the ADVANCED tab that you can use to access more menus and pages.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Access the Modem Router with the NETGEAR genie App The genie app is the easy dashboard for managing, monitoring, and repairing your home network from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. The genie app can help you with the following: • Automatically repair common WiFi network problems. • Easily manage modem router features such as Live Parental Controls, guest access, speed test, and more. • Share and stream music or videos.
3. Customize the Internet Settings 3 This chapter describes how to customize your Internet settings.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View the Cable Initialization of the Modem Router You can track the cable initialization procedure of the modem router and get details about the downstream and upstream cable channels. The time is displayed after the modem router is initialized. The modem router automatically goes through the following steps in the provisioning process: 1. Scans and locks the downstream frequency and then ranges the upstream channels. 2. Obtains a WAN IP address for the modem router. 3.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The Startup Procedure section displays the initialization progress. 6. Scroll down to see the rest of the Downstream Bonded Channels section, the Upstream Bonded Channels section, and the current system time. The Downstream Bonded Channel and Upstream Bonded Channels sections display the status of each channel and details about each channel. Change the Cable Connection Starting Frequency The starting frequency for the cable connection is automatically generated.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 Cable Connection. 6. In the Starting Frequency field, type a number as instructed by your cable Internet provider. WARNING: Do not change the starting frequency unless your cable Internet provider instructs you to do so.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Manually Set Up the IPv4 Internet Settings In general, the modem router receives the Internet settings dynamically from the cable service provider. However, you can view or change the Internet settings. The main Internet settings that you can configure are the IP address of the modem router (dynamic or static) and the Domain Name System (DNS) server (dynamic or static). To view or change the Internet settings: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the fields on the Internet Setup page. Field Description Account Name (If Required) Enter the account name provided by your cable service provider. This name might also be called the host name. If you do not know or did not receive an account name, leave the default name, which is the model number of the modem router. Domain Name (If Required) Enter the domain name provided by your cable service provider.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage the MTU Size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest data packet that a network device transmits. MTU Concepts When one network device communicates across the Internet with another, the data packets travel through many devices along the way. If a device in the data path uses a lower MTU setting than the other devices, the data packets must be split or “fragmented” to accommodate the device with the smallest MTU.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 4. Common MTU sizes (continued) MTU Application 1436 Used in PPTP environments or with VPN. 1400 Maximum size for AOL DSL.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the MTU Size WARNING: An incorrect MTU setting can cause Internet communication problems. For example, you might not be able to access certain websites, frames within websites, secure login pages, or FTP or POP servers. Change the MTU only if you are sure that it is necessary for your ISP connection. To change the MTU size: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
4. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings 4 This chapter describes how to configure the basic settings for the main WiFi network and guest WiFi network and how to use the WPS wizard.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network The modem router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security. You can find the preset SSID and password on the product label (see Product Label on page 23).
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. View or change the basic WiFi settings and security settings. The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Setup page. Field Description Region Selection Region The selection from the Region menu is fixed at United States and the menu is masked out. Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Name (SSID) The SSID is the WiFi network name. If you did not change the SSID, the default SSID displays. The default SSID is also printed on the product label (see Product Label on page 23). Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the default SSID. If you must change the SSID, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this field.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Security Options This information applies to the 2.4 GHz WiFi network. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not change your preset security settings (WPA2-PSK [AES]). If you must change the WiFi security, select one of the following WiFi security options for the modem router’s WiFi network: • None. An open WiFi network that does not provide any security. Any WiFi device can join the network. NETGEAR recommends that you do not use an open WiFi network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Channel From the Channel menu, select an individual channel. The default selection is 153. Note: Do not change the channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost connections or slow data transfers). If this situation occurs, experiment with different channels to see which one is the best. Note: If you use multiple WiFi access points (APs), reduce interference by selecting different channels for adjacent APs.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8. Set up and test your WiFi devices and computers to make sure that they can connect over WiFi. If they do not, check the following: • Is your WiFi device connected to your network or another WiFi network in your area? Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open network (without WiFi security) that they discover. • Does your WiFi device display as a connected device in the web management interface? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 104.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. In the Security Options (WPA/WPA2 Enterprise) section, enter the settings as described in the following table. Field Description Encryption Mode From the Encryption Mode menu, select the enterprise mode: • WPA2 [AES]. WPA2 provides a secure connection but some older WiFi devices do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. If your network includes such older devices, select WPA [TKIP] + WPA2 [AES] security. • WPA [TKIP] +WPA2 [AES].
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Does your WiFi device display as an attached device? (See View Devices Currently on the Network on page 104.) If it does, it is connected to the network. • Are you using the correct network name (SSID) and password? Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Main WiFi Network Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router These options display only if you select the Up to 54 Mbps mode. 8. From the Authentication Type menu in the Security Encryption (WEP) section, select one of the following types: • Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. • Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication. 9. From the Encryption Strength menu in the Security Encryption (WEP) section, select the encryption key size: • 64-bit.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to the WiFi Network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) lets you connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router’s network without entering the WiFi network passphrase or key. Instead, you use a WPS button or enter a PIN to connect. If you use the push button method, the WiFi device that you are trying to connect must provide either a physical button or a software button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Click the Next button. By default, the Push Button (recommended) radio button is selected. button onscreen or press the WPS button on the right side panel of the 7. Either click the modem router for three seconds. For two minutes, the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the modem router’s main WiFi network. During this time, both WiFi LEDs on the front panel of the modem router blink amber. 8.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Use WPS with the PIN Method To use the PIN method to connect a WiFi device to the modem router’s WiFi network, you must know the PIN of the WiFi device that you are trying to connect. To let a WiFi device join the modem router’s WiFi network using WPS with the PIN method: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8. In the Enter Client's PIN field, enter the PIN number of the WiFi device. 9. Click the Next button. For four minutes, the modem router attempts to find the WiFi device (that is, the client) that you want to join the modem router’s main WiFi network. During this time, both WiFi LEDs on the front panel of the modem router blink amber. 10. Within four minutes, go to the WiFi device and use its WPS software to join the network without entering a password.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To enable and configure the settings for the guest WiFi network: 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 BASIC > Guest Network. 6.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the fields on the Guest Network Settings page. Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) - Profile Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 2.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Wireless Network (5GHz a/n/ac) - Profile Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is disabled. To enable the guest WiFi network for the 5 GHz WiFi band, select the Enable Guest Network check box. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, the modem router broadcasts its SSID of the 5 GHz WiFi band so that WiFi stations can detect the WiFi name (SSID) in their scanned network lists.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security for the Guest WiFi Network Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security is a legacy authentication and data encryption mode that is superseded by WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. WEP supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps (the modem router is capable of speeds of up to 300 Mbps). IMPORTANT: The WiFi mode of the guest WiFi network depends on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. From the Authentication Type menu in the Security Encryption (WEP) section, select one of the following types: • Shared Key. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. • Automatic. Clients can use either Open System or Shared Key authentication. 8. From the Encryption Strength menu in the Security Encryption (WEP) section, select the encryption key size: • 64-bit. Standard WEP encryption, using 40/64-bit encryption. • 128-bit.
5. Secure Your Network 5 This chapter describes how to use the firewall features of the modem router to prevent objectionable content from reaching the computers and other devices connected to your network and how to control which computers and devices are allowed access to the network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up Parental Controls The first time that you select Parental Controls from the BASIC Home page, your browser goes to the Parental Controls website, where you can learn more about Parental Controls. To set up Parental Controls, you must download the genie app. Figure 5. Parental Controls website To set up Parental Controls: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8. Open the genie app and select Parental Controls. Live Parental Controls automatically starts. 9. Click the Next button, read the note, and click the Next button again. Because Live Parental Controls uses free OpenDNS accounts, you are prompted to log in or create a free account. 10. Select a radio button as follows: • If you already own an OpenDNS account, leave the Yes radio button selected. • If you did not yet create an OpenDNS account, select the No radio button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router a. Complete the fields. b. Click the Next button. After you log on or create your account, the filtering level page displays. 11. Select a radio button for a filtering level and click the Next button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 12. Click the Take me to the status screen button. Parental Controls are now set up for the modem router. 13. To enable Parental Controls, click the Enable Live Parental Controls button. Allow or Block Access to Your Network You can use access control to block or allow access of devices to your network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Enable and Manage Network Access Control When you enable access control, you must select whether new devices are allowed to access the network or blocked from accessing the network. By default, currently connected devices are allowed to access the network, but you can also block these devices from accessing the network. To set up network access control: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8. Select an access rule for new devices: • Allow all new devices to connect. With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access your network. You do not need to enter its MAC address on this page. NETGEAR recommends that you leave this radio button selected. • Block all new devices from connecting.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Add Disconnected Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List If you set up an access list that blocks all new devices from accessing your network, you can specify which devices that are currently not connected to the modem router but that were connected in the past are allowed to access your network when they attempt to reconnect. Note: You cannot remove a device from the allowed list while the device is currently connected to the modem router.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router A table displays the detected device names, MAC addresses, and connection types of the devices that are not connected but allowed to access the network. 7. To add a device to the allowed list, do the following: a. Click the Add button. The Add Allowed Device page displays. b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to allow. c. Click the Add button on the Add Allowed Device page. The device is added to the allowed list on the Access Control page. 8.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Add Disconnected Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List If you set up an access list that allows all new devices from accessing your network, you can specify which devices that are currently not connected to the modem router but that were connected in the past are blocked from accessing your network when they attempt to reconnect.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router A table displays the detected device names, MAC addresses, and connection types of the devices that are not connected and blocked from accessing the network. 7. To add a device to the blocked list, do the following: a. Click the Add button. The Add Blocked Device page displays. b. Enter the MAC address and device name for the device that you want to block. c. Click the Add button on the Add Blocked Device page.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To change the permission or device name for a device on an access list: 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 ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Block Keywords and Domains for HTTP Traffic You can block keywords and domain names (website names) to prevent HTTP traffic between your network and websites that include such keywords and names. By default, keyword blocking is disabled and no domains are blocked. Set Up Blocking You can set up blocking of specific keywords and domains to occur continuously or according to a schedule. To set up keyword and domain blocking: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Specify a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule. Use keyword blocking according to a schedule that you set and select a schedule from the menu. For more information, see Schedule When Security Features Are Active on page 75. • Always. Use keyword blocking continuously. 7. In the Type keyword or domain name here field, enter a keyword or domain. Here are some sample entries: • Specify XXX to block http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html. • Specify .
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The keyword or domain is removed from the blocked list. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List You can simultaneously remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list. To remove all keywords and domains from the blocked list: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites. 6. Scroll down and select the Allow trusted IP address to visit blocked sites check box. 7. In the Trusted IP Address field, enter the IP address of the trusted device. The first three octets of the IP address are automatically populated and depend on the IP address that is assigned to the modem router on the LAN Setup page. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF at ietf.org/) and published in RFC1700, Assigned Numbers. Service numbers for other applications are typically chosen from the range 1024–65535 by the authors of the application. Although the modem router already holds a list of many service port numbers, you are not limited to these choices. You can block access to specific Internet services by devices on your network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Specify a keyword blocking option: • Per Schedule. Use service blocking according to a schedule that you set and select a schedule from the menu. For more information, see Schedule When Security Features Are Active on page 75. • Always. Use service blocking continuously. 7. Click the Add button. 8. From the Service Type menu, select the default application or service to block. The menu displays several common services, but you are not limited to these choices.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Add and Block a Custom Service If the service that you want to block is not on the default service list, you can define a custom service. To add and block a custom service: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8. From the Service Type menu, select User Defined. 9. Configure the settings for the custom service or application: • Protocol. Select a protocol. If you are not sure what protocol the service or application uses, select TCP/UDP. • Starting Port and Ending Port. Enter the starting and ending port numbers. If the service or application uses a single port number, enter that number in both fields. • Service Type/User Defined. Enter a name for the service or application. 10.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the Settings for a Blocked Service You can change the settings for a specific service that is being blocked. To change the settings for a service: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 ADVANCED > Security > Block Services. The Block Services page displays. 6. Select the radio button next to the service or application that you want to remove from the table. 7. Click the Delete button. The service or application is removed from the table.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Security > Schedule. The Schedule page displays. The current time is displayed onscreen. 6. Click the Add button. 7. In the Schedule Name field, enter a name for the schedule. For example, if you are setting up a schedule for keyword blocking during business hours, you could enter a name that lets you easily identify such a schedule. 8. Set up the schedule for blocking: • Days to Block.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change a Schedule You can change the settings for a schedule. To change the settings for a schedule: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The Schedule page displays. 6. Select the radio button next to the schedule that you want to remove. 7. Click the Delete button. The schedule is removed from the Schedule Table.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. In the Your Outgoing Mail Server field, enter the name of your cable service provider’s outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You might be able to find this information on the configuration page of your email program or by contacting your cable service provider. If you leave this field blank, log and alert messages are not sent. 8. In the Send to This E-mail Address field, enter the email address to which logs and alerts are sent.
6. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings This chapter describes how to manage the WAN and LAN settings.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage the WAN Security Settings The WAN security settings include port scan protection and denial of service (DoS) protection, which can protect your LAN against attacks such as Syn flood, Smurf Attack, Ping of Death, and many others. By default, DoS protection is disabled and a port scan is rejected. You can also enable the modem router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port. This feature allows your modem router to be discovered.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. The following table describes the protection and ping options on the WAN Setup page. Field Description Disable IPv4 Firewall Protection IPv4 firewall protection can secure your network against malicious packets. To disable IPv4 firewall protection, select the Disable IPv4 Firewall Protection check box. By default, IPv4 firewall protection is enabled. NETGEAR recommends that you leave the firewall enabled to protect your network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The modem router discards incoming traffic from the Internet that is not a response to one of your local computers or a service that you specially set up for this purpose (see Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services, Applications, and Games on page 166). Instead of discarding this traffic, you can let the modem router forward the traffic to one computer on your network. This computer is called the default DMZ server. To set up a default DMZ server: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 6. Select the Disable SIP ALG check box. The SIP ALG is enabled by default. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the Modem Router’s LAN IP Address Settings The modem router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to act as a DHCP server. The modem router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: • LAN IP address. 192.168.0.1 (This is the same as www.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. In the IP Address field, enter the LAN IP address for the modem router. 7. In the IP Subnet Mask field, enter the LAN subnet mask for the modem router. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. If you changed the LAN IP address of the modem router, you are disconnected when the changes take effect. To reconnect, close your browser, relaunch it, and log in to the modem router at its new LAN IP address.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 6. In the Address Reservation section, click the Add button. 7. In the IP Address field, type the IP address to assign to the device.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change a Reserved IP Address You can change the settings for a reserved IP address. To change a reserved IP address: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 6. In the Address Reservation Table, select the radio button next to the reserved address that you want to remove. 7. Click the Delete button. The reserved address is removed from the Address Reservation Table. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router In the previous figure shows, the System Delegated Prefix field shows an IPv6 address and prefix that were delegated by the cable Internet provider. Note: If the modem router does not obtain an IPv6 address, all options onscreen are masked out. 6. Select an IP Address Assignment radio button: • Use DHCP Server. The modem router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN) through a DHCP server.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the Modem Router’s Device Name The modem router’s default device name is C6250-100NAS. This device name displays in a file manager when you browse your network. To change the modem router’s device name: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 ADVANCED > Setup > LAN Setup. The LAN Setup page displays. 6. Clear the Use Gateway as DHCP Server check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Make sure that the Use Gateway as DHCP Server check box is selected. This check box is selected by default. 7. Specify the range of IP addresses that the modem router assigns: • In the Starting IP Address field, enter the lowest number in the range. This IP address must be in the same subnet as the modem router. By default, the starting IP address is 192.168.0.2. • In the Ending IP Address field, enter the number at the end of the range of IP addresses.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To manage Universal Plug and Play: 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 ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > UPnP.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router at the expense of additional network traffic. Longer durations can compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic. 8. To change the advertisement time to live value, in the Advertisement Time to Live field, enter a new value in hops. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent. Hops are the steps a packet takes between routers. The number of hops can range from 1 to 255.
7. Manage the Modem Router and Monitor Your Network 7 This chapter describes the modem router settings and options for administering, maintaining, and monitoring your modem router and network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View the Status and Statistics of the Modem Router You can view status information about the modem router and its cable connection, Internet connection, and WiFi networks. In addition, you can view traffic statistics for the various ports. View the Cable Information and Internet Port and WiFi Status The ADVANCED Home page displays cable information, the Internet port status, and WiFi settings for the radio of the main and guest networks.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The color of the icon indicates the following status: • A green flag indicates that the cable connection or Internet connection is fine and no problems exist. For a WiFi network, the network is enabled and secured. • A red X indicates that configuration problems exist for the cable connection or Internet connection or the connection is down. For a WiFi network, the network is disabled or down.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the panes on the ADVANCED Home page. Field Description Cable Information Hardware Version The modem router hardware version. Firmware Version The version of the router firmware. If you upgrade the router firmware on the modem router, the version changes. Cable Modem Serial Number The modem router serial number. CM Certificate The modem router digital certificate. CM MAC The cable port Media Access Control (MAC) address.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Wireless Settings (2.4GHz) The settings of the WiFi port for the 2.4 GHz band of the main network. For information about how to configure the settings of the main network, see Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network on page 36, Control the WiFi Radios on page 155, and Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings on page 159. Name (SSID) The WiFi network name for the 2.4 GHz band of the main network. Region The location (country).
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Wi-Fi Protected Setup Displays whether the modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings when you use WPS to connect a device to the 5 GHz band of the main network: • Configured. The modem router keeps its existing WiFi settings. This is the default setting. • Not configured. The modem router generates a random SSID and passphrase and changes the security mode to WPA/WPA2-PSK mixed mode. For more information, see Manage WPS Settings on page 161.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field or Column Status The link status of the port. TxPkts The number of packets transmitted on this port since reset or manual clear. RxPkts The number of packets received on this port since reset or manual clear. Collisions The number of collisions on this port since reset or manual clear. Tx B/s The current transmission (outbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports. Rx B/s The current reception (inbound) bandwidth used on the WAN and LAN ports.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 and release and renew the connection: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Default Gateway The IP address of the default gateway of the cable service provider that the modem router communicates with. DHCP Server The IP address of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server of the cable service provider that assigns IP addresses. DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server of the cable service provider that provides translation of network names to IP addresses.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Wired devices are connected to the modem router with Ethernet cables. WiFi 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. Field Description SSID The WiFi network name (for WiFi devices only). Status The access control status (Allowed or Blocked, that is, blocked from reconnecting after the device disconnects).
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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. To display the WiFi networks in the 5 GHz band, select the 5GHz a/n/ac radio button. 7. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. The information onscreen is updated.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 ADVANCED > 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, the target IP address and port, and the source IP address and port. 6.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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, you first must enable email notification.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Type the old password. 7. Type the new password twice. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the Device Settings File of the Modem Router The settings of the modem router are stored within the modem router in a device settings file. You can back up (save) this file to your computer or restore it from a previously backed-up file. Back Up the Settings You can save a copy of the current settings. To back up the modem router’s settings: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Click the Back Up button. 7. Choose a location to store the file on a device on your network. The default name of the backup file is NETGEAR_C6250-100NAS.cfg. 8. To save the file, follow the directions of your browser. Restore the Settings If you backed up the device settings file, you can restore the settings from this file. To restore settings that you backed up: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Enter the full path to the file on your network or click the Browse button to find the file. The default name of the backup file from which you can restore the settings is NETGEAR_C6250-100NAS.cfg. 7. Follow the directions of your browser to locate the file, and select it. 8. Click the Restore button. The settings are uploaded to the modem router. When the restoration is complete, the modem router reboots.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router However, if you cannot find the LAN IP address or lost the password to access the modem router, you must use the Reset button. After you reset the modem router to factory default settings, the user name is admin, the password is password, the LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1 (which is the same as www.routerlogin.net and www.routerlogin.com), and the DHCP server is enabled. For a list of factory default settings, see Factory Default Settings on page 195.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings. 6. Click the Erase button. A warning message displays. 7. To confirm the action, click the Yes button. The configuration is reset to factory default settings and the Updating Settings page displays. When the restoration is complete, the modem router reboots. WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the restoration.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 6. In the Cable Information pane, click the Reboot button. A warning message displays. 7. To confirm the reboot, click the OK button. The modem router reboots.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. By default, no traffic limit is specified and the traffic volume is not controlled. 7. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date in each month. 8. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the WiFi connection restarts. Any WiFi devices that were connected to the network must reconnect.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 6. Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section. The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what the traffic balance is. The table displays information about the connection time and traffic volume in MB. 7. To refresh the information onscreen, click the Refresh button. The information onscreen is updated.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Traffic Meter. 6. Select the Enable Traffic Meter check box. 7. From the Traffic volume control by menu, select an option: • Download only. The restriction is applied to incoming traffic only. • Both Directions. The restriction is applied to both incoming and outgoing traffic. 8. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many Mbytes (MB) per month are allowed. 9.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached If you configured the traffic meter to disconnect and disable the Internet connection after the traffic limit is reached, you cannot access the Internet until you unblock the traffic meter. CAUTION: If your ISP set a traffic limit, your ISP might charge you for the overage traffic. To unblock the traffic meter: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To set up remote management: 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 ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • To specify access for all IP addresses on the Internet, keep the Everyone radio button selected. This is the default setting. 8. In the Port Number field, specify the port number for accessing the web management interface. Normal secure web browser access uses the standard HTTPS service port 443. For greater security, enter a custom port number for the remote web management interface. Choose a number from 1024 to 65535 but do not use the number of any common service port.
8. Share a Storage Device 8 This chapter describes how to access and manage a storage device attached to your modem router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share a USB storage device connected to the modem router. (If your storage device uses special drivers, it is not compatible.) Note: You can use the USB port on the modem router to connect only a USB storage device such as a flash drive or hard drive or a printer.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router USB Device Requirements The modem router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the modem router supports, visit kbserver.netgear.com/readyshare. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB device. Such USB devices do not work with the modem router.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Access a Storage Device Connected to the Modem Router From a computer or device on the network, you can access a storage device that is connected to the modem router. To access the device from a Mac: 1. Connect a USB storage device to the USB port on the modem router. 2. If your USB device uses a power supply, connect it. You must use the power supply when you connect the USB device to the modem router.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage Access to a Storage Device You can specify the device name, workgroups, and network folders for a storage device that is connected to a USB port on the modem router. To specify the storage device access settings: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. In the Workgroup field, enter the name of the workgroup that the USB device or devices are members of. By default, the name is WORKGROUP. The name works only in an operating system that supports NetBIOS, such as Microsoft Windows. If you are using a Windows workgroup rather than a domain, the workgroup name is displayed here. 8.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Enable FTP Access Within Your Network File Transfer Protocol (FTP) lets you download (receive) and upload (send) large files faster. Note: For information about using FTP to access a storage device over the Internet, see Chapter 10, Access Storage Devices Through the Internet. To enable FTP access within your network: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. View Network Folders on a Device You can view or change the network folders on a USB storage device connected to the modem router. To view network folders: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router If only one device is connected, it is automatically selected. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not attach more than one drive to the USB port (for example, through a USB hub). The Available Network Folders table shows the following settings: • Share Name. The default share name is USB_Storage. • Read Access and Write Access. The permissions and access controls on the network folder. All–no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. 6. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device. If only one device is connected, it is automatically selected. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not attach more than one drive to the USB port (for example, through a USB hub). 7. Click the Create Network Folder button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router If this window does not display, your web browser might be blocking pop-ups. If it is, change the browser settings to allow pop-ups. 8. Click the Browse button and in the Folder field, select the folder. 9. In the Share Name field, type the name of the share. 10. From the Read Access menu and the Write Access menu, select the settings that you want. All–no password (the default) allows all users to access the network folder.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. 6. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device. If only one device is connected, it is automatically selected. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not attach more than one drive to the USB port (for example, through a USB hub). 7. Click the Edit button. 8. Change the settings in the fields as needed.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router For more information about the settings, see Add a Network Folder on a Storage Device on page 130. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 10. Click the Close Window button. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays again. Approve USB Devices For more security, you can set up the modem router to share only USB devices that you approve. To allow only approved USB devices to connect to the modem router and specify which USB devices are approved: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. Select the No radio button. By default the Yes radio button is selected. This setting lets you connect and access all your USB devices. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 9. Click the Approved Devices button. 10. In the Available USB Devices table, select the USB device that you want to approve. 11. Click the Add button. The USB device is added to the Approved USB Devices table. 12. Select the Allow only approved devices check box. 13.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 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 ReadySHARE > Basic Settings. The USB Storage (Basic Settings) page displays. 6. Click the Safely Remove USB Device button. The device goes offline and a pop-up window displays. 7. Click the OK button. 8. Physically disconnect the USB device or devices.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. To enable the modem router to function as a media server, select the Enable Media Server check box. 7. In the Media Server Name field, specify the name of the media server. By default, the name is ReadyDLNA:C6250-100NAS. The suffix :C6250-100NAS is added to any name that you specify. That is, if you specify the name as MyMedia, the complete name of the media server becomes MyMedia:C6250-100NAS.
9. 9 Share a USB Printer The ReadySHARE Printer utility lets you share a USB printer that is connected to a USB port on your modem router. You can share this USB printer among the Windows and Mac computers on your network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer Some USB printer manufacturers (for example, HP and Lexmark) request that you do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to do so. To install the driver and cable the printer: 1. On each computer on your network that shares the USB printer, install the driver software for the USB printer. If the printer driver is not installed, contact the printer manufacturer. 2.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 3. Follow the wizard instructions to install NETGEAR USB Control Center. After the InstallShield Wizard completes the installation, the NETGEAR USB Control Center prompts you to select a language. 4. Select a language from the menu and click the OK button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Some firewall software, such as Comodo, blocks NETGEAR USB Control Center from accessing the USB printer. If you do not see the USB printer displayed on the page, you can disable the firewall temporarily to allow the utility to work. 5. Select the printer and click the Connect button. The printer status changes to Manually connected by Mycomputer. Now only your computer can use the printer. 6. Click the Disconnect button. The status changes to Available.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router View or Change the Status of a Printer To view or change the status: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The Status column shows the status for each device: • Available. No print jobs are in progress. You can use the USB printer from any computer in the network. • Connected. Your computer is connected to the printer and will be released when your print job is done. • Manually Connected by. Only the connected computer can use the printer.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer If your USB printer supports scanning, you can also use the USB printer for scanning. For example, the USB printer displayed in the Windows Printers and Faxes page is ready for print jobs. To use the scan feature of a multifunction USB printer: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . 2. Make sure that the printer status shows as Available. 3. Click the Network Scanner button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings You can stop the NETGEAR USB Control Center from starting automatically when you log in to Windows. You can also change the language and specify the time-out to release the printer connection. To turn off automatic NETGEAR USB Control Center startup: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . 2. Select Tools > Configuration. 3. Clear the Automatically execute when logging on Windows check box. 4. Click the OK button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change the NETGEAR USB Control Center Language To change the language: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon . The main page displays. 2. Select Tools > Configuration. The Control Center - Configuration page displays. 3. From the Language menu, select a language. 4. Click the OK button. The next time NETGEAR USB Control Center starts, the language changes. Specify the Time-Out To specify the time-out: 1. Click the NETGEAR USB Control Center icon .
10. Access Storage Devices Through the Internet 10 With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet and a personal domain name to access a USB storage device that is attached to a USB port on the modem router when you are not home. If you know the IP address of the modem router (and the IP address did not change), you can also access the USB storage device by using the IP address.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS Internet service providers (ISPs) assign numbers called IP addresses to identify each Internet account. Most ISPs use dynamically assigned IP addresses. This means that the IP address can change at any time. You can use the IP address to access your network remotely, but most people do not know what their IP addresses are or when these numbers change.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account NETGEAR offers you the opportunity to set up and register for a free Dynamic DNS account. To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8. Select the No radio button. 9. In the Host Name field, enter the name that you want to use for your URL. The host name is sometimes called the domain name. Your free URL includes the host name that you specify and ends with mynetgear.com. For example, specify MyName.mynetgear.com. 10. In the Email field, enter the email address that you want to use for your account. 11. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, enter the password that you want to use for your account. 12.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Settings > Dynamic DNS. 6. Select the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box. 7. From the Service Provider menu, select your provider. 8. Select the Yes radio button. The page adjusts. 9. In the Host Name field, enter the host name (sometimes called the domain name) for your account. 10.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Access Storage Devices Through the Internet If you connect a USB storage device to the modem router, you can access the USB device through the Internet when you are not home. After you gain access, you can use FTP to share files on the USB device. To access devices from a remote computer: 1. Launch a web browser on a computer that is not on your home network. 2. Connect to your modem router on your home network: • To connect with Dynamic DNS, type the DNS name.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The previous figure shows a USB device attached to the modem router. 6. Select the FTP (via Internet) check box. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 8. To limit access to the admin user, do the following: a. In the Available Network Folders table, select a device. If only one device is connected, it is automatically selected. b. Click the Edit button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router c. In the Read Access list, select admin. d. In the Write Access list, select admin. e. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. f. Click the Close Window button. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays again.
11. Manage the Advanced WiFi Network Settings This chapter describes how to configure the advanced WiFi settings. This chapter contains the following sections: • Control the WiFi Radios • Set Up a WiFi Schedule • Manage Beamforming • Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings • Manage WPS Settings • Manage the Advanced WiFi Features Note: For information about the managing the basic WiFi settings, see Chapter 4, Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Control the WiFi Radios The modem router provides internal WiFi radios that broadcast signals in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ranges. By default, they are on so that you can connect over WiFi to the modem router. When the WiFi radios are off, you can still use an Ethernet cable for a LAN connection to the modem router.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The previous figure does not show the bottom of the Wireless Settings page. 6. Do one of the following in the Wireless Advanced Settings (2.4GHz b/g/n) section, Wireless Advanced Settings (5GHz 802.11a/n/ac) section, or both sections: • Turn off the radio. Clear the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box. The WiFi LED for the associated radio turns off (see Front Panel and Right Side Panel on page 10). • Turn on the radio. Select the Enable Wireless Router Radio check box.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Note: You can set up a WiFi schedule only if the modem router is connected to the Internet and synchronized its internal clock with a time server on the Internet. For more information about whether the modem router synchronized its clock, see Schedule When Security Features Are Active on page 75. To set up the WiFi schedule: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The Turn off wireless signal by schedule page displays. 7. Use the menus, radio buttons, and check boxes to set up a period during which you want to turn off the WiFi signal and specify whether the schedule is recurrent. 8. Click the Apply button. The Wireless Settings page displays. Depending on the WiFi band for which you set up a schedule, the new schedule is added to the table in the Wireless Advanced Settings (2.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Select or clear the Enable Beamforming Transmission (BFR) check box. Selecting the check box enables BFR and clearing the check box disables BFR. 7. Select or clear the Enable Beamforming Reception (BFE) check box. Selecting the check box enables BFE and clearing the check box disables BFE. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Manage the Advanced WiFi Settings The modem router is already configured with the optimum settings.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. CAUTION: Do not alter the advanced WiFi settings unless directed by technical support. These settings are reserved for WiFi testing and advanced configuration only. Incorrect settings might disable the WiFi radios. 6. Change the advanced WiFi settings for one radio or both radios: • Fragmentation Length (256-2346). The default setting is 2346.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage WPS Settings You can control how WPS functions on the modem router. Use caution if you change the WPS settings. Note: For information about how to use WPS to add WiFi devices and other equipment to your WiFi network, see Join the WiFi Network of the Modem Router on page 21 and Use the WPS Wizard to Add a Device to the WiFi Network on page 45. To specify WPS settings: 1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or WiFi device that is connected to the network. 2.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • Keep Existing Wireless Settings. By default, the Keep Existing Wireless Settings check boxes are selected for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. NETGEAR recommends that you leave these check boxes selected. However, when these check boxes are selected, some applications might not detect the modem router.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To manage the advanced WiFi features: 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 ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings. The Wireless Settings page displays. 6.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description PFM To enable PFM for the 2.4 GHz band, select one of the following options from the Protected Management Frames (2.4GHz b/g/n) menu: • Capable. The 2.4 GHz radio can receive protected management frames but does not require them. • Required. The 2.4 GHz radio requires protected management frames and rejects unprotected management frames. By default, Off is selected and PFM is disabled for the 2.4 GHz band.
12. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering 12 You can use outbound firewall rules, port forwarding, and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic for services and applications. You need networking knowledge to set up these features.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services, Applications, and Games If a server is part of your network, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet. The modem router can forward incoming traffic with specific protocols to computers on your local network.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 9. From the Service Name menu, select the service or application. If the service or application that you want to add is not in the menu, create a port forwarding rule with a custom service or application (see Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application on page 167). 10.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router A login window opens. 4. Type admin for the user name and type your password. If you did not yet personalize your password, type password for the password. 5. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. 6. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page displays. 7. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 8. Click the Add Custom Service button. 9.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Field Description Internal IP address Either enter an IP address in the Internal IP address field or select the radio button for an attached device that is listed in the table. External IP address Specify the external IP address by one of these methods: • Leave Any selected from the External IP address menu. • Select Single address from the External IP address menu and enter the IP address that is allowed to reach the service or application. 10. Click the Apply button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 6. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 7. In the table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. 8. Click the Edit Service button. The Ports - Custom Services page displays. 9. Change the settings. For more information about the settings, see Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application on page 167. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 4. Click the OK button. The BASIC Home page displays. 5. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Port Forwarding / Port Triggering. The following figure shows two port forwarding rules. 6. Make sure that the Port Forwarding radio button is selected. 7. In the table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. 8. Click the Delete Service button. The rule is removed from the table.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 3. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service, and specify that name on the Dynamic DNS page of the modem router. Dynamic DNS makes it much easier to access a server from the Internet because you can enter the name in the Internet browser. Otherwise, you must know the IP address that the ISP assigned, which typically changes. How the Modem Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule The following sequence shows the effects of a port forwarding rule: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Note: If you use applications such as multiplayer gaming, peer-to-peer connections, real-time communications such as instant messaging, or remote assistance, enable Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). See Manage Universal Plug and Play on page 92. Add a Port Triggering Rule The modem router does not provide default services and applications for port triggering rules. You must define a custom service or application for each port triggering rule.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 8. Specify a new port triggering rule with a custom service or application as described in the following table. Field Description Service Name Enter the name of the custom service or application. Service User From the Service User menu, select Any, or select Single address and enter the IP address of one computer: • Any. This is the default setting and allows any computer on the Internet to use this service. • Single address.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Change a Port Triggering Rule You can change an existing port triggering rule. To change a port triggering rule: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router For more information about the settings, see Add a Port Triggering Rule on page 173. 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The changed rule displays in the Port Triggering Portmap Table on the Port Forwarding / Port Triggering page. Disable or Remove a Port Triggering Rule You can disable or remove a port triggering rule that you no longer need. To disable or remove a port triggering rule: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. To disable the rule, do the following: a. In the Enable column of the Port Triggering Portmap Table, clear the check box next to the service or application name. b. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 8. To remove the rule entirely, do the following: a. In the Port Triggering Portmap Table, select the radio button next to the service or application name. b. Click the Delete Service button. The rule is removed from the Port Triggering Portmap Table.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Disable Port Triggering By default, port triggering is enabled. You can disable port triggering temporarily without removing any port triggering rules. To disable port triggering: 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.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following sequence shows the effects of this port triggering rule: 1. You open an IRC client program to start a chat session on your computer. 2. Your IRC client composes a request message to an IRC server using a destination port number of 6667, the standard port number for an IRC server process. Your computer then sends this request message to your modem router. 3.
13. Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 13 This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems that might occur with the modem router.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Perform Diagnostics The modem router lets you perform various diagnostic tasks. For normal operation, these tasks are not required. Ping an IP Address Use this test to send a ping packet request to an IP address to test the connection. If the request times out because no reply is received, the destination might be unreachable. However, some network devices can be configured not to respond to a ping. To ping an IP address: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The following table describes the fields for the ping settings on the Diagnostics page. Field Description Target Enter the IP address of the device that you want to ping. Ping Size (in bytes) Enter the size of the ping packet. By default, the packet size is 64 bytes. No. of Pings Enter the number of times that the IP address is pinged. By default, the ping is sent three times. Ping Interval (in ms) Enter the interval between the consecutive pings.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router 7. Enter the traceroute settings. The following table describes the fields for the traceroute settings on the Diagnostics page. Field Description Target (IP address or Enter the IP address or host name of the device that you want to trace. Name) Max Hops Enter the maximum number of hops for the trace. By default, the maximum number of hops is 30. Data Size (in bytes) Enter the size of the probe packet. By default, the probe packet size is 32 bytes.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Quick Tips for Troubleshooting The following table includes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Table 5. Quick tips for troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Your network is unresponsive or does not function normally. Restart your network: 1. Turn off the modem router. 2. Turn on the modem router 3. Wait two minutes. Your cannot connect over an Ethernet cable to the modem router. • • Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Troubleshoot with the LEDs When you turn on the power, the LEDs light as described here: 1. When power is first applied, the Power LED green. lights red for a second and then turns 2. After about 15 seconds, the Downstream LED LED start blinking green. , Upstream LED 3. After about 35 seconds, the 2.4 GHz LED , and Internet lights green. lights green. 4. After about 45 seconds, the 5 GHz LED 5.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router If the error persists, an unrecoverable firmware or hardware problem occurred. For recovery instructions or help with a hardware problem, contact technical support. If the Power LED turns red in any other situation, the modem router became overheated and entered thermal cutoff mode. In this situation, do the following: 1. Turn the power off. 2. Let the modem router cool.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router • If your modem router’s IP address was changed and you do not know the current IP address, use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address. If you still cannot find the IP address, clear the modem router’s configuration to factory defaults. This sets the modem router’s IP address to 192.168.0.1. For more information, see Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 113 and Factory Default Settings on page 195.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router The Event Log page displays a table that shows, for each event, the time that the event occurred, the priority of the event (0 being the highest priority and 6 the lowest), and a detailed description. The previous figure show an event with priority 3 that occurs when the modem router cannot synchronize its time with a server. 6. To refresh the page, click the Refresh button. The information onscreen is updated. 7. To clear the log entries, click the Clear Log button.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Downstream and Upstream LEDs Are Amber or Green If the Downstream and Upstream LEDs light solid amber or solid green (or one LED lights solid green and the other lights solid amber), the cable connection is good. You can be confident that the service provider connected your line correctly and that your wiring is correct.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router To check the Internet IP address: 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 ADVANCED > ADVANCED Home. The ADVANCED Home page displays. 6.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Changes Are Not Saved If the modem router does not save the changes that you make in the modem router web management interface, do the following: • When entering configuration settings, always click the Apply button before moving to another page or tab, or your changes are lost. • Click the Refresh or Reload button in the web browser. The changes occurred, but the old settings might be in the web browser’s cache.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router TCP/IP Network Not Responding Most TCP/IP terminal devices and routers provide a ping utility for sending an echo request packet to the designated device. The device responds with an echo reply to tell whether a TCP/IP network is responding to requests. Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router You can ping the modem router from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your modem router is set up correctly. To ping the modem router from a Windows computer: 1.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router If the path is functioning correctly, replies as described in Test the LAN Path to Your Modem Router on page 192 display. If you do not receive replies, do the following: • Check to see that your computer uses the IP address of your modem router as the default modem router. If the IP configuration of your computer is assigned by DHCP, this information is not visible in your computer’s Network Control Panel.
A. Factory Default Settings and Specifications A This appendix includes the factory default settings and technical specifications for the modem router.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Factory Default Settings You can return the modem router to its factory default settings (see Return the Modem Router to Its Factory Default Settings on page 113). The following table shows the factory default settings. Table 6. Factory default settings Feature Router login Default Settings User login URL http://www.routerlogin.net, http://www.routerlogin.com, or http://192.168.0.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 6. Factory default settings (continued) Feature Main WiFi network Guest WiFi network General and advanced WiFi settings Default Settings WiFi communication Enabled (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) SSID name See product label SSID broadcast Enabled (2.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 6. Factory default settings (continued) Feature WPS Default Settings WPS capability Enabled Modem router’s PIN Enabled; see the web management interface (path ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless Settings) Keep Existing Wireless Settings Enabled (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) 1. Maximum WiFi signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput can vary.
AC1600 WiFi Cable Modem Router Table 7. Modem router specifications (continued) Feature Description 802.
