Netgear AC1600 WiFi Router C6250: The Ultimate Router for Seamless Connectivity

The Netgear AC1600 WiFi Router C6250 is a high-performance router designed to provide seamless connectivity for all your devices. With an estimated price of $120 and a launching date of August 2019, this router is a perfect choice for those who want a reliable and fast internet connection. This router is suitable for both home and office use, providing fast and efficient internet for all your devices.

Package Contents

The box contains the following items.

AC1600 WiFi Router C6250 Specifications

The Netgear AC1600 WiFi Router C6250 comes with the following key features:

Dual-band WiFi technology that provides fast and reliable internet connection
Simultaneous dual-band WiFi technology that reduces interference and increases speed
AC1600 WiFi speed that provides up to 1600 Mbps wireless speed
Beamforming+ technology that focuses WiFi signals to your devices for better performance
Four Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast and reliable wired connections
Two high-performance antennas for better coverage and range
USB 2.0 port for sharing storage devices or printers
Netgear Genie App for easy installation and management of your network

WiFi Router C6250 Instructions

Collect your cable Internet provider information. Collect your cable account number, account phone number, and login information (your email address or user name and password).
Turn off existing modems and routers. If you are replacing a modem that is currently connected in your home, unplug the modem and plug the new modem router into the same cable wall outlet.
Connect a coaxial cable. Use a coaxial cable that is provided by your cable company to connect the cable port on the modem router to a cable wall outlet or a line splitter. Make sure that the cable is tightly connected.
Note: For Comcast XFINITY cable Internet service, Comcast XFINITY recommends connecting your modem router directly to a cable wall outlet.
Connect the power adapter. Connect the modem router to the power adapter that was included in the package and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. When the startup procedure is completed, the Power LED lights green.
Wait for the modem router to come online. The modem router comes online when the Internet LED stops blinking and lights solid green. This process might take up to 10 minutes.
Connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router. To connect using a WiFi connection, use the WiFi network name (SSID) and password on the product label. To connect using a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a yellow Ethernet port on the modem router. Reboot the computer.
Log in to the modem router. Launch a web browser and enter https://routerlogin.net/ in the address field of the web browser. When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
Activate your Internet service.

LEDs

The LEDs on the modem router light to indicate modem router activity:

LED	Description
Power	Solid green. Power is supplied to the modem router. Off. No power is supplied to the modem router. Solid red. Thermal cutoff mode. Power off the modem router, let it cool, and move it away from heat sources (such as a TV,DVD player, or speakers) and keep it vertical in open air.
Downstream	Solid amber. One downstream channel is locked. Blinking amber. The modem router is scanning for a downstream channel. Solid green. Two or more downstream channels are locked. Blinking green. The modem router is scanning for additional downstream channels. Off. No downstream channel is locked.
Upstream	Solid amber. One upstream channel is locked. Blinking amber. The modem router is scanning for an upstream channel. Solid green. Two or more upstream channels are locked. Blinking green. The modem router is scanning for additional upstream channels. Off. No upstream channel is locked.
Internet	Solid green. The modem router is online. Blinking green. The modem router is synchronizing with the cable provider’s cable modem termination system (CMTS). Slow blinking amber and green. The modem router reached the traffic meter limit. (For information about the traffic meter, see the modem router’s user manual.) Off. The modem router is offline.
2.4 GHz WiFi	Solid green. The 2.4 GHz radio is on. Blinking green. The 2.4 GHz radio is transmitting or receiving data. Blinking amber. WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) is active. Off. The 2.4 GHz radiois off.

LED	Description
5 GHz WiFi	Solid green. The 5 GHz radio is on. Blinking green. The 5 GHz radio is transmitting or receiving data. Blinking amber. WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) is active. Off. The 5 GHz radio is off.
Ethernet	Solid green. A device is connected to an Ethernet port and powered on. Each Ethernet port provides two port LEDs on the back panel. Blinking green. An Ethernet port is transmitting or receiving data. Off. No device is connected to an Ethernet port.
WiFi On/Off button	Pressing this button for three seconds turns the WiFi radios in the modem router on and off. If the 2.4 GHz WiFi and 5 GHz WiFi LEDs are lit, the WiFi radios are on. If these LEDs are off, the WiFi radios are turned off and you cannot use WiFi to connect to the modem router.
WPS button	Pressing this button for three seconds activates WPS (Wi‑Fi Protected Setup) for two minutes to let you add a WiFi device to the WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. While WPS is active, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi LEDs blink amber.

Install Your Modem Router

To install your modem router

Collect your cable Internet provider information. Collect your cable account number, account phone number, and login information (your email address or user name and password).
Turn off existing modems and routers. If you are replacing a modem that is currently connected in your home, unplug the modem and plug the new modem router into the same cable wall outlet.
Connect a coaxial cable. Use a coaxial cable that is provided by your cable company to connect the cable port on the modem router to a cable wall outlet or a line splitter. Make sure that the cable is tightly connected.
Note: For Comcast XFINITY cable Internet service, Comcast XFINITY recommends connecting your modem router directly to a cable wall outlet.
Connect the power adapter to the modem router and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. When the startup procedure is completed, the Power LED lights green.
Wait for the modem router to come online. The modem router comes online when the Internet LED stops blinking and lights solid green. This process might take up to 10 minutes.
Connect a computer or WiFi device to the modem router. To connect with WiFi, use the WiFi network name (SSID) and network key (password) on the product label. To connect using a wired connection, use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to a yellow Ethernet port on the modem router. Reboot the computer.
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To log in to the modem router, launch a web browser.
In the address field of the web browser, enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
When prompted, enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
Activate your Internet service.

Activate Your Internet Service

To activate your Internet service

Visit your cable Internet provider’s website and follow the onscreen instructions to activate your Internet service.
Note: You can also find the contact information in your monthly Internet service billing statement.
If you are unable to activate your Internet service using the instructions on your cable Internet provider’s website, call your cable Internet provider and do the following:
- When asked, provide your account information and provide the modem router’s model number, which is C6250, serial number, and MAC address. The serial number and MAC address are on the product label, which is on the bottom of the modem router.
- Wait for your cable Internet provider to confirm that your modem router is active.
- If you do not get an Internet connection with the modem router, ask your cable Internet provider to look for your modem router online, and do one of the following depending on what your cable Internet provider tells you about your modem router:
  - If the modem router is not visible, your cable Internet provider can give you instructions to verify why the modem router does not connect with your high‑speed Internet service.
  - If the modem router is visible to your cable Internet provider, reboot the modem router. Check your online status again.

Download the NETGEAR genie App

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

Access your modem router and change its settings or diagnose and repair network issues.
Make a printer AirPrint compatible so that you can print from an iPad or iPhone.
Use MyMedia to find and play media files in your network.
Use Turbo Transfer to quickly send files from your computer or smartphone to another device on the network.
Set up parental controls.
Connect your smartphones and tablets to your home WiFi by scanning the WiFi QR code from genie.

Download the free genie app from https://www.netgear.com/home/services/nighthawk-app/.

Troubleshooting

Here are some common problems and solutions for the Netgear AC1600 WiFi Router C6250:

Problem: Slow internet connection
Solution: Check if there are any devices connected to your network that you don't recognize. If so, disconnect them and see if your internet connection improves. You can also try moving your router to a more central location in your home or office.
Problem: WiFi signal is weak or drops frequently
Solution: Make sure that there are no obstructions between your router and your device. If the signal is still weak, try moving your router to a higher location or adding a WiFi range extender.
Problem: Difficulty setting up or managing your network
Solution: Use the Netgear Genie App to easily set up and manage your network. The app provides step-by-step instructions and allows you to monitor your network from your smartphone or tablet.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Dual-band WiFi technology for fast and reliable internet connection
Beamforming+ technology for better performance
Four Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast and reliable wired connections
Netgear Genie App for easy installation and management

Cons

No USB 3.0 port for faster file transfers
May have difficulty with larger homes or offices due to limited range

Customer Reviews

Customers have praised the Netgear AC1600 WiFi Router C6250 for its fast and reliable internet connection. However, some have noted that the range is limited and that the router may have difficulty with larger homes or offices. Overall, customers have been satisfied with the performance and ease of use of this router.

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