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NETGEAR recommends that you do not change the preset WiFi 
SSID or password. If you do change the settings, the SSID and 
password on the label no longer apply. 

Record the preset WiFi settings on the label in the space here for 
easy reference. 

WiFi network name (SSID):

Network key (password):

If you change the default settings, record them here for easy 
reference and store this booklet in a safe place. 

WiFi network name (SSID):

Network key (password):

To retrieve or update your WiFi password:

1.

Type 

www.routerlogin.net

 in a web browser.

2. 

Log in using the user name (admin) and the default password 

(password). 

3. 

Select 

Wireless Settings

.

Summary of Contents for R6250

Page 1: ...e For the current EU Declarations of Conformity visit http support netgear com app answers detail a_id 11621 For regulatory compliance information visit http www netgear com about regulatory See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6250 Installation Guide Package Contents The box contains the following items If any items are incorrec...

Page 2: ...et the user manual online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link in the product s user interface Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product After installing your device locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https my netgear com You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support NETGEAR recommen...

Page 3: ... the WiFi Network 8 Access the Router to Make More Changes 9 Log In to the Router 9 Change the Admin Password 9 Recover a Forgotten Admin Password 10 ReadySHARE Access 11 ReadySHARE Vault Backup App 12 ReadySHARE Printer 13 Personal FTP Server 14 NETGEAR genie App 14 ...

Page 4: ...your modem a Unplug your modem s power b If the modem has a battery backup remove its batteries c If your modem was already connected to another router disconnect the cable between your modem and that router Make sure that your modem is turned off and cabled only to the wall jack for your Internet service Internet DSL or cable Modem ...

Page 5: ...modem a Plug in then turn on your modem Replace the batteries if you removed them previously b With the yellow Ethernet cable that came with the router connect your modem to the Internet port of your router Router Modem ...

Page 6: ...er a Connect the power adapter to the router and plug the power adapter into an outlet b Wait for the WiFi LED on the front panel to light If no LEDs are lit press the Power On Off button on the rear panel of the router On Off ...

Page 7: ...er To connect wirelessly use the preset wireless security settings on the router label 5 Launch a browser The first time that you connect to the router the genie screen displays Follow the genie steps to connect to the Internet If the genie screen does not display close and reopen the browser Type www routerlogin net in the address bar and type the user name admin and the default password password...

Page 8: ...evious page close and reopen the browser Then type www routerlogin net If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address this condition is uncommon change it to obtain an IP address automatically from the router WiFi Network and Security This product has a unique WiFi network name SSID and network key password The default SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device like a serial...

Page 9: ...e space here for easy reference WiFi network name SSID Network key password If you change the default settings record them here for easy reference and store this booklet in a safe place WiFi network name SSID Network key password To retrieve or update your WiFi password 1 Type www routerlogin net in a web browser 2 Log in using the user name admin and the default password password 3 Select Wireles...

Page 10: ...to complete the WPS process Note Some older wireless computers or devices cannot use WPS To join the network manually 1 On your computer or wireless device open the software that manages its wireless connections This software scans for all WiFi networks in your area 2 Look for the WiFi network name SSID and select it The SSID is on the router label If you changed the name of your network during th...

Page 11: ...vice that is connected to the router 2 Type www routerlogin net or www routerlogin com in the address field of the browser A login screen displays 3 Enter admin for the user name and password for the password The BASIC Home screen displays Change the Admin Password To change the password for the router user name 1 Log in to the router 2 On the ADVANCED tab select Administration Set Password 3 Type...

Page 12: ... the password recovery feature you can retrieve this password To retrieve a forgotten admin password 1 Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the router 2 Type www routerlogin net or www routerlogin com in the address field of the browser A login screen displays 3 Click the Cancel button If password recovery is enabled you are prompted to answer two security q...

Page 13: ... the router USB port it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing By default the USB drive is available to all computers on your local area network LAN 3 Select Start Run 4 Enter readyshare in the dialog box 5 Click the OK button To access the USB drive from a Mac 1 Insert your USB storage drive into the USB port on the router 2 If your USB drive has a power supply you must use i...

Page 14: ...ll the Windows computers in your home Connect a USB hard disk drive HDD to the USB port on your router for centralized continuous and automatic backup To back up your Windows computers 1 Connect a USB HDD to a USB port on the router For best performance connect a USB 3 0 HDD to the USB 3 0 port on the router 2 Install the genie app on each Windows computer 3 Download ReadySHARE Vault from www netg...

Page 15: ...a USB printer cable 2 Install the printer driver software available from the printer manufacturer on each computer that will share the printer 3 Visit www netgear com readyshare and download and install the NETGEAR USB Control Center utility on each computer that will share the printer 4 For ReadySHARE Printer setup follow the Easy to Set Up Instructions available online just above the download li...

Page 16: ...rnet check box 3 Click the Apply button 4 From the ADVANCED tab select Advanced Settings Dynamic DNS and select NETGEAR as the service provider For more information about this features see the user manual available online at http downloadcenter netgear com or through a link when you log in to the router NETGEAR genie App Download the free genie app from www NETGEAR com genie Automatically fix comm...

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