
C6250 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1600 Nighthawk Cable Modem / Router
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Product Description
Do away with your cable modem and upgrade to the C6250 Dual-Band Wireless-AC1600 Nighthawk Cable Modem / Router from NETGEAR. This modem/router supports the DOCSIS 3.0 cable Internet standard complete with 16 downstream and 4 upstream channels supporting download speeds of up to 680 Mb/s. On the back of the C6250 you will find a single coaxial connector for the incoming cable Internet connection, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, and a single USB 2.0 port.
In addition to wired connectivity, the NETGEAR C6250 Nighthawk supports the 802.11ac Wi-Fi protocol and operates on the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies. Dual-band support allows users to connect to the less congested, faster 5 GHz frequency for tasks such as downloading large files, streaming multimedia content, and more. Once configured, the high-powered radio amplifiers provide a stronger signal to more devices and with more Wi-Fi transmitters and receivers the C6250 provides more lanes for network traffic to flow through.
In addition to wired connectivity, the NETGEAR C6250 Nighthawk supports the 802.11ac Wi-Fi protocol and operates on the 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies. Dual-band support allows users to connect to the less congested, faster 5 GHz frequency for tasks such as downloading large files, streaming multimedia content, and more. Once configured, the high-powered radio amplifiers provide a stronger signal to more devices and with more Wi-Fi transmitters and receivers the C6250 provides more lanes for network traffic to flow through.
Modem | 16x4 CableLabs certified DOCSIS 3.0 Modem |
Wi-Fi Performance | AC1600 (300 Mbps + 1300 Mbps) |
Wi-Fi Bands | Simultaneous Dual Band Wi-Fi - 2.4 & 5 GHz |
Ethernet Ports | 2 x 10/100/1000 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing technology |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 port |
Coaxial Ports | 1 x Coaxial port for cable Internet |
Channels | 16 x Downstream channels 4 x Upstream channels |
Wi-Fi Transmitters/Receivers (Tx/Rx) | 2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 3x3 (5 GHz) |
Memory | 128 MB Flash 256 MB RAM |
Security | Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2-PSK) and WEP Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention Push 'N' Connect-Easy push button Wi-Fi connections (WPS) connections (WPS) |
Wi-Fi Standards | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5 GHz |
System Requirements | Cable broadband Internet service Check your cable Internet service provider web site for data speed tier compatibility Microsoft Windows 7, 8, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, Firefox 2.0, Safari 1.4, or Google Chrome 11.0 browsers or higher Use laptop with 3x3 450 Mbps adapter like Centrino 6300/5300 for maximum performance Use with an 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for maximum performance |
Dimensions | 7.68 x 7.79 x 2.52" / 19.51 x 19.79 x 6.40 cm |
Weight | 1.2 lb / 0.5 kg |