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Netgear C6250 Review | 77 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Wi-Fi version:Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi speed:1600 MbpsLAN port speeds:1 GbpsMesh Wi-Fi:no

Netgear C6250 Review: Compare 77 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Routers category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the router's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best routers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 66% of routers
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

26%

5.2

Wireless

20%

5.0

Ports

18%

7.5

Networking

14%

8.1

Security

12%

6.8

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

â–¼Worse than 72% of routers
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 5,066 buyer reviews from online shops.
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User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 82% of routers
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Technical Specifications of router Netgear C6250

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the router's technical performance, covering key areas such as Wi-Fi performance, wired connectivity, security, software features, coverage, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare routers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components:

26%

5.2

Wireless

20%

5.0

Ports

18%

7.5

Networking

14%

8.1

Security

12%

6.8

Hardware

10%

7.0

Management

6.4
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 5,066 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the router.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a router reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
Netgear C6250 has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 87.3% of products in this category.
9.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the router's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a router with a good balance between network performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Brand name
Netgear
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
â–² Better than 39% of models
This router uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is more advanced than 39.5% of routers and equal to 25.3% of routers.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
â–² Better than 25% of models
This router supports 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz Wi-Fi bands, which are more versatile than 24.8% of routers and equal to 68.1% of routers.
Wi-Fi speed
1,600 Mbps
Wi-Fi speed
1,600 Mbps
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <0 Mbps – >6k Mbps
This router delivers 1,600 Mbps Wi-Fi speed, which is higher than 52.4% of routers and equal to 0.5% of routers.
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
Channel widths supported
20 MHz + 40 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This router supports 20 MHz + 40 MHz channel width options, which is fewer than 59.3% of routers and the same as 35.1% of routers.
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Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
Wi-Fi security protocols
WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This router supports WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP Wi-Fi security protocols, which are less advanced than 90.2% of routers and equal to 2% of routers.
DoS protection
yes
DoS protection
yes
â–² Better than 13% of models
This router includes DoS protection. 12.8% of routers include DoS protection.
SPI intrusion protection
yes
SPI intrusion protection
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This router includes SPI-based intrusion protection. 6.1% of routers include SPI-based intrusion protection.
MAC address filtering
yes
MAC address filtering
yes
â–² Better than 2% of models
This router supports MAC address filtering. 2.2% of routers include MAC address filtering.
URL filter
yes
URL filter
yes
â–² Better than 3% of models
This router supports URL filtering. 3.4% of routers include URL filtering.
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IPv6 support
yes
IPv6 support
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This router supports IPv6. 11.5% of routers are IPv6-ready.
Dynamic routing
no
Dynamic routing
no
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
This router does not support dynamic routing. 52.5% of routers support dynamic routing.
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
Inter-VLAN routing
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This router supports inter-VLAN routing. 76.7% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
VLAN tagging
yes
VLAN tagging
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This router supports VLAN tagging. 38.2% of routers include VLAN tagging.
QoS
no
QoS
no
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
This router does not include QoS controls. 97.1% of routers include QoS controls.
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N. of LAN ports
2
N. of LAN ports
2
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 2 LAN ports, which is fewer than 91.4% of routers and the same as 3.5% of routers.
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
LAN port speeds
1 Gbps
â–² Better than 27% of models
This router offers 1 Gbps on its LAN ports, which is faster than 27.1% of routers and on par with 59.9% of routers.
N. of WAN ports
0
N. of WAN ports
0
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 0 WAN ports, which is fewer than 99.3% of routers and the same as 0.7% of routers.
N. of USB ports
1
N. of USB ports
1
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This router has 1 USB ports, which is more than 39.5% of routers and the same as 39.5% of routers.
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
no
Category Benchmark
This router does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). 0.5% of routers can be powered over Ethernet.
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Management interface
Web UI, App
Management interface
Web UI, App
â–² Better than 33% of models
This router uses Web UI, App for management, which is more advanced than 33.4% of routers and equal to 57% of routers.
Firmware upgrade method
Automatic
Firmware upgrade method
Automatic
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This router supports Automatic firmware update methods, which are less convenient than 68.3% of routers and equal to 1% of routers.
Traffic monitoring
yes
Traffic monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This router includes traffic monitoring. 18.1% of routers include traffic monitoring.
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
Guest Wi-Fi network
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This router offers a guest Wi‑Fi network. 8.6% of routers offer a guest Wi‑Fi network.
Captive portal
no
Captive portal
no
â–¼ Worse than 24% of models
This router does not offer captive portal features. 23.5% of routers offer captive portal features.
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CPU clock speed
?
RAM capacity
256 MB
RAM capacity
256 MB
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <0 MB – >1k MB
This router has 256 MB of RAM, which is more than 48.7% of routers and the same as 15.4% of routers.
Internal storage
0.125 GB
Internal storage
0.125 GB
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >0.5 GB
This router has 0.125 GB of internal storage, which is more than 45.1% of routers and the same as 22.8% of routers.
Hardware acceleration
yes
Hardware acceleration
yes
â–² Better than 31% of models
This router offers hardware acceleration. 31.4% of routers offer hardware acceleration.
N. of external antennas
0
N. of external antennas
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >10
This router has 0 external antennas, which is fewer than 59.6% of routers and the same as 40.4% of routers.
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Netgear C6250 vs the average router

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  • Wider temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    5 to 40 C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router is rated for 5 to 40 C, while the average router is rated for 0 to 40 C.
    5 to 40 C vs 0 to 40 C
  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    DOCSIS 3.0
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This router uses a DOCSIS 3.0 integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    DOCSIS 3.0 vs none (external modem required)
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • 3 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    3
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (3 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    3 vs 0
  • Includes memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This router has a memory card slot, while the average router does not. 9.8% of routers have a memory card slot.
  • 8.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Netgear C6250
    the average router
    Netgear C6250 has a higher user score than the average router (8.70 vs 8.000).
    8.7 vs 8
  • 43.9% more popular
    Netgear C6250 is more popular than the average router (9.4 vs 6.5).
    9.4 vs 6.54
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Netgear C6250 is cheaper than the average router (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 8.8% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the router.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a router performs in daily use and how reliable it is for speed, coverage, and stability according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Netgear C6250
    the average router
    Netgear C6250 has a higher user score than the average router (8.70 vs 8.000).
    8.7 vs 8
  • 43.9% more popular
    Netgear C6250 is more popular than the average router (9.4 vs 6.5).
    9.4 vs 6.54
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Netgear C6250 is cheaper than the average router (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • Supports inter-VLAN routing
    Inter-VLAN routing
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This router supports inter-VLAN routing, while the average router does not. 23.5% of routers support inter-VLAN routing.
  • More advanced integrated modem
    Integrated modem type
    DOCSIS 3.0
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This router uses a DOCSIS 3.0 integrated modem, while the average router uses none (external modem required).
    DOCSIS 3.0 vs none (external modem required)
  • Includes memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This router has a memory card slot, while the average router does not. 9.8% of routers have a memory card slot.
  • Wider temperature range
    Operating temperature range
    5 to 40 C
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This router is rated for 5 to 40 C, while the average router is rated for 0 to 40 C.
    5 to 40 C vs 0 to 40 C
  • 3 more internal antennas
    N. of internal antennas
    3
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has more internal antennas than the average router (3 vs 0). The average router has 0 internal antennas.
    3 vs 0
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Automatic
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    2 vs 4
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • No QoS
    QoS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This router does not support QoS, while the average router does. 96.8% of routers support QoS.
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 25.3% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    139 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (139 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    139 m² vs 186 m²
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, web access
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, web access NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP, web access vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    Netgear C6250 has worse value for money than the average router (7.62 vs 7.8).
    7.62 vs 7.82
  • Narrower channel widths
    Channel widths supported
    20 MHz + 40 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This router has a lower supported channel width than the average router (20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz). The average router supports channel width of 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz.
    20 MHz + 40 MHz vs 20 MHz + 40 MHz + 80 MHz
  • 25.3% narrower wireless coverage
    Wireless coverage
    139 m²
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <100 m² – >400 m²
    This router has narrower wireless coverage than the average router (139 m² vs 186 m²). The average router offers wireless coverage of 186 m².
    139 m² vs 186 m²
  • 1 fewer spatial streams
    N. of spatial streams
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer spatial streams than the average router (2 vs 3). The average router has 3 spatial streams.
    2 vs 3
  • 39 fewer connected devices
    Maximum connected devices
    25
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0 – >250
    This router supports fewer connected devices than the average router (25 vs 64). The average router supports 64 connected devices.
    25 vs 64
  • No VPN server support
    VPN server support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This router cannot act as a VPN server, while the average router can. 66.3% of routers can act as a VPN server.
  • Weaker Wi-Fi security
    Wi-Fi security protocols
    WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This router supports the Wi-Fi security protocols WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP, while the average router supports WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS.
    WPA2, WPA/WPA2, WEP vs WPA2, WPA, WEP, WPS
  • No PPTP server
    PPTP server
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This router cannot act as a PPTP server, while the average router can. 62.4% of routers can act as a PPTP server.
  • No QoS
    QoS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This router does not support QoS, while the average router does. 96.8% of routers support QoS.
  • No dynamic routing
    Dynamic routing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This router does not support dynamic routing, while the average router does. 52.3% of routers support dynamic routing.
  • 2 fewer LAN ports
    N. of LAN ports
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer LAN ports than the average router (2 vs 4). The average router has 4 LAN ports.
    2 vs 4
  • 1 fewer WAN ports
    N. of WAN ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This router has fewer WAN ports than the average router (0 vs 1). The average router has 1 WAN ports.
    0 vs 1
  • Limited firmware updates
    Firmware upgrade method
    Automatic
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This router supports the firmware update methods Automatic, while the average router supports Web UI, App, Automatic.
    Automatic vs Web UI, App, Automatic
  • Less capable NAS services
    Built-in NAS services
    SMB, FTP, web access
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This router includes SMB, FTP, web access NAS services, while the average router includes SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access.
    Requires attached USB storage.
    SMB, FTP, web access vs SMB, FTP, time machine, NFS, web access
  • 2 fewer external antennas
    N. of external antennas
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >10
    This router has fewer external antennas than the average router (0 vs 2). The average router has 2 external antennas.
    0 vs 2

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Based on 5,066 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Netgear C6250

  • Combined modem and router unit saves physical space and eliminates monthly cable provider rental fees
  • Simple and quick initial setup process, often taking about five minutes
  • Sleek and compact design that fits well in small apartments or offices
  • Reliable high-speed performance for cable plans up to 300 Mbps
  • Built-in security features including DoS protection and parental controls

What we don't like about Netgear C6250

  • Limited to only 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports, which may be insufficient for multiple wired devices
  • Known to have intermittent connectivity issues, specifically with the 5GHz band dropping devices
  • Older DOCSIS 3.0 technology makes it less future-proof for modern gigabit-speed internet plans
  • Reports of poor customer support experiences, with some users cited being asked for additional payments for technical help
  • WiFi range can be inconsistent and may struggle with data throughput in larger homes or high-interference areas

Verdict

The Netgear C6250 is a 2-in-1 AC1600 WiFi cable modem router that combines a DOCSIS 3.0 modem with a dual-band wireless router, supporting combined WiFi speeds of up to 1600 Mbps (300 Mbps on 2.4GHz and 1300 Mbps on 5GHz). It features 16x4 channel bonding for cable download speeds up to 680 Mbps and includes two Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-speed wired connections alongside one USB 2.0 port for shared storage. Main pros include its cost-saving design that eliminates monthly ISP rental fees, easy management via the Nighthawk app, and Beamforming+ technology for enhanced range and reliability. Notable cons include its aging DOCSIS 3.0 standard which lacks support for modern Gigabit-tier speeds, a limited selection of only two LAN ports, and reported intermittent connection stability issues over time.

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