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... delivers the speed and reliability needed for mobile phones and tablets. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it enables HD streaming throughout your router. The 880MHz processor delivers... dual band mobile devices like iPad®/iPhone® Overview The NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router is an incredibly fast router delivering AC1600 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Dual Band Gigabit Performance & Use • AC1600 WiFi-300+1300Mbps† speeds • For up to easily set...
... delivers the speed and reliability needed for mobile phones and tablets. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it enables HD streaming throughout your router. The 880MHz processor delivers... dual band mobile devices like iPad®/iPhone® Overview The NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router is an incredibly fast router delivering AC1600 WiFi and Gigabit Ethernet speeds. Dual Band Gigabit Performance & Use • AC1600 WiFi-300+1300Mbps† speeds • For up to easily set...
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...connections to 300+1300Mbps. SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI-Reduces interference for a fast, fast, fast connected home. And anyplace you need speed, with your devices, your media, and your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with Gigabit wired and wireless connection.... The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your friends. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with high...
...connections to 300+1300Mbps. SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI-Reduces interference for a fast, fast, fast connected home. And anyplace you need speed, with your devices, your media, and your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with Gigabit wired and wireless connection.... The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your friends. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with high...
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... faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to do it 's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you can connect.... If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to make sure you stay that way!...monitor your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings Security Maintain high security...Whether it . EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others...
... faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to do it 's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you can connect.... If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to make sure you stay that way!...monitor your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings Security Maintain high security...Whether it . EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others...
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Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get the most out of 6 ... install your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of your home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in few steps-just connect your mobile device to manage your connected devices, check your Internet connection...
Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get the most out of 6 ... install your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of your home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in few steps-just connect your mobile device to manage your connected devices, check your Internet connection...
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Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit USB 2.0 Internet Gigabit Ethernet Push 'N' Connect with WPS Power On/Off PAGE 5 of 6
Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit USB 2.0 Internet Gigabit Ethernet Push 'N' Connect with WPS Power On/Off PAGE 5 of 6
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... only if purchased from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Visit http://community.netgear.com Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty/ • Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of 6 Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power...
... only if purchased from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Visit http://community.netgear.com Warranty • www.netgear.com/warranty/ • Extend your warranty & technical support within 90 days of 6 Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power...
Installation Guide
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... the power supply. You can access this NETGEAR product. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App...
... the power supply. You can access this NETGEAR product. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App...
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... that are connected to your router's Internet connection speeds. NetYwWoouriFkriKPNereyetws(PeoatrksWsNwiaroemrldee)s(:SsSSIDe)t:tings Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): Example Test your network. Change your router displays the preset WiFi network name, password, and QR code. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router...
... that are connected to your router's Internet connection speeds. NetYwWoouriFkriKPNereyetws(PeoatrksWsNwiaroemrldee)s(:SsSSIDe)t:tings Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): Example Test your network. Change your router displays the preset WiFi network name, password, and QR code. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router...
User Manual
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Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 March 2020 202-11818-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 March 2020 202-11818-03 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E.
User Manual
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.... You can access this device, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /regulatory/. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the...
.... You can access this device, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /regulatory/. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the...
User Manual
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... the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 19 Connect to the network using a wired connection 19 Find and connect to the WiFi network 19 WiFi connection using WPS 19 Types of logins 20 Use a web browser to access the router 20 Automatic Internet Setup 20 Log in to the...
... the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 19 Connect to the network using a wired connection 19 Find and connect to the WiFi network 19 WiFi connection using WPS 19 Types of logins 20 Use a web browser to access the router 20 Automatic Internet Setup 20 Log in to the...
User Manual
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection 37 Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection 38 Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection ... 64 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 65 Use WPS With the PIN Method 66 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network 67 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 71 Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 73 Enable access control to allow or...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection 37 Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection 38 Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection ... 64 Use WPS With the Push Button Method 65 Use WPS With the PIN Method 66 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Guest Network 67 Enable or Disable the WiFi Radios 71 Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet Set Up Parental Controls 73 Enable access control to allow or...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Specify a Trusted Computer 81 Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications 81 Add an Outbound Firewall Rule 82 Add an ...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Specify a Trusted Computer 81 Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications 81 Add an Outbound Firewall Rule 82 Add an ...
User Manual
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 110 Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server 111 ... With the Remote App......112 Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo 113 Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Change the WiFi Mbps Settings 116 Manage the WAN Security Settings 116 Set up a default DMZ server 117 Manage IGMP Proxying 118 Manage VPN Pass-Through 119 Manage...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings 110 Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server 111 ... With the Remote App......112 Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo 113 Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings Change the WiFi Mbps Settings 116 Manage the WAN Security Settings 116 Set up a default DMZ server 117 Manage IGMP Proxying 118 Manage VPN Pass-Through 119 Manage...
User Manual
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use the Reset button 141 Erase the settings 142 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 143 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 143 Display the statistics of the Internet port 144 Check the Internet connection ...up remote management 153 Use remote access 154 Chapter 12 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features Set Up a WiFi Schedule 156 Manage the WPS Settings 157 Manage Advanced WiFi Settings 158 Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients 159 Manage Airtime Fairness 159 Manage Implicit Beamforming 160 Manage MU-...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use the Reset button 141 Erase the settings 142 View the Status and Statistics of the Router 143 View information about the router and the Internet and WiFi settings 143 Display the statistics of the Internet port 144 Check the Internet connection ...up remote management 153 Use remote access 154 Chapter 12 Manage the Advanced WiFi Features Set Up a WiFi Schedule 156 Manage the WPS Settings 157 Manage Advanced WiFi Settings 158 Specify How the Router Manages WiFi Clients 159 Manage Airtime Fairness 159 Manage Implicit Beamforming 160 Manage MU-...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Block ...Quick tips 190 Sequence to restart your network 190 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...190 Check the WiFi settings 190 Check the network settings 190 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 191 Standard LED behavior when the router is ... to the router 192 You cannot access the Internet 193 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 194 Changes are not saved 195 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 195 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 196 Test the LAN path to your router 196 Test the...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Block ...Quick tips 190 Sequence to restart your network 190 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...190 Check the WiFi settings 190 Check the network settings 190 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 191 Standard LED behavior when the router is ... to the router 192 You cannot access the Internet 193 Troubleshoot Internet browsing 194 Changes are not saved 195 Troubleshoot WiFi connectivity 195 Troubleshoot your network using the ping utility 196 Test the LAN path to your router 196 Test the...
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Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Figure 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package.
Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Figure 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package.
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on and the router is ready. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. Off. Power is in progress. No Ethernet cable is ready. Blinking green. Hardware Overview of the router. Table 1. Internet Solid green. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. Off. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs and buttons are located on and the router is ready. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. Off. Power is in progress. No Ethernet cable is ready. Blinking green. Hardware Overview of the router. Table 1. Internet Solid green. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. Off. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual
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... is connected. Off. Router back panel In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to the router. The WiFi radios are off. Use this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. ...connector. Off. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. Figure 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to LAN devices. • WAN port. Ports,...
... is connected. Off. Router back panel In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to the router. The WiFi radios are off. Use this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. ...connector. Off. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. Figure 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to LAN devices. • WAN port. Ports,...