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... while the USB 2.0 port provides wireless access and sharing of 6 PAGE 1 of USB hard drives. Dual Band Gigabit Performance & Use • AC1600 WiFi-300+1300Mbps† speeds • For up and monitor your home network • Great for 4K streaming, online gaming, and Smart Home ...and more reliable streaming for the latest 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. External antennas provide improved WiFi coverage for the latest dual band mobile ...
... while the USB 2.0 port provides wireless access and sharing of 6 PAGE 1 of USB hard drives. Dual Band Gigabit Performance & Use • AC1600 WiFi-300+1300Mbps† speeds • For up and monitor your home network • Great for 4K streaming, online gaming, and Smart Home ...and more reliable streaming for the latest 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. External antennas provide improved WiFi coverage for the latest dual band mobile ...
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... BAND WIFI-Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for media streaming. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - And anyplace you need for all your Internet-enabled devices. Extreme download speeds up to 300+1300Mbps... WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with your devices, your media, and your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your friends. ...
... BAND WIFI-Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for media streaming. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - And anyplace you need for all your Internet-enabled devices. Extreme download speeds up to 300+1300Mbps... WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with your devices, your media, and your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your friends. ...
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...READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your couch. NETGEAR wants to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128... way! If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to ensure your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you covered. Whether it . Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Find photos, videos and music stored on...
...READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your couch. NETGEAR wants to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128... way! If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to ensure your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly & make sure you covered. Whether it . Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Find photos, videos and music stored on...
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... adapter like Centrino® 6205/6235, 3x3 450Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for reference purposes only. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, ReadyCLOUD, and Nighthawk are for maximum performance Support • 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from...
... adapter like Centrino® 6205/6235, 3x3 450Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for reference purposes only. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, ReadyCLOUD, and Nighthawk are for maximum performance Support • 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from...
Installation Guide
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...com. 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. Support Thank you for purchasing this ...can visit www.netgear.com/support to Get Started NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for reference purposes only. You can access this NETGEAR product. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router ...
...com. 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. Support Thank you for purchasing this ...can visit www.netgear.com/support to Get Started NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for reference purposes only. You can access this NETGEAR product. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router ...
User Manual
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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. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA
User Manual
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.../. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at community.netgear.com. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the...
.../. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at community.netgear.com. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.) For regulatory compliance information including the...
User Manual
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... to your router manually. Before you in the network are associated with the router: • ISP login. Connect to the WiFi network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Several types of logins ... browser to register your router and manage your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you use when. The router login password that you need to your Internet service. Use a web browser to access the router When you...
... to your router manually. Before you in the network are associated with the router: • ISP login. Connect to the WiFi network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual Several types of logins ... browser to register your router and manage your WPS-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you use when. The router login password that you need to your Internet service. Use a web browser to access the router When you...
User Manual
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...Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual The router connects to the Internet. 5. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to ...avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Launch a web browser. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your computer to access the Internet.
...Installation and basic setup takes about 15 minutes to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual The router connects to the Internet. 5. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to ...avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Launch a web browser. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your computer to access the Internet.
User Manual
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... browser from the router. 6. The procedures in this setting is uncommon), change settings for iOS and Android mobile devices. Install and manage your router with NETGEAR. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168....1.1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to...
... browser from the router. 6. The procedures in this setting is uncommon), change settings for iOS and Android mobile devices. Install and manage your router with NETGEAR. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or http://192.168....1.1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP address (this manual use a browser to log in to...
User Manual
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... which you must log in : 1. The user name is often an email address. 8. The page adjusts. 7. A login window opens. 3. Select Internet. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 12. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one that you specified the first time that you logged in to your Internet service provider...
... which you must log in : 1. The user name is often an email address. 8. The page adjusts. 7. A login window opens. 3. Select Internet. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 12. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one that you specified the first time that you logged in to your Internet service provider...
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... now using the Internet connection. Use the information that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you want to test your Internet service. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 10. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. If a secondary DNS server address is the ISP router to ... captures and uses the MAC address of your ISP requires specific servers, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. If you cannot find this information, contact Specify Your Internet Settings...
... now using the Internet connection. Use the information that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you want to test your Internet service. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 10. Your ISP automatically assigns this option. If a secondary DNS server address is the ISP router to ... captures and uses the MAC address of your ISP requires specific servers, select this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. If you cannot find this information, contact Specify Your Internet Settings...
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... network. 2. If a secondary DNS server address is admin. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your ISP's primary DNS server. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The password is the one that you.... A login window opens. 3. Click the Apply button. To set up an IPv6 Internet connection: 1. The user name is available, enter it automatically. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 12. Enter the IP address of the computer that is connected to use . Enter the router admin user name and...
... network. 2. If a secondary DNS server address is admin. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one computer that your ISP's primary DNS server. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The password is the one that you.... A login window opens. 3. Click the Apply button. To set up an IPv6 Internet connection: 1. The user name is available, enter it automatically. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 12. Enter the IP address of the computer that is connected to use . Enter the router admin user name and...
User Manual
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...CAUTION: An incorrect MTU setting can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. This setting is typical for connections that do not use VPN and experience severe performance problems. ...describes common MTU sizes and applications. Specify Your Internet Settings 42 User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Manage the MTU size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. If you can cause Internet communication problems....
...CAUTION: An incorrect MTU setting can gradually reduce the MTU from the maximum value of either the Internet service provider (ISP) or NETGEAR recommends changing the MTU setting. This setting is typical for connections that do not use VPN and experience severe performance problems. ...describes common MTU sizes and applications. Specify Your Internet Settings 42 User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Manage the MTU size The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. If you can cause Internet communication problems....
User Manual
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...as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, the guest WiFi network also functions in the following names (SSIDs): • 2.4 GHz band. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the main WiFi network. To set up a guest network: 1. The ... configuring the WiFi mode, see View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network. NETGEAR-5G_Guest By default, these networks. By default, the guest WiFi network is admin. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz band. You can enable and configure ...
...as Up to 54 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band, the guest WiFi network also functions in the following names (SSIDs): • 2.4 GHz band. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the main WiFi network. To set up a guest network: 1. The ... configuring the WiFi mode, see View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings on the WiFi mode of the main WiFi network. NETGEAR-5G_Guest By default, these networks. By default, the guest WiFi network is admin. NETGEAR_Guest • 5 GHz band. You can enable and configure ...
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To change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is disabled. Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To enable the guest WiFi network for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this ... 5 GHz WiFi band name. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, for the guest WiFi network, clear the appropriate Enable SSID Broadcast check box. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Passphrase Description The passphrase that provides users access to as the password or key. Wireless Network (5GHz...
To change the SSID, the default SSID displays, which is disabled. Enable Guest Network By default, the guest WiFi network is NETGEAR-5G_Guest. To enable the guest WiFi network for the guest WiFi network, enter a 32-character (maximum), case-sensitive name in this ... 5 GHz WiFi band name. Enable SSID Broadcast By default, for the guest WiFi network, clear the appropriate Enable SSID Broadcast check box. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Passphrase Description The passphrase that provides users access to as the password or key. Wireless Network (5GHz...
User Manual
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...73 User Manual A login window opens. The Parental Controls page displays. 5. For more information about how to your router's WiFi network. 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up Parental Controls To set up Parental Controls, you can use access control to block or allow or block...the genie Mobile App User Manual, which is connected to your OpenDNS account, tap the LOGIN button, enter your mobile device and download the NETGEAR genie app. 3. Launch the app store on your OpenDNS user name, and tap the LOGIN button. Parental Controls is automatically enabled. Enter http...
...73 User Manual A login window opens. The Parental Controls page displays. 5. For more information about how to your router's WiFi network. 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up Parental Controls To set up Parental Controls, you can use access control to block or allow or block...the genie Mobile App User Manual, which is connected to your OpenDNS account, tap the LOGIN button, enter your mobile device and download the NETGEAR genie app. 3. Launch the app store on your OpenDNS user name, and tap the LOGIN button. Parental Controls is automatically enabled. Enter http...
User Manual
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...ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices that are connected to -date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Such USB storage devices do not work with most up to two minutes ... types for sharing. When you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it is not compatible.) To connect a USB device: 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 USB device requirements The router works with the router. For the most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives.
...ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices that are connected to -date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Such USB storage devices do not work with most up to two minutes ... types for sharing. When you connect the USB storage device to the router USB port, it is not compatible.) To connect a USB device: 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 USB device requirements The router works with the router. For the most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives.
User Manual
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 7. Share USB Storage Devices 93 Attached to the router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. b. Back up and run your ... name and password. By default, the USB storage device is mapped to the router. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. 5. Click the Finish button. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it is ready for all computers on your local area network (LAN). 3. When you connect the USB storage device to the...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 7. Share USB Storage Devices 93 Attached to the router for centralized, continuous, and automatic backup. b. Back up and run your ... name and password. By default, the USB storage device is mapped to the router. Launch ReadySHARE Vault. 5. Click the Finish button. Download ReadySHARE Vault from netgear.com/readyshare and install it is ready for all computers on your local area network (LAN). 3. When you connect the USB storage device to the...
User Manual
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...domain name. Share USB Storage Devices 98 Attached to access the storage device within your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can enable password protection. If you enable this URL, readyshare is the name that is specified in the Network... (via internet) Disabled by default. The default port is enabled by default. Password protection is number 443, which you change . AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Access Method Description Network Connection Enabled by default. If you can type http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to ...
...domain name. Share USB Storage Devices 98 Attached to access the storage device within your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can enable password protection. If you enable this URL, readyshare is the name that is specified in the Network... (via internet) Disabled by default. The default port is enabled by default. Password protection is number 443, which you change . AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Access Method Description Network Connection Enabled by default. If you can type http://readyshare.routerlogin.net/shares to ...