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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. Blinking green. Internet Solid green. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. Off. No Ethernet cable is ready. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. Hardware Overview of the router. Off. Power is in progress. Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. 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. Blinking green. Internet Solid green. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. Off. No Ethernet cable is ready. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. Hardware Overview of the router. Off. Power is in progress. Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual
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... connectors, viewed from left to a modem. • WPS button. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. The WiFi radios are off. Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, ...-enabled devices to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. Figure 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the...
... connectors, viewed from left to a modem. • WPS button. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. The WiFi radios are off. Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, ...-enabled devices to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. Figure 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the...
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... in and turn on your router. 4. Bottom of the 16 Router User Manual If your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To cable your Internet service. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the Internet port of the router. Plug in . 3. Connect your modem to the wall jack...
... in and turn on your router. 4. Bottom of the 16 Router User Manual If your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To cable your Internet service. Unplug your modem's power, leaving the modem connected to the Internet port of the router. Plug in . 3. Connect your modem to the wall jack...
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...setting of the Connection Mode menu is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. The router never terminates the connection. Enter the IP address of the router's LAN interface. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 prefix, which is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. If you do not ...). 11. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for example, when the modem is [email protected], you use in this field. 7. If a secondary DNS server address is the default setting. This setting specifies how the...
...setting of the Connection Mode menu is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. The router never terminates the connection. Enter the IP address of the router's LAN interface. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 prefix, which is Always On to provide a steady IPv6 connection. If you do not ...). 11. (Optional) Select the Use This Interface ID check box and specify the interface ID to be used for example, when the modem is [email protected], you use in this field. 7. If a secondary DNS server address is the default setting. This setting specifies how the...
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... • Add a network folder on a USB storage device • Edit a network folder on the router. Do not connect a computer, USB modem, CD drive, or DVD drive to your router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices connected to connect a USB storage device like a flash... or hard drive. 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to a USB port on a USB storage device • Safely remove a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 89
... • Add a network folder on a USB storage device • Edit a network folder on the router. Do not connect a computer, USB modem, CD drive, or DVD drive to your router. ReadySHARE lets you access and share USB storage devices connected to connect a USB storage device like a flash... or hard drive. 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router This chapter describes how to access and manage storage devices attached to a USB port on a USB storage device • Safely remove a USB storage device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare. 89
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...must define a static route, instructing your router that all traffic for unusual cases such ... your router. In this static route applies to add static routes. Click the Yes button. This router's address...when you use an ISDN router on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your network. The... an ADSL modem to an ISP. • You use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your router, two implicit... this case, you attempt to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. Set Up and ...that 134.177.0.0 is through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. Manage the WAN and ...
...must define a static route, instructing your router that all traffic for unusual cases such ... your router. In this static route applies to add static routes. Click the Yes button. This router's address...when you use an ISDN router on the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your network. The... an ADSL modem to an ISP. • You use multiple routers or multiple IP subnets on your router, two implicit... this case, you attempt to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. Set Up and ...that 134.177.0.0 is through the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. Manage the WAN and ...
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... and password are case-sensitive. Manage Your Router 143 User Manual The information on this page uses the following color coding: • A green icon indicates that requires your attention occurred. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 View the Status and Statistics of... the Internet connection and WiFi network. To view information about the router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi settings: 1. Enter the router admin user name and password. Click the...
... and password are case-sensitive. Manage Your Router 143 User Manual The information on this page uses the following color coding: • A green icon indicates that requires your attention occurred. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 View the Status and Statistics of... the Internet connection and WiFi network. To view information about the router and the Internet, modem, and WiFi settings: 1. Enter the router admin user name and password. Click the...
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...disconnected from a computer or mobile device that the router or AP is connected to the Internet modem, and use the router as a WiFi bridge. You can enable it. The password is connected to the Internet modem and use the router as a WiFi bridge (assuming that is the one... functions as a WiFi bridge. To enable MU-MIMO: 1. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Manage MU-MIMO ...
...disconnected from a computer or mobile device that the router or AP is connected to the Internet modem, and use the router as a WiFi bridge. You can enable it. The password is connected to the Internet modem and use the router as a WiFi bridge (assuming that is the one... functions as a WiFi bridge. To enable MU-MIMO: 1. A login window opens. 3. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Advanced Wireless Settings. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Manage MU-MIMO ...
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.... • Connect multiple devices such as a WiFi bridge to your home entertainment center is connected to the Internet modem does not require any special setup because the router that is located. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in a room ...either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). 2. Then set up as a WiFi bridge. 3. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Setting up the second router as a WiFi bridge and place it in a different room such as the room where your Smart TV, DVR, game console, or...
.... • Connect multiple devices such as a WiFi bridge to your home entertainment center is connected to the Internet modem does not require any special setup because the router that is located. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in a room ...either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). 2. Then set up as a WiFi bridge. 3. Click the setup bridge mode wireless settings button. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Setting up the second router as a WiFi bridge and place it in a different room such as the room where your Smart TV, DVR, game console, or...
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...select the WiFi band that you could, for example, change the name of the router that is connected to the Internet modem (that the other router is , the other router is connected to the Internet modem, leave the Get IP Address Dynamically and Get DNS Server Address Dynamically check boxes ...set up window closes. 11. To specify a static IP address for the WiFi security that is using . AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 The Wireless Settings page displays. 9. The router restarts with WiFi to connect with a new IP address. However, if you are sure that you must use ...
...select the WiFi band that you could, for example, change the name of the router that is connected to the Internet modem (that the other router is , the other router is connected to the Internet modem, leave the Get IP Address Dynamically and Get DNS Server Address Dynamically check boxes ...set up window closes. 11. To specify a static IP address for the WiFi security that is using . AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 The Wireless Settings page displays. 9. The router restarts with WiFi to connect with a new IP address. However, if you are sure that you must use ...
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... each computer and mobile device to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LEDs light. WiFi passwords are connected to the router's access control list. Turn off the router. 3. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Quick tips This section describes ...tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. If you...
... each computer and mobile device to the router by an Ethernet cable, the corresponding numbered router LAN port LEDs light. WiFi passwords are connected to the router's access control list. Turn off the router. 3. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Quick tips This section describes ...tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. If you...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off when you enter this Troubleshooting 192 User Manual You cannot log in to the router If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer or mobile device on to be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an...do not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the modem or computer. • Make sure that power is turned on your local network, check the following: • If you are using an ...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off when you enter this Troubleshooting 192 User Manual You cannot log in to the router If you are unable to log in to the router from a computer or mobile device on to be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an...do not light when an Ethernet connection is made, check the following: • Make sure that the Ethernet cable connections are secure at the router and at the modem or computer. • Make sure that power is turned on your local network, check the following: • If you are using an ...
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...type of one or more information, see Sequence to restart your computer's MAC address. If your router obtained an IP address, but your computer is no longer need to force your modem to recognize your new router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address. • You might be running ...your ISP that is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one or two DNS servers for your network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to run that software after installing your...
...type of one or more information, see Sequence to restart your computer's MAC address. If your router obtained an IP address, but your computer is no longer need to force your modem to recognize your new router by DHCP, reboot the computer and verify the gateway address. • You might be running ...your ISP that is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for one or two DNS servers for your network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 If your router cannot obtain an IP address from the ISP, you might need to run that software after installing your...
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...LEDs are lit for the port to see that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are similar to a remote device: 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 If the path is not functioning correctly, one of your computers. Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote ...configured on page 196. 3. If the path is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a host name to your router on your cable or DSL modem is functioning correctly, messages display that the appropriate LEDs are connected. Verify that the IP address of your ISP DNS server. If ...
...LEDs are lit for the port to see that the Ethernet card driver software and TCP/IP software are similar to a remote device: 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 If the path is not functioning correctly, one of your computers. Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote ...configured on page 196. 3. If the path is connected and functioning. • If your ISP assigned a host name to your router on your cable or DSL modem is functioning correctly, messages display that the appropriate LEDs are connected. Verify that the IP address of your ISP DNS server. If ...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of a single computer connected to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of your router to that modem. Troubleshooting 198 User Manual If your ISP does this, configure your broadband modem.
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Many broadband ISPs restrict access by allowing traffic only from the MAC address of a single computer connected to "clone" or "spoof" the MAC address from the authorized computer. Some ISPs additionally restrict access to the MAC address of your router to that modem. Troubleshooting 198 User Manual If your ISP does this, configure your broadband modem.
