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...11 a/b/g/n devices, it avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. PAGE 1 of USB hard drives. External antennas provide improved WiFi coverage for mobile phones and tablets. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 20 devices...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. It delivers the speed and reliability needed for applications such as lag-free multiple HD video streaming,...
...11 a/b/g/n devices, it avoids wireless interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. PAGE 1 of USB hard drives. External antennas provide improved WiFi coverage for mobile phones and tablets. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 20 devices...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. It delivers the speed and reliability needed for applications such as lag-free multiple HD video streaming,...
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... to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for HD gaming & video WiFi Range Homes come in all your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you need for media streaming. Speed makes online gaming awesome. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with your devices, your...
... to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for HD gaming & video WiFi Range Homes come in all your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you need for media streaming. Speed makes online gaming awesome. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with your devices, your...
Product Data Sheet
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... it easy to set up your router and get the most out of your mobile device to manage your connected devices, check your Internet connection speeds and much more! • Remote Management-Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate... access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in few steps-just connect your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
... it easy to set up your router and get the most out of your mobile device to manage your connected devices, check your Internet connection speeds and much more! • Remote Management-Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate... access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in few steps-just connect your WiFi. Once set up , you through the rest. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
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... wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. †Up to 1600Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to manage web filtering & accessibility by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. D-R6260-2 PAGE 6 of product purchase [US only]. Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) •...
... wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. †Up to 1600Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to manage web filtering & accessibility by network and environmental conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. D-R6260-2 PAGE 6 of product purchase [US only]. Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) •...
Installation Guide
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... set up, here are some more things you can do with the app: View a list of devices 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 Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by...
... set up, here are some more things you can do with the app: View a list of devices 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 Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by...
User Manual
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The password is connected to specify. 7. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. The speed test checks your Internet connection supports, click the Speedtest button. Your settings are case-sensitive. Legacy applications that do not require QoS are assigned to ... benefits of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 A login window opens. 3.
The password is connected to specify. 7. Select ADVANCED > Setup > QoS Setup. The speed test checks your Internet connection supports, click the Speedtest button. Your settings are case-sensitive. Legacy applications that do not require QoS are assigned to ... benefits of Service (WMM QoS) prioritizes WiFi voice and video traffic over the WiFi link. A login window opens. Enter the router user name and password. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 A login window opens. 3.
User Manual
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... broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to join the WiFi network of the router. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Mode Description From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes: &#...8226; Up to 54 Mbps. Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Manage the Basic WiFi Network 57 ...
... broadcasts its SSID so that WiFi stations can clear the Enable 20/40 MHz Coexistence check box to increase the WiFi speed to join the WiFi network of the router. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Mode Description From the Mode menu, select one of the following modes: &#...8226; Up to 54 Mbps. Note: WPA-PSK security supports speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Manage the Basic WiFi Network 57 ...
User Manual
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... to 63 characters. This type of security requires that is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of 8 to 63 characters. Manage the Basic WiFi Network 58 Settings User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Description Security Options This information applies to 54 Mbps. This option...
... to 63 characters. This type of security requires that is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of 8 to 63 characters. Manage the Basic WiFi Network 58 Settings User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Description Security Options This information applies to 54 Mbps. This option...
User Manual
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... that you do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. This option is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of security requires that does not provide any security. If you connected over WiFi to the network with its new settings. Some WiFi...you change the passphrase, the default passphrase displays. Any WiFi device can access a RADIUS server. 6. This type of WiFi devices to 63 characters. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Description Security Options This information applies to the network. To join the selected WiFi network in the 5 ...
... that you do not detect WPA2 and support only WPA. This option is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of security requires that does not provide any security. If you connected over WiFi to the network with its new settings. Some WiFi...you change the passphrase, the default passphrase displays. Any WiFi device can access a RADIUS server. 6. This type of WiFi devices to 63 characters. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Description Security Options This information applies to the network. To join the selected WiFi network in the 5 ...
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WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the router is capable of the router's main network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take ... this situtation disregardStep 5 and go toStep 6. 5. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. 8. The user name is connected to change the WiFi settings of higher speeds in . AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Are you are configuring a guest network, select Guest Network instead. To configure WEP security: 1. The user name and...
WEP limits the WiFi transmission speed to 54 Mbps (the router is capable of the router's main network, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take ... this situtation disregardStep 5 and go toStep 6. 5. Clients can use only Shared Key authentication. 8. The user name is connected to change the WiFi settings of higher speeds in . AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Are you are configuring a guest network, select Guest Network instead. To configure WEP security: 1. The user name and...
User Manual
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... WiFi network that WiFi stations can join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not support WPA2, select WPA...Network By default, the guest WiFi network is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the following WiFi security options for the guest WiFi network. • WEP. Allow guests to... join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Name (SSID) The SSID is NETGEAR_Guest.
... WiFi network that WiFi stations can join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. WPA2 provides a secure and fast connection but some older WiFi devices do not support WPA2, select WPA...Network By default, the guest WiFi network is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the following WiFi security options for the guest WiFi network. • WEP. Allow guests to... join the 2.4 GHz band of the guest WiFi network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Field Description Wireless Network (2.4GHz b/g/n) Name (SSID) The SSID is NETGEAR_Guest.
User Manual
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... Network 70 Settings User Manual However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. Click the Apply button. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open WiFi network that does not provide any security... mobile device display as the password or key. 6. To use WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of the guest WiFi network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Security Options Description If you want to change the WiFi security for an SSID in the 5 GHz band...
... Network 70 Settings User Manual However, WPA-PSK [TKIP] is less secure than WPA2-PSK [AES] and limits the speed of the guest WiFi network at the fastest speed. Click the Apply button. Some WiFi devices automatically connect to the first open WiFi network that does not provide any security... mobile device display as the password or key. 6. To use WPA2 security, in the Passphrase field, enter a phrase of the guest WiFi network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 (Continued) Field Security Options Description If you want to change the WiFi security for an SSID in the 5 GHz band...
User Manual
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... WiFi band, select a setting from a computer or mobile device that is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Change the WiFi Mbps Settings The data rate for high-speed transmissions is connected to the router network. 2. Launch a web browser from the Mode menu. 7. A login window opens...
... WiFi band, select a setting from a computer or mobile device that is commonly identified as megabits per second (Mbps). AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Change the WiFi Mbps Settings The data rate for high-speed transmissions is connected to the router network. 2. Launch a web browser from the Mode menu. 7. A login window opens...
User Manual
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...the Internet modem and use the router as a WiFi bridge and connect multiple devices with WiFi, for example, at the same time. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Manage MU-MIMO Multiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) improves performance when multiple MU-MIMO-capable WiFi... clients transfer data at the faster 802.11ac speed. WiFi clients must support MU-MIMO, and they must reconnect. Your settings are case-sensitive. To enable MU-MIMO: 1. A login window ...
...the Internet modem and use the router as a WiFi bridge and connect multiple devices with WiFi, for example, at the same time. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Manage MU-MIMO Multiuser multiple input, multiple output (MU-MIMO) improves performance when multiple MU-MIMO-capable WiFi... clients transfer data at the faster 802.11ac speed. WiFi clients must support MU-MIMO, and they must reconnect. Your settings are case-sensitive. To enable MU-MIMO: 1. A login window ...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Setting up a WiFi bridge with two routers offers the ... time that functions as the room where your Internet connection is located. Make a note of the WiFi settings of gigabit WiFi speeds on the page. 8. A login window opens. 4. The bridge mode settings displays on current devices. • Use gigabit... WiFi clients. Then set up as a NAS, Smart TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray player, and game consoles at gigabit WiFi speeds using a WiFi link. • Avoid the need for separate WiFi adapters for each device. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. ...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Setting up a WiFi bridge with two routers offers the ... time that functions as the room where your Internet connection is located. Make a note of the WiFi settings of gigabit WiFi speeds on the page. 8. A login window opens. 4. The bridge mode settings displays on current devices. • Use gigabit... WiFi clients. Then set up as a NAS, Smart TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray player, and game consoles at gigabit WiFi speeds using a WiFi link. • Avoid the need for separate WiFi adapters for each device. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. ...
User Manual
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...by region Time adjusted for your router. Table 3. For information about resetting the router to its factory default settings on page 42) Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to ...settings that are shown in the following table shows the factory default settings for daylight Disabled saving time Supplemental Information 200 User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Factory Settings You can reset the router to 192.168.1.254 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 ...
...by region Time adjusted for your router. Table 3. For information about resetting the router to its factory default settings on page 42) Port speed AutoSensing Local network (LAN) LAN IP address 192.168.1.1 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 DHCP server Enabled DHCP range 192.168.1.2 to ...settings that are shown in the following table shows the factory default settings for daylight Disabled saving time Supplemental Information 200 User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Factory Settings You can reset the router to 192.168.1.254 DHCP starting IP address 192.168.1.2 ...
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... Router Model R6260 Table 3. Link rate 300+1300 AC1600 Transmit power 100%, nonconfigurable Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled Supplemental Information 201 User Manual Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature... Country/region North America: United States Europe: Europe Other continents: Varies by region RF channel The available channels depend on the region. Transmission speed Auto Note that throughput can vary: Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead,...
... Router Model R6260 Table 3. Link rate 300+1300 AC1600 Transmit power 100%, nonconfigurable Guest WiFi network WiFi communication Disabled Supplemental Information 201 User Manual Router factory default settings (Continued) Feature... Country/region North America: United States Europe: Europe Other continents: Varies by region RF channel The available channels depend on the region. Transmission speed Auto Note that throughput can vary: Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead,...
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...to 40°C (32º to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices. Note that NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with the IEEE 802.11 standard.... Up to 1300 Mbps WiFi speeds achieved when connecting to 104ºF) Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing...WiFi standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 4x faster than 802.11n 300 Mbps. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Technical Specifications The following table shows the technical specifications for ...
...to 40°C (32º to other 802.11ac 1300 Mbps devices. Note that NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with the IEEE 802.11 standard.... Up to 1300 Mbps WiFi speeds achieved when connecting to 104ºF) Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing...WiFi standards. 802.11ac 1300 Mbps is approximately 4x faster than 802.11n 300 Mbps. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Technical Specifications The following table shows the technical specifications for ...
