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... connections. It delivers the speed and reliability needed 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. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to the Internet.
... connections. It delivers the speed and reliability needed 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. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to the Internet.
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... Gigabit Speed Speed makes HD video better. Reliable Connections Stay connected-with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. Next generation 11ac 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.
... Gigabit Speed Speed makes HD video better. Reliable Connections Stay connected-with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. Next generation 11ac 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.
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...phishing & spyware or just limiting access for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others.... your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings Security Maintain high... & family is simple & easy, so you stay that way! NETGEAR wants to ensure your couch. Whether it . Dual Band Gigabit Sharing...NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you want NETGEAR has easy ways to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of...
...phishing & spyware or just limiting access for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others.... your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings Security Maintain high... & family is simple & easy, so you stay that way! NETGEAR wants to ensure your couch. Whether it . Dual Band Gigabit Sharing...NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you want NETGEAR has easy ways to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of...
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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 WiFi. With the app, you through the rest. Once set up , you can use the intuitive dashboard to the router network and the app will walk ... and much more! • Remote Management-Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes PAGE 4 of your router and get the most out of 6
Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your WiFi. With the app, you through the rest. Once set up , you can use the intuitive dashboard to the router network and the app will walk ... and much more! • Remote Management-Easily monitor your home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in just minutes PAGE 4 of your router and get the most out of 6
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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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....11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial-of NETGEAR, Inc. Any other 802.11ac 1600Mbps devices. Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of sale Physical...
....11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK) • Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT firewall) • Denial-of NETGEAR, Inc. Any other 802.11ac 1600Mbps devices. Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of sale Physical...
Installation Guide
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.... 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this product is sold in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other /. (If this NETGEAR product. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access...
.... 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this product is sold in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other /. (If this NETGEAR product. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access...
Installation Guide
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... 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 Test your network. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router...
... 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 Test your network. 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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... in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 If you are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. You can access this device, you...
... in Canada, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 If you are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. You can access this device, you...
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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Technical Specifications 203 9
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Technical Specifications 203 9
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Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Figure 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Figure 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
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Table 1. No Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. Blinking green. 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. Off. Power is connected between the router and the modem. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The Internet connection is in progress. Hardware Overview of the router. Off. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual A firmware update is ready. Internet Solid green.
Table 1. No Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. Blinking green. 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. Off. Power is connected between the router and the modem. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The Internet connection is in progress. Hardware Overview of the router. Off. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual A firmware update is ready. Internet Solid green.
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... router to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. A USB device is connected and is operating. Figure 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Router back panel In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to a modem. • WPS button.... USB Solid green. Off. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. The WiFi radio is ready. Off. No USB device is connected. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of ...
... router to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. A USB device is connected and is operating. Figure 2. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Router back panel In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to a modem. • WPS button.... USB Solid green. Off. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. The WiFi radio is ready. Off. No USB device is connected. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of ...
