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... 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. The 880MHz processor delivers highperformance connectivity, while the USB ...Smart Home devices • Easy setup-get online in minutes • 880MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity • USB 2.0 port-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive • Connectivity for the latest dual band mobile WiFi devices like iPads and iPhones. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router...
... 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. The 880MHz processor delivers highperformance connectivity, while the USB ...Smart Home devices • Easy setup-get online in minutes • 880MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity • USB 2.0 port-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive • Connectivity for the latest dual band mobile WiFi devices like iPads and iPhones. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router...
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... media streaming, which is less interference-prone for smooth HD streaming & gaming PAGE 2 of 6 SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI-Reduces interference for a fast, fast, fast connected home. Everything you need speed, with your devices, your media,...WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. AC WiFi EXTREMELY FAST WIFI-Up to 300+1300Mbps† GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for all shapes and sizes. And anyplace you smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router...
... media streaming, which is less interference-prone for smooth HD streaming & gaming PAGE 2 of 6 SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI-Reduces interference for a fast, fast, fast connected home. Everything you need speed, with your devices, your media,...WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. AC WiFi EXTREMELY FAST WIFI-Up to 300+1300Mbps† GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for all shapes and sizes. And anyplace you smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router...
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...it 's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. Dual Band Gigabit Sharing Relive...via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your network to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for iPad®, tablets & ...
...it 's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. Dual Band Gigabit Sharing Relive...via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your network to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for iPad®, tablets & ...
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Once set up , you can install your router in few steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to set up your WiFi. Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it ... 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 - With the app, you through the rest.
Once set up , you can install your router in few steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can use the intuitive dashboard to set up your WiFi. Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it ... 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 - With the app, you through the rest.
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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 Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
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...2x2 300Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6205/6235, 3x3 450Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for reference purposes only. This product comes with a limited warranty that is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in...94 x 2.14 in the U.S. App Store is valid only if purchased from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to manage web filtering & accessibility by network and environmental ...
...2x2 300Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6205/6235, 3x3 450Mbps adapter like Centrino® 6300/5300, or 802.11ac adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for reference purposes only. This product comes with a limited warranty that is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in...94 x 2.14 in the U.S. App Store is valid only if purchased from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to manage web filtering & accessibility by network and environmental ...
Installation Guide
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... connecting the power supply. You can access this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you through the installation. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road...
... connecting the power supply. You can access this NETGEAR product. We recommend that you through the installation. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road...
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
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.../support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. By using this document in Canada, you can also check...
.../support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. By using this document in Canada, you can also check...
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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 40 Manage the ... 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 40 Manage the ... 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 Outbound Firewall Rule ... security event email notifications 87 Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 90 Connect a USB storage device to the router 90 Access a storage device connected to the router 91 Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer 91 Access a storage device that is connected to the...
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 Outbound Firewall Rule ... security event email notifications 87 Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router USB device requirements 90 Connect a USB storage device to the router 90 Access a storage device connected to the router 91 Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer 91 Access a storage device that is connected to the...
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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 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With iTunes 111 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server 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 ...
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 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server With iTunes 111 Set Up the Router's iTunes Server 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 ...
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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 status 145 ... 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 ...
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 status 145 ... 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 ...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home 176 Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to ... 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 path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device 197 Appendix A Supplemental ...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Use VPN to access your Internet service at home 176 Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering Manage Port Forwarding to ... 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 path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device 197 Appendix A Supplemental ...
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Figure 1. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
Figure 1. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
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The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Blinking green. Power is ready. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. Hardware Overview of the router. Off. Off. No Ethernet cable is ready. Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. A firmware update is in progress. Internet Solid 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 not supplied to the router.
The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Blinking green. Power is ready. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. Hardware Overview of the router. Off. Off. No Ethernet cable is ready. Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. A firmware update is in progress. Internet Solid 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 not supplied to the router.
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...AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. The WiFi radio is ready. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to LAN devices. • WAN port. A USB device is connected and is operating. Off. Figure 2. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router...two antenna connectors, viewed from left to the router. Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. The WiFi radios are off. Ports, Buttons, and ...
...AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. The WiFi radio is ready. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to LAN devices. • WAN port. A USB device is connected and is operating. Off. Figure 2. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router...two antenna connectors, viewed from left to the router. Use the USB 2.0 port to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. The WiFi radios are off. Ports, Buttons, and ...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. For information about using the Reset button, see Return the router to your WiFi devices. • Make sure that the router is within reach of walls the WiFi signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your network anywhere within line of sight to its factory default...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. For information about using the Reset button, see Return the router to your WiFi devices. • Make sure that the router is within reach of walls the WiFi signal passes through can vary significantly depending on the physical placement of your network anywhere within line of sight to its factory default...
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... Hardware Overview of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - Base of the 15 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Mirrors - Concrete If you...
... Hardware Overview of a cordless phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - Base of the 15 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Mirrors - Concrete If you...