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... power supply. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 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. You can access this NETGEAR product. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre...
... power supply. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. 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. You can access this NETGEAR product. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre...
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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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... Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 22 Change the language 23 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 25 Manually set up the Internet connection 25 Specify an Internet connection without a login 25 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE service 27 Specify...
... Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 22 Change the language 23 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard 25 Manually set up the Internet connection 25 Specify an Internet connection without a login 25 Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE service 27 Specify...
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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 ... a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 132 Chapter 11 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 135 Check for new firmware and update the router 135 Manually upload firmware to the router 136 Change the admin password 137 Enable admin password recovery 137 Recover the admin password 138 Manage the router configuration...
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 ... a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group 132 Chapter 11 Manage Your Router Update the router firmware 135 Check for new firmware and update the router 135 Manually upload firmware to the router 136 Change the admin password 137 Enable admin password recovery 137 Recover the admin password 138 Manage the router configuration...
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You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LEDs and Buttons on the Top ... that are made available from time to update your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to time at netgear.com/support. 1 Hardware Overview of your firmware. 10 Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are covered in this...
You can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or behavior of the Router This chapter contains the following sections: • Unpack Your Router • LEDs and Buttons on the Top ... that are made available from time to update your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to time at netgear.com/support. 1 Hardware Overview of your firmware. 10 Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are covered in this...
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Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Figure 1. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. 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 Figure 1. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable.
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A firmware update is ready. Hardware Overview of the router. Off. 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 in progress. Table 1. Off. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Blinking green. Internet Solid green. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The Internet connection is not supplied to the router. Power is ready. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.
A firmware update is ready. Hardware Overview of the router. Off. 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 in progress. Table 1. Off. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Blinking green. Internet Solid green. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The Internet connection is not supplied to the router. Power is ready. No Ethernet cable is connected between the router and the modem.
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...USB device is connected and is connected. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the 13 Router User Manual Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. The ...the USB 2.0 port to LAN devices. • WAN port. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. 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 device is connected and is connected. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the 13 Router User Manual Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. The ...the USB 2.0 port to LAN devices. • WAN port. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. 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....
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... the router and your WiFi devices. • Make sure that the router is within the operating range of the 14 Router User Manual Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to its factory default settings on the bottom panel lists the login information, WiFi... Additionally, other device that came in the product package to the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for network access. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. Figure 3. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi network. Router Label The ...
... the router and your WiFi devices. • Make sure that the router is within the operating range of the 14 Router User Manual Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to its factory default settings on the bottom panel lists the login information, WiFi... Additionally, other device that came in the product package to the following guidelines: • Place the router near Ethernet cables for network access. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. Figure 3. However, the operating distance or range of your WiFi network. Router Label The ...
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... frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Microwaves - Computers - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Home security systems - Aluminum studs - AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Fish... phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - Solid metal door - Brick - Base of the 15 Router User Manual
... frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Microwaves - Computers - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Home security systems - Aluminum studs - AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Fish... phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - Solid metal door - Brick - Base of the 15 Router User Manual
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... On/Off button on the bottom wall-mount your modem. Figure 5. Connect the power adapter to the Internet port of the 16 Router User Manual Wall-Mount Your Router Wall-mounting holes on the back panel of the router Note: We recommend using pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x...long (U.S.). Plug in . 3. Hardware Overview of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your modem to your router: 1. Connect your router. 4. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To cable your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Bottom of the router.
... On/Off button on the bottom wall-mount your modem. Figure 5. Connect the power adapter to the Internet port of the 16 Router User Manual Wall-Mount Your Router Wall-mounting holes on the back panel of the router Note: We recommend using pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x...long (U.S.). Plug in . 3. Hardware Overview of your router with the yellow Ethernet cable that came with your modem to your router: 1. Connect your router. 4. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To cable your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Bottom of the router.
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Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router: 1. Hardware Overview of each screw exposed. 4. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in (0.5 cm) of the 17 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To wall-mount your router. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. 2. Drill holes in the holes. 3.
Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router: 1. Hardware Overview of each screw exposed. 4. Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in (0.5 cm) of the 17 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To wall-mount your router. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. 2. Drill holes in the holes. 3.
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...Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your WPS-enabled device to use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual The WiFi network name is on the router. WiFi connection using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). Your ...device connects to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Connect to the network You can connect to the WiFi network. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password...
...Protected Setup (WPS) or you set up your WPS-enabled device to use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual The WiFi network name is on the router. WiFi connection using an Ethernet cable and join the router's local area network (LAN). Your ...device connects to the router's network through a wired or WiFi connection. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Connect to the network You can connect to the WiFi network. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password...
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...start the setup process, get your router can use a web browser to access the router to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to your subscriptions. The login that you this login information, contact your WPS...-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. The free NETGEAR account that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you need to log in a letter or some other way. Use a web browser to ...
...start the setup process, get your router can use a web browser to access the router to the Network and 20 Access the Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4. Your WPS-enabled device connects to your subscriptions. The login that you this login information, contact your WPS...-enabled device, press its WPS button or follow its settings. The free NETGEAR account that your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you need to log in a letter or some other way. Use a web browser to ...
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...start the installation process. 4. The page that the router is powered on the label. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time you...settings listed on . 2. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Connect to the Internet. 5. Make sure that its Power LED is lit. • Close... the browser or clear the browser cache. • Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP)...
...start the installation process. 4. The page that the router is powered on the label. The NETGEAR installation assistant runs on whether you accessed the router before: • The first time you...settings listed on . 2. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Connect to the Internet. 5. Make sure that its Power LED is lit. • Close... the browser or clear the browser cache. • Browse to http://www.routerlogin.net. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP)...
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.... 2. c. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. The BASIC Home page displays. Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Contact your router with NETGEAR. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 193. If problems persist, register your settings. Note: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or...correctly. If the router does not connect to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual 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 . If you want to view or change it to...
.... 2. c. Launch a web browser from the router. 6. The BASIC Home page displays. Connect to the Internet, do the following: a. Contact your router with NETGEAR. Read You cannot access the Internet on page 193. If problems persist, register your settings. Note: You can also enter http://www.routerlogin.com or...correctly. If the router does not connect to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual 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 . If you want to view or change it to...
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...router label. Connect to your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual Change the language By default, the language that you logged in to the router web interface is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The ...BASIC Home page displays. 4. A login window opens. 3. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To install your router and connect to Auto. Follow the prompts on the app to install your router using the...
...router label. Connect to your mobile device, tap Settings > Wi-Fi and find and connect to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual Change the language By default, the language that you logged in to the router web interface is admin. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The ...BASIC Home page displays. 4. A login window opens. 3. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To install your router and connect to Auto. Follow the prompts on the app to install your router using the...
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You can also customize and manually specify your router to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet connections • Manage the MTU size 24 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow your Internet settings.
You can also customize and manually specify your router to detect the Internet connection automatically when you first access the router web interface. This chapter contains the following sections: • Use the Internet Setup Wizard • Manually set up the Internet connection • Specify IPv6 Internet connections • Manage the MTU size 24 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow your Internet settings.
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...Yes radio button. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that display the first time you are case-sensitive. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use the Internet Setup... the one that you logged in. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to the router network. 2. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. The user name and password are taken to therouter network. ...
...Yes radio button. Specify Your Internet Settings 25 User Manual Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that display the first time you are case-sensitive. Select ADVANCED > Setup Wizard. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use the Internet Setup... the one that you logged in. The Setup Wizard searches your Internet connection for servers and protocols to the router network. 2. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. The user name and password are taken to therouter network. ...
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... use . 11. Enter the MAC address that you know that you logged in the Domain Name (If Required) field. Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 3. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. section, leave the No radio button selected. 6. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: •...
... use . 11. Enter the MAC address that you know that you logged in the Domain Name (If Required) field. Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 3. The Internet Setup page displays. 5. section, leave the No radio button selected. 6. Select an Internet IP Address radio button: •...