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...; Connectivity 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 2.0 port provides...Internet. These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for the latest dual band mobile WiFi devices like iPads and iPhones. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 20 devices and 1600 square foot coverage...
...; Connectivity 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 2.0 port provides...Internet. These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for the latest dual band mobile WiFi devices like iPads and iPhones. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 20 devices and 1600 square foot coverage...
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... connected home. Speed makes all your friends. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with your devices, your media, and your Internet-enabled devices. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with NETGEAR you need speed, with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. Everything you got...
... connected home. Speed makes all your friends. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with your devices, your media, and your Internet-enabled devices. Next generation 11ac WiFi with dual band technology providing whole home coverage with NETGEAR you need speed, with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. Everything you got...
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...right from your new device faster than ever. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you want NETGEAR has easy ways to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST...SERVER-Customized free URL to do it 's secure and shared storage access you covered. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. If it . Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
...right from your new device faster than ever. Whether it's preventing phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you want NETGEAR has easy ways to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST...SERVER-Customized free URL to do it 's secure and shared storage access you covered. EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. If it . Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
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Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get the most out of your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of 6 With the app, you through the rest. Once set up , you can use the intuitive dashboard ...home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in few steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can install your WiFi. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your router and get the most out of your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of 6 With the app, you through the rest. Once set up , you can use the intuitive dashboard ...home network anytime, anywhere • Traffic Meter-Track Internet data usage • Guest Networks-Setup separate WiFi access for guests • Quick Setup-Get connected in few steps-just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can install your WiFi. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
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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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... DDR3 RAM • Advanced Quality of sale Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 9.27 x 5.94 x 2.14 in the U.S. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, ReadyCLOUD, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from IEEE 802.11 specifications. App Store is valid only...
... DDR3 RAM • Advanced Quality of sale Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 9.27 x 5.94 x 2.14 in the U.S. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, ReadyCLOUD, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Visit: prosupport.netgear.com/home *90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from IEEE 802.11 specifications. App Store is valid only...
Installation Guide
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.../11621/. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides you for reference purposes only. Support Thank you through the installation. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help...
.../11621/. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides you for reference purposes only. Support Thank you through the installation. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get help...
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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... in Canada, you do not agree, return the device to get your return period. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest...
... in Canada, you do not agree, return the device to get your return period. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest...
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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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 WAN...
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 WAN...
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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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Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Figure 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package.
Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Figure 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package.
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Power is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Off. Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description 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 in progress. Blinking green. Off. A firmware update is ready. Hardware Overview of the router. The Internet connection is ready. Internet Solid green.
Power is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Off. Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description 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 in progress. Blinking green. Off. A firmware update is ready. Hardware Overview of the router. The Internet connection is ready. Internet Solid green.
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... addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. A USB device is connected and is ready. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the...
... addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. A USB device is connected and is ready. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the...
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... power connector. For example, the thickness and number of the router. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that the router is within the operating range of the 14 Router User Manual Hardware Overview of your router's signal. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button.
... power connector. For example, the thickness and number of the router. Press the Power On/Off button to provide power to the DC power connector. Connect the power adapter that the router is within the operating range of the 14 Router User Manual Hardware Overview of your router's signal. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button.
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... using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Home security systems - Microwaves - Aluminum studs - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Ceiling fans - Solid metal door - AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and...
... using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Home security systems - Microwaves - Aluminum studs - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Ceiling fans - Solid metal door - AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and...