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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. Support Thank you for reference purposes only. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork...
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. Support Thank you for reference purposes only. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork...
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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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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...131 Set Up 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 ...
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...131 Set Up 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 ...
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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. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Figure 1.
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. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Figure 1.
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Blinking green. Internet Solid green. Hardware Overview of the router. Table 1. Off. Off. No Ethernet cable is ready. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual A firmware update is not supplied to the router. Power is in progress. 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 connected between the router and the modem. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The Internet connection is ready.
Blinking green. Internet Solid green. Hardware Overview of the router. Table 1. Off. Off. No Ethernet cable is ready. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual A firmware update is not supplied to the router. Power is in progress. 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 connected between the router and the modem. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The Internet connection is ready.
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..., and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the 13 Router User Manual Use the USB 2.0 port to a modem. • WPS button. No USB device is ready. Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. USB... the router to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. The WiFi radios are off. Router back panel In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to LAN devices. • WAN port. The WiFi radio is operating. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table...
..., and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the 13 Router User Manual Use the USB 2.0 port to a modem. • WPS button. No USB device is ready. Off. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. USB... the router to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. The WiFi radios are off. Router back panel In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to LAN devices. • WAN port. The WiFi radio is operating. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table...
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... page 141. • Power On/Off button. Connect the power adapter that the router is within the operating range of the 14 Router User Manual However, the operating distance or range of the router. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. Additionally, other WiFi access points in the product package to the DC power connector. For information about...
... page 141. • Power On/Off button. Connect the power adapter that the router is within the operating range of the 14 Router User Manual However, the operating distance or range of the router. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. Additionally, other WiFi access points in the product package to the DC power connector. For information about...
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... to reduce interference. 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 tanks - Computers - Mirrors - Ceiling fans - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Microwaves - Router cabling Hardware Overview of...
... to reduce interference. 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 tanks - Computers - Mirrors - Ceiling fans - Concrete If you are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Microwaves - Router cabling Hardware Overview of...
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...the modem connected to the wall jack for your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on your router. 4. Hardware Overview of the router Note: We recommend using pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x length, European) or No. 6 type...that came with your modem. If your router. Plug in . 3. Bottom of the 16 Router User Manual Connect your modem to your router: 1. Connect the power adapter to the Internet port of the router. Figure 5. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To cable your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet...
...the modem connected to the wall jack for your modem uses a battery backup, put the battery back in and turn on your router. 4. Hardware Overview of the router Note: We recommend using pan head Phillips wood screws, 3.5 x 20 mm (diameter x length, European) or No. 6 type...that came with your modem. If your router. Plug in . 3. Bottom of the 16 Router User Manual Connect your modem to your router: 1. Connect the power adapter to the Internet port of the router. Figure 5. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To cable your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet...
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Hardware Overview of each screw exposed. 4. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. 2. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router: 1. 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. Drill holes in the holes. 3.
Hardware Overview of each screw exposed. 4. Insert wall anchors in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. 2. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router: 1. 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. Drill holes in the holes. 3.
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.... Find and connect to use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Connect to the network You can find and select the WiFi network. Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable a LAN port on the...
.... Find and connect to use WPS to connect to the Network and 19 Access the Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Connect to the network You can find and select the WiFi network. Make sure that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable a LAN port on the...
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...to the network (either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Your router is on your router manually. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you can create one. • Router login. Use a web browser to access the router When you access the router, the software automatically checks to... login to the router with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WPS connections. The login that you in to use a web browser to your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in a letter or some other way. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4.
...to the network (either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Your router is on your router manually. If you do not own a NETGEAR account, you can create one. • Router login. Use a web browser to access the router When you access the router, the software automatically checks to... login to the router with a unique WiFi network name (SSID) and password for WPS connections. The login that you in to use a web browser to your ISP information and make sure that the computers and devices in a letter or some other way. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4.
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... field for your browser to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi to access the Internet. Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to start the installation process. 4. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your... change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to the Internet. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to launch the ISP login program on . 2. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Connect to...
... field for your browser to the router with an Ethernet cable (wired) or over WiFi to access the Internet. Make sure that your computer or mobile device is connected to start the installation process. 4. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your... change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to the Internet. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to launch the ISP login program on . 2. The router connects to the Network and 21 Access the Router User Manual Connect to...
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...router with NETGEAR. b. Connect to the router: 1. Contact your router. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. To log in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The procedures in this setting is uncommon), change settings for iOS and Android mobile devices. 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 to the router web interface. If you...
...router with NETGEAR. b. Connect to the router: 1. Contact your router. The user name and password are using the correct configuration information. To log in to the Network and 22 Access the Router User Manual Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. The procedures in this setting is uncommon), change settings for iOS and Android mobile devices. 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 to the router web interface. If you...
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... that displays when you can scan the QR code to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The page refreshes with the language that you logged in to the router web interface is the one that you specified the first time that you selected. Launch the...-app.com. 2. If the label includes a QR code, you log in . Follow the prompts on the router label. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To install your router and connect to the Internet. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is connected to the...
... that displays when you can scan the QR code to the Network and 23 Access the Router User Manual The page refreshes with the language that you logged in to the router web interface is the one that you specified the first time that you selected. Launch the...-app.com. 2. If the label includes a QR code, you log in . Follow the prompts on the router label. Launch a web browser from the menu. 5. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To install your router and connect to the Internet. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is connected to the...
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... No radio button, you are case-sensitive. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. To use the Setup ...Wizard to determine your router. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify ...
... No radio button, you are case-sensitive. Manually set up the Internet connection You can use the Setup Wizard: 1. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can view or change the router's Internet connection settings. To use the Setup ...Wizard to determine your router. Specify an Internet connection without a login To specify ...
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...other sections on this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If a secondary DNS server address is admin. The password is the ISP router to assign your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, click the Edit button in the Domain Name (If Required) field. ...displays. 4. If you know that you are now using. section, leave the No radio button selected. 6. You must use . 11. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your Internet connection require a login? Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 3.
...other sections on this address. • Use These DNS Servers. If a secondary DNS server address is admin. The password is the ISP router to assign your Internet connection requires an account name or host name, click the Edit button in the Domain Name (If Required) field. ...displays. 4. If you know that you are now using. section, leave the No radio button selected. 6. You must use . 11. The router captures and uses the MAC address of your Internet connection require a login? Specify Your Internet Settings 26 User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 3.
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...the login name that uses a login and PPPoE service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you use to log in the Service Name (if Required) field. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 12. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. From the Internet Service ... page adjusts. 6. Select Internet. Yes radio button. In the Password field, type the password that your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one that you specified the first time that you to connect to test your Internet service provider (ISP...
...the login name that uses a login and PPPoE service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPPoE Internet service for which you use to log in the Service Name (if Required) field. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 12. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. From the Internet Service ... page adjusts. 6. Select Internet. Yes radio button. In the Password field, type the password that your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one that you specified the first time that you to connect to test your Internet service provider (ISP...
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...NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPTP or L2TP service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which your router...• Use These DNS Servers. Your ISP uses DHCP to your DNS servers. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 10. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Use the ...
...NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You cannot access the Internet on Demand, or Manually Connect. 11. Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPTP or L2TP service You can manually specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which your router...• Use These DNS Servers. Your ISP uses DHCP to your DNS servers. Select a Router MAC Address radio button: • Use Default Address. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 10. Your ISP automatically assigns these addresses. • Use Static IP Address. Use the ...
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...user name is often an email address. 8. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The page adjusts. 6. If your Internet service. 9. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 your Internet connection require a login? To specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which you fixed IP addresses ... Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A value of minutes. Select Internet. Yes radio button. This is the one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Select the Does your ISP. In the Password field, type the ...
...user name is often an email address. 8. The BASIC Home page displays. 4. The page adjusts. 6. If your Internet service. 9. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 your Internet connection require a login? To specify the connection settings for a PPTP or L2TP Internet service for which you fixed IP addresses ... Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A value of minutes. Select Internet. Yes radio button. This is the one on Demand, or Manually Connect. 10. The user name and password are case-sensitive. Select the Does your ISP. In the Password field, type the ...