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...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. External antennas provide improved WiFi coverage for mobile phones and tablets. PAGE 1 of USB hard drives.... connection to easily set up to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to the Internet. The 880MHz processor delivers highperformance connectivity...
...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. External antennas provide improved WiFi coverage for mobile phones and tablets. PAGE 1 of USB hard drives.... connection to easily set up to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to the Internet. The 880MHz processor delivers highperformance connectivity...
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And anyplace you need for a fast, fast, fast connected home. Extreme download speeds up to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for better connections to 300+1300Mbps. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. Reliable Connections Stay connected-with...
And anyplace you need for a fast, fast, fast connected home. Extreme download speeds up to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for better connections to 300+1300Mbps. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. Reliable Connections Stay connected-with...
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...phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! Whether it . Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. Dual Band...® APP-Easily set up and monitor your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings Security Maintain high security across your network to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of...
...phishing & spyware or just limiting access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! Whether it . Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. Dual Band...® APP-Easily set up and monitor your home network PUSH 'N' CONNECT-Easy push button WiFi connections (WPS) WIFI & POWER ON/OFF-Convenient power savings Security Maintain high security across your network to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of...
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Once set up , you through the rest. With the app, you can install your router 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 manage your connected devices, check your Internet connection...
Once set up , you through the rest. With the app, you can install your router 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 manage your connected devices, check your Internet connection...
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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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...the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, ReadyCLOUD, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this package are trademarks of Service (..., including network traffic volume and building construction. This product comes with future standards. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to...
...the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, ReadySHARE, ReadyCLOUD, and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this package are trademarks of Service (..., including network traffic volume and building construction. This product comes with future standards. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to...
Installation Guide
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.... For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to Get Started NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this document...
.... For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. To download the app, visit Nighthawk-app.com. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to Get Started NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA © NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are used for purchasing this document...
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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.
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...; ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at community.netgear.com. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /regulatory/. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. If you are trademarks...
...; ce document en français canadien à https://www.netgear.com/support/download/. (If this product is sold in Canadian French at community.netgear.com. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /regulatory/. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to get your return period. If you are trademarks...
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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. 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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The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Power is in progress. Hardware Overview of the router. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. 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 ready. Off. Table 1. Blinking green. No Ethernet cable is ready. Off. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem.
The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Power is in progress. Hardware Overview of the router. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. 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 ready. Off. Table 1. Blinking green. No Ethernet cable is ready. Off. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem.
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... Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. A USB device is connected and is operating. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. The WiFi radio is ready. Off. The WiFi radios are off. Use the USB 2.0 port to... LAN devices. • WAN port. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. USB Solid green...
... Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. A USB device is connected and is operating. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. The WiFi radio is ready. Off. The WiFi radios are off. Use the USB 2.0 port to... LAN devices. • WAN port. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. USB Solid green...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. Connect the power adapter that emits a WiFi signal for wired computers. • Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your other device that came in and around your home might affect your WiFi devices. • Make sure that the router is...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. Connect the power adapter that emits a WiFi signal for wired computers. • Place the router in an elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your other device that came in and around your home might affect your WiFi devices. • Make sure that the router is...
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... phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Home security systems...
... phone - 2.4 GHz cordless phone - 5 GHz cordless phone • Place the router away from electrical devices such as these : - AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these : - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Home security systems...