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...PAGE 1 of USB hard drives. Dual Band Gigabit Performance & Use • AC1600 WiFi-300+1300Mbps† speeds • For up and monitor your home. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band... 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. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for applications such as lag...
...PAGE 1 of USB hard drives. Dual Band Gigabit Performance & Use • AC1600 WiFi-300+1300Mbps† speeds • For up and monitor your home. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band... 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. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for applications such as lag...
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... makes online gaming awesome. Reliable Connections Stay connected-with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you need for all your friends. Data Sheet | R6260...
... makes online gaming awesome. Reliable Connections Stay connected-with Gigabit wired and wireless connection. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with NETGEAR you need for all your friends. Data Sheet | R6260...
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... Relive memories and share them on your DLNA TV right from your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Find photos, videos and music stored on DLNA TVs & game consoles READYSHARE® USB ACCESS... filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to ensure your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly...
... Relive memories and share them on your DLNA TV right from your new device faster than ever. NETGEAR wants to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Find photos, videos and music stored on DLNA TVs & game consoles READYSHARE® USB ACCESS... filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to ensure your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you can connect quickly...
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... 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 router in just minutes PAGE 4 of your router and get the most out of 6 Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes...
... 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 router in just minutes PAGE 4 of your router and get the most out of 6 Dual Band Gigabit Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes...
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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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...; 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. • Join the NETGEAR Community Forum. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. App Store is valid only if purchased from... 90 days of 6 Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to other countries. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this package are trademarks of sale...
...; 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. • Join the NETGEAR Community Forum. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. App Store is valid only if purchased from... 90 days of 6 Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to other countries. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this package are trademarks of sale...
Installation Guide
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You can access this document in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other /. (If this NETGEAR product. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get...
You can access this document in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other /. (If this NETGEAR product. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk App to register your product, get...
Installation Guide
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Test your WiFi network name and password. Change your router's Internet connection speeds. NetYwWoouriFkriKPNereyetws(PeoatrksWsNwiaroemrldee)s(:SsSSIDe)t:tings Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): Example Do More With the ...up, here are some more things you can do with the app: View a list of devices that are connected to your router displays the preset WiFi network name, password, and QR code. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router WiFi Network Name and Password A sticker on your network.
Test your WiFi network name and password. Change your router's Internet connection speeds. NetYwWoouriFkriKPNereyetws(PeoatrksWsNwiaroemrldee)s(:SsSSIDe)t:tings Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): Example Do More With the ...up, here are some more things you can do with the app: View a list of devices that are connected to your router displays the preset WiFi network name, password, and QR code. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router WiFi Network Name and Password A sticker on your network.
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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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of NETGEAR, Inc. By using this device, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 For...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you do not agree, return the device to your place of NETGEAR, Inc. By using this device, you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 For...
User Manual
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...on the Top Panel 12 Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel 13 Router Label 14 Position the Router 14 Cable Your Router 15 Wall-Mount Your Router 16 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 19 Connect to the network using a wired connection 19 Find...network 19 WiFi connection using WPS 19 Types of logins 20 Use a web browser to access the router 20 Automatic Internet Setup 20 Log in to the router 22 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 22 Change the language 23 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet...
...on the Top Panel 12 Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel 13 Router Label 14 Position the Router 14 Cable Your Router 15 Wall-Mount Your Router 16 Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 19 Connect to the network using a wired connection 19 Find...network 19 WiFi connection using WPS 19 Types of logins 20 Use a web browser to access the router 20 Automatic Internet Setup 20 Log in to the router 22 Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app 22 Change the language 23 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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...-Through 119 Manage NAT Filtering 119 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway 120 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings 121 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings 122 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool 123 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses 124 Edit a reserved IP address ...
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...-Through 119 Manage NAT Filtering 119 Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway 120 Manage the LAN IP Address Settings 121 Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings 122 Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool 123 Manage reserved LAN IP addresses 124 Edit a reserved IP address ...
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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 Manage ... Access Point Only 164 Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 167 Specify VPN Service in the Router 167 Install OpenVPN software 168 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows-Based Computer 168 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 170 Install OpenVPN...
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 Manage ... Access Point Only 164 Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set up a VPN connection 167 Specify VPN Service in the Router 167 Install OpenVPN software 168 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows-Based Computer 168 Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer 170 Install OpenVPN...
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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 ...Application 179 Change a Port Forwarding Rule 180 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule 181 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.........182 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule..........182 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications 183 Add a Port Triggering Rule 183 Change a Port Triggering Rule 185...
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 ...Application 179 Change a Port Forwarding Rule 180 Remove a Port Forwarding Rule 181 Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public.........182 How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule..........182 Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications 183 Add a Port Triggering Rule 183 Change a Port Triggering Rule 185...
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...covered in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. 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 Panel •... Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router • Wall-Mount Your Router For more information about the topics that are made available from time to update your firmware. 10 1...
...covered in this manual, visit the support website at downloadcenter.netgear.com. 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 Panel •... Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel • Router Label • Position the Router • Cable Your Router • Wall-Mount Your Router For more information about the topics that are made available from time to update your firmware. 10 1...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the router, power adapter, and an Ethernet cable. Figure 1. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual 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. Figure 1. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package.
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Power is ready. Blinking green. Internet Solid green. 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 not supplied to the router. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Hardware Overview of the router. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is ready. A firmware update is in progress. Off. Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green.
Power is ready. Blinking green. Internet Solid green. 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 not supplied to the router. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Hardware Overview of the router. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is ready. A firmware update is in progress. Off. Table 1. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green.