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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 ...provide ultimate 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 ...
.... 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 ...provide ultimate 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 ...
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...-enabled devices. Extreme download speeds up to 300+1300Mbps† GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for media streaming. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Everything you need speed, with your devices, your media, and your devices really go. Speed makes online gaming... external antennas provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for legacy devices and 5GHz which gives you got it. Dual Band Gigabit Speed Speed makes HD video better. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with Gigabit ...
...-enabled devices. Extreme download speeds up to 300+1300Mbps† GIGABIT WIRED-Ideal for media streaming. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Everything you need speed, with your devices, your media, and your devices really go. Speed makes online gaming... external antennas provides WiFi connectivity throughout your home for legacy devices and 5GHz which gives you got it. Dual Band Gigabit Speed Speed makes HD video better. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with Gigabit ...
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If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. Whether it . Find photos, videos and music stored ...174; USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your couch. NETGEAR wants to ensure your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you stay that way! Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
If it's secure and shared storage access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 EASY INSTALL-Easy setup for guests SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS-Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i,128-bit AES encryption with others. Whether it . Find photos, videos and music stored ...174; USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your couch. NETGEAR wants to ensure your privacy & family is simple & easy, so you stay that way! Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
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...the app will walk you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of 6 With the app, you through the rest. 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 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 manage your connected devices, check your Internet ...
...the app will walk you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of 6 With the app, you through the rest. 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 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 manage your connected devices, check your Internet ...
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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 Connection Diagram Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
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...NETGEAR authorized reseller. • Join the NETGEAR Community Forum. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this package are trademarks of 6 Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi...150.76 x 54.5 mm) • Weight: 0.75lbs (340g) Technical Specifications • AC1600 (300+1300Mbps)† • Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi-2.4 & 5GHz • WiFi Transmitters/Receivers (Tx/Rx) - 2x2 (2.4GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz) • Memory: ...
...NETGEAR authorized reseller. • Join the NETGEAR Community Forum. Maximum wireless signal rate derived from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this package are trademarks of 6 Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi...150.76 x 54.5 mm) • Weight: 0.75lbs (340g) Technical Specifications • AC1600 (300+1300Mbps)† • Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi-2.4 & 5GHz • WiFi Transmitters/Receivers (Tx/Rx) - 2x2 (2.4GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz) • Memory: ...
Installation Guide
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... app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. We recommend that you through the installation. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk...
... app guides you use only official NETGEAR support resources. For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Any non‑NETGEAR trademarks are trademarks of Conformity, visit http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. We recommend that you through the installation. Quick Start AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Download the Nighthawk...
Installation Guide
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.... NetYwWoouriFkriKPNereyetws(PeoatrksWsNwiaroemrldee)s(:SsSSIDe)t:tings Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): Example Test your WiFi network name and password. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router WiFi Network Name and Password A sticker on your network.... Do More With the Nighthawk App Now that your WiFi is set up, here are some more things you can do with ...
.... NetYwWoouriFkriKPNereyetws(PeoatrksWsNwiaroemrldee)s(:SsSSIDe)t:tings Your Preset Wireless Settings WiFi Network Name (SSID): Network Key (Password): Example Test your WiFi network name and password. Package Contents Router Ethernet cable Power adapter (varies by region) Router WiFi Network Name and Password A sticker on your network.... Do More With the Nighthawk App Now that your WiFi is set up, here are some more things you can do with ...
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
User Manual
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... regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. If you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 You can access this device, you are agreeing to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit...
... regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. If you can also check out our NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 You can access this device, you are agreeing to your place of purchase within your questions answered and access the latest downloads. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit...
User Manual
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... the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 19 Connect to the network using a wired connection 19 Find and connect to the WiFi 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...
... the Network and Access the Router Connect to the network 19 Connect to the network using a wired connection 19 Find and connect to the WiFi 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...
User Manual
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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 ... 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 ... 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 ...
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 ...
User Manual
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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 ... 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 Security Settings 116 Set up a default DMZ server 117 Manage IGMP Proxying 118 Manage VPN Pass-Through 119 Manage...
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 ... 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 Security Settings 116 Set up a default DMZ server 117 Manage IGMP Proxying 118 Manage VPN Pass-Through 119 Manage...
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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 ... remote 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 MU-...
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 ... remote 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 MU-...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Block ...Quick tips 190 Sequence to restart your network 190 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...190 Check the WiFi settings 190 Check the network settings 190 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 191 Standard LED behavior when the router is ... to the router 192 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...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Set Up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router 175 Block ...Quick tips 190 Sequence to restart your network 190 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...190 Check the WiFi settings 190 Check the network settings 190 Troubleshoot with the LEDs 191 Standard LED behavior when the router is ... to the router 192 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...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Technical Specifications 203 9
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Technical Specifications 203 9
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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. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. 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. Figure 1. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual
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The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual A firmware update is ready. Internet Solid green. Hardware Overview of the router. The Internet connection is in progress. Table 1. Off. No Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. Blinking 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 ready. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. Power is connected between the router and the modem.
The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual A firmware update is ready. Internet Solid green. Hardware Overview of the router. The Internet connection is in progress. Table 1. Off. No Ethernet cable is not supplied to the router. Blinking 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 ready. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. Power is connected between the router and the modem.
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Off. A USB device is connected and is operating. Off. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. The WiFi radios are off. Use the USB 2.0 port to a modem.... to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. Figure 2. The WiFi radio is ready. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. Router back panel In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Off. A USB device is connected and is operating. Off. Use the yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. The WiFi radios are off. Use the USB 2.0 port to a modem.... to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. Figure 2. The WiFi radio is ready. LED and button descriptions (Continued) LED and Button WiFi Description Solid green. Router back panel In addition to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to...