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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 register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and ...user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you through the installation. You can access this NETGEAR product. See the regulatory ...
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 register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and ...user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you through the installation. You can access this NETGEAR product. See the regulatory ...
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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 community.netgear.com. You can access this device, you are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. See..., return the device to your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada,...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Support and Community Visit netgear.com/support to NETGEAR's Terms and Conditions at community.netgear.com. You can access this device, you are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. Trademarks ©NETGEAR, Inc. See..., return the device to your questions answered and access the latest downloads. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for helpful advice at https://www.netgear.com/about /privacy-policy. Regulatory and Legal Si ce produit est vendu au Canada,...
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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 Manage the ... 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 Manage the ... 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 Firewall Rule ... 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 Firewall Rule ... 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 ...
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 ...
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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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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. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Figure 1. Package contents In some regions, a CD is included in the package.
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Internet Solid green. Off. Table 1. No Ethernet cable is ready. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. Power is in progress. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. Off. Hardware Overview of the router. 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. Blinking green.
Internet Solid green. Off. Table 1. No Ethernet cable is ready. LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description Solid green. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. Power is in progress. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. Off. Hardware Overview of the router. 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. Blinking green.
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...; USB port. Off. USB Solid green. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. Figure 2. Use the USB 2.0 port to LAN devices. • WAN port. The WiFi radios are off. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports... to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the 13 Router User Manual Use this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to the router. Off. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. LED and ...
...; USB port. Off. USB Solid green. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power connector. Figure 2. Use the USB 2.0 port to LAN devices. • WAN port. The WiFi radios are off. Use the four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports... to connect the router to connect USB devices. • Ethernet LAN ports. Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel The back panel of the 13 Router User Manual Use this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to the router. Off. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. LED and ...
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... the physical placement of the 14 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device 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 WiFi access points in and around...
... the physical placement of the 14 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other device 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 WiFi access points in and around...
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... are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Ceiling fans - Brick - Microwaves - Base of the 15 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such...
... are using adjacent access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Ceiling fans - Brick - Microwaves - Base of the 15 Router User Manual AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such...
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...'s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. If your Internet service. Connect your modem. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To cable your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Plug in . 3. Connect the power adapter to the Internet port of the...
...'s power, leaving the modem connected to the wall jack for your modem uses a battery backup, remove the battery. 2. If your Internet service. Connect your modem. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To cable your router and plug the power adapter into an outlet. 5. Plug in . 3. Connect the power adapter to the Internet port of the...
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Insert wall anchors in (0.5 cm) of the 17 Router User Manual Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in the holes. 3. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. 2. Drill holes in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. Hardware Overview of each screw exposed. 4. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To wall-mount your router: 1.
Insert wall anchors in (0.5 cm) of the 17 Router User Manual Insert screws into the wall anchors, leaving 3/16 in the holes. 3. Align the router's wall-mounting holes with the screws and mount your router. 2. Drill holes in the wall where you want to wall-mount your router. Hardware Overview of each screw exposed. 4. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 To wall-mount your router: 1.
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Connect to the network You can connect your computer to use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. On your computer. 3. The WiFi network name is on your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. If you can connect your WPS-enabled device. 3. Connect to an Ethernet port on the router... using a wired connection You can find and select the WiFi network. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. To use a static IP address, change the settings so that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. ...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Connect to the network You can connect your computer to use WPS to connect to the WiFi network: 1. On your computer. 3. The WiFi network name is on your computer or WiFi device, find and select the WiFi network: 1. If you can connect your WPS-enabled device. 3. Connect to an Ethernet port on the router... using a wired connection You can find and select the WiFi network. Join the WiFi network and enter the WiFi password. To use a static IP address, change the settings so that the router is receiving power (its Power LED is lit). 2. ...
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... your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4. Use a web browser to access the router When you this login information, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. Your WPS...
... your ISP. • WiFi network key, WiFi passphrase, or WiFi password. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 4. Use a web browser to access the router When you this login information, contact your Internet service provider (ISP) gave you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with the router: • ISP login. Within two minutes, on the router label. • NETGEAR account login. Your WPS...
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to the Network and 21 Access the...
AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 When your Internet service starts, your Internet service provider (ISP) typically gives you want to change the router's WiFi settings, use a wired connection to avoid being disconnected when the new WiFi settings take effect. 3. If the browser does not display the NETGEAR installation assistant, do the following information to the Network and 21 Access the...
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... interface. To log in to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you logged in. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP...
... interface. To log in to personalize your WiFi network, and even helps register your router with NETGEAR. Enter the router admin user name and password. The BASIC Home page displays. The app automatically updates the router to the latest firmware, allows you logged in. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • If the computer is set to a static or fixed IP...