Product Data Sheet
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...secure and reliable connection to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 20 devices and 1600 square foot ... 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. This router offers 3x faster speed than similar 802.11n and more reliable streaming for larger...
...secure and reliable connection to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it enables HD streaming throughout your home. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router also includes Nighthawk™ App to 20 devices and 1600 square foot ... 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. This router offers 3x faster speed than similar 802.11n and more reliable streaming for larger...
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... smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with your devices, your media, and your Internet-enabled devices. SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI-Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for all your friends. Speed makes online gaming...
... smoother HD video streaming and low-latency online gaming. The Better BETTER RANGE-WiFi coverage throughout your home WiFi Range NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router with your devices, your media, and your Internet-enabled devices. SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND WIFI-Reduces interference for better connections to more WiFi devices ADVANCED QoS-Optimized for all your friends. Speed makes online gaming...
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... faster than ever. PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! NETGEAR wants to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 Find photos, videos and music stored on a shared USB hard drive and enjoy them... READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your couch. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
... faster than ever. PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web filtering and accessibility by profiles or devices GUEST NETWORK ACCESS-Separate & secure access for kids & guests, NETGEAR has you stay that way! NETGEAR wants to create FTP server FTP PAGE 3 of 6 Find photos, videos and music stored on a shared USB hard drive and enjoy them... READYSHARE® USB ACCESS-Wirelessly access & share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port Ease Of Use Start enjoying your couch. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
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...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 router and get the most out of 6 Once set up , you through the rest. Dual Band Gigabit ...Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of your WiFi. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
...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 router and get the most out of 6 Once set up , you through the rest. Dual Band Gigabit ...Nighthawk® App The Nighthawk® App makes it easy to set up your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you can install your router in just minutes PAGE 4 of your WiFi. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router -
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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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Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of -service (DoS) attack prevention • Free custom URL using NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service System Requirements • Microsoft® Windows...This product comes with future standards. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. Any other countries. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this package are trademarks of Apple Inc. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Google Play and the Google Play logo are...
Dual Band Gigabit Package Contents • AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter, localized to country of -service (DoS) attack prevention • Free custom URL using NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service System Requirements • Microsoft® Windows...This product comes with future standards. ©2020 NETGEAR, Inc. Any other countries. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this package are trademarks of Apple Inc. Data Sheet | R6260 AC1600 Smart WiFi Router - Google Play and the Google Play logo are...
Installation Guide
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... 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. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR ... before connecting the power supply. You can access this product is sold in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.) For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document...
... 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. March 2018 NETGEAR INTL LTD Building 3, University Technology Centre Curraheen Road, Cork, Ireland The Nighthawk app guides you use only official NETGEAR ... before connecting the power supply. You can access this product is sold in Canadian French at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com/other/.) For the current EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce document...
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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...regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. If you are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. You can access this ...NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are agreeing to get your return period. 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 /privacy-policy. Any non-NETGEAR...
...regulatory compliance information including the EU Declaration of NETGEAR, Inc. For NETGEAR's Privacy Policy, visit https://www.netgear.com/about /terms-and-conditions. If you are trademarks of Conformity, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. You can access this ...NETGEAR Community for reference purposes only. 2 NETGEAR and the NETGEAR Logo are agreeing to get your return period. 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 /privacy-policy. Any non-NETGEAR...
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 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...
User Manual
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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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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. Hardware Overview of the 11 Router User Manual Figure 1.
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LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description 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 ready. Blinking green. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Power is in progress. Internet Solid green. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is ready. Table 1. Hardware Overview of the router. Off.
LED and button descriptions LED and Button Power Description 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 ready. Blinking green. The power is on the top of the 12 Router User Manual Power is in progress. Internet Solid green. A firmware update is not supplied to the router. The Internet connection is connected between the router and the modem. No Ethernet cable is ready. Table 1. Hardware Overview of the router. Off.
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... to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to the router. Use this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. The WiFi radios are off. No USB device is operating. LED and...yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to a modem. • WPS button. The WiFi radio is connected. A USB device is connected and is ready. USB Solid green. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power...
... to the two antenna connectors, viewed from left to the router. Use this button to connect WPS-enabled devices to right, the back panel contains the following components: • USB port. The WiFi radios are off. No USB device is operating. LED and...yellow Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 WAN port to connect the router to a modem. • WPS button. The WiFi radio is connected. A USB device is connected and is ready. USB Solid green. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 Table 1. Hardware Overview of the router provides ports, buttons, antenna connectors, and a DC power...
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... elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your router's signal. Router label Position the Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within reach of your WiFi network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi access points in the product package to the...
... elevated location, minimizing the number walls and ceilings between the router and your router's signal. Router label Position the Router The router lets you access your network anywhere within reach of your WiFi network. AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Reset button. WiFi access points are routers, repeaters, WiFi range extenders, and any other WiFi access points in the product package to the...
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... access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Base of the 15 Router User Manual Fish tanks - Mirrors - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Solid metal door - Brick - Microwaves - AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls...
... access points, use different radio frequency channels to cable your router: Figure 4. Base of the 15 Router User Manual Fish tanks - Mirrors - Cable Your Router The following image shows how to reduce interference. Solid metal door - Brick - Microwaves - AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260 • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls...