• USB 2.0 port—Wirelessly access & share USB hard drive
• Connectivity for the latest dual band mobile WiFi 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 larger homes. This router oers 3x faster speed than similar 802.11n and more reliable
streaming for mobile phones and tablets. It delivers the speed and reliability needed for applications such as lag-free multiple HD video
streaming, multi-player gaming, ultra-fast speed and a secure and reliable connection to the Internet. The AC1600 Smart WiFi Router
also includes NETGEAR Up™ App to easily set, update and configure your router.
Compatible with next generation WiFi devices and backward compatible with 802.11 a/b/g/n devices, it enables HD streaming
throughout your home. With up to 300+1300Mbps† speed and simultaneous dual band WiFi technology, it avoids wireless
interference, ensuring top WiFi speeds and reliable connections. These technologies also provide ultimate connectivity for the latest
dual band mobile devices like iPads and iPhones. The 880MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity, while the USB 2.0
port provides wireless access and sharing of USB hard drives.
NETGEAR Up™ App
NETGE AR Up™ App makes it easy to install your router- just connect your mobile device to the router network and the app will walk you
through the rest. Once the router installation is complete, you can use the intuitive dashboard to manage your router and personalize your
WiFi network.
• Quick Setup—Use your mobile device to install your router
• Manage Settings—Manage your router and its WiFi settings
• Devices—For iPhone® and Android® devices
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Speed
Speed makes HD video better. Speed makes
online gaming awesome. Speed makes all your
devices really go. And anyplace you need speed,
with NETGEAR you got it. Extreme download
speeds up to 300+1300Mbps. Next generation
11ac WiFi with dual band technology providing
whole home coverage with Gigabit wired and
wireless connection. Everything you need for a
fast, fast, fast connected home.
WiFi Range
Homes come in all shapes and sizes. The
NETGEAR AC1600 Smart WiFi Router provides
WiFi connectivity throughout your home for all
your Internet-enabled devices.
Sharing
Relive memories and share them with others. Find
photos, videos and music stored on a shared USB
hard drive and enjoy them on your DLNA TV right
from your couch. If it's secure and shared storage
access you want NETGEAR has easy ways to do it.
Ultimate WiFi Speed
AC1600 WIFI—Up to 300+1300Mbps
GIGABIT WIRED—Ideal for HD gaming & video
Ultimate WiFi Range
BETTER RANGE—Wireless coverage for large homes
Share & stream your movies, music, photos
DLNA®—Find & play your media on DLNA TVs & game consoles
USB hard drive via one (1) USB 2.0 port
READYSHARE
®
USB ACCESS—Wirelessly access & share
†
Reliable Connections
Stay connected—with your devices, your media,
and your friends. Simultaneous dual band WiFi
provides two separate WiFi networks—2.4GHz
for legacy devices and 5GHz which is less
interference-prone for media streaming. The
advanced QoS technology provides higher priority
for media streaming application for smoother HD
video streaming and low-latency online gaming.
Enjoy high-performance connectivity throughout your home
SIMULTANEOUS DUAL BAND—Reduces interference for better
connections to more WiFi devices
ADVANCED QoS—Optimized for smooth HD streaming & gaming
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Ease Of Use
Start enjoying your new device faster than ever.
With the NETGEAR Up™ app, you can install and
personalize your router in few steps. Or, use Push
‘N’ Connect to add devices to your WiFi network
with a push of a button. And the simple browserbased installation with no CD makes router
installation easy using an iPad, tablet, smartphone,
or computer.
Security
Keep your Internet browsing experience safe and
secure with the free parental controls. It allows you
to limit access to certain web sites at certain times.
For example no social networking or gaming site
access aer dinner time. Guest networks create a
completely separate WiFi network for your guests’
devices so they do not have access to your home
network or to the shared USB hard drive with all
your personal data. Secure WiFi connections oer
high level WPA/WPA2 security.
Simple network management
EASY INSTALL—Easy setup for iPad®, tablets, smartphones
& computers
NETGE AR UP™ APP—Easily set up, update and configure your
router with this app
PARENTAL CONTROLS—Manage web filtering and accessibility by
profiles or devices
GUEST NETWORK ACCESS—Separate & secure access for guests
SECURE WIFI CONNECTIONS—High level wireless security
with WPA/WPA2
Applications
With the AC1600 Smart WiFi Router create a
powerful home network for applications such as
lag-free multiple HD streaming, multi-player
online gaming, ultra-fast, reliable connection to
the Internet and a secure wireless connection.
PERSONAL FTP SERVER—Customized free URL to create FTP server
Ideal uses
EMAIL, CHAT, SURF, MUSIC, VIDEO—Enjoy a fast, reliable and secure
wireless connection to the Internet
ONLINE GAMING—Optimized for multi-player with no lags
HD STREAMING—Enjoy high-quality HD streaming
MULTIPLE HD STREAMING—Optimized for a smooth, lag-free
multiple HD streaming experience
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On/Off
Ethernet
with WPS
R6260
Connection Diagram
USB 2.0Internet
Push ‘N’
Gigabit
Connect
Power
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Package Contents
• AC1600 Smart WiFi Router (R6260)
• Ethernet cable
• Quick start guide
• Power adapter, localized to country of sale
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: 9.27 x 5.94 x 2.14 in
(235.51 x 150.76 x 54.5 mm)
• Weight: 0.75 lb (340 g)
Warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
Support
• 90-day complimentary technical support*
Technical Specifications
• Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi—2.4 & 5 GHz
• WiFi Transmitters/Receivers (Tx/Rx)
- 2x2 (2.4GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz)
• Memory: 128MB NAND flash and 128MB
DDR3 RAM
• Advanced Quality of Service (QoS)
• IPv6 Support (Internet Protocol Version 6)
• Enhanced Parental Controls to manage web
filtering & accessibility by profiles or devices
Standards
• One (1) USB 2.0 port
®
• IEEE
802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
• IEEE 802.11 a/n/ac 5GHz
• Five (5) 10/100/1000 (1 WAN and 4 LAN)
Gigabit Ethernet ports with auto-sensing
technology
System Requirements
• Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®,
2000, Mac OS
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Microsoft®
Edge, Firefox
Chrome
• Use laptop with 2x2 300 Mbps adapter like
Centrino
like Centrino
adapter like NETGEAR A6210 for maximum
performance
®
, UNIX®, or Linux
®
2.0, Safari® 1.4, or Google
™
11.0 browsers or higher
®
6205/6235, 3x3 450Mbps adapter
®
6300/5300, or 802.11ac
®
Security
• WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
• Double firewall protection
(SPI and NAT firewall)
• Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention
• Free custom URL using NETGEAR Dynamic
DNS service
This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
*90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from authorized reseller.
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental
conditions, including network trac volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with future standards.