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our Router
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, power adapter
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Figure 1.
P
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In some regions, a CD is included in the pac
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Hard
ware Overview of the Router
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C1600 Smar
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WiFi Router Model R6260
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Hardware Overview of the Router
9
Unpack Your Router
10
Leds and Buttons on the Top Panel
11
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
12
Router Label
13
Position the Router
13
Cable Your Router
14
Wall-Mount Your Router
14
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
16
Connect to the Network
17
Wired Connection
17
Wifi Connection
17
Wifi Connection Using WPS
17
Types of Logins
18
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
18
Automatic Internet Setup
18
Log in to the Router
19
Install or Manage Your Router with the NETGEAR up App
20
Change the Language
20
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
21
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
22
Manually Set up the Internet Connection
22
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login
22
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and Pppoe Service
23
Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login and PPTP or L2TP Service
25
Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
26
Requirements for Entering Ipv6 Addresses
27
Use Auto Config for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
27
Use Auto Detect for an Ipv6 Internet Connection
28
Set up an Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
29
Set up an Ipv6 6Rd Tunnel Connection
30
Set up an Ipv6 Pass through Internet Connection
31
Set up a Fixed Ipv6 Internet Connection
32
Set up an Ipv6 DHCP Internet Connection
33
Set up an Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
34
Manage the MTU Size
36
MTU Concepts
36
Change the MTU Size
37
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
38
Optimize Traffic with Qos
39
Manage Default and Custom Qos Rules
39
Add a Custom Qos Rule for a Service or Application
39
Add a Custom Qos Rule for a Device
40
Change a Qos Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule
41
Remove a Qos Rule
42
Remove All Qos Rules
43
Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control
43
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
44
Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play
45
Chapter 5 Manage the Basic Wifi Network Settings
47
Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Main Network
48
View or Change the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security Settings
48
Configure WEP Legacy Wifi Security
52
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security
54
Use WPS to Add a Device to the Wifi Network
55
Use WPS with the Push Button Method
56
Use WPS with the PIN Method
57
Manage the Basic Wifi Settings and Wifi Security of the Guest Network
57
Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios
60
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet
62
Set up Parental Controls
63
Allow or Block Access to Your Network
63
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
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Manage Network Access Control Lists
66
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Allowed List
66
Add Devices to or Remove Them from the Blocked List
67
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
68
Set up Blocking
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Remove a Keyword or Domain from the Blocked List
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Remove All Keywords and Domains from the Blocked List
69
Specify a Trusted Computer
70
Manage Simple Outbound Firewall Rules for Services and Applications
70
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule
71
Add an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Custom Service or Application
72
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
73
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
74
Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
74
Set up Security Event Email Notifications
75
Chapter 7 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
77
USB Device Requirements
78
Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router
78
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router
78
Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer
79
Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac
79
Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive
80
Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault
80
Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine
81
Set up a USB Hard Drive on a Mac
81
Prepare to Back up a Large Amount of Data
82
Use Time Machine to Back up Onto a USB Hard Disk
82
Manage Access to a Storage Device
83
Enable FTP Access Within Your Network
85
View or Change Network Folders on a Storage Device
86
Add a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
86
Edit a Network Folder on a USB Storage Device
87
Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
88
Chapter 8 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
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Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS
90
Set up FTP Access through the Internet
90
Your Personal FTP Server
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Set up Your Personal FTP Server
91
Set up a New Dynamic DNS Account
91
Specify a DNS Account that You Already Created
92
Change the Dynamic DNS Settings
93
Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet
94
Chapter 9 Use the Router as a Media Server
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Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings
96
Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server
97
Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes
97
Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App
98
Set up the Router to Work with Tivo
99
Chapter 10 Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
100
Change the Wifi Mbps Settings
101
Manage the WAN Security Settings
101
Set up a Default DMZ Server
102
Manage IGMP Proxying
103
Manage VPN Pass-Through
103
Manage NAT Filtering
104
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
104
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
105
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
106
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
106
Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
107
Edit a Reserved IP Address
108
Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry
108
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
109
Change the Router's Device Name
109
Set up and Manage Custom Static Routes
110
Set up a Static Route
110
Change a Static Route
111
Remove a Static Route
112
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
112
Set up a Bridge for a Port Group
113
Set up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
114
Chapter 11 Manage Your Router
116
Update the Router Firmware
117
Check for New Firmware and Update the Router
117
Manually Upload Firmware to the Router
118
Change the Admin Password
118
Enable Admin Password Recovery
119
Recover the Admin Password
120
Manage the Router Configuration File
120
Back up Settings
120
Restore Configuration Settings
121
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds
121
Return the Router to Its Factory Default Settings
122
Use the Reset Button
122
Erase the Settings
123
View the Status and Statistics of the Router
124
View Information about the Router and the Internet and Wifi Settings
124
Display Internet Port Statistics
124
Check the Internet Connection Status
125
Manage the Activity Log
126
View, Email, or Clear the Logs
126
Specify Which Activities Are Logged
127
View Devices Currently on the Network
127
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
128
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
128
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
129
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
129
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
130
Unblock the Traffic Meter after the Traffic Limit Is Reached
131
Remote Access
132
Set up Remote Management
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Use Remote Access
133
Chapter 12 Manage the Advanced Wifi Features
134
Set up a Wifi Schedule
135
Manage the WPS Settings
135
Manage Advanced Wifi Settings
136
Specify How the Router Manages Wifi Clients
137
Manage Airtime Fairness
137
Manage Implicit Beamforming
138
Manage MU-MIMO
139
Set up a Wifi Bridge between the Router and Another Device
139
Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only
141
Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network
143
Set up a VPN Connection
144
Specify VPN Service in the Router
144
Install Openvpn Software
145
Install Openvpn Software on Your Windows-Based Computer
145
Install Openvpn Software on Your Mac Computer
147
Install Openvpn Software on an Ios Device
147
Install Openvpn Software on an Android Device
148
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer
149
Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Device and Media
149
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
150
Set up VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
151
Block VPN Client Internet Access in the Router
151
Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home
152
Chapter 14 Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
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Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
154
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application
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Add a Port Forwarding Rule with a Custom Service or Application
155
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
156
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
157
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
157
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
158
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
158
Add a Port Triggering Rule
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Change a Port Triggering Rule
160
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
161
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
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Disable Port Triggering
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Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
162
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
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Quick Tips
165
Sequence to Restart Your Network
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Check Ethernet Cable Connections
165
Wifi Settings
165
Network Settings
165
Troubleshoot with the Leds
165
Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered on
166
Power LED Is off or Blinking
166
Internet or Ethernet Port Leds Are off
166
You Cannot Log in to the Router
166
You Cannot Access the Internet
167
Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
168
Changes Are Not Saved
169
Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
169
Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility
169
Test the LAN Path to Your Router
170
Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device
170
Appendix A Supplemental Information
172
Factory Settings
173
Technical Specifications
176
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