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Model
R6260
NETGEAR,
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350
E.
Plumeria
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March
2020
San
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202-11818-03
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Summary of Contents for Netgear R6260-100NAS:
Contents
3
1. Hardware Overview of the Router
10
Unpack Your Router
11
LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel
12
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
13
Router Label
14
Position the Router
14
Cable Your Router
15
Wall-Mount Your Router
16
2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
18
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 router
22
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
22
Change the language
23
3. Specify Your Internet Settings
24
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
25
Manually set up the Internet connection
25
Specify an Internet connection without a login
25
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE service
27
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPTP or L2TP service
28
Specify IPv6 Internet connections
30
Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
31
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection
31
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet connection
33
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
34
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection
35
Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
37
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 MTU size
42
MTU concepts
42
Change the MTU size
43
4. Optimize Performance
44
Optimize Traffic With QoS
45
Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules
46
Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application
46
Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device
47
Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule
48
Remove a QoS Rule
49
Remove All QoS Rules
50
Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control
50
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
51
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play
52
5. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
54
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network
55
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings
55
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security
61
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security
62
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
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
6. Control Access to the Internet
72
Set Up Parental Controls
73
Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet
73
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
75
Manage Network Access Control Lists
76
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List
76
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List
77
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
78
Set Up Blocking
78
Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List
79
Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List
80
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 for a Custom Service or Application
83
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
85
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
85
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
86
Set up security event email notifications
87
7. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
89
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 router from a Mac
91
Map a USB device to a Windows network drive
92
Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault
93
Back up Mac computers with Time Machine
94
Set up a USB hard drive on a Mac
94
Prepare to back up a large amount of data
95
Use Time Machine to back up onto a USB hard disk
95
Manage Access to a Storage Device
97
Enable FTP access within your network
99
View network folders on a storage device
99
Add a network folder on a USB storage device
100
Edit a network folder on a USB storage device
101
Safely remove a USB storage device
102
8. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
103
Set up and manage Dynamic DNS
104
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet
104
Your personal FTP server
105
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server
105
Set up a new Dynamic DNS account
106
Specify a DNS account that you already created
106
Change the Dynamic DNS settings
107
Access USB storage devices through the Internet
108
9. Use the Router as a Media Server
109
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
110
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server
111
Set Up the Routerâs iTunes Server With iTunes
111
Set Up the Routerâs iTunes Server With the Remote App
112
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo
113
10. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
115
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 NAT Filtering
119
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
120
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
121
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
122
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
123
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
124
Edit a reserved IP address
124
Delete a reserved IP address entry
125
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
125
Change the Routerâs Device Name
126
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes
127
Set Up a Static Route
128
Change a Static Route
129
Remove a Static Route
130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group
131
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
132
11. Manage Your Router
134
Update the router firmware
135
Check for new firmware and update the router
135
Manually upload firmware to the router
136
Change the admin password
137
Enable admin password recovery
137
Recover the admin password
138
Manage the router configuration file
139
Back up the settings
139
Restore the settings
139
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
140
Return the router to its factory default settings
141
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
Manage the Activity Log
146
View, Email, or Clear the Logs
146
Specify Which Activities Are Logged
147
View devices currently on the network
147
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
148
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
148
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
149
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
150
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
151
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached
152
Remote access
153
Set up remote management
153
Use remote access
154
12. Manage the Advanced WiFi Features
155
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-MIMO
161
Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device
161
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only
164
13. Use VPN to Access Your Network
166
Set up a VPN connection
167
Specify VPN Service in the Router
167
Install OpenVPN software
168
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows-Based Computer
168
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer
170
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device
171
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device
172
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer
173
Use VPN to Access the Routerâs USB Device and Media
174
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
174
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
14. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
177
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
178
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application
178
Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application
179
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
180
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
181
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
182
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
182
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
183
Add a Port Triggering Rule
183
Change a Port Triggering Rule
185
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
185
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
186
Disable Port Triggering
187
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
187
15. Troubleshooting
189
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 powered on
191
Power LED is off or blinking
191
Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off
192
You cannot log in 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 path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device
197
A. Supplemental Information
199
Factory Settings
200
Technical Specifications
203
File type: PDF
File name: 70474293_r6260-100nas.pdf
File size: 1.74 MB
File Language: English
Pages: 204
Author: Netgear
File created: 2020-03-06
Published: 2021-10-08
Updated: 2023-05-21
Verified by
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on 2023-05-21
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Brand:
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Model: R6260-100NAS
Category:
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Table of Contents
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Contents
3
1. Hardware Overview of the Router
10
Unpack Your Router
11
LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel
12
Ports, Buttons, and Connectors on the Back Panel
13
Router Label
14
Position the Router
14
Cable Your Router
15
Wall-Mount Your Router
16
2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
18
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 router
22
Install and manage your router with the Nighthawk app
22
Change the language
23
3. Specify Your Internet Settings
24
Use the Internet Setup Wizard
25
Manually set up the Internet connection
25
Specify an Internet connection without a login
25
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPPoE service
27
Specify an Internet connection that uses a login and PPTP or L2TP service
28
Specify IPv6 Internet connections
30
Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
31
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection
31
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet connection
33
Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
34
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection
35
Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
37
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 MTU size
42
MTU concepts
42
Change the MTU size
43
4. Optimize Performance
44
Optimize Traffic With QoS
45
Manage Default and Custom QoS Rules
46
Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Service or Application
46
Add a Custom QoS Rule for a Device
47
Change a QoS Rule or Change the Priority for a Rule
48
Remove a QoS Rule
49
Remove All QoS Rules
50
Manage Uplink Bandwidth Control
50
Manage Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service
51
Improve network connections with Universal Plug and Play
52
5. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
54
Manage the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security of the Main Network
55
View or Change the Basic WiFi Settings and WiFi Security Settings
55
Configure WEP Legacy WiFi Security
61
Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise WiFi Security
62
Use WPS to Add a Device to the WiFi Network
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
6. Control Access to the Internet
72
Set Up Parental Controls
73
Enable access control to allow or block access to the Internet
73
Enable and Manage Network Access Control
75
Manage Network Access Control Lists
76
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Allowed List
76
Add Devices to or Remove Them From the Blocked List
77
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
78
Set Up Blocking
78
Remove a Keyword or Domain From the Blocked List
79
Remove All Keywords and Domains From the Blocked List
80
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 for a Custom Service or Application
83
Change an Outbound Firewall Rule
85
Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule
85
Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules
86
Set up security event email notifications
87
7. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
89
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 router from a Mac
91
Map a USB device to a Windows network drive
92
Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault
93
Back up Mac computers with Time Machine
94
Set up a USB hard drive on a Mac
94
Prepare to back up a large amount of data
95
Use Time Machine to back up onto a USB hard disk
95
Manage Access to a Storage Device
97
Enable FTP access within your network
99
View network folders on a storage device
99
Add a network folder on a USB storage device
100
Edit a network folder on a USB storage device
101
Safely remove a USB storage device
102
8. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
103
Set up and manage Dynamic DNS
104
Set Up FTP Access Through the Internet
104
Your personal FTP server
105
Set Up Your Personal FTP Server
105
Set up a new Dynamic DNS account
106
Specify a DNS account that you already created
106
Change the Dynamic DNS settings
107
Access USB storage devices through the Internet
108
9. Use the Router as a Media Server
109
Specify ReadyDLNA Media Server Settings
110
Play Music From a Storage Device With iTunes Server
111
Set Up the Routerâs iTunes Server With iTunes
111
Set Up the Routerâs iTunes Server With the Remote App
112
Set Up the Router to Work With TiVo
113
10. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
115
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 NAT Filtering
119
Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
120
Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
121
Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
122
Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
123
Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
124
Edit a reserved IP address
124
Delete a reserved IP address entry
125
Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
125
Change the Routerâs Device Name
126
Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes
127
Set Up a Static Route
128
Change a Static Route
129
Remove a Static Route
130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
130
Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group
131
Set Up a Bridge for a VLAN Tag Group
132
11. Manage Your Router
134
Update the router firmware
135
Check for new firmware and update the router
135
Manually upload firmware to the router
136
Change the admin password
137
Enable admin password recovery
137
Recover the admin password
138
Manage the router configuration file
139
Back up the settings
139
Restore the settings
139
Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
140
Return the router to its factory default settings
141
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
Manage the Activity Log
146
View, Email, or Clear the Logs
146
Specify Which Activities Are Logged
147
View devices currently on the network
147
Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
148
Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions
148
View the Internet Traffic Volume and Statistics
149
Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume
150
Restrict Internet Traffic by Connection Time
151
Unblock the Traffic Meter After the Traffic Limit Is Reached
152
Remote access
153
Set up remote management
153
Use remote access
154
12. Manage the Advanced WiFi Features
155
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-MIMO
161
Set Up a WiFi Bridge Between the Router and Another Device
161
Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only
164
13. Use VPN to Access Your Network
166
Set up a VPN connection
167
Specify VPN Service in the Router
167
Install OpenVPN software
168
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Windows-Based Computer
168
Install OpenVPN Software on Your Mac Computer
170
Install OpenVPN Software on an iOS Device
171
Install OpenVPN Software on an Android Device
172
Use a VPN Tunnel on Your Windows-Based Computer
173
Use VPN to Access the Routerâs USB Device and Media
174
Use a VPN Tunnel to Access Your Internet Service at Home
174
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
14. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
177
Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications
178
Forward Incoming Traffic for a Default Service or Application
178
Add a Port Forwarding Rule With a Custom Service or Application
179
Change a Port Forwarding Rule
180
Remove a Port Forwarding Rule
181
Application Example: Make a Local Web Server Public
182
How the Router Implements the Port Forwarding Rule
182
Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications
183
Add a Port Triggering Rule
183
Change a Port Triggering Rule
185
Remove a Port Triggering Rule
185
Specify the Time-Out for Port Triggering
186
Disable Port Triggering
187
Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat
187
15. Troubleshooting
189
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 powered on
191
Power LED is off or blinking
191
Internet or Ethernet LAN port LEDs are off
192
You cannot log in 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 path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device
197
A. Supplemental Information
199
Factory Settings
200
Technical Specifications
203
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