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NETGEAR AC1600 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router (R6260), Black

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Model Name R6260-100NAS
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Frequency Band Class Dual-Band
Wireless Communication Standard 802.11ac
Compatible Devices Laptop, Gaming Console, Smartphone
Frequency 5 GHz
Recommended Uses For Product Home
Included Components Quick start Guide, AC1600 WiFi Router (R6260), Ethernet cable, Power adapter
Connectivity Technology Wi-Fi, Ethernet

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  • AC1600 WiFi: Up to 300+1300Mbps WiFi speeds
  • Powerful 880MHz processor delivers high-performance connectivity
  • Five (5) Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN) for faster file sharing and transfers
  • Wirelessly access and share USB hard drives via one (1) USB 2.0 port
  • Simultaneous dual band: Two separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks reduce WiFi interference and doubles bandwidth

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Ethernet, Wi-Fi
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  • AC1600 WiFi Router (R6260)
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    Product Description

    The product is multiple voltage compatible, that voltage arrange is 100-240V

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    9,382 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the ease of setup, performance, and value of the networking router. They mention that it's easy to use and works well. Some appreciate the coverage. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, quality, connectivity, and speed.

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    722 customers mention588 positive134 negative

    Customers like the performance of the router. They say it works well, is fast, and has good coverage. Some say it's a great product and works well as a switch. Some customers say TV and computer performance is well maintained. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend it.

    "Worked great right out of the box. My house already has a wireless router from Spectrum. But my network backup system is Ethernet only...." Read more

    "Timeliness, quality and condition of product was excellent" Read more

    "...The product is working well." Read more

    "...Huge improvement and definitely worth the ~$50." Read more

    694 customers mention576 positive118 negative

    Customers find the setup of the router to be easy using the Nighthawk app. They say it has the most simple installation of a router ever. They also say the router has a basic menu and an advanced menu for getting things configured. Customers say they were able to easily connect their Windows laptop to the WiFi and print from a Brother printer. They mention that the physical switch is a whole lot more convenient than having to use the GUI to turn radios off/on.

    "...Yeah, there might have been a better way to do it, but this is quick, cheap, easy, and works every time.I always trust Netgear stuff." Read more

    "Timeliness, quality and condition of product was excellent" Read more

    "Easy to use" Read more

    "...And a physical switch is a whole lot more convenient that having to use the GUI to turn radios off/on, or use a schedule when your own schedule..." Read more

    252 customers mention194 positive58 negative

    Customers like the value of the router. For example, they say it's excellent value for what you get, modestly priced, and more money efficient than other options. Some mention that it'll fit their needs and is as fast as the wired connection.

    "...Yeah, there might have been a better way to do it, but this is quick, cheap, easy, and works every time.I always trust Netgear stuff." Read more

    "...Huge improvement and definitely worth the ~$50." Read more

    "It is perfect for our needs, great value for the price!" Read more

    "...The Nighthawk app is a waste of time for setup, and a waste of cellular data as well. It is a pretty cool app for monitoring the router, though...." Read more

    81 customers mention76 positive5 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the router. For example, they mention it has a long range, and can reach all corners of their home. Some say it's a drastic improvement over their old wireless N router, and that it expands their coverage so well that they can even get a signal.

    "...Will give it a week and update.Range — it has decent range. Will work great for a small house...." Read more

    "...As far as the product: This is very fast, has a great range, and is flexible enough to control somewhat through the app, but more from a direct..." Read more

    "This is a nice router at a decent price. Range seems good, and it sets up easily enough...." Read more

    "...and the range seems great, there are a few things everyone should know:1...." Read more

    379 customers mention172 positive207 negative

    Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the router. Some mention that the internet connection is very strong, and extends all through their 2400sf house. However, others say that they kept getting no internet connection continuously, and the WiFi connection kept on dropping down to under 1mbps with no explanation.

    "Had unsecure connections, impossible to go to any site, strange behavior being forced to change router password etc.., horrible pain to even set up,..." Read more

    "This seems to be an older model but gave me a good strong signal through several walls of interior drywall and exterior brick...." Read more

    "...DebuggingFirst thought the Netgear h/w was fried.. one day, no wifi, went to inspect - expected smoke, etc...." Read more

    "...It also allows the user to test signal strength from various locations and saves a record of such...." Read more

    341 customers mention226 positive115 negative

    Customers are mixed about the speed of the router. Some mention that the signal was much faster than their old one, and streaming has been flawless. However, others say that the WiFi is also slower than normal, and the admin screens are excruciatingly slow. Some customers also mention that there is a drain on internet speed from using the router versus the modem.

    "...This router provides lightening-fast internet, even in distant rooms throughout my concrete-walled apartment.Setup was sort of confusing...." Read more

    "...As far as the product: This is very fast, has a great range, and is flexible enough to control somewhat through the app, but more from a direct..." Read more

    "...4. Wifi is also slower than normal (45-54mbps).5...." Read more

    "...I've not had it very long but it's speeds are consistent, it can handle 3 cell phones streaming video (HD, usually) and an xbox one and my computer..." Read more

    225 customers mention130 positive95 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the router. Some mention it's a great router for the basics, and easy to install in conjunction with cable modem. However, others say that it was proven faulty, unreliable, and experienced poor network quality.

    "It is perfect for our needs, great value for the price!" Read more

    "...Wouldn't recommend this for larger homes. The 5g band is also rather weak." Read more

    "Very inexpensive but very reliable and functional router." Read more

    "...and is now 3 days past the return window when I've come to believe it is faulty..." Read more

    61 customers mention28 positive33 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the networking router. Some mention that the app is pretty handy and enjoy the Nighthawk app interface to set the settings and check the status of the router. However, others say that they still can't log into the app to manage their devices.

    "THE NIGHTHAWK APP IS UNUSABLE WITH THIS ROUTER. Instead download the manual and direct connect with an Ethernet cable and a PC...." Read more

    "...The app is pretty handy otherwise though: you can block internet access to certain connected devices (I.e. for parental control), easily change the..." Read more

    "...No instructions in box, awkward to setup with only online support when this device needs to be connected in order to get online." Read more

    "...My favorite feature of this router? Ability to Set Power Levels (25, 50, 75, 100%)..." Read more

    Dead at 1y, 2m. Check The Power Supply... (router was still good)
    4 Stars
    Dead at 1y, 2m. Check The Power Supply... (router was still good)
    August 8th, 2020 purchase, November 25th, 2021 dead. (just over a year)...A few others with similar story - suddenly dead - giving 1-star review FOR THE ROUTER...What if what's "dead" - ISN'T THE ROUTER?DebuggingFirst thought the Netgear h/w was fried.. one day, no wifi, went to inspect - expected smoke, etc. maybe an internal chip or capacitor exploded, burned out.But NO LIGHTS WERE ON ... hmmm.It's rare a STATIONARY piece of h/w like a wifi router dies SUDDENLY, unless heat-related (manufacturing defect) solder cracking occurs, overheats (poor air circulation, dusty environment), etc. which is also rare.See image: Can you VISUALLY TELL a sealed ~$2 power supply is dead?Neither can I...With the weird symptom (no status lights lit on the router), I took a chance and substituted a SPARE Netgear power supply from an older unused Netgear router...WORKS!!!Visual inspection doesn't work when we're dealing with sealed electronics. Don't jump on AMZN or Netgear. website to RMA .. or reorder **or throw away** your router (like I almost did on Thanksgiving Day)LESSON: It's worth keeping power supplies for older electronics.And, before you toss your router, check the basics - visual inspection, power adapter working?.I'm glad I did.My favorite feature of this router? Ability to Set Power Levels (25, 50, 75, 100%)No use "juicing" your house and occupants with high power wifi (out to your next door neighbors house), when you only need your 50Mbps range 15ft away (25% power level will do). Set this in the Netgear Admin Console.
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    harry j nelson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy! And a good solution for a frustrating problem.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
    Style: AC1000 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Worked great right out of the box. My house already has a wireless router from Spectrum. But my network backup system is Ethernet only. I had to find a way to back up my wife's laptop which is wireless only and no Ethernet port (ARG! I HATE THAT). So after trying a wireless bridge that only sort of worked, I put this up and connected it to the backup NAS. Named that network something different. Now all I have to do is just connect to that network Sunday night when everything is done and the computers back up their stuff without any hassle. Yeah, there might have been a better way to do it, but this is quick, cheap, easy, and works every time.

    I always trust Netgear stuff.
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    Mark Vaughn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Netgear
    Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
    Style: AC1200 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Timeliness, quality and condition of product was excellent
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    Ken
    4.0 out of 5 stars Strong signal, difficult documentation
    Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
    Style: AC1000 WiFiVerified Purchase
    This seems to be an older model but gave me a good strong signal through several walls of interior drywall and exterior brick. Documentation is marginal. The website documentation offers the quick start guide it comes with and that directs the user to the Nighthawk app. Going through the Nighthawk app pushes sales of Netgear soft products and free trials which are difficult to work around. The device does the job, but was not the easy set up that I have experienced with Netgear products in the past. The product is working well.
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    Donna L Duncan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
    Style: AC1000 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Easy to use
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    RT
    1.0 out of 5 stars AC1000 R6060 -- Inadequate for 100mbps ISP Service
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
    Style: AC1000 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Unfortunately Amazon throws all the reviews together for several DIFFERENT Netgear router models. For example, I am writing about the AC1000 R6080 but of the 1900+ reviews linked to that model's page, the vast majority are for other models, like the Nighthawk or R700. So when customers ask a question the answer is often wrong as the one answering is answering for the model they bought, when the one asking might be asking about a different model... and everyone thinks they're on the same page, when they're not. I really wish Amazon would keep reviews for specific models separate unless the only difference is something immaterial like color (which doesn't apply to routers but could to things like tablets).

    Case in point: When looking at the AC1000 R6080 here, and jumping down to the reviews, then entering "QoS" in the question field, several people asked about QoS and the answer was the router has great QoS controls. In fact, the AC1000 has no QoS controls. I believe it might have Dynamic QoS which is not configurable by the end user. The normal "QoS" tab does not appear anywhere in the config menus and QoS is not mentioned anywhere in the manual. I clicked on the reply that answered "Yes" and Amazon linked it to a picture of a different model -- the Nighthawk. But you wouldn't know that by just reading the answer (unless you clicked on it too).

    On to the review. I got this router -- the AC1000 R6080 -- to work with a Zoom 5370 16x4 686mbps cable modem. I returned the router after just 2 days use.

    Cons (starting with less important to more):
    1. LEDs are on TOP so you can't see them without standing up.
    2. No QoS or even a way to see how the Dynamic QoS is set (if it even has that)
    3. Worst of all, *wired* connectivity through router is only ~70% of what it is directly through the modem. (117mbps modem/84mbps router)
    4. Wifi is also slower than normal (45-54mbps).
    5. The above last two cons are due to 10/100 LAN ports (including the Internet port that goes to modem) which are too slow if you have 100mbps service or higher.

    Pros:
    1. It's returnable.

    Although it's rated for 300mbps + 700mbps (using both bands) which equals 1Gb… it is not a "gigabit router". The LAN ports are 10/100 (operate at 100mbps minus overhead) which is practically legacy now. It would probably work well for broadband up to 50mbps perhaps, but if you have a faster service the 10/100 LAN ports will bottleneck your connection.

    It's hard to understand why Netgear would make an AC model with 10/100 LANs since 802.11ac is the newest, fastest wifi adapter standard. Even though you can certainly have an ac adapter and only pay for slow broadband, the router should meet the standards AC is capable of handling. Especially considering it is 'parading' as a '1Gb router' by the 300 + 700 rating.

    To get your money's worth of ISP service of 100mbps or higher, you will need to get a true gigabit router, identified by 10/100/1000 LAN ports (1Gb ports). The modem will make a 1Gb connection to the router in this case and deliver the full speed of your service at 100+mbps (or higher) with no overhead loss.

    I replaced the R6080 with the      NETGEAR AC1200 Smart WiFi Router - Dual Band Gigabit (R6230) , and sure enough, speed wired through the router is now identical to being wired directly to the modem (117mbps either way). Even Wifi improved by 30+% thanks to the faster connection between modem and router... the R6080 delivered just 45-54mbps while the R6232 delivers 75mbps over wifi. (That's nearly what the R6080 delivered WIRED!) It also has QoS controls and a whole lot of other options, PLUS a separate, physical, wifi on/off switch… so you can turn the radios off at night when you're done online, but leave the router up to save power cycling (which can theoretically wear these devices). And a physical switch is a whole lot more convenient that having to use the GUI to turn radios off/on, or use a schedule when your own schedule varies. Even better, it's only about $15 more.

    Conclusion: If you want to future proof your investment, get an AC gigabit router with 10/100/1000 LAN ports. It will work with slower services but will also be there for you when you advance to faster services so you won't have to buy a router twice.

    Note: So far the R6230 is not listed as being DD-WRT tested, for those interested in flashing that [optional] custom FW, but for all I know someone's already done it. I haven't gotten that far yet.
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    Tom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Extends the Signal.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
    Style: AC1000 WiFiVerified Purchase
    I use this Netgear router to cover the upstairs of our house with a good, string signal. It piggybacks with the main router downstairs. Since we use Roku with our Charter service, TV and computer performance is well maintained with this pair. Even with a house full of guests, the service doesn't degrade.
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    Mark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great router, but make sure you buy the right model
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2022
    Style: AC1600 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Make sure you know what you are buying. There is a difference between transfer speeds between devices and Internet speed capabilities. I upgraded from model R6120 (AC1200) to the R6260 (AC 1600) because my Internet speed is about to increase from 100 MB to 200 MB. While the transfer speeds of all the 6120 are more than 100 MB, the Internet port on it is 10/100. That means that it caps at 100 MB, so you will never see anything faster than that in Internet speed. Transfers among devices may come in above that but your Internet will never be faster than 100 MB. The 6260 is a Gigabit router with a 10/100/1000 Internet port, which means it supports up to Gigabit speeds. My speed before always capped out around 90 MB but switching to the 6260 puts me slightly over 100 MB (I still have the 100 speed). Initial speed test stars around 200 MB and falls back to 105 so I know this device will handle my new speed. If your Internet speed is above 100 MB, make sure you buy a Gigabit (10/100/1000) router or else you will never see past 100 MB. The AC1600 is a Gigabit router, the AC 1200 is not. That being said, the 1600 puts out a stronger signal than the 1200. The 1600 model covers 1600 sq ft while the 1200 covers 1200 sq ft. The 1600 is also larger than the 1200. Buy according to your Internet speed and coverage area. Also, regarding frequencies, 2.4ghz maxes out at 300 MB but has a longer range. The 5ghz reaches the 1300 MB but the signal doesn't travel as far. The 300 + 1300 is how the arrive at 1600 but it is actually max 1300 MB.
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    Debby Doo
    3.0 out of 5 stars Defective
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
    Style: AC1200 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Never got to use had to return was defective. Bought a different one.
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    Héctor Sánchez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 15, 2019
    Style: AC1000 WiFiVerified Purchase
    La interfaz fe usuario esta muy facil y el como configurarlo es de lo mas rápido que hay.
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    Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better
    Reviewed in India on July 25, 2020
    Style: AC1200 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Working perfectly. Previously was using MI router, which needed to be configured if power went off suddenly 2-3 times before proper restarting whereas there has been no such issues with Netgear router. Satisfied.
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    melanie patoine
    2.0 out of 5 stars Usually netgear has no problems
    Reviewed in Canada on January 26, 2018
    Style: AC1200 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Had to return, stopped working properly after a week which is very surprising for a Netgear product. This one might of been a lemon.
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    Subbu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Go for it
    Reviewed in India on June 2, 2019
    Style: AC1000 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Hassle free and best in class.
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    Unknown
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Product.
    Reviewed in India on July 21, 2019
    Style: AC1000 WiFiVerified Purchase
    Good product.Easy to install.Proven.
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