User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Overview of the Router
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually set up the Internet connection
- Specify IPv6 Internet connections
- Requirements for entering IPv6 addresses
- Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 6to4 tunnel Internet connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6rd Tunnel Connection
- Set up an IPv6 pass-through Internet connection
- Set up a fixed IPv6 Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 DHCP Internet connection
- Set up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet connection
- Manage the MTU size
- 4. Optimize Performance
- 5. Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
- 6. Control Access to the Internet
- 7. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
- USB device requirements
- Connect a USB storage device to the router
- Access a storage device connected to the router
- Map a USB device to a Windows network drive
- Back up Windows-based computers with ReadySHARE Vault
- Back up Mac computers with Time Machine
- Manage Access to a Storage Device
- Enable FTP access within your network
- View network folders on a storage device
- Add a network folder on a USB storage device
- Edit a network folder on a USB storage device
- Safely remove a USB storage device
- 8. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 9. Use the Router as a Media Server
- 10. Manage the WAN and LAN Network Settings
- Change the WiFi Mbps Settings
- Manage the WAN Security Settings
- Set up a default DMZ server
- Manage IGMP Proxying
- Manage VPN Pass-Through
- Manage NAT Filtering
- Manage the SIP Application-Level Gateway
- Manage the LAN IP Address Settings
- Manage the Router Information Protocol Settings
- Manage the DHCP Server Address Pool
- Manage reserved LAN IP addresses
- Disable the Built-In DHCP Server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Set Up and Manage Custom Static Routes
- Set Up a Bridge for a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
- 11. Manage Your Router
- Update the router firmware
- Change the admin password
- Enable admin password recovery
- Recover the admin password
- Manage the router configuration file
- Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn Off LEDs
- Return the router to its factory default settings
- View the Status and Statistics of the Router
- Manage the Activity Log
- View devices currently on the network
- Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
- Remote access
- 12. Manage the Advanced WiFi Features
- 13. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 14. Manage Port Forwarding and Port Triggering
- 15. Troubleshooting
- A. Supplemental Information
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
Chapter 4 Optimize Performance
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
Chapter 5 Manage the Basic WiFi Network Settings
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
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet
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
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AC1600 Smart WiFi Router Model R6260