Netgear R6260 (AC1600) Login

Updated

The Netgear R6260 (AC1600) is a router whose admin page answers on 192.168.1.1 (or routerlogin.net). It ships with a fixed factory login, so change it after the first sign-in.

Contents
  1. Netgear R6260 (AC1600) default login
  2. How to log in to the Netgear R6260 (AC1600)
  3. If the login does not work
  4. Other Netgear models
  5. More help
  6. Frequently asked questions

Netgear R6260 (AC1600) default login

ModelLogin addressUsernamePasswordSource
R6260 (AC1600)routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1adminpasswordOfficial doc

Checked against NETGEAR KB 1148 — Default user interface passwords for NETGEAR devices on 31 Aug 2026 (high confidence), via the ssid.ai dataset (CC BY 4.0).

“The R6260 uses Netgear's documented default of admin / password.”

How to log in to the Netgear R6260 (AC1600)

  1. Connect to the Netgear R6260 (AC1600) by Wi-Fi or a network cable. On a phone, turn off mobile data.
  2. Open a browser and go to routerlogin.net or 192.168.1.1.
  3. Sign in with admin / password.
  4. Open the Wireless or Wi-Fi section to change the network name and password.

If the login does not work

  • Someone may have changed it. A factory reset restores the login above.
  • Reset: Press and hold the recessed Reset button for 7 seconds until the power LED blinks amber.
  • Wrong address? Check your default gateway — see how to find your router’s IP.
  • Type http://, not https://, and turn off any VPN or Private DNS.

Other Netgear models

More help

Frequently asked questions

What is the default password for the Netgear R6260 (AC1600)?

Username admin, password password.

What is the Netgear R6260 (AC1600) IP address?

The admin page is at 192.168.1.1 (or routerlogin.net).

How do I reset the Netgear R6260 (AC1600)?

Press and hold the recessed Reset button for 7 seconds until the power LED blinks amber.