Synology Router RT2600ac

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Synology Router RT2600ac

Blazing-fast Wi-Fi with up to 2.53Gbps combined wireless bandwidth to supercharge your network. RT2600ac is a powerful wireless router for homes and small offices seeking to work and play smarter, featuring comprehensive VPN solutions, enhanced security, and flexible media and file sharing capabilities.

Engineered for performance

Supporting MU-MIMO and the latest 802.11ac wave 2 standard, RT2600ac enables up to 800Mbps and 1733Mbps on the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radios respectively. Reach 2Gbps combined bandwidth with Dual WAN, and easily optimize your network with minimal performance loss even with Layer 7 traffic control.

Top software experience

Synology Router Manager (SRM) powers the RT2600ac to keep things simplified yet extensively tunable. Easily monitor and adjust your network, even on mobile devices with DS router.

VPN Plus Keep your network’s internal services and resources hardened against direct access while still allowing work from home or a remote location with VPNs. Easily deploy a wide range of VPN solutions and manage access permissions and bandwidth allowances.

Synology SSL VPN

Secure and fast, Synology’s SSL VPN1 solution requires minimal setup on Windows, Mac (coming soon), Ubuntu, and iOS, making rapid deployment as easy as logging into a web portal.

WebVPN

Clientless WebVPN1 for centralized access to company intranets and web backends. Easily login from anywhere with only a browser for a secured connection.

Comprehensive protocols

Additionally supports SSTP1, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec, and PPTP VPN server options to satisfy your specific network requirements.

Powerful connectivity management

SRM delivers easy-to-use connectivity management tools to ensure your network always runs smoothly.

Smart WAN

SRM’s Smart WAN capability on the RT2600ac supports 2Gbps Dual WAN combined bandwidth when multiple connections are established². If one of the connections goes offline due to ISP or cable problems, traffic can failover to the other interface. Load balancing can be used in addition to failover, spreading traffic across both interfaces. Policy route allows traffic routing based on destination or source address.

Smart Connect

Not sure which devices should connect to the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz bands? With Synology’s Smart Connect, devices are connected to the most appropriate band automatically, letting users experience simplified management without worrying about range or speed issues.

Content filtering & monitoring

Application Layer QoS and Traffic Report

Application Layer or Layer 7, Quality of Service control shows the bandwidth consumed by individual applications and devices. Restrict the amount of bandwidth for specific applications, without affecting the rest, and generate traffic usage reports sorted by application and device.

Intelligent Web Filtering and Parental Controls

Instead of traditional URL-based web filtering, SRM does so during DNS lookup. Easily block out thousands of sites with built-in Google SafeSearch integration and a constantly updated database of customizable website categories.

Stay protected

In addition to standard security tools like denial-of-service protection and firewall management, SRM delivers innovative tools and features to help protect your network from outside attacks.

Intrusion Prevention		Security Advisor & QualysGuard		Continuously updated
Intrusion Detection System analyzes network traffic and logs all intrusion attempts, allowing for fine-tuning of your firewall rules with minimal performance impact. Intrusion Prevention System additionally blocks suspicious traffic based on customizable rules.		Monitor and check settings and system files for security issues and automatically apply recommended fixes. Synology utilizes the industry leading Qualysguard platform to detect and enhance security across all Synology operating systems.		New vulnerabilities and exploits are discovered in the wild every day. Synology is committed to providing fast updates to keep device security up to date for maximum protection. SRM can automatically perform upgrades on a schedule for maximum convenience.

Manage, sync, back up, and more

With an external storage device or SD card, RT2600ac can become a private cloud server with Synology’s Cloud Station Suite³, allowing easy access to files, photos, and even backups for multiple devices. Mac users also enjoy Time Machine compatibility. Connect devices with USB 3.0 to take advantage of RT2600ac’s powerful connectivity⁴.

Add-on Packages		Wi-Fi and DLNA Certified		Synology QuickConnect & DDNS
SRM’s modular design allows for a tailored and optimized experience to suit your needs.		Wave 2 ac and DLNA certified for maximum compatibility with your other devices.		Simplified access management and connectivity.

Notes:
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1. VPN Plus offers one free concurrent account with access to the premium features—WebVPN, Synology SSL VPN, and SSTP. To allow more concurrent access, licenses can be purchased from Synology in the future.
2. Two or more connections must be established.
3. Cloud Station ShareSync is not supported.
4. USB 3.0 can reach 107 MB/s for EXT4, 103 MB/s for FAT32, and 83.8 MB/s for NTFS. Peformance may vary depending on the type of device attached and on actual system usage and settings.

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Take your files everywhere

By connecting a USB storage drive or SD (SDXC) card to Synology Router RT1900ac, you can access the contents from anywhere or share files with family and coworkers. Support for all popular file protocols — like SMB, AFP, FTP, or WebDAV — means Synology Router RT1900ac plays nice with Windows and Mac computers, as well as Android and iOS devices.

Anywhere access with QuickConnect

Synology's free QuickConnect service is the simplest way to access your Synology Router RT1900ac, even when you’re away from home or the office. Just register a unique and customizable QuickConnect ID, and you’ll to be able to log in to Synology Router Manager, access connected storage devices, and do much more from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Tap, swipe, and manage everything

Install the DS router on your Android or iOS device and conveniently manage settings on Synology Router RT1900ac from the palm of your hand. DS router delivers robust tools and options, such as easy installation, wireless network management, real-time traffic monitoring and controls, as well as much more.

DS Router

Go mobile with 3G/4G (LTE)

Simply plug in a 3G/4G (LTE) USB modem and create a mobile broadband hotspot for all your devices. This is especially useful for establishing wi-fi connectivity in vehicles, remote locations, or regions with poor wired Internet infrastructure.

Network Tools

With Network Tools, you can easily test, analyze, and troubleshoot network connections using the Ping and Traceroute tools. In addition, you can remotely wake up devices connected to Synology Router RT1900ac using the Wake on LAN panel.

Dual guest Wi-Fi

You can create dual guest wireless networks, allowing temporary visitors to connect to the Internet, while restricting them from accessing local resources, such as servers with sensitive data and files. This is useful for businesses or other institutions who want to provide a wireless connectivity for visitors, but keep them from accessing sensitive resources, such as the office file server.

Printer sharing

The USB port allows for sharing a printer across your wireless network. Simply plug it in and everyone connected to the network can take advantage of a centralized network printer — without having to worry about plugging in more wires.

Security Advisor

This handy diagnostics tool helps you optimize and understand security settings for your specific environment. By performing a comprehensive analysis of system settings, password strength, and network preferences, Security Advisor minimizes security holes and protects Synology Router RT1900ac — and your whole network.

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Availability

Australia Hong Kong New Zealand Singapore Taiwan	Europe United States

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Hardware Specifications
CPU Model	Dual core 1.7 GHz
Hardware Layer 7 Engine
Memory	512 MB DDR3
Antenna type	4x4 MIMO Omni-directional high-gain dipole (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
LAN port	Gigabit (RJ-45) x 4 Gigabit (RJ-45) x 3 (Dual WAN)
WAN port	Gigabit (RJ-45) x 1 Gigabit (RJ-45) x 2 (Dual WAN)
External Ports	USB 3.0 x 1 USB 2.0 x 1 SD card reader x 1 (SDXC, SDHC)
Button and switch	WPS, USB/SD eject, Power, Reset, Wi-Fi On/Off
Appearance
Size (Height X Width X Depth)	77 mm X 280 mm X 169 mm (without antenna)
Weight	0.7 kg
Others
AC Input Power Voltage	100V to 240V AC
Power Frequency	50/60 Hz, Single Phase
Power Consumption*	10.80 W (Access) 7.94 W (Idle)
Temperature
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C (40°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 60°C (-5°F to 140°F)
Relative Humidity	5% to 95% RH
Warranty	2 Years
Wireless
IEEE 802.11ac 1900 category	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4GHz: 800Mbps  5GHz: 1.73Gbps
IEEE 802.11ac wave 2	MU-MIMO Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi 2x2 160 MHz (contiguous 80 + 80 MHz) 2x2 80 + 80 MHz (discontiguous)
Beamforming
DFS
Schedulable Wi-Fi
WPS 2.0 (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2.0)
3G/4G mobile dongle support
Maximum MAC filters	64
Maximum connected devices	100
Note	In real-world testing, at least 120 devices can be concurrently connected to RT2600ac. Not all of the connected 120 devices are transmitting data, some remained idle. RT2600ac supports at least 100 connected devices concurrently transmitting data. The numbers above are for reference only. Actual performance and behavior may depend on network environment and settings. Network
Network
Internet connection	Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE
Port forwarding	Setup via manual management or UPnP
Maximum port forwarding rules	64
Maximum UPnP rules	64
Port triggering
Maximum port triggering rules	32
Minimum port triggering timeout	30sb
Maximum port triggering timeout	3600s
DMZ
IPv6	IPv6 DHCP server/client, IPv6 tunneling
DHCP	Server/client mode, client list, MAC address reservation
Maximum DHCP reservations	500
LAN/WLAN IGMP snooping
VPN	VPN server/client (PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec) VPN pass-through (PPTP, IPSec, L2TP)
Static route, Network Address Translation (NAT), PPPoE relay
Maximum IPv4 static routes	100
Maximum IPv6 static routes	100
Diagnosis tools	Ping Traceroute
Management
Operating system	Synology Router Manager (SRM)
Free OS upgrade
Anywhere access to SRM	Synology QuickConnect & Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
Operation modes	Wireless Router, Wireless AP, Wireless Client
Wake On LAN (WOL)
WOL over QuickConnect
Maximum connected devices	100
Notification	Email, SMS, push service (via DS router)
SSH
SNMP
Configuration backup & restore
User account management
Printer server	Maximum printer: 1
Parental Control
Customized Internet schedule DNS-based web-filter with built-in database Customized allow/block list	Setup by single / multiple devices
Maximum devices	50
Maximum blocked URLs	100
Maximum allowed URLs	100
Traffic Control
Internet ban, device speed & priority
Application layer (L7) quality of service (QoS)
Maximum device rules	64
Maximum application rules per device	32
Traffic Monitor for graphical live / history statistics
Security
Wi-Fi encryption	WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise
Wi-Fi MAC address filter
Firewall / SPI Firewall
DoS Protection
Auto block
SSL certificate
Security Advisor
Mobile Apps
DS router (Android/iOS)	Network traffic overview Wi-Fi management Parental Control Traffic Control Network security (firewall, port forwarding, Internet ban)
DS file (Android/iOS)
DS cloud (Android/iOS)
DS get (Android/iOS)
VPN Plus (iOS)
USB/SD Card File Service
File System	EXT4, FAT, NTFS, HFS+
Access support	File explorer (via LAN only) Web browsers: Chrome™, Firefox®, Internet Explorer®: 8 onwards, Safari® 7 onwards, Safari (iOS® 7 onwards on iPad®), Chrome (Android 4.0 onwards on tablets) Mobile device: DS file
Protocol support	Windows file service (CIFS), Mac file service (AFP), FTP/FTPS, WebDAV
Apple Time Machine
Shared Folder privileges
Storage hibernation
Package Center
Cloud Station Server	Sync data from multiple platforms, centralizing it on the router while easily keeping historical versions of important files.
Maximum Concurrent File Transfers	128
Note	Cloud Station ShareSync is not supported
DNS Server	Helps users find and translate domain names into IP addresses
Download Station	Supported download protocols: BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB/eMule
Maximum concurrent download tasks	50
Maximum concurrent BT download tasks	20
Media Server (DLNA/UPnP®)	Media indexing DLNA certified PS3/PS4/Xbox 360/Xbox One supported
RADIUS Server	Provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for wireless network access
VPN Plus Server	Easily create and manage secure VPN access through a web browser or client. Supports various VPN services — WebVPN, SSL VPN, SSTP, OpenVPN, L2TP over IPSec, and PPTP.
Maximum Connections	20
VPN Server	Supported VPN protocols: PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP/IPSec
Maximum Connections	5
Intrusion Prevention (Beta)	Greatly enhance the security of your router with IDS and IPS systems, designed to safeguard your network against internet threats.
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Environment & Packaging
Environment	RoHS Compliant
Packaging Content	Main Unit  Antenna X 4 AC Power Adapter  RJ-45 LAN Cable  Quick Installation Guide

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