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RT2600ac


"The best router any savvy user could ask for." – 
CNET


"…top picks for VPN routers in 2023." – 
ZDNet



















							Features
						







							Specs
						







							Availability
						








































Powered by Synology Router Manager (SRM), an intuitive OS built for security and performance














Up to five networks
Create up to 5 separate networks and 15 Wi-Fi SSIDs to distribute your devices based on their role or purpose.
 




Network segmentation
Isolate networks or set one-way access rules to limit connectivity to and from vulnerable devices.
 




VLAN tagging
Integrate the RT2600ac into existing networks with full VLAN support in router, AP, and mesh configurations.
 
















Make everything work together to fit your network needs




































































































































Home Network












Guest Network












IoT Network












Office Network












Surveillance Network


















Your primary network is probably where most of your devices reside: laptops, tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs or speakers. Using Safe Access, you can easily create a default network profile that blocks malicious content and applies more restrictive filtering on shopping, adult, or other offensive content — ideal to manage how children spend their time online.










Need to share internet access with visiting friends or with the neighbors? Synology SRM enables you to easily isolate guest networks and configure access for the occasional connection to your Chromecast or AirPlay device. Apply more stringent bandwidth constraints and web filtering to ensure your network and connection quality are not affected by compromised devices.










Smart sensors and other IoT devices are convenient, but often easy to compromise because they receive less frequent updates. Keep these devices separated from your primary network to prevent them from providing backdoors for potential malicious attacks. For more advanced management, configure one-way firewall rules to allow limited access for specific devices.






More on IoT devices
 
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Whether you are running your own business or just have a well-equipped studio or home lab setup, you can isolate your servers and devices to help prevent interference or security issues if your network is hosting external resources or is often accessed by remote colleagues.










Keep IP cameras and devices storing security footage isolated, preventing unauthorized access should one of your other networks be hacked. One-way firewall rules allow you to conveniently manage these sensitive devices without compromising security, while independent traffic control rules ensure that surveillance tasks never get interrupted or slowed down.


































How convenience can meet security


IoT products can easily be segregated, avoiding potential exploitation without affecting functionality.








Garage






Living room and kitchen






Gardens and yards






Bedrooms and bathrooms
























Newer vehicles, dashcams, HVAC systems, and battery/solar power systems are increasingly equipped with network connectivity for greater control and insight into their performance (e.g., energy generated from your solar installation).






















Many TVs and speakers can now respond to voice commands, making them an ideal fit for smart home platforms with multi-room playback capabilities and hands-free access. Smart connectivity also makes it possible to receive recipes or timely reminders about the condition of food stored in your smart fridge.






















Video doorbells introduce convenient and safe ways to check who is at your door. No matter how busy you are, smart gardening systems can optimize irrigation. And when you get visitors, multiple PIR sensors and lights can be linked together to increase illumination and create more comfortable environments.






















Modern bedrooms can be furnished with networked window blinds, smart lighting, and HVAC controls to improve the atmosphere. Next-generation fire, smoke, and carbon monoxide sensors are easier to link together and can work in conjunction with your smartphone to send out critical alerts.




























With safe access to the internet using built-in security and parental controls


We want kids to be safe online, even when we’re not there. With RT2600ac, you can lay down rules for each kid without having to setup parental control solutions on each of their devices.
































Featuring powerful web filtering, threat detection, and more

















        User and network profiles
      



        Quickly enable default profiles or tailor them to your devices for maximum control over what happens on your network.
      

















        Quotas, scheduling, and safer searches
      



        Keep offensive content out of reach and limit internet access with schedules or a quota-based system.
      

















        Alerts and reporting
      



        Get notified when quotas are reached or when users try to access blocked websites. Automatically generated reports provide additional insights about how your network is used.
      
































































More than just VPN for secure remote network access

















        Synology SSL VPN
      



        High-performance connection using the dedicated VPN Plus client enables seamless remote connectivity through SMB, RDP, SSH, and other protocols.
      

















        WebVPN and Remote Desktop
      



        Convenient client-free connection to intranet-only websites. Built-in RDP/VNC client functionality enables remote operation of PCs and servers on your network.
      

















        Site-to-site VPN
      



        Bridge separate locations and let families or teams connect to the same network.
      




































































Be mobile















        Easy setup
      



        Install the app and follow the on-screen instructions for a computer-free setup from the comfort of your couch.      






 
iOS








 
Android























        Remote parental control
      



        Access parental controls from your phone. Create profiles, monitor use, freeze internet access, and approve requests for access to specific pages.
      

















        Traffic monitoring
      



        Find out if users are saturating the network or visiting inappropriate websites and restrict access if necessary.
      

















        Manage from anywhere
      



        Perform router management tasks such as Wi-Fi network configuration and changing passwords while you are away.
      










































































Mesh Wi-Fi


Say goodbye to Wi-Fi dead zones. Combine multiple Synology routers (MR2200ac or other) for consistent and high-speed whole-home coverage under a single Wi-Fi name.




































Wi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6 — which one is ideal for you?






Check your internet speeds


In our tests, in a 2,000 ft
2
 space with a 300Mbps internet plan, we found no differences in Wi-Fi internet transfer speeds between RT2600ac (Wi-Fi 5) and RT6600ax (Wi-Fi 6). The reason is that both routers can deliver Wi-Fi transfer speeds that exceed 300Mbps.
1
 The bottleneck in this scenario is the internet speed.






Making an optimal decision


Given internet speeds are often the bottleneck, RT2600ac can be an equally capable but more cost-effective option for many use cases, including the following: rental apartments, vacation homes, studios, 1- or 2-bedroom apartments, etc.


On the other hand, if you have a multi-gig internet plan, a much larger space to cover, or more than 100 Wi-Fi devices, Wi-Fi 6 routers like RT6600ax or WRX560 are the way to go.


































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Shop for Synology routers at your favorite online store.






















Frequently Asked Questions














What is mesh Wi-Fi and what are the benefits of using it?


Mesh Wi-Fi is a whole-home Wi-Fi system that enables multiple routers to work together, providing wider and more reliable network coverage under a single Wi-Fi name.






How do I set up a Wi-Fi mesh network?


 
You will need at least two Synology Routers, one to function as the main unit and others as Wi-Fi points (see table for details). Setup is quick and easy and can be done through a web browser or the DS router mobile app. Refer to the following 
guide
 for detailed instructions.








Primary Wi-Fi Point


Additional Wi-Fi Point






RT6600ax


RT6600ax, WRX560, RT2600ac*, MR2200ac






WRX560


WRX560, RT2600ac*, MR2200ac






RT2600ac


RT2600ac*, MR2200ac






MR2200ac


MR2200ac






*To use RT2600ac as an additional Wi-Fi point, users must upgrade to SRM 1.3 or above and then perform a hard reset.










What are VLANs and what are their benefits? How should I set them up?


See the following 
guide
 to learn about everything VLAN.






When setting up mesh, where do I place my Wi-Fi points for the best Wi-Fi signal?


See the following 
guide
 on best practices for router placement.






What is Synology Router Manager (SRM)?


Synology Router Manager (SRM) is the operating system that powers every Synology Router. With a best-in-class user interface, it gives detailed insight into what is happening on your network, and helps secure all connected devices against emerging threats. 
Learn more






Where can I find more information about Synology Routers?


See our 
Knowledge Center
 for more information about Synology Routers.


















Learn more




















Safe Access


Protect your network using smart parental controls and easy-to-configure web filters.






Learn more
 


















VPN Plus Server


Professional remote connectivity for your network — now free.






Learn more
 


















Simply smarter Wi-Fi


Synology SRM makes building out and optimizing your network quick and easy.






Learn more
 


















Notes:






Performance testing conducted by Synology in a real-world environment. Speed and coverage can vary due to environmental factors.































								Hardware Specs
							







								Software Specs
							
















 
Hardware Specifications




 
CPU








CPU





															Dual core 1.7 GHz
													




 
Hardware Acceleration Engine








Hardware Acceleration Engine





															Layer 4 / Layer 7
													




 
Memory








Memory





															512 MB DDR3
													




 
Antenna Type








Antenna Type





															4x4 MIMO Omni-directional high-gain dipole (2.4GHz / 5GHz)
													




 
LAN Port








LAN Port






Gigabit (RJ-45) x 4
Gigabit (RJ-45) x 3 (Dual WAN)






 
WAN Port








WAN Port






Gigabit (RJ-45) x 1
Gigabit (RJ-45) x 2 (Dual WAN)






 
External Ports








External Ports






USB 3.0 x 1 (5V, 0.9A power output)
USB 2.0 x 1 (5V, 0.5A power output)
SD card reader x 1 (SDXC, SDHC)






 
IEEE 802.11ac








IEEE 802.11ac






IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi
5GHz: 1.73Gbps
2.4GHz: 800Mbps






 
IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2








IEEE 802.11ac Wave 2






MU-MIMO
2x2 160 MHz (contiguous 80 + 80 MHz)
2x2 80 + 80 MHz (discontiguous) 












Notes



															2x2 160 MHz (contiguous 80 + 80 MHz) is not supported in Japan
													




 
Wi-Fi Encryption








Wi-Fi Encryption





															WEP, WPA/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise, WPA2/WPA3-Personal, WPA3-Personal/Enterprise, OWE
													




 
Button and Switch








Button and Switch





															WPS, USB/SD eject, Power, Reset, Wi-Fi On/Off
													




 
Size (Height x Width x Depth)








Size (Height x Width x Depth)





															77 mm x 280 mm x 169 mm
													










Notes



															The listed sizes of the RT1900ac and RT2600ac don’t include the antennas
													




 
Weight








Weight





															0.7 kg
													




 
Temperature








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
													




 
Certification








Certification






FCC
UKCA
CE
BSMI
VCCI
RCM
KC
iDA
TELEC
JATE






 
Wi-Fi Certification








Wi-Fi Certification






CE
UKCA
FCC
NCC
RCM
iDA
TELEC
KC






 
Warranty








Warranty





															2  Years
													










Notes



															The warranty period starts from the purchase date as stated on your purchase receipt. 
(Learn more)
Synology guarantees software updates for this product will be provided until Dec 2025.
													




 
AC Input Power Voltage








AC Input Power Voltage





															100 V to 240 V AC
													




 
Power Frequency








Power Frequency





															50/60 Hz, Single Phase
													




 
Power Consumption








Power Consumption





															10.80 W (Access)
7.94 W (Idle)
													




 
Environment








Environment





															RoHS Compliant
													




 
Packaging Content








Packaging Content






Main Unit X 1
Antenna X 4
AC Power Adapter X 1
RJ-45 LAN Cable X 1
Quick Installation Guide X 1


















 
SRM Specifications




 
Wireless








Wireless




Wi-Fi MAC Address Filter
















Maximum MAC Filters



															64
													










Maximum devices on per MAC filter



															256
													










Seamless Roaming



															802.11k/v/r standard support
													










Beamforming
















DFS
















Maximum Number of Wi-Fi SSID



															10
													










Schedulable Wi-Fi
















Guest Network




Guest Portal
Customized page style
Connection time limit
Password Rotation












WPS 2.0 (Wi-Fi Protected Setup 2.0)
















3G / 4G Dongle & Tethering
 (Learn more) 
















Primary Wi-Fi Point
















Wi-Fi Point
















Recommended Maximum Number of Wi-Fi Points




1 Primary + 6 Wi-Fi points (in all wireless uplink connection environment)
1 Primary + 12 Wi-Fi points (in all wired uplink connection environment. 
Learn more
)












Maximum Connected Devices*



															100
													










*Notes




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, PPTP, DS-Lite (AFTR)
3G/4G LTE dongle
Android Tethering
iPhone Tethering












Operating Mode




Wireless Router
Wireless AP












DMZ
















IPv6



															IPv6 DHCP server/client, DS-Lite, 6in4, 6to4, 6rd, Dual-Stack, DHCPv6-PD, IPv6 Relay, FLET's IPv6
													










DHCP



															Server/client mode, client list, MAC address reservation
													










Maximum DHCP Reservations



															500
													










LAN / WLAN IGMP Snooping
















Network Address Translation (NAT)
















PPPoE relay
















Policy route
















Static route
















Maximum IPv4 Static Routes



															100
													










Maximum IPv6 Static Routes



															100
													










Diagnosis Tools




Ping
Traceroute












NAT Loopback (Hairpinning)	










 
VLAN








VLAN


















Maximum Number of Network Segmentation



															5
													










Trunk










 
Port Forwarding








Port Forwarding


















Maximum Port Forwarding Rules



															64
													










Maximum UPnP Rules



															64
													




 
Port Triggering








Port Triggering


















Maximum Port Triggering Rules



															32
													










Minimum Port Triggering Timeout



															30s
													










Maximum Port Triggering Timeout



															3600s
													




 
VPN








VPN






VPN server (WebVPN, SSL VPN, SSTP, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec, PPTP, Site-to-Site)
VPN client (PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP/IPSec)
VPN Pass-through (PPTP, IPSec, L2TP)






 
Traffic Control








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








Traffic Monitor




Live View
















Historical Statistics



															Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual
													










Website History
















Application Detection










 
Traffic Report








Traffic Report




Country Auto Update
















Schedulable
















Traffic Analysis Period



															Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Annual
													










Export Formats



															.CSV, .HTML
													




 
Add-on Packages 
view the complete package list




 
Safe Access








Safe Access




User Profile



															15
													










Network Profile



															5
													










Customized Internet Schedule
















Time Quota
















IPv4 / IPv6 DNS-based Web Filter




Schedule
Database
Request to unblock












Customized Allow / Block List




Maximum blocked URLs: 100
Maximum allowed URLs: 100












Pause Internet
















Reward
















Log
















Report
















Safe Search



															Bing, Google, YouTube
													










Threat Intelligence Database



															Support in IPv4 & IPv6
													










Google Safe Browsing



															Support in IPv4 & IPv6
													










Database Auto Update



															Threat Intelligence Database, Google Safe Browsing, DNS-based web filter
													




 
Threat Prevention








Threat Prevention





															Greatly enhance the security of your router, designed to safeguard your network against internet threats
													




 
VPN Plus Server








VPN Plus Server





															Easily create and manage secure VPN access through a web browser or client. Supports various VPN services — Site-to-Site VPN, WebVPN, SSL VPN, Remote Desktop, SSTP, OpenVPN, L2TP over IPSec, and PPTP
													










Maximum Client VPN Access License



															20
													










Site-to-Site VPN
















Maximum Site-to-Site VPN Tunnels



															10
													










Remote Desktop (RDP + VNC)



															3
													










Connection List
















Log
















Report










 
Cloud Station Server








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
													










Notes



															Cloud Station ShareSync is not supported
													




 
DNS Server








DNS Server





															Helps users find and translate domain names into IP addresses
													




 
Download Station








Download Station





															Supported download protocols: BT/HTTP/FTP/NZB/eMule
													










Maximum Concurrent Download Tasks



															20
													










Maximum Concurrent BT Download Tasks



															20
													




 
Media Server








Media Server






Media indexing
DLNA Compliance






 
RADIUS Server








RADIUS Server





															Provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for wireless network access
													




 
Mobile Apps




 
Supported Mobile Apps








Supported Mobile Apps




DS router (Android/iOS)




First Time Installation
Network overview
Wi-Fi management
Wi-Fi system topology
Safe Access
Traffic Control
Network security (firewall, port forwarding, Internet ban)
Wake on LAN
System Update












VPN Plus (Android/iOS)
















DS cloud (Android/iOS)
















DS get (Android)
















DS file (Android/iOS)










 
Management




 
Operating System








Operating System





															Synology Router Manager (SRM)
													




 
Anywhere Access to SRM








Anywhere Access to SRM





															Synology QuickConnect & Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
													




 
Security








Security





															Firewall/SPI Firewall, DoS Protection, VPN Pass-through (PPTP, IPSec, L2TP), Auto block, SSL certificate, Security Advisor, two-factor authentication
													




 
Wake on LAN (WOL)








Wake on LAN (WOL)


















WOL over QuickConnect
















Maximum Connected Devices



															100
													




 
Notification








Notification





															Email, SMS, push service (via DS router)
													




 
Printer Server








Printer Server





															Maximum printer: 1
													




 
Others








Others




Free OS Upgrade
















SSH
















SNMP
















Configuration Backup & Restore
















User Account Management










 
USB/SD Card File Service




 
File System








File System





															EXT4, FAT, NTFS, HFS+
													




 
Access Support








Access Support






File explorer (via LAN only)
Web browsers: Chrome™, Firefox®, Microsoft Edge, Safari
Mobile device: DS file






 
Protocol Support








Protocol Support





															Windows file service (CIFS), Mac file service (AFP), FTP/FTPS, WebDAV
													




 
Others








Others




Apple Time Machine
















Shared Folder Privileges
















Storage Hibernation






























Notes:






Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.


The figures are based on Synology internal testing. Each performance test is done individually. No other services or applications are processed at the same time.


The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.


If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our 
regional partners
 for professional advice.


























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North America

































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