Synology Router RT2600ac
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# RT2600ac

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

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

## 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

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 +

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.

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

## More than just VPN for secure remote network access

## Be mobile

## 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 ft2 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.

## Shop now

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:

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

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:

1. Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
2. 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.
3. The actual performance may be lower than lab testing figure due to differences in server configuration, deployment, and the number of active operations.
4. If usage requirements exceed the specifications above, please contact our regional partners for professional advice.

#### Asia

- Cambodia
- Hong Kong
- Israel
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Philippines
- Singapore
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Vietnam

#### Africa

- Ivory Coast
- Nigeria
- South Africa

#### Europe

- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom

#### North America

- United States

#### Oceania

- Australia
- New Zealand