The Synology RT2600ac Router Featuring 4x4 MU-MIMO, Dual Core CPU, USB 3.0 and 4 Antenna Walkthrough
- 6 years ago
Evolve your network with the Synology RT2600ac Router \r
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The newest version of Synologys Router Series. The 2nd model to carry the RT badge, this router takes the award winning success of the RT1900ac Router from Synologys 2016 range and takes it one step further, but in EVERY direction with the RT2600ac. On the face of it, every element that made the original so popular has been tweaked. Better coverage options, better area control, 1 more antenna, better hardware, more ports, SD Card support, higher speeds, better bandwidth allocation… and that is just on the surface!\r
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The first thing that struck me about the Synology RT2600ac, was the ‘4×4 MU-MIMO Support boast. MU-MIMO, also known as multi-user, multiple-input and multiple-output; is (aside from being bloody awkward to say) a technology used in wireless router transmissions for concurrent signals being communicated between multiple devices at one.\r
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In short, when you are gaming on your playing Dark Souls on your PS4, streaming House of cards on Netflix, downloading some podcasts on your smartphone and uploading a video onto your YouTube… or as I like to call all that, a Thursday Night, when you do all these things at once, you use the a vast amount of your width of connection (or Bandwidth) of your network/internet. Most routers will hit this limit quickly as they have a SU-MIMO setup – aka Single User Multiple Input Multiple Output.\r
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However, MU-MIMO navigates around this problem by using different antennas. This allows you to send and receive streams of data simultaneously and each with its own dedicated region, thus not limiting your bandwidth the way ‘Single User support would. Thus creating a stronger, faster network (internet) connection between your router and devices. The ultimate advantage of this is the selection and priority deciding of which devices get the bulk of the bandwidth is avoided and not taxing the router. All devices involved are given an improved network coverage!\r
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What is the hardware? What makes the Synology RT2600ac Router worth buying?\r
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Speeds of upto 2600 Mbps with Dual Band Wireless Technology\r
1. 7GHz Dual-Core CPU via an ARM v7 CPU\r
Memory not confirmed at 512MB or 256MB (like the RT1900AC). Will update accordingly.\r
As a 2600ac Router, it can achieve upto 800Mbps via the 2.4GHz band and an impressive 1733Mbps when using the 5GHz band.\r
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SD Card Slot too – SDHC-UHS-I/SDXC UHS-I card reader so you can quickly access or backup live/travel data\r
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4 antennas mounted on 3 sides – 1 more than the original and aids the 4×4 MU-MIMO Support\r
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Runs on the Synology Router Management (SRM) software. SRM 1.1 also includes an intrusion detection system and intrusion prevention system services that will help protect the network from hacks and sneaky busy-bodies alike alike!\r
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Also, and rather surprisingly, Synology have also produced a dedicated app for both Android and iOs (free on iTunes and Google Play) to access your router and get realtime information, as well as configure the device to your desires and assign permissions and access to users in groups or individually. This additional app is a welcome touch alongside the already plethora of mobile apps from Synology.\r
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The newest version of Synologys Router Series. The 2nd model to carry the RT badge, this router takes the award winning success of the RT1900ac Router from Synologys 2016 range and takes it one step further, but in EVERY direction with the RT2600ac. On the face of it, every element that made the original so popular has been tweaked. Better coverage options, better area control, 1 more antenna, better hardware, more ports, SD Card support, higher speeds, better bandwidth allocation… and that is just on the surface!\r
\r
The first thing that struck me about the Synology RT2600ac, was the ‘4×4 MU-MIMO Support boast. MU-MIMO, also known as multi-user, multiple-input and multiple-output; is (aside from being bloody awkward to say) a technology used in wireless router transmissions for concurrent signals being communicated between multiple devices at one.\r
\r
In short, when you are gaming on your playing Dark Souls on your PS4, streaming House of cards on Netflix, downloading some podcasts on your smartphone and uploading a video onto your YouTube… or as I like to call all that, a Thursday Night, when you do all these things at once, you use the a vast amount of your width of connection (or Bandwidth) of your network/internet. Most routers will hit this limit quickly as they have a SU-MIMO setup – aka Single User Multiple Input Multiple Output.\r
\r
However, MU-MIMO navigates around this problem by using different antennas. This allows you to send and receive streams of data simultaneously and each with its own dedicated region, thus not limiting your bandwidth the way ‘Single User support would. Thus creating a stronger, faster network (internet) connection between your router and devices. The ultimate advantage of this is the selection and priority deciding of which devices get the bulk of the bandwidth is avoided and not taxing the router. All devices involved are given an improved network coverage!\r
\r
What is the hardware? What makes the Synology RT2600ac Router worth buying?\r
\r
Speeds of upto 2600 Mbps with Dual Band Wireless Technology\r
1. 7GHz Dual-Core CPU via an ARM v7 CPU\r
Memory not confirmed at 512MB or 256MB (like the RT1900AC). Will update accordingly.\r
As a 2600ac Router, it can achieve upto 800Mbps via the 2.4GHz band and an impressive 1733Mbps when using the 5GHz band.\r
\r
SD Card Slot too – SDHC-UHS-I/SDXC UHS-I card reader so you can quickly access or backup live/travel data\r
\r
\r
4 antennas mounted on 3 sides – 1 more than the original and aids the 4×4 MU-MIMO Support\r
\r
Runs on the Synology Router Management (SRM) software. SRM 1.1 also includes an intrusion detection system and intrusion prevention system services that will help protect the network from hacks and sneaky busy-bodies alike alike!\r
\r
Also, and rather surprisingly, Synology have also produced a dedicated app for both Android and iOs (free on iTunes and Google Play) to access your router and get realtime information, as well as configure the device to your desires and assign permissions and access to users in groups or individually. This additional app is a welcome touch alongside the already plethora of mobile apps from Synology.\r
\r
Did you enjoy the video? Find it helpful? Want to hear more? Of course you want to.youre only human! Why not subscribe to save you searching next time \r
\r
Are you interested in all things data storage. Perhaps you are a Mac users and want to know if this NAS, DAS, Cable or Drive will work for you? That is where SPAN and Robbie can help. For over 20 years SPAN has been helping companies and individuals worldwide with their digital archive and storage needs. Alongside that Robbie (Robert Andrews if you want to be delightfully formal) has been spending the last few years keeping you up to date on all things data and wont shut up about it!\r
\r
If you are as interested in data as we are, then you can find us in a number of ways. SPAN can be reached here SPAN - . However if you want to be kept up to date with new releases, news and keep your finger on the pulse of data storage, follow us below.\r
\r
Find us on \r
\r
Follow us on our SPAN Twitter - \r
Or follow and speak with Robbie directly on his Twitter - \r
\r
Still not enough? Then why not visit and subscribe to our blog. Upddated regularly it gives you an far wordier version than SPANTV as well as provide you with hints and tips on how to make the most of your hardware here \r
\r
Dont forget to visit them on Facebook to entry prize draws, giveaways and competitions, as well as hear about the latest news, NAS releases & offers -