RV260 Product Family

The Cisco® Small Business RV260, RV260P, and RV260W VPN routers are high-performance models combining business-class features with performance, security, reliability, and overall value at a great price point. These models are perfect for the small business, small enterprise, branch, or small home office network.

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Design

Cisco Tech Talk: EOS and EOL Announcements for Beginners | Understand Product Lifecycle & Support

In this Cisco Tech Talk, we break down the basics of End of Sale (EOS) and End of Life (EOL) announcements for beginners. Learn how to interpret these important product lifecycle milestones and how they impact your network planning, upgrades, and support decisions.

Cisco Tech Talk: Getting to Know the RV260 Router

This video will walk you through the features and benefits of the Cisco RV260 VPN Router. For additional support information, visit the Cisco Small Business Support Community: http://cs.co/9005ERxpW.

Cisco Tech Talk: How To Select the Right VPN Router for Your Small Business

Cisco offers a wide variety of VPN routers for small business applications, including the RV160, the RV260, and the RV340W. Learn which one is the right fit for your situation on this edition of Cisco Tech Talks.for additional support visit the Cisco Small Business Support Center at http://cs.co/9006Evp3K

Cisco Tech Talk: Load Balancing vs. WAN Failover on Cisco RV Series Routers

In this latest Cisco Tech Talks, we will see how WAN postedin RV340 series routerscan support the load balancing and failover functionality.

Cisco Tech Talk: Router on a Stick Explained: Simple VLAN Routing with a Single Link – Part 1

"Router on a Stick" is a classic network topology that allows you to connect multiple VLANs using a single physical link between your switch and router.

Cisco Tech Talk: RV260W VPN and Security Features

Cisco’s RV260 series routers come with a rich array of VPN and security features. Learn about each of these features and how to use them. For additional information, visit http://cs.co/9005E5HeN.

Cisco Tech Talk: Tracking Cisco Business EOS/EOL Announcements Easily

In this Cisco Tech Talk, learn how to access and interpret Cisco’s End of Sale (EOS) and End of Life (EOL) announcements for business-class products.

Install & Upgrade

Cisco Tech Talk: First Steps to Setting Up The RV260W Router

The RV260W Router is one of Cisco’s popular Small Business routers. Here we will walk you through the first steps to setting it up. For additional information, please visit the Cisco Small Business Support Community: http://cs.co/9003ErqIR.

Cisco Tech Talk: How To Use Cisco Plug n Play on RV160/RV260

Network Plug and Play is a service that works in conjunction with enabled devices to allow for more configurations to be managed centrally and to allow zero touch deployment of new network devices. Learn how to configure Network Plug and Play here. For additional support visit http://cs.co/9004E5JXK

Cisco Tech Talk: Setting Up The RV260W Router

Due to its quick setup and easy to use UI, the RV260W is one of our most popular small business routers. We’ll talk about how to configure your new router’s settings. For additional support information, please visit the Cisco Small Business Support Community: http://cs.co/9005ErqF9.

Configuration

Change the Default DHCP Scope on Cisco RV Series Routers | Custom IP Address Management

In this Cisco Tech Talk, we show you how to change the default DHCP scope on Cisco RV Series routers. Adjusting the DHCP scope allows you to define a custom IP address range for your local network, manage device assignments, and avoid conflicts with existing network infrastructure.

Cisco Tech Talk: Access VPN From Android Mobile Devices to Cisco RV Series Routers

Learn how to set up RV series routers to support VPN Client services on Android Mobile devices. To learn more about small business VPN, visit the Cisco Small Business RV345 router support page: http://cs.co/9002ERLzQ.

Cisco Tech Talk: Basic Configuration of The RV260W

This video clip will walk you through the basic setup features and initial configuration of the Cisco RV260W Router. To learn more, visit the Cisco Small Business FindIT support page: http://cs.co/9002ERLzQ

Cisco Tech Talk: Configure Class of Service

Learn how to configure Class of Service (CoS). For more, visit http://cs.co/nr0427b.

Cisco Tech Talk: Configuring DHCP Option 66 and 150 on RV Series Routers

Cisco phone IP addresses can be assigned manually or by using DHCP. To request information from the DHCP server, we’ll need to use option 150 or 66. Learn how to configure DHCP Option 66 and 150 on RV Series Routers.

Cisco Tech Talk: Configuring Shrew Soft VPN on RV160 and RV260

Shrew Soft is a VPN service provider that is compatible with RV160 and RV260 routers and allows users to protect their data. Learn how to create Client-to Site VPNs using Shrew Soft. For additional support visit http://cs.co/9003E5JpP

Cisco Tech Talk: How to Filter Content on the RV160 and RV260 Routers

Content filtering enables you to restrict access to unwanted websites both by name or based on keywords. Additionally, users can schedule when their content filtering settings are active.

Cisco Tech Talk: How To Use Web Filtering on an RV260 Router

Web filtering protects your business and network users from harmful websites and helps to maintain high productivity levels. Learn how to set up web filtering on your RV260 router. For additional support visit http://cs.co/9002E5JnI

Cisco Tech Talk: Mobile Network Settings on RV260 Series Routers

In this edition of Tech Talk, we’ll go over the many Mobile Network settings on the RV260 series router.

Cisco Tech Talk: Mobile Network settings on RV260 series routers

In this edition of Tech Talks, we’ll go over the many Mobile Network settings on the RV260 series router.

Cisco Tech Talk: PnP Service on RV260 & RV340 Routers: Manual Plug-and-Play Connect Options

Plug-and-Play, often referred to as “PnP,” is a service that works together with enabled devices to allow for firmware and configuration to be managed centrally. Learn more about configuring manual PnP on Rv260 and RV340 Routers here. Find additional support for Pnp on RV series Routers here http://cs.co/9002E23eE

Cisco Tech Talk: Resource Allocation on RV260 router

Optimizing the performance of your networks via resource allocation can be a game-changer. In this edition of Tech Talk, we’ll go over the resource allocation on RV260 series routers.

Cisco Tech Talk: RV260 Firewall Basic Settings

In this edition of Tech Talks, we’ll go over the basic firewall settings on RV260 series routers.

Cisco Tech Talk: RV260 QoS: WAN Queuing Explained

In this edition of Tech Talks, we’ll show you how to configure WAN Queuing on the RV260.

Cisco Tech Talk: Setting Up An Email Server Behind Cisco RV Series Routers

Learn how to Set up and Configure Router Settings to Support an Email server using an RV Series router. For additional information on this and other support materials, please visit the Cisco Small Business Support Community: http://cs.co/9004ERhF2.

Cisco Tech Talk: Setting up Option 82 on a Cisco RV260W Router

Option 82 protects your switch against DHCP client requests from untrusted sources. Learn how to set it up. For additional support information, visit the Cisco Small Business Support Community: http://cs.co/9003ErXyv.

Cisco Tech Talk: What are RV160 and RV260 SFP Based WAN Features

The RV160 and RV260 series routers allow you to choose between a copper or fiber connection for your wireless access point. Learn how to configure SFP based WAN features here. For additional support information visit http://cs.co/9004E5JH8

Configure WAN Failover on Cisco RV160 and RV260 Routers | Business Continuity Setup

In this Cisco Tech Talk, we demonstrate how to configure WAN failover on Cisco RV160 and RV260 routers. WAN failover ensures internet connectivity remains active by switching to a secondary WAN connection when the primary link goes down—keeping your business online and resilient.

How to Configure VLANs on Cisco RV Series Routers | Network Segmentation Guide

In this Cisco Tech Talk, we show you how to configure VLANs on Cisco RV Series routers to segment your network for improved performance, security, and manageability. Whether you're supporting guest access, VoIP, or separating departments, VLANs help you structure traffic with precision.

How to Create a Client-to-Site VPN with Self-Signed Certificates on Cisco RV260

In this Cisco Tech Talk, we’ll show you how to create a self-signed certificate and use it to set up a Client-to-Site VPN on the Cisco RV260 router.

How to Set Up Client-to-Site VPN with IKEv2 on Cisco RV260 for macOS

In this Cisco Tech Talk, we’ll guide you through the process of setting up a Client-to-Site VPN on the Cisco RV260 router for macOS using IKEv2. Learn how to configure the VPN on both the Cisco RV260 router and a Mac computer to ensure secure remote access to your network.

How to Set Up OpenVPN with Certificates on RV160 & RV260 Routers for Windows 10

In this Cisco Tech Talk, learn how to configure OpenVPN with certificates on Cisco RV160 and RV260 Routers for secure remote access using Windows 10. This video walks you through the steps of setting up OpenVPN, ensuring a robust and secure VPN connection for remote users.

How to Set Up User Groups on Cisco RV260W Series Routers | Guide

In this video, we demonstrate how to set up user groups on the Cisco RV260W Series Router. Learn how to create and manage different user groups to control network access and permissions effectively. By configuring user groups, you can better manage user access to resources and enhance network security.

OpenVPN Password Authentication on Cisco RV160/RV260

In this Cisco Tech Talk, learn how to configure OpenVPN with password-only authentication on Cisco RV160 and RV260 routers. This video guides you through the setup process and offers best practices for securing your remote connections with OpenVPN.

Troubleshooting

Cisco Tech Talk: How To Ping, Traceroute and DNS Lookup on the RV260

Diagnostics are often used to troubleshoot connectivity issues either inside your LAN or to the internet. Learn about diagnostic features available inside RV260 series routers here. For additional support visit http://cs.co/9005E5JRX

Troubleshoot RV160/260: Clone ISP Gateway MAC Address for Seamless Connectivity

In this Cisco Tech Talk, we walk you through the process of troubleshooting and cloning the MAC address of your ISP gateway on RV160/260 routers, ensuring seamless connectivity and reliable internet access.