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Step into the absolute pinnacle of competitive online gaming with the NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 AC2600 Wi-Fi Router. Built from the ground up to solve the most frustrating network bottlenecks, this router features revolutionary DumaOS software designed specifically to eradicate lag, stabilize ping times, and give you total control over your network topology. Whether you are fighting for survival in fast-paced shooters or streaming intense multi-player sessions, the XR500 ensures your hardware always prioritizes your game data over everything else happening in your home.
Advanced Geo-Filter Technology for Guaranteed Local Connections
Distance is the primary enemy of low latency. The XR500 features an advanced Geo-Filter tool that lets you set a maximum physical distance radius between your gaming console or PC and host servers or other players. By filtering out high-ping lobbies and distant servers automatically, you secure a guaranteed local connection with minimal ping delays. Furthermore, you can effortlessly build a customized whitelist or blacklist of your preferred gaming servers, ensuring you never land in a lag-heavy match again.
Blazing-Fast AC2600 Wi-Fi and Quad-Stream Performance
Experience raw, unthrottled wireless power driven by a robust dual-core 1.7GHz processor, 256MB of flash memory, and 512MB of RAM. Delivering combined speeds up to 2.6Gbps across simultaneous dual-band channels (800 Mbps on the 2.4GHz band and 1733 Mbps on the 5.0GHz band), the router utilizes quad-stream technology, MU-MIMO support, and Beamforming+ to blanket your entire home in ultra-reliable coverage. Four high-performance external antennas combine with 15 additional DFS channels in the 5GHz spectrum to completely bypass local wireless interference, ensuring peak performance during critical gaming moments.
Intelligent Quality of Service and Real-Time Network Monitoring
Never let other household bandwidth hogs ruin your match. The XR500’s advanced Quality of Service (QoS) engine prioritizes gaming devices and dynamically allocates bandwidth by device or application, eliminating lag spikes caused by heavy downloads or streaming on your ISP network. The fully customizable Gaming Dashboard displays real-time bandwidth utilization, ping delays, and device traffic on a single screen. Combined with dual USB 3.0 ports for ReadySHARE media storage, robust VPN client support to protect against DoS attacks, and double firewall protection, this router provides everything required for ultimate network supremacy.
NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 AC2600 Router Specifications
15 more channels in 5GHz band for interference-free gaming
Hardware & Interfaces
Processor
Powerful Dual-Core 1.7GHz Processor
System Memory
256MB Flash and 512MB RAM
Ethernet Ports
Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
USB Ports
Two (2) USB 3.0 ports
Antennas
Four (4) High-Performance External Detachable Antennas
Control Switches
On/Off LED Light Switch
Advanced Software & Gaming Features
Gaming Dashboard (DumaOS)
Customizable view of real-time bandwidth utilization by device, ping, etc.
Geo-Filter
Control your lag by limiting distance to game servers or preferred players.
Gaming VPN Client Support
Protect network identity, secure remote access, and prevent DoS attacks.
Network Monitor
Check bandwidth-hogging devices and identify lag causes.
Quality of Service (QoS)
Prioritize gaming devices and allocate bandwidth dynamically to eliminate ISP lag.
ReadySHARE® Features
USB sharing for hard drives/printers & ReadySHARE Vault software for automatic PC backup.
Security & System Requirements
Security Protocols
WiFi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2-PSK), Double Firewall Protection (SPI and NAT), DoS Attack Prevention.
IPv6 Support
Yes (Internet Protocol Version 6)
Supported Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac OS, UNIX, or Linux
Supported Browsers
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11+, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome 55+, Firefox 45+, Safari 10+
Physical Characteristics & Package Contents
Dimensions
12.7 x 9.6 x 2.2 in (321.9 x 243.7 x 55.0 mm)
Weight
1.77 lb (801 g)
Package Contents
XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router (XR500)
4 detachable antennas
Ethernet cable
Quick start guide
Power adapter
Packaging Weight
1.9 kg
Packaging Dimensions (L×W×H)
41 × 30 × 14 cm
Brand
Netgear
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