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NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 Wi-Fi Router with 4 Ethernet Ports and Wireless Speeds Up to 2.6 Gbps, AC2600, Optimized for Low Ping
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| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Model Name | XR500-100NAS |
| Special Feature | WPS |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11ac |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Tablet, Smartphone |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
| Included Components | XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router (XR500)^4 detachable antennas^Ethernet cable^Quick start guide^Power adapter See more |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet |
About this item
- Minimize ping and maximize performance with four 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports for lag free, wired connectivity and 1.7 GHz dual core processor network efficiency.Beamforming : Implicit & Explicit Beamforming. LEDs : On/off LED lights option.
- Amp up your Wi-Fi with AC2600 dual band router that delivers blazing fast speeds up to 2.6 Gbps
- Put your gaming traffic in a designated express lane with advanced quality of service, bypassing network congestion and reducing lag spikes, jumps and jitters
- Make every millisecond count by using Geo filtering to connect to the closest servers and players so you can respond and dominate
- Monitor your network and game ping in real time so you can see who’s hogging the bandwidth by device and application
- Protect your network identity by connecting to a secure gaming VPN server
- Optimized to give you the lowest ping possible on Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Overwatch, PubG, CS:GO, and more
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Customers like the ease of setup of the router. They say the user interface is extremely simple and intuitive. They also say it delivers the best online gaming experience possible. Customers like that the range is fantastic and the signal is excellent. They like that it's a solid router and the NetDuma operating system is very powerful. Customers also like the speed. However, some customers have different opinions on value, performance, and signal strength.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the router. They mention that it's a solid router, reliable, and powerful. They also say that the NetDuma operating system is astonishingly well-crafted. Some say that it is the absolute best gaming router.
"...they deliver on their promises of helping reduce lag and improve network performance is supported by their recent partnership with Netgear...." Read more
"...my enterprise gear at home with something simple to manage, yet powerful. I’m getting old and I’d rather not troubleshoot network problems at home...." Read more
"...3. Reliability—I haven’t once needed to restart the router for any reason related to the router, only from activities by my ISP (Xfinity)...." Read more
"...Overall, the router is quite powerful and resolved a lot of issues for me, and I'm glad I got it...." Read more
Customers like the ease of setup of the networking router. They say the router user interface is extremely simple and intuitive. They also mention that the VPN setup is simple and has detailed instructions. Some say the setup blew them away and the app is user friendly.
"...For gamers wanting a router that has both sheer power combined with ease of use, look no further. This is the router for you...." Read more
"...-Initial setup is simple. My dog could have done it.-VPN is simple to configure and has detailed instructions accompanying the menu..." Read more
"...1. Setup—a breeze for those who know the ins and outs of networking. An app is available to those who are less network savvy...." Read more
"...Next the QoS - It has a fancy QoS interface that you can select exact bandwidth for certain devives or set overall percentages...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the networking router. For example, they say it's amazing, helps reduce lag, and increases download speeds around 75 mbps on both wired and wifi. The device manager loads quicker, and the connection has low ping and zero packet loss. Some mention that it streams HD and 4K video effortlessly.
"...times and since purchasing the XR500 Nighthawk I've noticed improved speeds and reduced ping...." Read more
"...games I would say but since I bought it I will say I have had very few laggy lobbies...." Read more
"...were cutting in line, basically. Despite having great speeds and bandwidth, the Cox router does a poor job of handling the traffic...." Read more
"...it about a week now and everything is working great and I am enjoying the fast speed." Read more
Customers like the gaming experience of the router. They say it delivers the best online gaming experience possible, providing a competitive edge and a consistent great gaming experience. The router is solid and has helped their gaming experience a lot. It makes for a more pleasurable gaming experience, flawless now with no interruptions. It's gaming oriented but can easily be tailored to multi-use processes. Overall, customers are satisfied with the gaming performance of the product.
"...(Netgear) and the best software (DumaOS) make this router a blessing for online gaming. Seriously, a BLESSING...." Read more
"...My gameplay drastically improved because I had a reliable, stable connection with low ping, zero packet loss, and no lag spikes...." Read more
"This is a solid router and has helped my gaming experience a lot. Not to mention I'm not hearing any issues with the singal to my TV downstairs...." Read more
"...to purchase this particular router, the XR500 is by far the best for gaming, and multi streaming so if that what your looking for I’ll save you the..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the range of the networking router. They mention that it has a fantastic range, it handles higher bandwidth, and has an excellent signal. The router is easy to set up and allows you to prioritize the distribution of bandwidth on the devices of your choice. The 2.4GHz frequency provides more distance, and the 5GHz frequency is also beastly. The feature of assigning bandwidth to different devices is really handy, and it has good QoS that allows you tune your bandwidth.
"...The BufferBloat tool is great and I love the ability to set a range for players in online matches if games...." Read more
"...Not anymore. The range over 5ghz is also beastly...." Read more
"...The range on this unit was exceptional compare to the ASUS RT-AC66U giving me 56 mbps at the most distant spot in my house from the router...." Read more
"...2.4Ghz also gives you more distance so this router will probably cover your whole house without an extender...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal strength of the networking router. Some mention that the signals are strong and reliable, with full signal strength throughout their entire home. However, others say that the router loses internet connectivity and has issues eventually loosing complete internet functionality.
"...hours and with the parental control settings, connections for devices can be tailored specifically so that they are unable to get online during..." Read more
"...BUT, I was inexplicably having lag and connectivity issues when playing games like Rainbow Six Siege on our PS4's...." Read more
"...-Never needs a reboot to change a setting.-The WiFi range goes well into my yard, past my neighbors home and into the street. How??..." Read more
"...as online that are offline and the most annoying part was my XBox showing offline when it was in use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the router. Some mention that it works very well overall, while others say that it begins to perform poorly. Some customers also say that the router has issues with not functioning a couple of times and weak connection.
"...Had it about a week now and everything is working great and I am enjoying the fast speed." Read more
"...I bought this instead. It was pricey, but worth it. It works with Spectrum and I get great speeds consistently...." Read more
"...-I could not get the Internet to work in “manual setup” mode. The router would proxy any DNS address to itself: 192.168.1.1...." Read more
"...Now on day 3 of no reboots. Device Manager loads quicker. Everything works great. I recommend NOT using the DOS/Port Scan protection...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the router. Some mention that it's worth the money and a great buy, while others say that it seems like a lot of money and is not worth the price. Some customers also say that the router is not cheap and is a nonfunctional brick with negative value.
"...This thing is very expensive if you don't see yourself using the DumaOS and customizing a lot of features I would strongly recommend just buy..." Read more
"...a hotfix before you pick up an XB or PS4 controller, but it's well worth every penny if you enjoy pubstomping with your friends on Fortnite, PUBG,..." Read more
"...Basically broken and completely useless.For a $300 this router is too expensive and not worth the value...." Read more
"...how far away the servers you connect to can be it makes it totally worth the $300, if you don't want to spend that much on just a router I get it,..." Read more
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The proof that they deliver on their promises of helping reduce lag and improve network performance is supported by their recent partnership with Netgear. When I heard of their partnership and the fact the Netduma's new and improved DumaOS would be powering the already powerful and renown Nighthawk, it was an instant purchase for me.
For gamers wanting a router that has both sheer power combined with ease of use, look no further. This is the router for you. The sheer size and design of this router instantly caught my eye, this thing is a beast! The product came with everything needed to get started quickly and setting up the router prior to installation was a breeze.
Setting up the router and connecting all my devices was honestly the easiest thing I have ever done. Simply follow the instructions (there's maybe 3 steps!) and you're good to go. The router re-directed me instantly to the setup page, updated itself to the latest firmware and walked me through every step. To point it bluntly, the setup is idiot proof.
Now the Nighthawk has always been an incredible product for any gamer but with it now being powered by DumaOS, this router is a step above anything I've seen.
To say the router's user interface is user-friendly would be an understatement. It is a huge step up from Netduma's previous design and allows even the most novice computer users to tailor the router to their own needs. The router provides a quick and informative tour of all the features you can use, navigating you every step of the way. The new dashboard can be entirely customised, allowing users to place their most important features only a click away.
I run a fairly heavy system which includes multiple consoles, multiple desktops/laptops and a whole host of wireless devices. So far everything has been working flawlessly and with the inclusion of 5GHz wireless connectivity I've noticed improved speeds for those connected devices. I've tested my connect speeds (wired and wireless) multiple times and since purchasing the XR500 Nighthawk I've noticed improved speeds and reduced ping. This is on top of an already consistent and high quality connection that I had previously.
Even for non-gamers, this router can be an excellent choice for anyone wanting to keep tabs on their network. The Device Manager allows you to effortlessly see what products are connected, how they're connected and whether they're currently online. See something you don't like? You can easily block the device and remove it altogether. This can be great for families wanting to restrict Internet usage at late night hours and with the parental control settings, connections for devices can be tailored specifically so that they are unable to get online during certain hours. You really get the sense that this router is designed to work for you and handle any task you throw at it.
If there's one thing that I can say, it's that the best part of this router is knowing I have the Netduma support watching my back. Going back to my previous comment, these are gamers first who know exactly what we want from a gaming router. For any technical problem or concern they have always been there to listen and provide assistance wherever possible. There's nothing more frustrating than having technology breakdown and not work. Netduma have an incredible support system, an active forum and from first hand experience, will always be there to help you resolve any issues you have.
No more sending emails in a vague hope of getting a reply and dealing with strangers. The team is friendly, passionate and actively prepared in getting any issues resolved asap. The community is supportive and will always help users encountering issues.
When you have a Netduma product, you're part of the Netduma family where only the best connections and experiences are found. I can't recommend this product enough!
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2018
The proof that they deliver on their promises of helping reduce lag and improve network performance is supported by their recent partnership with Netgear. When I heard of their partnership and the fact the Netduma's new and improved DumaOS would be powering the already powerful and renown Nighthawk, it was an instant purchase for me.
For gamers wanting a router that has both sheer power combined with ease of use, look no further. This is the router for you. The sheer size and design of this router instantly caught my eye, this thing is a beast! The product came with everything needed to get started quickly and setting up the router prior to installation was a breeze.
Setting up the router and connecting all my devices was honestly the easiest thing I have ever done. Simply follow the instructions (there's maybe 3 steps!) and you're good to go. The router re-directed me instantly to the setup page, updated itself to the latest firmware and walked me through every step. To point it bluntly, the setup is idiot proof.
Now the Nighthawk has always been an incredible product for any gamer but with it now being powered by DumaOS, this router is a step above anything I've seen.
To say the router's user interface is user-friendly would be an understatement. It is a huge step up from Netduma's previous design and allows even the most novice computer users to tailor the router to their own needs. The router provides a quick and informative tour of all the features you can use, navigating you every step of the way. The new dashboard can be entirely customised, allowing users to place their most important features only a click away.
I run a fairly heavy system which includes multiple consoles, multiple desktops/laptops and a whole host of wireless devices. So far everything has been working flawlessly and with the inclusion of 5GHz wireless connectivity I've noticed improved speeds for those connected devices. I've tested my connect speeds (wired and wireless) multiple times and since purchasing the XR500 Nighthawk I've noticed improved speeds and reduced ping. This is on top of an already consistent and high quality connection that I had previously.
Even for non-gamers, this router can be an excellent choice for anyone wanting to keep tabs on their network. The Device Manager allows you to effortlessly see what products are connected, how they're connected and whether they're currently online. See something you don't like? You can easily block the device and remove it altogether. This can be great for families wanting to restrict Internet usage at late night hours and with the parental control settings, connections for devices can be tailored specifically so that they are unable to get online during certain hours. You really get the sense that this router is designed to work for you and handle any task you throw at it.
If there's one thing that I can say, it's that the best part of this router is knowing I have the Netduma support watching my back. Going back to my previous comment, these are gamers first who know exactly what we want from a gaming router. For any technical problem or concern they have always been there to listen and provide assistance wherever possible. There's nothing more frustrating than having technology breakdown and not work. Netduma have an incredible support system, an active forum and from first hand experience, will always be there to help you resolve any issues you have.
No more sending emails in a vague hope of getting a reply and dealing with strangers. The team is friendly, passionate and actively prepared in getting any issues resolved asap. The community is supportive and will always help users encountering issues.
When you have a Netduma product, you're part of the Netduma family where only the best connections and experiences are found. I can't recommend this product enough!
The XR500 ticks off the boxes I was looking for:
-It does not need to be rebooted for silly wireless issues. It’s rock-solid stable.
-Never needs a reboot to change a setting.
-The WiFi range goes well into my yard, past my neighbors home and into the street. How?? It blows away a multiple AP setup it replaced.
-My iPhone X is speed testing at 91/5.5 on a 100/5 Internet connection. My computers test at 110+/5.5.
-AirPlay runs flawessly to my Apple TV 4K.
-Initial setup is simple. My dog could have done it.
-VPN is simple to configure and has detailed instructions accompanying the menu options.
-Dynamic DNS is insanely easy to turn on. It even configured an account for me.
While there are very few drawbacks:
-Remote admin can only be secured to one IP or a range. I can’t input a list of IP’s I’d like to have access from.
-There’s no mobile app for DumaOS. The web view works pretty well on mobile though, so I’d say that 75% makes up for it. (UPDATE 10/27/18: The Nigthawk app works great with this router; I highly recommend it.)
-I could not get the Internet to work in “manual setup” mode. The router would proxy any DNS address to itself: 192.168.1.1. There might be a bug that caused the proxy not to turn off, or maybe there’s a setting I simply couldn’t locate. When I used the automatic setup, Internet started working in one click.
Overall I’m very happy with my XR500 and I’m excited to have my home network all under one box again. My “issues” with the router are all “fussy network engineer-problems” that most users would *never ever* encounter. Since my number one concern was stability, I would go as far to say that there is no other home-class router on the market that could satisfy me. I’m a demanding user and the XR500 delivers in spades. In the network world, this thing is the equivalent to an indestructible tank. Congratulations to the Netgear and DumaOS teams who developed this product. You absolutely outdid yourselves.
UPDATE 10/27/18: I'm still absolutely loving this router, and I can't recommend it enough. I recently updated my XR500 to the latest firmware, and believe it or not, it didn't require a reboot! This thing NEVER needs to reboot. You may be able to tell that I'm the kind of techie that gets excited about servers with up-times measured in decades. The XR500 definitely gives off that feel! I hadn't thought about it until today, but we never have network problems at home anymore. Not even one- The last time the Internet stopped working, it was because the power was out during a storm. This device is amazing, and I have ZERO regrets in my purchase decision.
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 25, 2021
Pros:
- Does help to keep pings consistent for the most part.
- For basic use, it's easy to set up; but more advanced users will appreciate some of the under the hood settings.
- Fixed my bufferbloat issues.
- UI in the admin panel is practical on desktop, but useless on mobile.
- Bandwidth control on a per-device level is really nice.
- Looks amazing.
- Encrypted guest access.
Cons:
- Can cause some games to simply not connect if servers are outside of the geofenced area.
- No mobile admin UI; Netgear app is very limited and doesn't make use of any of the features this router has to offer.
- Ironically, I'm not getting the best pings I've ever had with this router, but the connection is stable.
- Weak content filtering.
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Let me start by saying that I've tried several high-end routers before settling on this one. We have several gamers in the home, but also have a lot of streaming and high-volume data transfers happening throughout the day, so the network and internet at home take a beating.
Previously, I was constantly having bufferbloat issues no matter what I did - this made it impossible to game unless it was after 11pm and forget about live streaming during the day - it didn't happen.
My internet is a 150/10 cable connection and it's usually always stable.
The XR500 has several features that I really wanted to take advantage of:
- Geo-filtering connections while gaming online.
- Granular control over bandwidth used by each device.
- Bufferbloat protection.
- Guest networks with encrypted connections (it's shocking that other high-end routers don't offer this...).
All of these needs were met, although there were a few caveats.
Most games do fine with the geofilter - I set mine to 2000km as it gets a good part of the east coast from where I am. Certain games like Rocket league (which have previously been notorious for me when it comes to lag) will often kick me out when looking for a server because the host or another player was outside of the geofilter. I would say this can happen maybe 3 out of 10 times when looking for a host. But when it does connect, the pings are STABLE - not the lowest I've ever seen - but stable!
Using this with my Xbox One has been very simple. When gaming on a PC, the geofence works a little differently because it can't auto-detect games as easily. When you add a PC, it basically gives you an option to select a geo filter by game (some like battlefield, COD, Overwatch are listed, but others like CS:GO and DOTA 2 are listed as "Source engine). You have to select one of those and it will set a distance for the geo filter for you. But you will automatically be put into "spectating mode" when selecting a PC, which means it's not using geo filtering. The idea is that PC games are good enough when deciding which server to connect to, while consoles aren't... at least that's what I've been reading about this feature. That said, I only use geofiltering on my console.
This router does have features like secure remote management, VPN, content filtering, guest access, and many other features you'd expect on a router of this calibre.
I will note that content filtering isn't nearly as good as it is on the Netgear R7000 I was using previously, which worked via opendns to filter categories of websites and not only keywords.
Regarding guest mode, this is as good as it gets. You can set up both a 2.4GHz (b/g/n) and 5GHz 802.11 (a/n/ac) guest SSID and can set whether each guest can see another on the network. Guest access can also be encrypted.
Overall, I'm happy with this router. My connection is as stable as it's ever been and my son no longer yells at me because of lag ;)
I wish that a mobile admin UI would be available, but this router is great as a set-and-forget unit.
QoS feature is also very good as you can give priority to Consol/Gaming PC to give it maximum internet connection which will help you reduce lag spikes.
But before you buy I advise you to check this product on other portal or offline retailers. I found this price bit too much in my opinion price should be between 17-18k range. I got this same router for 11900 on other website (I think you guessed it) which is steal considering this product is priced around $300 range on international market. But I only got 2 year warranty where Amazon is giving 3 year but it's all good.
Also if you can wait than just wait as Netgear launched XR300 with same specifications and features at $200 with some specs like processor, antenna and ethernet ports reduced but I think XR 300 has more than enough as in my opinion XR 500 has some overpowered specs that we don't need at all. Hope this helps. Happy buying..
5 Ghz is just passing 1 wall. whereas 2.4 Ghz is passing 2 to 3 walls in between.
Another thing about this router is Duma Os which is awesome if u r monitoring and managing home network frequenty. DHCP settings works as charm as I have some IOT devices where I need static ip address to be assigned.
Overall its good router and value for money if ur house is having lot of dead zone and u r serious about ur home network.



















