Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 AC2600 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router

The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 AC2600 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router from Netgear is a high-speed router created for gamers who need a reliable wired or wireless connection. It features many hardware and software features designed to provide you with an optimized, stable, and secure connection, complete with real-time monitoring and Quality of Service (QoS) options to help you manage your networked devices. Once set up, you’ll have 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band connectivity with speeds of up to 2600 Mb/s, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, and two USB 3.0 Type-A ports for convenient access to shared devices such as printers and storage drives.

Speed

• Fast Wi-Fi – Up to 2.53 Gb/s
• Quad Stream – Up to four data streams per Wi-Fi band
• MU-MIMO – Enables simultaneous streaming to mobile devices
• Dual-Core Processor – Boost wireless, wired, and WAN-to-LAN performance
• Gigabit Wi-Fi – Wireless connectivity, now at Gigabit speeds
• Gigabit Wired – Ideal for HD gaming and video

Pro Gaming

• Gaming Dashboard – Customize view of real-time bandwidth utilization by device, ping, and more
• Geo-Filter – Control your lag by limiting distance to game servers or other players
• Quality of Service (QoS) – Prioritize gaming devices for reduced ping
• Gaming VPN Client Support – Protect your network identity and prevent DoS attacks
• Network Monitor – Check bandwidth-hogging devices and identify what causes lag

Wi-Fi Range

• Antennas – Four high-powered antennas designed to provide coverage throughout large homes

Sharing

• ReadySHARE USB Access – Wirelessly access and share USB hard drive and printers via its two USB ports
• USB 3.0 – Transfer data at up to 5 Gb/s
• ReadySHARE VAULT – Software that automatically backs up to USB hard drive connected to the router

Ease of Use

• Easy Install – Easy setup for iPads, tablets, smartphones, and computers
• Push ‘N’ Connect – Easy push button Wi-Fi connections (WPS)
• Power On/Off – Convenient power savings
• LED On/Off Switch – Easily turn LEDs on or off

Security

• VPN Support – OpenVPN Connect app on iOS and Android allows remote, secure access to the home network
• Secure Wi-Fi Connections – Secure connections with WPA/WPA2
• Gaming VPN Client Support – Protect your network identity and prevent DoS attacks