QoS—Prioritize gaming devices and allocate bandwidth by device to eliminate lag due to queuing at the ISP network.Geo Filter—Fix your gaming lag by limiting distance. Get a guaranteed local connection. Create a blacklist or whitelist of your preferred servers.Gaming Dashboard—Personalize dashboard to view real-time bandwidth utilization by device, ping delays and more on a single screen.Gaming VPN—Connect to the VPN server with a VPN client to protect your network identity.Network Monitor—Check bandwidth utilization by device and application.Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet Ports—Maximize speeds using a wired connection.Dual-Band Wireless Router—Supports two WiFi bands simultaneously to double the available bandwidth and provide a reliable, dedicated WiFi network for smooth online gaming minimizing network congestion.Nighthawk App - Easily setup your router, manage Internet access by pausing and resuming internet instantly. All from your mobile device

SpecificationsPackage Contents• XR500 Nighthawk Pro GamingRouter (XR500)• 4 detachable antennas• Ethernet cable• Quick start guide• Power adapterPhysical Specifications• Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.6 x 2.2 in(321.9 x 243.7 x 55.0 mm)• Weight: 1.77lb (801g)Standards• Two (2) USB 3.0 ports• IEEE®802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz +256 QAM support• IEEE®802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz• Five (5) 10/100/1000 Mbps—(1 WAN &4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet portsTechnical Specifications• AC2600 (800Mbps @2.4GHz—256QAMsupport +1733Mbps @5GHz 11ac)†• Simultaneous Dual Band WiFi- Tx/Rx 4x4 (2.4GHz)+ 4x4 (5GHz)• 4x4 11ac 80MHz + 2x2-160/80+80MHz• Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO)• Powerful dual core 1.7GHz processor• Four (4) high-performanceexternal antennas• Memory: 256MB flash and 512MB RAM• IPv6 support (Internet Protocol Version 6)• On/Off LED light switchKey Features• Gaming Dashboard—Customizable viewof real-time bandwidth utilization bydevice, ping, etc.• Geo-Filter—Control your lag by limitingdistance to game servers or other players• Gaming VPN Client Support—Protect yournetwork identity and prevent DoS attacks• Network Monitor—Check bandwidthhoggingdevices and identify whatcauses lag• Quad Stream & 160MHz for faster speeds• MU-MIMO support for simultaneousstreaming• Quality of Service—Prioritize gamingdevices and allocate bandwidth by device• Beamforming+ for morereliable connections• ReadySHARE®USB to share your USBhard drive & printer• ReadySHARE®Vault—PC software forautomatic backup to USB hard driveconnected to the routerSupport• 90-day complimentary technical supportfollowing purchase from a NETGEARauthorized reseller.• Join the NETGEAR Community Forum.Visit http://community.netgear.comSystem Requirements• Microsoft®Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista® XP® 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®• Microsoft®Internet Explorer®11 or higher,Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome™ 55 orhigher, Firefox®45 or higher, Safari®10or higherSecurity• VPN support—secure remote access• WiFi Protected Access®(WPA/WPA2—PSK)• Double firewall protection (SPI and NAT)• Denial-of-service (DoS) attack preventionWarranty• www.netgear.com/warranty