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