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NETGEAR XR450
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User Manual
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
Model XR450
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveOctober 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11888-02

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NETGEAR XR450 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelXR450
CategoryNetwork Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Hardware Setup

Cable Your Router

Guides on how to connect the router to a modem and power it on.

Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Connect to the Network

Details wired and WiFi connection methods to the router, including WPS.

Access Router via Web Browser

Guides on using a web browser for automatic or manual router setup and access.

Specify Your Internet Settings

Use the Internet Setup Wizard

Guides on using the setup wizard to automatically detect and configure Internet settings.

Manually Set Up Internet Connection

Details manual configuration of Internet connection settings, including login and IP addresses.

Specify IPv6 Internet Connections

Explains how to set up IPv6 connections, including Auto Detect and various configuration types.

Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize Gaming

Improve Response Time with Geo Filter

Details how to use the Geo Filter to limit game server distance for better response time.

Manage Bandwidth Allocation

Explains how to prevent network congestion and allocate bandwidth to specific devices.

Manage Traffic Prioritization

Covers prioritizing traffic for specific devices and viewing prioritization information.

Monitor Devices and the Network and View Router Information

View Network Usage Information

Provides insights into device bandwidth consumption, traffic categories, and applications.

Control Access to the Internet

Block Access to Internet Sites

Enables blocking websites by keywords or domain names, with schedule options.

Block Services and Applications with Firewall Rules

Details adding outbound firewall rules to prevent access to specific services and applications.

Manage the Routers Network Settings

View or Change WAN Settings

Covers configuring Wide Area Network (WAN) settings, including DMZ and MTU.

Manage the Routers WiFi Settings

Specify Basic WiFi Settings

Covers setting up WiFi network name (SSID), password, and security options for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Change WiFi Password or Security Level

Guides on changing the WiFi password and selecting WPA/WPA2 security options.

Set Up a Guest WiFi Network

Instructions for creating a separate guest WiFi network for visitors.

Maintain the Router

Update the Router Firmware

Guides on checking for new firmware, updating, and enabling automatic firmware updates.

Change the Admin Password

Details on changing the router's administrative password for enhanced security.

Enable and Recover Admin Password

Covers enabling password recovery and the process to recover a forgotten admin password.

Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic

Details on using the traffic meter to monitor and set limits for Internet traffic volume.

Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router

Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet

Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS

Guides on setting up and managing Dynamic DNS accounts for easier remote network access.

Use VPN to Access Your Network

Set Up a VPN Connection

Explains setting up a VPN connection, including client-to-gateway tunnels and DDNS.

Install OpenVPN Software

Details on installing OpenVPN client software on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices.

Use VPN to Access An External Network

Set Up a VPN Client Connection

Details setting up the router as a VPN client to access external networks securely.

Enable VPN Client and Connect to Server

Guides on enabling the router's VPN client and establishing a connection to a VPN server.

Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports

Manage Port Forwarding for Services and Applications

Covers setting up port forwarding rules for services and applications.

Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications

Explains setting up port triggering rules, which dynamically open ports as needed.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot Router LEDs

Guides on diagnosing issues based on router LED behavior, including power and connectivity lights.

Cannot Log In to the Router

Offers solutions for login issues, checking connections, IP addresses, and browser settings.

Cannot Access the Internet

Provides steps to diagnose and resolve issues when the router cannot obtain an IP address.

Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity

Guides on resolving WiFi connection issues by matching settings and checking router LEDs.

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