NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk User Manual

NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk

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XR500 Nighthawk

Pro Gaming Router

User Manual

Model XR500

April 2018

202-11808-03

350 E. Plumeria Drive

San Jose, CA 95134

USA

Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup9
- Unpack Your Router10
- Leds, Buttons, and Ports on the Front Panel, Top Panel, and Left Side Panel11
- Rear Panel13
- Attach the Antennas14
- Router Label15
- Position Your Router15
- Cable Your Router17
- Turn the Leds on or off Using the LED On/Off Switch17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router19
- Connect to the Network20
- Types of Logins21
- Use a Web Browser to Access the Router21
- Install the Router with the NETGEAR up App23
- Access the Router with the NETGEAR Genie App24
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings25
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard26
- Manually Set up the Internet Connection26
  - Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login26
  - Specify an Internet Connection that Uses a Login27
- Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections29
- Change the MTU Size39
Chapter 4 Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize Gaming42
- Improve Response Time by Using the Geo Filter43
- Manage Bandwidth Allocation48
- Manage Traffic Prioritization52
Chapter 5 Monitor Devices and the Network and View Router Information56
- View and Manage Devices Currently on the Network57
- View Network Usage Information58
- View Router System Information59
- Customize the Dashboard61
Chapter 6 Control Access to the Internet63
- Block Access to Internet Sites64
- Block Services and Applications with Simple Outbound Firewall Rules66
- Set up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Outbound Firewall Rules68
- Set up Email Notifications for Security Events and Log Messages69
Chapter 7 Manage the Router's Network Settings71
- View or Change WAN Settings72
- Set up a Default DMZ Server73
- Change the Router's Device Name73
- Change the Router's LAN IP Address and RIP Settings74
- Specify the IP Addresses that the Router Assigns75
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router76
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses77
- Set up a Bridge to Your Isp's Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group79
- Manage Custom Static Routes82
- Improve Network Connections with Universal Plug and Play84
Chapter 8 Manage the Router's Wifi Settings86
- Specify Basic Wifi Settings87
- Change the Wifi Password or Security Level89
- Change the Wifi Mbps Mode for Download and Upload Speeds90
- Set up a Guest Wifi Network90
- Configure WPA/WPA2 Enterprise Wifi Security91
- Configure WEP Legacy Wifi Security93
- Control the Wifi Radios94
  - Use the Wifi On/Off Button94
  - Enable or Disable the Wifi Radios95
- Use the WPS Wizard for Wifi Connections95
- Set up a Wifi Schedule96
- Specify WPS Settings97
- Manage Implicit Beamforming97
- Manage Mu-MIMO98
- Manage HT160 for 160 Mhz Wifi Support99
- Disable Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service99
- Use the Router as a Wifi Access Point Only100
Chapter 9 Maintain the Router102
- Update the Router Firmware103
  - Check for New Firmware and Update the Router103
  - Manually Upload Firmware to the Router104
- Change the Admin Password105
- Enable Admin Password Recovery106
- Recover the Admin Password106
- Manage the Router Configuration File107
- Manage Remote Access109
  - Set up Remote Management109
  - Use Remote Access110
- Remotely Access Your Router Using the Genie App110
- Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic110
- View and Manage the Router Activity Log114
- Display Internet Port Statistics116
- Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection116
- Restart the Router from Its Web Interface117
- View Router Notifications118
- Disable or Enable LED Blinking or Turn off Leds118
Chapter 10 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router120
- USB Device Requirements121
- Connect a USB Storage Device to the Router121
- Access a Storage Device Connected to the Router from a Windows-Based Computer121
- Map a USB Device to a Windows Network Drive122
- Access a Storage Device that Is Connected to the Router from a Mac123
- Back up Windows-Based Computers with Readyshare Vault123
- Back up Mac Computers with Time Machine124
- Manage Access to a USB Storage Device126
- Use FTP Within the Network128
- Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device128
- Approve USB Devices130
- Safely Remove a USB Storage Device131
Chapter 11 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices through the133
Internet133
- Set up Your Personal FTP Server133
- Set up and Manage Dynamic DNS133
- Access USB Storage Devices through the Internet136
Chapter 12 Use the Router as a Media Server138
- Specify Readydlna Media Server Settings139
- Play Music from a Storage Device with Itunes Server139
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with Itunes140
  - Set up the Router's Itunes Server with the Remote App141
- Set up the Router to Work with Tivo142
Chapter 13 Share a USB Printer143
- Install the Printer Driver and Cable the Printer144
- Download the Readyshare Printer Utility144
- Install the Readyshare Printer Utility144
- Print Using the NETGEAR USB Control Center145
- View or Change the Status of a Printer146
- Use the Scan Feature of a Multifunction USB Printer146
- Change NETGEAR USB Control Center Settings147
Chapter 14 Use VPN to Access Your Network149
- Set up a VPN Connection150
- Specify VPN Service in the Router150
- Install Openvpn Software151
- Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer155
- Use VPN to Access the Router's USB Storage Device and Media from a Windows-Based Computer156
- Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home156
Chapter 15 Use VPN to Access an External Network159
- Set up a VPN Client Connection160
- Enable the VPN Client in the Router and Connect to a VPN Server160
- Disconnect the Router from the VPN Server162
Chapter 16 Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports163
- Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications164
- Manage Port Triggering for Services and Applications167
Chapter 17 Troubleshooting173
- Quick Tips174
- Troubleshoot with the Leds174
- You Cannot Log in to the Router176
- You Cannot Access the Internet176
- Troubleshoot Internet Browsing178
- Changes Are Not Saved178
- Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity178
- Troubleshoot Your Network Using the Ping Utility179
  - Test the Path from a Windows-Based Computer to a Remote Device179
  - Test the LAN Path to Your Router180
Appendix A Supplemental Information181
- Factory Settings182
- Technical Specifications184

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NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk Specifications

General

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	XR500 Nighthawk
Antennas	4 external antennas
VPN Support	Yes
Beamforming	Yes
RAM	512MB
Flash Memory	256MB
WiFi Technology	802.11ac
WiFi Speed	AC2600 (800Mbps + 1733Mbps)
Processor	Dual Core 1.7GHz
Ethernet Ports	5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.0
QoS	Dynamic QoS
Security Features	VPN support

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