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NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk User Manual

NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk
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The Firmware Update page displays.
7. Click the Browse button.
8. Find and select the saved firmware file on your computer.
9. Click the Upload button.
The router begins the update.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update. For
example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not
turn off the router.
The router restarts after the firmware is uploaded and updated.The update process typically takes about
one minute.
10. To verify that the router installed the new firmware, do the following:
a. If the login window does not open automatically, enter http://www.routerlogin.net in your web
browser.
b. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin.The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged
in.The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.
c. Select System Information.
The page that displays shows multiple panes.
The firmware version is listed in the System Info pane.
Change the admin Password
The first time that you logged in to the router with the user name admin, you were required to change the
password.You can change this password again.This password is not the one that you use for WiFi access.
Be sure to change the password to a secure password.The ideal password contains
no dictionary words from any language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters,
numbers, and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters.
Note
To change the admin password:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router admin user name and password.
The user name is admin.The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
Maintain the Router
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NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNETGEAR
ModelXR500 Nighthawk
Antennas4 external antennas
VPN SupportYes
BeamformingYes
RAM512MB
Flash Memory256MB
WiFi Technology802.11ac
WiFi SpeedAC2600 (800Mbps + 1733Mbps)
ProcessorDual Core 1.7GHz
Ethernet Ports5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (1 WAN & 4 LAN)
USB Ports2 x USB 3.0
QoSDynamic QoS
Security FeaturesVPN support

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