NETGEAR XRM570 - User Manual

Quick Start
Gaming Router and Mesh WiFi System
Model XRM570
1. Unplug your extender and move it to a new location.
We recommend that the new location be about halfway between your router
and the area with a poor WiFi signal.
The extender must be within the range of your router WiFi network.
2. Power on your extender.
3. Use the Router Link LED
to nd a spot where the extender-to-router
connection is optimal.
This LED indicates the WiFi connection between the extender and the router:
Solid white. Best connection.
Solid amber. Good connection.
Solid red. Poor connection.
Off. No connection.
Note: If the Router Link LED doesn’t light solid white, we recommend that
you move your extender closer to your router and check the LED again.
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After the setup, your extender uses the same WiFi settings as your router. Use
your router’s WiFi network name and password to connect your WiFi-enabled
devices to the WiFi network.
We recommend that you enable the Smart Connect feature on your router and
the One WiFi Name feature on your extender. When these two features are
enabled your network broadcasts one WiFi name only:
• On your router, if you enabled the Smart Connect feature, your router uses
the same WiFi settings for its 2.4 and 5 GHz WiFi networks.
• On your extender, the One WiFi Name feature is automatically enabled after
the setup, which allows your extender to use the same WiFi network settings
as your router.
Find a good spot for your extender
Connect your devices to the WiFi network
1. Press the WPS button on the extender until the WPS LED blinks white.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router.
When the extender connects to the router, the Router Link LED lights.
If the Router Link LED lights white, the connection between your router
and extender is good. If the Router Link LED lights amber or red, move the
extender closer to the router and try again.
Note: If your router supports the 5 GHz band and your extender didn’t
connect to that band, repeat the WPS process.
Troubleshooting
After the installation is complete, if the Router Link LED on your extender is
not lit, your extender didn’t connect to your router.
You must use WPS to connect your extender to your router.
Log in to your extender
After installation, your extender uses the same login user name and password as
your router. You can log in to your extender to view or change your extender’s
settings.
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to
your extender network.
2. Log in to your extender:
• If you did not enable the One WiFi Name feature, enter
www.mywiext.net in the address eld of the browser.
• If you enabled the One WiFi Name feature, enter one of the following
URLs:
- Windows-based computer. http://mywifiext.local or http://mywifiext
- Mac computers and iOS devices. http://mywifiext.local
- Android devices. http://<extender’s IP address>
(for example, http://192.168.1.3)
To nd your extender’s IP address, do the following:
a. Log in to your router.
b. Find the page in your router web interface that lists the devices
connected to your router.
c. Find your extender in the list and note your extender’s IP address.
d. Enter your extender’s IP address in the address eld of your web
browser.
A login page displays.
3. Enter your router’s admin user name and password and click the LOG IN
button.
The Status page displays.
Log in to your router
After installation, you can log in to your router to view or change your router’s
settings.
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to
your 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 specied the rst
time that you logged in.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard displays.

Summary

NETGEAR XRM570 Quick Start Guide

Getting Started with Your NETGEAR System

Initial Extender Placement

Place your extender in the same room as your router for initial setup.

Router Setup Steps

Instructions for setting up the router, including antenna and modem connection.

Modem and Router Connectivity

Connect the modem to the router's yellow Internet port using an Ethernet cable.

Powering On Router and Extender

Connect power adapters to both devices and observe LED indicators for status.

Understanding Extender Link LEDs

Use the Router Link LED to determine the connection status between extender and router.

Choosing a Network Setup Method

Select between the router web interface or the Nighthawk app for network setup.

Setting Up Your Network via Router Web Interface

Verify Device LED Status

Confirm that the Router Link LED and WiFi On/Off button LED are illuminated.

Locate WiFi Network Credentials

Find the sticker on the router displaying the WiFi network name and password.

Complete Setup Using Web Interface

Launch a web browser, follow prompts, or visit routerlogin.net to complete setup.

Post-Web Setup Actions

Move the extender to a new location and connect devices to the extended network.

Setting Up Your Network Using the Nighthawk App

Download and Launch Nighthawk App

Download the Nighthawk app and ensure the extender's Router Link LED is lit.

Connect to Routers WiFi Network

Verify router LED, find credentials, and connect your mobile device to the router's WiFi.

Complete Setup via Nighthawk App

Launch the Nighthawk app and follow the on-screen prompts to finish network setup.

Post-App Setup Steps

Move the extender to a new location and connect your devices to the extended network.

Finding the Optimal Spot for Your Extender

Extender Placement and Power-On

Move extender halfway between router and poor signal area, then power it on.

Optimizing Connection with Router Link LED

Use the Router Link LED to find the optimal extender-to-router connection spot.

Connecting Your Devices to the WiFi Network

Logging In to Your Extender

Launch Web Browser for Extender Access

Launch a web browser from a device connected to your extender's network.

Accessing the Extender Login Page

Enter the correct URL (mywifiext.net or IP address) to access the extender's login page.

Entering Extender Login Credentials

Enter your router's admin username and password to log in to the extender.

Logging In to Your Router

Router Login Procedure

Launch browser, navigate to routerlogin.net, and enter admin username and password.

Troubleshooting Extender Connectivity

Connect Extender Using WPS

Use WPS buttons on both extender and router to establish a wireless connection.

Support and Additional Resources

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Initial Setup and Connection
4. Connection Status Indicators
5. WiFi Network Setup Methods
6. Post-Setup Features
7. Maintenance Features
8. Login and Configuration Access
9. Troubleshooting and Reconnection
10. Support and Resources

This document provides a quick start guide for the NETGEAR Gaming Router and Mesh WiFi System, Model XRM570. It outlines the steps for initial setup, connecting the router and extender, and configuring the WiFi network, along with troubleshooting tips and support information.

Function Description

The NETGEAR XRM570 is a gaming router and mesh WiFi system designed to provide a robust and extended wireless network. It consists of a primary gaming router and a WiFi extender, working together to create a seamless mesh network throughout your home. The primary function of the gaming router is to establish the main internet connection and manage network traffic, with a particular focus on optimizing performance for online gaming. This often involves features like Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize gaming data and minimize latency. The WiFi extender's role is to expand the coverage of the router's WiFi signal, eliminating dead zones and ensuring strong, consistent connectivity in areas further away from the main router. When set up as a mesh system, the router and extender communicate with each other to form a single, unified network, allowing devices to roam seamlessly between the router and extender without manual switching. This integrated approach ensures that devices always connect to the strongest available signal, providing a smooth and uninterrupted online experience across your entire home. The system supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands, offering flexibility for various devices and network demands.

Usage Features

The NETGEAR XRM570 offers several user-friendly features to simplify setup and optimize network performance.

Initial Setup and Connection:

• Placement for Setup: For the initial setup, the extender should be placed in the same room as the router to ensure a strong connection during the configuration process. Once the setup is complete, the extender can be moved to a more optimal location to maximize WiFi coverage.
• Antenna Installation: The router requires the attachment and positioning of its antennas. The guide recommends a specific antenna orientation for the best WiFi performance, suggesting that proper physical setup contributes significantly to network quality.
• Modem Connection: The router connects to your modem via an Ethernet cable, specifically to the yellow Internet port. If your internet connection does not require a modem, the main Ethernet cable should be connected directly to this port.
• Power On: Both the router and extender are powered on by connecting their respective power adapters to electrical outlets.
• Automatic Extender Connection: After powering on, the extender is designed to automatically connect with the router. During this process, the LEDs on the front of the extender will blink white until a connection is established. Once connected, only the extender's Router Link LED remains lit.

Connection Status Indicators:

• Router Link LED: The extender features a Router Link LED that provides visual feedback on the connection status between the extender and the router:
  • Solid white: Indicates the best connection.
  • Solid amber: Indicates a good connection.
  • Solid red: Indicates a poor connection.
  • Off: Indicates no connection.
  • This LED is crucial for determining the optimal placement of the extender after initial setup. If the LED is not solid white, it is recommended to move the extender closer to the router.

WiFi Network Setup Methods:

The system offers two primary methods for setting up your WiFi network:

1. Router Web Interface:

   • Access: Users can log in to the router's web interface using a web browser. The installation assistant automatically displays upon launching the browser. If it doesn't, users can navigate to www.routerlogin.net.
   • WiFi Network Name and Password: The router has a sticker displaying its default WiFi network name (SSID) and password. These credentials are used to connect WiFi-enabled devices (computers, mobile devices) to the router's network during setup.
   • Internet LED: The router's Internet LED lights white when it is successfully connected to the internet, providing a visual confirmation of internet connectivity.
   • Changing Settings: Users can change the router's WiFi network name and password through the web interface. It's important to ensure the extender's Router Link LED is lit before making these changes so that the extender can apply the new settings and reconnect.

2. Nighthawk App:

   • Download and Installation: The Nighthawk app can be downloaded on mobile devices from the App Store or Google Play. More information about the app is available at Nighthawk-app.com.
   • Guided Setup: The app guides users through the setup process, simplifying the configuration of the network.
   • Connection to Router's WiFi: Users connect their mobile device to the router's default WiFi network using the credentials found on the router's sticker before launching the Nighthawk app.
   • Internet LED: Similar to the web interface method, the router's Internet LED lights white upon successful internet connection.
   • Changing Settings: The app also allows for changing the router's WiFi network name and password. The same precaution applies: the extender's Router Link LED should be lit before making these changes to ensure the extender updates its settings.

Post-Setup Features:

• Extender Placement Optimization: After the initial setup, the extender can be moved to a new location. The Router Link LED is used to find an optimal spot where the extender-to-router connection is best (solid white). The recommended placement is about halfway between the router and the area with a poor WiFi signal, ensuring the extender remains within the router's WiFi network range.
• Unified WiFi Settings: After installation, the extender uses the same WiFi settings (network name and password) as the router, creating a single, extended network.
• Smart Connect and One WiFi Name: The guide recommends enabling the Smart Connect feature on the router and the One WiFi Name feature on the extender. When these are enabled, the network broadcasts only one WiFi name.
  • Smart Connect (Router): If enabled, the router uses the same WiFi settings for both its 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi networks, simplifying connection management for devices.
  • One WiFi Name (Extender): This feature is automatically enabled on the extender after setup, allowing it to use the same WiFi network settings as the router, contributing to the seamless mesh experience.
• Device Connection: Devices connect to the extended network using the router's WiFi network name and password.

Maintenance Features

The NETGEAR XRM570 includes features and guidelines that contribute to its maintenance and ensure continued optimal performance.

Login and Configuration Access:

• Extender Login: After installation, the extender uses the same login username and password as the router. Users can log in to the extender to view or change its settings.
  • Access URLs: Depending on whether the One WiFi Name feature is enabled, users can access the extender's interface via www.mywifiext.net (if One WiFi Name is disabled) or http://mywifiext.local (for Windows, Mac, and iOS) or the extender's IP address (for Android devices).
  • Finding Extender IP: If using an Android device or needing the IP address, users can log into the router's web interface, find the page listing connected devices, locate the extender's IP address, and then use it to access the extender's interface.
  • Login Credentials: The login page requires the router's admin username and password.
• Router Login: Users can also log in to the router's web interface to view or change its settings by navigating to http://www.routerlogin.net in a web browser. The default username is admin, and the password is the one specified during the first login. The username and password are case-sensitive.

Troubleshooting and Reconnection:

• Router Link LED for Troubleshooting: If the Router Link LED on the extender is not lit after installation, it indicates that the extender did not connect to the router.
• WPS Reconnection: In such cases, the guide instructs users to use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method to reconnect the extender to the router.
  • Process: Press the WPS button on the extender until its WPS LED blinks white, then within two minutes, press the WPS button on the router.
  • Connection Confirmation: When the extender connects, its Router Link LED will light up. A solid white light indicates a good connection. If it's amber or red, the extender should be moved closer to the router and the process repeated.
  • 5 GHz Band Connection: If the router supports the 5 GHz band and the extender didn't connect to it, the WPS process should be repeated.

Support and Resources:

• Online Support: NETGEAR provides online support resources at www.netgear.com/support for product registration, help, latest downloads, user manuals, and community forums.
• Regulatory Compliance: Information regarding regulatory compliance, including the EU Declaration of Conformity, is available at https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/. Users are advised to review this document before connecting the power supply.

These features collectively ensure that users can effectively set up, monitor, and maintain their NETGEAR XRM570 Gaming Router and Mesh WiFi System for optimal performance and extended WiFi coverage.

NETGEAR XRM570 Specifications