Netgear XR500-100CNS XR500 4x 1000BT LAN 1x WAN 2.4GHz Gaming Router

SKU XR500-100CNS

Brand Netgear

Gaming Router optimized for low latency
4 x Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (1000BT)
1 x Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
2.4GHz Wi-Fi band focus
Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) for gaming traffic prioritization
Geo-filtering to connect to optimal game servers
DumaOS for advanced network management
Ideal for competitive online gamers

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Key specifications

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Model: XR500
Primary Use: Gaming Router
Wi-Fi Frequency: 2.4GHz
LAN Ports: 4 x 1000BT (Gigabit Ethernet)
WAN Port: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System: DumaOS

Product details

The Netgear XR500-100CNS is a gaming router designed to optimize online gaming experiences. It offers 4x 1000BT (Gigabit Ethernet) LAN ports and 1x WAN port, with a focus on low latency and stable connections. The router operates on the 2.4GHz band, prioritizing performance for gaming applications.

Technical Information

Model	XR500
Primary Use	Gaming Router
Wi-Fi Frequency	2.4GHz

Additional Specifications

LAN Ports	4 x 1000BT (Gigabit Ethernet)
WAN Port	1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	DumaOS

Description

The Netgear XR500-100CNS, part of the Nighthawk Pro Gaming series, is a router specifically engineered to enhance the online gaming experience. It prioritizes low latency, stable connections, and optimized network performance for gamers. While it features a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi band, its core strength lies in its wired connectivity and advanced software features designed to reduce lag and improve responsiveness during gameplay. This router is equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, providing high-speed, wired connections for gaming consoles, PCs, and other gaming peripherals. A Gigabit Ethernet WAN port connects to your internet service, ensuring that your internet connection is not a bottleneck. The focus on the 2.4GHz band for Wi-Fi might be to ensure broader compatibility or to dedicate resources to wired performance, which is often preferred by serious gamers for its stability. The XR500 runs on DumaOS, a specialized operating system for gaming routers that offers powerful tools like Geo-filtering, allowing users to select the closest and lowest ping game servers, and a Gaming Dashboard for real-time network monitoring and traffic analysis. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features enable gamers to prioritize gaming traffic over other network activities, further reducing latency. This router is an excellent choice for competitive gamers who demand the best possible network performance to gain an edge.

Condition: Refurbished