Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- User Manual
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Connect to the Network and Access the Router
- 3. Specify Your Internet Settings
- Use the Internet Setup Wizard
- Manually Set Up the Internet Connection
- Specify IPv6 Internet Connections
- Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses
- Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection
- Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection
- Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection
- Change the MTU Size
- 4. Optimize Gaming and Customize Quality of Service Settings
- Decrease lag by Using the Geo Filter
- Use the Geo Filter by Setting Your Home Area and the Distance Radius
- Use the Geo Filter by Drawing Areas
- Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection
- View the Automatically Generated Ping Graph for a Connection
- Add a Device to the Geo Filter
- Remove a Device From the Geo Filter
- Manage the Geo Filter Map Settings
- Run and Manage Connection Benchmark Tests
- Manage Bandwidth Allocation
- Manage Traffic Prioritization
- Decrease lag by Using the Geo Filter
- 5. Monitor Game Servers and Your Devices, Router, and Network
- 6. Control Access to and From the Internet
- Manage NETGEAR Armor
- Allow, Block, or Reject Traffic Categories, Specific Games, or Port Ranges With Traffic Rules
- Add a Rule to Allow, Block, or Reject Traffic
- Change a Traffic Rule
- Change the Action for a Traffic Rule
- Reorder the Priority of a Traffic Rule
- Enable or Disable a Traffic Rule
- Enable or Disable all Traffic Rules
- Enable or Disable Tracking for a Traffic Rule
- Remove a Traffic Rule
- View Traffic Analytics and Events for a Traffic Rule
- Block Access to Internet Sites Using Keywords
- Block Services and Applications With Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
- Set Up a Schedule for Keyword Blocking and Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
- Set Up Email Notifications for Security Events and Log Messages
- 7. Manage the Router’s Network Settings
- View or Change WAN Settings
- Set Up a Default DMZ Server
- Change the Router’s Device Name
- Change the Router’s LAN IP Address and RIP Settings
- Specify the IP Addresses That the Router Assigns
- Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router
- Manage Reserved LAN IP Addresses
- Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group
- Manage Custom Static Routes
- Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play
- 8. Manage the Router’s WiFi Settings
- Specify Basic WiFi Settings
- Change the WiFi Password or Security Level
- Change the WiFi Mode for Download and Upload Speeds
- Set Up a Guest WiFi Network
- Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections
- Control the WiFi Radios
- Set Up a WiFi Schedule
- Enable or Disable AX WiFi
- Enable or Disable OFDMA
- Enable or Disable Smart Connect
- Manage Implicit Beamforming
- Enable or Disable MU-MIMO
- Change the Transmission Power Control
- Enable Bridge Mode
- Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only
- 9. Maintain the Router
- Update the Router Firmware
- Change the admin Password
- Enable admin Password Recovery
- Recover the admin Password
- Manage the Router Configuration File
- Return the Router to its Factory Default Settings
- Set Your Time Zone
- Change the NTP Server
- Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic
- View and Manage Logs of Router Activity
- Display Internet Port Statistics
- Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection
- Restart the Router From Its Web Interface
- View Router Notifications
- Disable the Media Server
- Turn Off the Router LEDs
- Access Your Router Using the Nighthawk App
- 10. Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router
- USB device requirements
- Access a storage device connected to the router
- Access a storage device connected to the router from a Windows-based computer
- Map a USB device to a Windows network drive
- Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac
- Manage Access to a USB Storage Device
- Use FTP Within Your Network
- Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device
- Safely Remove a USB Storage Device
- 11. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet
- 12. Share a USB Printer
- 13. Use VPN to Access Your Network
- 14. Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports
- 15. Troubleshooting
- 16. Supplemental Information
- Quick Start
- Update the Firmware
- Data Sheet
XR1000 Nighthawk WiFi 6 Gaming Router
Data Sheet | XR1000
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This product comes with a limited warranty that is valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
* 90-day complimentary technical support following purchase from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11 specifications. Ac tual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary and may be lowered by network and environmental
conditions, including network traffic volume and building construction. NETGEAR makes no representations or warranties about this product's compatibility with future
standards. Up to 5400Mbps wireless speeds achieved when connecting to other 802.11ax 5400Mbps devices.
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NETGEAR Armor requires a paid subscription after the initial 30-day free trial. (No credit card required for the trial). Visit netgear.com/armor
††
Using Dumas OS software reduces ping rate by up to 93%, from 275ms to 64ms vs non congestion 49ms ping rate, when all QoS features (Congestion Control, bandwidth
allocation, and traffic prioritization) are enabled on the XR1000 and PS4, Testing was performed using 100Mbps down/20Mbps up internet connection with multiple devices
consuming the 100Mbps connection. Tested with significant congestion on network, including Call of Duty” Black Ops 4, BitTorrent downloading, and HD video streaming.
(The actual performance may vary as a result of Internet connection and environmental factor).
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, NETGEAR Armor and Nighthawk are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Mac, iPad, iPhone, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. Any other
trademarks mentioned herein are for reference purposes only. ©2021 NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA, www.NETGEAR.com/support D-XR1000-2
Package Contents
• WiFi6ProGamingRouter(XR1000)
• 4detachableantennas
• Ethernetcable
• Quickstartguide
• Poweradapter
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions:11.61x7.87x2.51in
(295x200x64mm)
• Weight:1.32lb(600g)
Standards
• One(1)USB3.0port
• IEEE
®
802.11b/g/n2.4GHz+
256/1024-QAMsupport
• IEEE
®
802.11a/n/ac5.0GHz
•Five(5)10/100/1000Mbps—(1WAN&
4LAN)GigabitEthernetports
Technical Specifications
• WiFi6(802.11ax)dualbandWiFi(AX5400)
-2.4GHzAX:2x2(Tx/Rx)1024/256QAM
20/40MHz,upto600Mbps
†
-5GHzAX:4x4(Tx/Rx)1024-QAM
20/40/80/160MHz,upto4.8Gbps
†
-Backwardscompatiblewith802.11a/b/
g/n/acWiFi
• 1024-QAM—25%dataefficiencyand
fasterspeedsthana256-QAMrouter
• Powerful1.5GHztriple-coreprocessor
• Memory:256MBflashand512MBRAM
• ExplicitBeamformingfor2.4&
5GHzbands
• IPv6support(InternetProtocolVersion6)
• On/offWiFiswitch
Key Features
• PoweredbyDumaOS3.0—Enjoyfaster
onlinegamingandsmootherstreaming
witharouterOSbuiltespeciallyforgamers
• GeoFencing—Customizeandfilterwhich
gameserversyouplayonforanelevated
gamingexperience
• PingHeatmap—Pingyourfavoritegame
serverstodisplayyourconnectionquality
toeachserveronaWorldMap
• BandwidthAllocation(QoS)—Prioritize
gamingdevicesandallocatebandwidth
perdeviceorapplication
• ConnectionBenchmark—Testyour
connection’sspeed,ping,&performance
underpeakcongestion
• NetworkMonitor—Checkbandwidth-
hoggingdevicesandidentifywhat
causeslag
• Quadstream&160MHzforfasterspeeds
• Beamforming+formorereliable
connections
• ReadySHARE
®
USB—ShareyourUSB
harddrive
• NighthawkApp—Easilysetupyourrouter
andgetmoreoutofyourWiFi.Includes
accessfromanywheretomanageyour
networkawayfromhome
System Requirements
• Microsoft
®
Windows7,8,10,Vista
®
,XP
®
,
2000,MacOS
®
,UNIX
®
,orLinux
®
• MicrosoftEdge,GoogleChrome
®
55or
higher,Firefox
®
45orhigher,Safari
®
10
orhigher
Warranty
• www.netgear.com/warranty
• Extendyourwarranty&technicalsupport
within90daysofproductpurchase[US
only].Visit:prosupport.netgear.com/home
Support
• 90-daycomplimentarytechnicalsupport
followingpurchasefromaNETGEAR
authorizedreseller.
• JointheNETGEARCommunityForum.
Visithttp://community.netgear.com