Quick Start Guide

Gaming dashboard. Get an overview or your router settings.

Geo-filter. Reduce lag by setting a distance limit between you

and game servers or other players.

Quality of Service (QoS). Set bandwidth allocation for each

device and application connected to your router.

Gaming VPN client support. Protect your network identity

and prevent DDoS attacks.

Network monitor. Check bandwidth-hogging devices and

identify what causes lag.

Package Contents

Quick Start

Gaming Router

Model XR500

Router

Power adapter

(varies by region)

Ethernet cable

VPN

Your router comes with the following pro gaming features. For more

information, visit

www.netgear.com/support/product/XR500

Pro Gaming Features

Antennas (4)

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Package Contents Pro Gaming Features Your router comes with the following pro gaming features. For more information, visit www.netgear.com/support/product/XR500. Quick Start Gaming dashboard. Get an overview or your router settings. Geo-filter. Reduce lag by setting a distance limit between you and game servers or other players. Router Quality of Service (QoS). Set bandwidth allocation for each device and application connected to your router.
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1 Set Up the Hardware a. Remove the antenna caps from the antenna posts on the back of the router. b. Attach and position the antennas. 2 Set Up the Network Support a. Make sure that the LED on the WiFi On/Off button is lit. b. Look for the label on your router that displays your router’s WiFi network name and password. Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.