NETGEAR Nighthawk XR300 User manual

Quick Start
Nighthawk
Gaming Router
Model XR300
Router
Power adapter
(varies by region)
Ethernet cable
Package Contents
Your router comes with the following pro gaming and Nighthawk
features. For more information, visit https://www.netgear.com/npg/.
Pro Gaming and Nighthawk Features
Gaming dashboard. Get an overview of your router
settings.
Geo-lter. Reduce lag by setting a distance limit between
you and game servers or other players.
Quality of Service (QoS). Set the bandwidth allocation
for each device and application that is connected to your
router.
VPN
VPN server. Securely access your home network when
you’re away from home.
Network monitor. Check your network for bandwidth-
hogging devices and identify what causes lag.
Nighthawk app. Manage your router and WiFi network
with the app.

a. Position the antennas.
For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as
shown.
b. Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup
battery if it uses one, and then plug the modem back in.
c. Use the Ethernet cable to connect your modem to the
yellow Internet port on your router.
Note: If your Internet connection does not require a
modem, connect your main Ethernet cable to the yellow
Internet port on the router.
d. Connect the router to a power source.
The router’s Power LED lights solid white when the
router is ready.
a. Make sure that the WiFi LED lights white.
b. Look for the sticker on your router that displays your
router’s WiFi network name and password.
YourPresetWireless Settings
WiFiNetworkName (SSID):
NetworkKey(Password):
Your Preset Wireless Settings
WiFi Network Name (SSID):
Network Key (Password):
c. Connect to your WiFi-enabled computer to your router’s
WiFi network using the WiFi network name and password
on the sticker.
Note: We recommend that you use a computer instead
of a mobile device to set up your network.
d. Launch a web browser.
The installation assistant automatically displays.
e. If the installation assistant does not display, visit
www.routerlogin.net.
f. Follow the prompts that display to install your router and
connect to the Internet.
The router’s Internet LED lights white when the
router is connected to the Internet.
Set Up Your NetworkSet Up Your Hardware
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2Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit
https://www.netgear.com/support/ to register your product, get
help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our
community. We recommend that you use only ofcial NETGEAR
support resources.
Si ce produit est vendu au Canada, vous pouvez accéder à ce
document en français canadien à
https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.
(If this product is sold in Canada, you can access this document in
Canadian French at https://www.netgear.com/support/download/.)
For regulatory compliance information including the EU
Declaration of Conformity, visit
https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the
power supply.
Extend your router’s warranty and technical support with NETGEAR
ProSupport for Home (US only).
For more information, visit https://prosupport.netgear.com/home/.
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January 2019
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