NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk User manual

1
On your mobile phone, download
the Nighthawk app, available on
Google Play and the Apple App
Store.
Open the Nighthawk app and follow
the step-by-step instructions to set up
your router.
2
Download the
Nighthawk app
Install your router
with the app
3
Get ready to game
Go to your router web interface at
http://www.routerlogin.net
and sign in with the same credentials
used for your Nighthawk app. By
logging in, you can unlock all of your
router’s gaming features, including
bandwidth allocation and latency
reduction.
Quick Start

Contents
Overview
Support and Community
Visit netgear.com/support to get your questions answered and
access the latest downloads.
You can also check out our NETGEAR Community for helpful
advice at community.netgear.com.
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Router Ethernet Cable
Power Adapter
(varies by region)
June 2020
Antenna x 4
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.
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https://www.netgear.com/about/privacy-policy.
By using this device, you are agreeing to NETGEAR’s Terms and
Conditions at
https://www.netgear.com/about/terms-and-conditions. If you
do not agree, return the device to your place of purchase within
your return period.
Regulatory and Legal
Troubleshooting
If you’re having problems with the installation, try one of the
following:
• Turn off your modem and router and disconnect them.
Reboot your modem. Reconnect your router to your
modem, and try installing with the Nighthawk app again.
• If you’re still unable to install your router using the
Nighthawk app, manually install it using the router web
interface.
Visit http://www.routerlogin.net to access the router web
interface.
For more information, visit netgear.com/routerhelp.
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Power LED
2
Internet LED
3
2.4 GHz WiFi LED
4
5 GHz WiFi LED
5
Guest WiFi LED
6
USB 1 LED
7
USB 2 LED
8
Ethernet ports 1–4 LEDs
A
WiFi On/Off button with LED
B
WPS Button with LED
C
USB port 1
D
USB port 2
E
LED On/Off switch
F
Reset button
G
Ethernet ports 1–4
H
Internet port
I
Power connector
J
Power On/Off button
G H I JE F
A
C
D
B
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