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product_id: 276683690
title: "Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 Wi-Fi Router with 4 Ethernet Ports and Wireless Speeds Up to 2.6 Gbps, AC2600, Optimized for Low Ping"
brand: "netgear"
price: "KD 68.22"
currency: KWD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Netgear"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/276683690-nighthawk-pro-gaming-xr500-wi-fi-router-with-4-ethernet
store_origin: KW
region: Kuwait
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# 2.6 Gbps blazing speed Geo-filter for lowest ping 4x 1 Gbps Ethernet ports Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 Wi-Fi Router with 4 Ethernet Ports and Wireless Speeds Up to 2.6 Gbps, AC2600, Optimized for Low Ping

**Brand:** netgear
**Price:** KD 68.22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Dominate Every Millisecond with XR500 – Your Ultimate Low-Ping Weapon

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 Wi-Fi Router with 4 Ethernet Ports and Wireless Speeds Up to 2.6 Gbps, AC2600, Optimized for Low Ping by netgear
- **How much does it cost?** KD 68.22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/276683690-nighthawk-pro-gaming-xr500-wi-fi-router-with-4-ethernet)

## Best For

- netgear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted netgear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure Gaming VPN:** Protect your identity and game safely with a built-in VPN optimized for gaming traffic.
- • **Blazing Dual-Band Speeds:** AC2600 Wi-Fi delivers up to 2.6 Gbps, keeping your entire household streaming and gaming without a hitch.
- • **Lag-Free Wired Powerhouse:** Four 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure ultra-stable, lag-free connections for your pro gaming setup.
- • **Real-Time Network Command:** Monitor bandwidth hogs and game ping live, so you always stay in control of your network’s performance.
- • **Ping-Perfect Geo Filtering:** Connect only to the closest servers and players to dominate with minimal latency and zero lag spikes.

## Overview

The NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is a high-performance AC2600 dual-band Wi-Fi router designed specifically for gamers. Featuring a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, four 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, and advanced QoS with geo-filtering, it minimizes lag and optimizes network traffic for the lowest possible ping. With real-time network monitoring and a secure gaming VPN, it ensures a fast, stable, and secure connection for competitive gaming on popular titles like Fortnite, Call of Duty, and Overwatch.

## Description

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Review: works well - works well
Review: quick delivery and hardware as advertised - quick delivery and hardware as advertised

## Features

- Minimize ping and maximize performance with four 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports for lag free, wired connectivity and 1.7 GHz dual core processor network efficiency.Beamforming : Implicit & Explicit Beamforming. LEDs : On/off LED lights option.
- Amp up your Wi-Fi with AC2600 dual band router that delivers blazing fast speeds up to 2.6 Gbps
- Put your gaming traffic in a designated express lane with advanced quality of service, bypassing network congestion and reducing lag spikes, jumps and jitters
- Make every millisecond count by using Geo filtering to connect to the closest servers and players so you can respond and dominate
- Monitor your network and game ping in real time so you can see who’s hogging the bandwidth by device and application
- Protect your network identity by connecting to a secure gaming VPN server
- Optimized to give you the lowest ping possible on Fortnite, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Overwatch, PubG, CS:GO, and more

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078GWJ44Z |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Antenna Type | Retractable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,728 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #662 in Routers |
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Built-In Media | XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router (XR500)^4 detachable antennas^Ethernet cable^Quick start guide^Power adapter |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Connectivity Protocol | wi-fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Controller Type | amazon_alexa |
| Coverage | Standard Wi-Fi Coverage |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (4,897) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 2600 Megabits Per Second |
| Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Frequency Band Class | Dual-Band |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00606449131185 |
| Has Internet Connectivity | Yes |
| Has Security Updates | Yes |
| Is Modem Compatible | No |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.6L x 32.3W x 24.4H centimeters |
| Item Type Name | NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming Wi-Fi Router (XR500), AC2600 Dual-Band Quad Stream Gigabit, Gaming Dashboard, Geo Filter, Quality of Service (QoS), Gaming VPN Client (XR500-100NAS) |
| Item Weight | 3.71 Pounds |
| LAN Port Bandwidth | 1000 Mbps |
| Manufacturer | Netgear |
| Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate | 2600 Gigabits Per Second |
| Mfr Part Number | XR500-100NAS |
| Model Name | XR500 |
| Model Number | XR500-100NAS |
| Number of Antennas | 4 |
| Number of Ports | 7 |
| Operating System | RouterOS |
| Other Special Features of the Product | WPS |
| Router Firewall Security Level | High |
| Router Network Type | wired/wireless |
| Security Protocol | WPA2, WPA3 |
| UPC | 606449131185 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11ac |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NETGEAR
- **Frequency band class:** Dual-Band
- **Model name:** XR500
- **Special features:** WPS
- **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11ac

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this router just be used for other than gaming?. I don't do games**
A: Yes you can. dumaOS makes it easy to setup and configure your network and router settings. The dumaOS adds a bit more to the price vs the Netgear X4S (which is the exactly the same router in terms of hardware spec).  If you want to save a bit of money, go for the netgear X4S, which is also a fantastic router. Good luck.

**Q: Should I buy this router or keep my x8 router**
A: The X8 looks like it has more capacity.  They're both mu-mimo and the x8 has 6 ports opposed to 4.  One of the big reasons I bought this was the operating system (look up Netduma).  So far haven't had any issues - even just watching youtube haven't had the buffering and quality issues I had just using my AC1900 modem router.  If you're not having issues you may want to stay with what you got, but if you want the benefits of the dashboard and operating system, and have the money, you can give it a try,

**Q: How do you compare xr500 to orbi, please?**
A: The Orbi is a mesh router, designed for covering irregular, obstacle dense, or large areas with wi-fi network. Mesh router systems are expandable, meaning you can buy more units to extend your network seamlessly.

If you do not need the expansion capabilities of mesh routers, a standard router such as the XR500 is more suitable.

**Q: Can i run a connection from an existing router via Ethernet to it and have two routers**
A: As others have said, yes you can. In my particular setup, my original router is also my modem from our fiber internet provider, so the option to directly replace it wasn’t there. I hardwired the Nighthawk to port 1 on the original router, booted it up, and configured as a secondary router. It was smart enough to see that another router existed in the network, and so assigned itself another internal IP network map of 10.0..... so as not to conflict with the original 192.168..... overall it’s an awesome router, especially with the DumaOS to configure each individual device and modify its capabilities, I highly recommend it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ works well
*by P***Y on 7 October 2020*

works well

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ quick delivery and hardware as advertised
*by C***U on 22 March 2024*

quick delivery and hardware as advertised

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 18 November 2019*

I’ve tried every combo of wifi routers to meet the needs of my house, and only this one has been able to produce the goods. I’m covering nearly 3K sq ft of house, with 3 kids that use a computer for gaming plus a minimum of of 2 each additional devices/draws while doing so. I think at any given moment, I probably have no less than 15 things connected to my WiFi. This router handles it all. Basic mesh setups failed me previously due to overall bandwidth limitations, but with the hybrid mesh setup I get with this, I get a high powered gaming router and a mesh extender that can deliver in previously unreachable spots with high speed and with seamless connectivity, The DumOS software works well with the 1.7 GHz processor; it’s intuitive and able to manage your traffic nicely. Overall, it’s a little pricey , but well worth the money if you’ need to run a sustainable, high demand, Internet connection over a large area with multiple gamers and streamers.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-16*