Table Of Contents - NETGEAR XR500 Nighthawk User Manual

Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Router.............................................................................................10
LEDs, Buttons, and Ports on the Front Panel, Top Panel, and Left Side Panel....11
Rear Panel...........................................................................................................13
Attach the Antennas.............................................................................................14
Router Label........................................................................................................15
Position Your Router.............................................................................................15
Cable Your Router................................................................................................17
Turn the LEDs On or Off Using the LED On/Off Switch.......................................17
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Network.......................................................................................20
Wired Connection............................................................................................20
WiFi Connection..............................................................................................20
WiFi Connection Using WPS...........................................................................20
Types of Logins....................................................................................................21
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router...........................................................21
Automatic Internet Setup.................................................................................21
Log In to the Router........................................................................................22
Change the Language.....................................................................................23
Install the Router With the NETGEAR Up App....................................................23
Access the Router With the NETGEAR genie App..............................................24
Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Use the Internet Setup Wizard.............................................................................26
Manually Set Up the Internet Connection............................................................26
Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.............................................26
Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login.........................................27
Specify IPv6 Internet Connections.......................................................................29
Requirements for Entering IPv6 Addresses....................................................29
Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................30
Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection...........................................31
Set Up an IPv6 6to4 Tunnel Internet Connection............................................32
Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection.........................................................33
Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection.........................................35
Set Up an IPv6 Fixed Internet Connection......................................................35
Set Up an IPv6 DHCP Internet Connection....................................................36
Set Up an IPv6 PPPoE Internet Connection...................................................38
Change the MTU Size..........................................................................................39
Chapter 4 Customize Quality of Service Settings and Optimize Gaming
Improve Response Time by Using the Geo Filter................................................43
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