Page 1 User Manual Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 NETGEAR, Inc. September 2020 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-12095-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
Page 2 See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. For NETGEAR’s Privacy Policy, visit 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router........21 Automatic Internet Setup..............21 Log In to the Router...............23 Change the Language..............24 Manage Your Router With the NETGEAR Nighthawk App...25 Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings Use the Internet Setup Wizard............27 Manually Set Up the Internet Connection........27 Specify an Internet Connection Without a Login.......27...
Page 4 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Change the MTU Size.................42 Chapter 4 Optimize Gaming and Customize Quality of Service Settings Decrease lag by Using the Geo Filter..........46 Use the Geo Filter by Setting Your Home Area and the Distance Radius....................46 Use the Geo Filter by Drawing Areas..........49 Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection..53 View the Automatically Generated Ping Graph for a...
Page 5 Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App.........91 View or Change Your NETGEAR Armor Settings Using the Nighthawk App................91 View or Change your NETGEAR Armor Settings From the Armor Portal....................92 Allow, Block, or Reject Traffic Categories, Specific Games, or Port Ranges With Traffic Rules..............92 Add a Rule to Allow, Block, or Reject Traffic......93...
Page 6 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Change a Reserved IP Address..........119 Delete a Reserved IP Address Entry..........119 Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a Port Group or VLAN Tag Group..................120 Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a Port Group..120 Set Up a Bridge to Your ISP’s Network Using a VLAN Tag Group....................121 Set Up an IPTV Port to Lease an Intranet Port......123...
Page 7 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Back Up the Configuration Settings..........156 Restore the Configuration Settings...........157 Return the Router to its Factory Default Settings......157 Use the Reset button..............158 Erase the Current Configuration Settings.........158 Set Your Time Zone................159 Change the NTP Server..............159 Monitor and Meter Internet Traffic..........160 Start the Traffic Meter Without Traffic Volume Restrictions..160 Restrict Internet Traffic by Volume..........161...
Page 8 Install the printer driver and cable the printer......191 Download the ReadySHARE printer utility........191 Install the ReadySHARE printer utility..........191 Print using the NETGEAR USB Control Center......192 Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network Set Up a VPN Connection...............195 Specify VPN Service in the Router..........195 Install OpenVPN Software...............196...
Page 9 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Quick tips...................220 Sequence to restart your network..........220 Check the power adapter and Ethernet cable connections...220 Check the Network Settings............220 Check the WiFi Settings..............220 Troubleshoot With the LEDs............221 Standard LED Behavior When the Router Is Powered On..221 Power LED is off or blinking............221 LEDs never turn off..............221 Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off........222...
Page 10: Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup ® This user manual is for the NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router XR1000. The manual describes how you can set up the router and access the router web interface to monitor your network and configure the router features.
Page 11: Unpack Your Router
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Unpack Your Router Your package contains the Nighthawk Pro Gaming router, four antennas, a power adapter, and a flat Ethernet cable. The package also contains the installation guide (not shown in the following figure). Figure 1.
Page 12: Leds And Buttons On The Top Panel
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 LEDs and Buttons on the Top Panel The status LEDs, WiFi On/Off button with LED, and WPS button with LED are on the top panel. Figure 2. Top view Table 1. LED descriptions LED and Button Description Power LED Solid amber.
Page 13 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Table 1. LED descriptions (Continued) LED and Button Description 2.4 GHz LED Solid white. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is operating. Blinking white. The router is sending or receiving WiFi traffic. Off. The 2.4 GHz WiFi radio is off. 5 GHz LED Solid white.
Page 14: Back Panel
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Back Panel The following figure shows the back panel connectors and buttons. Figure 3. Back panel Viewed from left to right, the back panel contains the following components: • Reset button. You can press the Reset button to reset the router to factory default settings.
Page 15: Attach The Antennas
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Attach the Antennas The router comes with four antennas. • One antenna marked Ant 1 for antenna post marked Ant 1 on the right side panel. • Two antennas marked Ant 2 for the two antenna posts marked Ant 2 on the back panel.
Page 16: Router Label
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To attach the antennas: 1. Align the antennas with the antenna posts on the router. Observe the markings on the antenna and on the antenna post. Connect each antenna to its corresponding antenna post. The antennas marked Ant 2 can be attached to either antenna post marked Ant 2 on the back panel.
Page 17 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Microwaves Computers Bases of cordless phones 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz cordless phones • Place the router away from large metal surfaces, large glass surfaces, insulated walls, and items such as these: Solid metal doors Aluminum studs Fish tanks Mirrors...
Page 18: Cable Your Router
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Cable Your Router Connect your router to a modem and power on your router. Figure 7. Cable your router To cable your router: 1. Unplug your modem, remove and reinsert the backup battery if it uses one, and then plug the modem back in.
Page 19: Chapter 2 Connect To The Network And Access The Router
The chapter contains the following sections: • Connect to the Network • Types of Logins • Use a Web Browser to Access the Router • Manage Your Router With the NETGEAR Nighthawk App...
Page 20: Connect To The Network
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Connect to the Network You can connect to the router’s network through a wired or WiFi connection. If you set up your computer to use a static IP address, change the settings so that it uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
Page 21: Types Of Logins
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 4. Within two minutes, on your computer or mobile device, press its WPS button or follow its instructions for WPS connections. Your computer or mobile device connects to the WiFi network. Types of Logins Separate types of logins serve different purposes.
Page 22 Note: During the setup process with the installation assistant, after you are connected to the Internet, you are prompted to register your product with NETGEAR. If you already have a NETGEAR account, you can use your existing account. If you do not yet have a free NETGEAR account, you can create one.
Page 23: Log In To The Router
NETGEAR. If you already have a NETGEAR account, you can use your existing account. If you do not yet have a free NETGEAR account, you can create one. After successful installation and registration, you are prompted to download the free Nighthawk app, which you can install on your mobile device.
Page 24: Change The Language
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The Dashboard displays. By default, the Dashboard shows the following panes: • Internet Status • Wireless Status • Guest Wireless Status • Network Overview • CPU Usage • Installed Rapps For information about these panes, see View Router System Information on page For information about how you can change the panes that are shown on the Dashboard, see Customize the Dashboard on page 88.
Page 25: Manage Your Router With The Netgear Nighthawk App
Manage Your Router With the NETGEAR Nighthawk App With the NETGEAR Nighthawk app, you can easily manage your router. With the app, you can update your router's firmware, change your WiFi network settings, register your router with NETGEAR, and more.
Page 26: Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings
Specify Your Internet Settings Usually, the quickest way to set up the router to use your Internet connection is to allow the installation assistant to detect the Internet connection when you first access the router with a web browser (see Automatic Internet Setup on page 21). You can also customize or specify your Internet settings.
Page 27: Use The Internet Setup Wizard
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Use the Internet Setup Wizard You can use the Setup Wizard to detect your Internet settings and automatically set up your router. The Setup Wizard is not the same as the pages that display the first time you connect to your router to set it up.
Page 28 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 29: Specify An Internet Connection That Uses A Login
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 12. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 223. Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login To view or change the basic Internet setup: 1.
Page 30: Specify Ipv6 Internet Connections
15. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. 16. Click the Test button to test your Internet connection. If the NETGEAR website does not display within one minute, see You Cannot Access the Internet on page 223. Specify IPv6 Internet Connections You can set up an IPv6 Internet connection if the router does not detect it automatically.
Page 31: Requirements For Entering Ipv6 Addresses
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 4. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select the IPv6 connection type: • If you are not sure, select Auto Detect so that the router detects the IPv6 type that is in use.
Page 32: Use Auto Detect For An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Use Auto Detect for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autodetection: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2.
Page 33: Use Auto Config For An Ipv6 Internet Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Use Auto Config for an IPv6 Internet Connection To set up an IPv6 Internet connection through autoconfiguration: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
Page 34: Set Up An Ipv6 6To4 Tunnel Internet Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 field. For example, Earthlink Cable might require a host name of home, and Comcast sometimes supplies a domain name. 8. Select an IPv6 Domain Name Server (DNS) Address radio button: • Get Automatically from ISP. This is the default setting. Your ISP uses DHCP to assign your DNS servers.
Page 35 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The Dashboard displays. 4. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > IPv6. The IPv6 page displays. 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select 6to4 Tunnel. The page adjusts. The router automatically detects the information in the Router’s IPv6 Address on LAN field.
Page 36: Set Up An Ipv6 Pass Through Internet Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Set Up an IPv6 Pass Through Internet Connection In pass-through mode, the router works as a Layer 2 Ethernet switch with two ports (LAN and WAN Ethernet ports) for IPv6 packets. The router does not process any IPv6 header packets.
Page 37: Set Up An Ipv6 Dhcp Internet Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 5. From the Internet Connection Type menu, select Fixed. The page adjusts. 6. In the WAN Setup section, configure the fixed IPv6 addresses for the WAN connection: • IPv6 Address/Prefix Length. The IPv6 address and prefix length of the router WAN interface.
Page 38 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 39: Set Up An Ipv6 Pppoe Internet Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • Use DHCP Server. This method passes more information to LAN devices but some IPv6 systems might not support the DHCv6 client function. • Auto Config. This is the default setting. This setting specifies how the router assigns IPv6 addresses to the devices on your home network (the LAN).
Page 40 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 prefix, which is also indicated by the underline (_) under the IPv6 address. If no address is acquired, the field displays Not Available. 6. Either select the Use the same Login information as IPv4 PPPoE check box (for IPv4 PPPoE information, see Specify an Internet Connection That Uses a Login on page 29), or specify the following PPPoE login setting information for IPv6: a.
Page 41: Set Up An Ipv6 6Rd Internet Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 10. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Set Up an IPv6 6rd Internet Connection The 6rd protocol makes it possible to deploy IPv6 to sites by using a service provider’s IPv4 network. 6rd uses the service provider’s own IPv6 address prefix. This limits the operational domain of 6rd to the service provider’s network and is under direct control of the service provider.
Page 42: Change The Mtu Size
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 6. Specify the following 6rd settings: • 6rd Prefix. Enter the IPv6 prefix that your ISP gave you. • 6rd Prefix Length. Enter the IPv6 prefix length that your ISP gave you. • 6rd IPv4 Border Relay Address. Enter the border router’s IPv4 address that your ISP gave you.
Page 43 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The best MTU setting for NETGEAR equipment is often the default value. In some situations, changing the value fixes one problem but causes another. Leave the MTU unchanged unless one of these situations occurs: •...
Page 44 Table 2. Common MTU sizes Application 1500 The largest Ethernet packet size. This setting is typical for connections that do not use PPPoE or VPN and is the default value for NETGEAR routers, adapters, and switches. 1492 Used in PPPoE environments. 1472 Maximum size to use for pinging.
Page 45: Chapter 4 Optimize Gaming And Customize Quality Of Service Settings
Optimize Gaming and Customize Quality of Service Settings You can optimize gaming and customize Quality of Service (QoS) settings to prevent network lag and congestion, to allocate bandwidth to specific devices, and to prioritize traffic for specific devices. Note: By default, traffic prioritization for automatically classified games is enabled. The classified games are a preset list of games that cover all console games and most PC games.
Page 46: Decrease Lag By Using The Geo Filter
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Decrease lag by Using the Geo Filter The main cause of lag in console games such as Call of Duty, Destiny, FIFA, and many others, is the distance from you to the host or server of the game. The Geo Filter can limit the distance of these hosts or servers by blocking all hosts or servers outside a range that you can specify.
Page 47 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays. 4. Select Geo-Filter. The page that displays shows a map. For information about the player and server icons that can be shown on the map, see Step 11.
Page 48 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 8. Set the distance radius by moving the Set Distance slider. We recommend that you set a distance radius in the range from 500 km to 3,000 km (311 mi. to 1,864 mi.). All connections outside the radius are prevented from hosting your game.
Page 49: Use The Geo Filter By Drawing Areas
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Denied player (a player that you added to the Blocklist) Ping assist player (a player outside your area or radius that is still allowed) Server Blocked server (a server outside your area or radius) Allowed server (a server that you added to the Allowlist) Ping assist server (a server outside your area or radius that is still allowed) Note: For information about allowing or blocking a connection to a device (to a...
Page 50 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 51 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Tip: If the map view is too small, increase the size of the map. You can do so by using your mouse or by moving the vertical slider up in the direction of the + sign. To move the map to the continent in which the best servers are located, click and hold the map and then move it with your mouse.
Page 52 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • Block. To disable the Ping Assist option, move the Ping Assist slider all the way to the left or enter 0 in the field to the right of the slider. All servers, hosts, and players outside your radius are blocked.
Page 53: Ping A Device And Allow Or Deny The Device A Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Ping a Device and Allow or Deny the Device a Connection You can allow or block connections to individual devices, regardless of the distance radius or defined areas of your Geo Filter. If you allow an individual connection, the device can connect to your device, even if is outside the radius or defined areas of your Geo Filter.
Page 54: View The Automatically Generated Ping Graph For A Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 7. To ping the connection again, click the ping icon in the Allow and Deny pane. The new ping results display in the Ping pane. 8. To remove the connection from the Allow and Deny pane, click the trashcan icon in the Allow and Deny pane.
Page 55: Add A Device To The Geo Filter
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 50 ms–100 ms. Good for online gaming. 100 ms–150 ms. Acceptable for online gaming. 150 ms or higher. Unfavorable for online gaming. • Host Tick Rate. The number of packets sent per second from the host of your game (usually a server) to you.
Page 56: Remove A Device From The Geo Filter
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 9. Click NEXT If your device is a console, filtering mode is enabled for the device, which means that the router blocks connections outside your distance radius to force your device to use a host or server inside your radius. We recommend this setting for console games.
Page 57: Manage The Geo Filter Map Settings
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Manage the Geo Filter Map Settings You can manage the Geo Filter map settings such as the unit of length (kilometers or miles) in which the distance radius is expressed, whether the Strict Mode feature is enabled, whether the Auto Ping Host feature is enabled, and whether the Fast Search feature is enabled.
Page 58: Run And Manage Connection Benchmark Tests
Ping Assist feature. If you do not want that to happen, clear the Fast Search check box. Note: The FLUSH CLOUD button is for use under guidance from NETGEAR Technical Support. (Clicking the FLUSH CLOUD button reloads the IP addresses for the Geo Filter.)
Page 59: Schedule Connection Benchmark Tests
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The router runs the following tests: • Speed Test. The traffic upload and download speed in Mbps. • Ping Test. The ping speed and jitter in ms as well as any packet loss as a percentage.
Page 60: Manage If Tests Can Be Scheduled Or Delete Tests
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • Recurring test. Do the following: a. From the upper menu, select Repeating. b. From the lower menu, select the frequency from 1 to 24 hours. You can also select Custom and specify a custom schedule. c.
Page 61: Manage Bandwidth Allocation
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 6. To manage the scheduling of tests, delete failed tests, or delete all test, do the following: a. Click the Connection Test menu icon. The the Options pane displays. b. Do one of the following: •...
Page 62 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 5. In the Congestion Control pane, click the Congestion Control menu icon. The Options pane displays. 6. In the Download Bandwidth and Upload Bandwidth fields, enter your Internet download bandwidth speed in Mbps and Internet upload bandwidth speed in Mbps. If you used the automatic Internet setup (see Automatic Internet Setup on page 21), the bandwidth speeds were automatically entered.
Page 63: Disable Congestion Control
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 For example, if you move the button on the Download slider to 70, applications or devices that consume a lot of bandwidth are limited to 70 percent of the total bandwidth speed that you specified, and 30 percent of the total bandwidth remains available for applications or devices that consume less bandwidth.
Page 64 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 You can set different allocations for upload and download bandwidths. By default, the router automatically allocates excess (unused) bandwidth to a device that needs it. Although we do not recommend it, you can disable this option so that the router does not share unused bandwidth across your network and the bandwidth that you allocate to each device is the maximum bandwidth that the device can use.
Page 65 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 8. To allocate upload bandwidth to devices, do the following in the Bandwidth Allocation pane: a. Above the graph, select the Upload radio button. The Bandwidth Allocation pane shows as the Bandwidth Allocation - Upload pane.
Page 66: Allocate Bandwidth To Types Of Applications
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 10. To prevent unused bandwidth from being shared across your network (which we do not recommend), do the following in the Bandwidth Allocation pane: a. Click the Bandwidth Allocation menu icon. The Options pane opens. b.
Page 67 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays. 4. Select QoS. 5. In the Bandwidth Allocation pane, click the Bandwidth Allocation menu icon. The Options pane opens.
Page 68 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 CAUTION: If you allocate 100 percent to one type of application, you effectively disable other types of applications. If you allocate 0 percent to one type of application, you effectively disable that type of application. c.
Page 69: Reset The Bandwidth Distribution
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The upload bandwidth that you allocate to each type of application is now the maximum upload bandwidth that the type of application can use. Any excess upload bandwidth is not shared. d. To close the Options pane, click the X. Reset the Bandwidth Distribution You can reset the bandwidth to default settings so that the router allocates each type of application or device an equal share of the bandwidth.
Page 70: Prioritize Traffic For A Device And Service And View Prioritization Information
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Prioritize Traffic for a Device and Service and View Prioritization Information By default, the router automatically prioritizes high-priority traffic such as games. If you prefer, you can manually disable automatic traffic prioritization (see Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization on page 73).
Page 71: Add A Device And A Service For Traffic Prioritization
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 6. To manually add a device and service, port, or port range for traffic prioritization, do the following in the Traffic Prioritization pane: a. Click the ADD DEVICE button. The Traffic Prioritization Selector window opens and the detected devices display. b.
Page 72: Stop Traffic Prioritization For A Device
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 73: Disable Automatic Traffic Prioritization
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays. 4. Select QoS. 5. Scroll down to the Traffic Prioritization pane and click the trash icon next to the device.
Page 74: Chapter 5 Monitor Game Servers And Your Devices, Router, And Network
Monitor Game Servers and Your Devices, Router, and Network This chapter describes how to monitor game servers, the devices on your network, and your network itself, and how to view router system information. For information about viewing the router logs, network statistics, and network connections, see Maintain the Router on page 150.
Page 75: Ping Game Servers And Track Pings Over Time
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Ping Game Servers and Track Pings Over Time You can ping the servers for your favorite games to determine the best servers to connect to and the ones to avoid. For each server for a specific game, your connection quality displays on a world map.
Page 76 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 connection time, and red with the worst connection time. A collection of servers might display as a cluster, which you can expand by clicking on the cluster. Tip: If the map view is too small, increase the size of the map. You can do so by using your mouse or by moving the vertical slider up in the direction of the + sign.
Page 77 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 8. To add the server on the ping history pane to an existing or new custom ping list, do one of the following: • Add the server to an existing custom ping list. Do the following: a.
Page 78: Add A Custom Ping List
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 c. Select the days on which the router must ping the servers. d. Click the SAVE button. The pings are scheduled. Next to the clock icon, the time of the next scheduled ping is shown. For information about viewing the ping history, see View the Ping History for One or More Servers for a Specific Game on page 80.
Page 79: Change A Custom Ping List
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 c. Select the days on which the router must ping the servers. d. Click the DONE button. The pings are scheduled. 9. Click the ADD IP ADDRESS button. The window adjusts. 10. Add one or more IP addresses by using one of the following methods: •...
Page 80: Delete A Custom Ping List
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 5. In the Select Ping Target menu, click the pencil icon for the list that you want to change. The Custom List window opens. 6. Change the settings for the ping list. For more information about the settings, see Add a Custom Ping List on page 78.
Page 81 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To view the ping history for a server: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 82: Manage The Ping Heatmap Settings
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The ping history pane shows the current and historical ping times for the server. The pane shows the average ping time, indicated by the dotted line, and the current ping time, indicated by a white arrow at the right. You can select a time span from the Slider Timespan menu to the right below the ping history pane and move the slider below the pane to view a specific period within the selected time span.
Page 83: View And Manage Devices Currently On The Network
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Note: For information about adding a custom ping list, see Add a Custom Ping List on page 78. 7. To sync the server information in the cloud with the information on your device, click the FORCE CLOUD UPDATE button.
Page 84: View Network Usage Information
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 6. To assign or change the displayed name and type for the device, in the Device Settings pane, do the following: a. In the Name field, enter a name of up to 35 characters. b.
Page 85 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays. 4. Select Network Monitor. The page that displays shows the Network Snapshot pane and the Network Overview pane: •...
Page 86: View Router System Information
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • To view the applications that are consuming bandwidth for your selection and traffic category, click the graph. The Application Breakdown pane displays and shows the applications that are using download or upload bandwidth for your selection. You can take any of the following actions in the Application Breakdown pane: To view application volume details, point to the graph.
Page 87 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 A small pop-up window displays usage details. • RAM Usage. This pane shows usage information about the random access memory (RAM) categories on the router. You can take any of the following actions in the RAM Usage pane: To exclude a RAM category from the graph, above the graph, click the name of the RAM category.
Page 88: Customize The Dashboard
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • Wireless Status. The information in this pane includes the network name (SSID), network key (WiFi password), and type of WiFi security for the 2.4 GHz radio and 5 GHz radio in the main WiFi network. •...
Page 89 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 4. To add a pane to the Dashboard, do the following: a. Select one of the following from the router menu on the left of the page: Geo-Filter, Ping Heatmap, QoS, Connection Benchmark, Device Manager, Network Monitor, Traffic Controller, or System Information.
Page 90: Chapter 6 Control Access To And From The Internet
Internet. You can also set up traffic rules to allow, block, or reject all traffic, particular categories of traffic, specific games, or port ranges. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage NETGEAR Armor • Allow, Block, or Reject Traffic Categories, Specific Games, or Port Ranges With Traffic Rules •...
Page 91: Manage Netgear Armor
Mac OS, iOS, and Android devices. For more information about NETGEAR Armor, visit netgear.com/landings/armor/default.aspx. You can manage NETGEAR Armor from the Nighthawk app. You can also view or change your Armor settings from the NETGEAR Armor portal. Activate Armor Using the Nighthawk App To activate Armor using the Nighthawk app: 1.
Page 92: View Or Change Your Netgear Armor Settings From The Armor Portal
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 View or Change your NETGEAR Armor Settings From the Armor Portal If you already activated NETGEAR Armor, you can view or change your NETGEAR Armor settings from the NETGEAR Armor portal. To view or change your NETGEAR Armor settings: 1.
Page 93: Add A Rule To Allow, Block, Or Reject Traffic
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 As an example, if you want to block every port except for one on your smart home device, set up a first rule that allows traffic on that port on your smart home device. Then, set up a second rule that blocks all traffic on your smart home device.
Page 94 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 8. Click NEXT. 9. Either select the All Devices check box or select one or more devices from the list of detected devices. 10. Click NEXT. 11. From the Select Target menu, select the type of traffic to which the rule must apply: •...
Page 95: Change A Traffic Rule
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The rule is added to the Traffic Rules table. Traffic information about the rule displays in the Traffic Analysis pane. If you enabled event capture, events for the rule display in the Event Capture pane. For more information about the Traffic Analysis pane and the Event Capture pane, see View Traffic Analytics and Events for a Traffic Rule on page 100.
Page 96: Reorder The Priority Of A Traffic Rule
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 97: Enable Or Disable A Traffic Rule
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To reorder the priority of a traffic rule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 98: Enable Or Disable All Traffic Rules
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 If the rule is disabled, the button displays white. If the rule is enabled, the button displays red. The new action takes effect immediately. Enable or Disable all Traffic Rules When you add a traffic rule, the rule is enabled automatically. With one click of a button, you can disable all rules and you can enable them again.
Page 99: Remove A Traffic Rule
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays. 4. Select Traffic Controller. 5.
Page 100: View Traffic Analytics And Events For A Traffic Rule
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 View Traffic Analytics and Events for a Traffic Rule When you add a traffic rule, the router automatically provides traffic analytics for the rule. If event tracking is enabled for the rule, the router maintains a traffic rule event log. You can view this information.
Page 101: Block Access To Internet Sites Using Keywords
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Block Access to Internet Sites Using Keywords You can block keywords and domains (websites) to prevent certain types of HTTP traffic from accessing your network. By default, keyword blocking is disabled and no domains are blocked.
Page 102: Delete Keywords From The Blocked List
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • Specify .com if you want to allow only sites with domain suffixes such as .edu or .gov. • Enter a period (.) to block all Internet browsing access. 7. Click the Add Keyword button. The keyword is added to the keyword list.
Page 103: Block Services And Applications With Simple Outbound Firewall Rules
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To specify a trusted computer: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 104: Block A Service Or Application From Accessing The Internet
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Block a Service or Application From Accessing the Internet You can block Internet services on your network based on the type of service. You can block the services all the time or based on a schedule. To block a service or application from accessing the Internet: 1.
Page 105: Change An Outbound Firewall Rule For A Service Or Application
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 9. Select a filtering option: • Only This IP Address. Block services for a single computer. Enter the IP address for that computer. • IP Address Range. Block services for a range of computers with consecutive IP addresses on your network.
Page 106: Remove An Outbound Firewall Rule For A Service Or Application
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Your settings are saved. The changed rule displays in the Service Table on the Block Services page. Remove an Outbound Firewall Rule for a Service or Application You can remove an outbound firewall rule that you no longer need. After you remove the rule, the service or application is no longer blocked.
Page 107 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To set up a schedule: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 108 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 109 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 By default, the selection from the menu is None and the router does not log messages. 12. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. The router sends log messages automatically according to the schedule that you set.
Page 110: Chapter 7 Manage The Router's Network Settings
Manage the Router’s Network Settings The router comes ready for WiFi, Ethernet, and USB connections. You can customize the router’s network settings. We recommend that you install the router and connect it to the Internet before you change its network settings. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
Page 111: View Or Change Wan Settings
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 View or Change WAN Settings You can view or configure wide area network (WAN) settings for the Internet port. You can set up a DMZ (demilitarized zone) server, change the maximum transmit unit (MTU) size, and enable the router to respond to a ping to its WAN (Internet) port.
Page 112: Set Up A Default Dmz Server
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 attacks from the Internet but might prevent some Internet games, point-to-point applications, or multimedia applications from working. Open NAT provides a much less secured firewall but allows almost all Internet applications to work. By default, the Secured NAT radio button is selected and the router functions with secured NAT.
Page 113: Change The Router's Device Name
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The Dashboard displays. 4. Select Settings > Setup > WAN Setup. The WAN Setup page displays. 5. Select the Default DMZ Server check box. 6. Type the IP address. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 114: Change The Router's Lan Ip Address And Rip Settings
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Change the Router’s LAN IP Address and RIP Settings The router is preconfigured to use private IP addresses on the LAN side and to function as a DHCP server. The router’s default LAN IP configuration is as follows: •...
Page 115: Specify The Ip Addresses That The Router Assigns
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 7. Router Information Protocol (RIP) allows a router to exchange routing information with other routers. To change the RIP settings, do the following: a. Select the RIP direction: • Both. The router broadcasts its routing table periodically and incorporates information that it receives.
Page 116 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To specify the pool of IP addresses that the router assigns: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Page 117: Disable The Dhcp Server Feature In The Router
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Disable the DHCP Server Feature in the Router By default, the router functions as a DHCP server. The router assigns IP, DNS server, and default gateway addresses to all computers connected to the LAN. The assigned default gateway address is the LAN address of the router.
Page 118: Reserve A Lan Ip Address
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Reserve a LAN IP Address To reserve a LAN IP address: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Page 119: Change A Reserved Ip Address
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The reserved address is not assigned until the next time the computer contacts the router’s DHCP server. You can restart the computer, or access its IP configuration and force a DHCP release and renew. Change a Reserved IP Address To change a reserved address entry: 1.
Page 120: Set Up A Bridge To Your Isp's Network Using A Port Group Or Vlan Tag Group
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 121: Set Up A Bridge To Your Isp's Network Using A Vlan Tag Group
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To set up a bridge to your ISP’s network using a port group: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
Page 122 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 If you are subscribed to a service such as IPTV, the router might require VLAN tags to distinguish between the Internet traffic and the IPTV traffic. A bridge with a VLAN tag group prevents packets that are sent between the device and the router’s Internet port from being processed through the router’s Network Address Translation (NAT) service.
Page 123: Set Up An Iptv Port To Lease An Intranet Port
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • Select the check box for a wired LAN port or WiFi port. If your device is connected to an Ethernet port on the router, select the LAN port check box that corresponds to the Ethernet port on the router to which the device is connected.
Page 124: Manage Custom Static Routes
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The VLAN / Bridge Settings page displays. 5. Select the Enable VLAN/Bridge Group check box. The page expands. 6. Select the By bridge group radio button. The page expands. 7. Depending on the port to which the IPTV is connected, select a Wired Ports check box or a Wireless check box: •...
Page 125: Set Up A Static Route
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses will be forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. • The Private check box is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case RIP is activated.
Page 126: Change A Static Route
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 13. Click the Apply button. The static route is added to the table. Change a Static Route To change a static route: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
Page 127: Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug And Play
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 4. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > Static Routes. The Static Routes page displays. 5. In the table, select the radio button for the route. 6. Click the Delete button. The route is removed from the table. Improve Network Connections With Universal Plug and Play Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) helps devices such as Internet appliances and computers...
Page 128 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 at the expense of more network traffic. Longer durations can compromise the freshness of the device status but can significantly reduce network traffic. 7. Type the advertisement time to live in hops. The time to live for the advertisement is measured in hops (steps) for each UPnP packet sent.
Page 129: Chapter 8 Manage The Router's Wifi Settings
Manage the Router’s WiFi Settings The router comes ready for WiFi connections. You can customize the router’s WiFi settings. This chapter includes the following sections: • Specify Basic WiFi Settings • Change the WiFi Password or Security Level • Change the WiFi Mode for Download and Upload Speeds •...
Page 130: Specify Basic Wifi Settings
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Specify Basic WiFi Settings The router comes with preset security. This means that the WiFi network name (SSID), network key (password), and security option (encryption protocol) are preset in the factory. You can find the preset SSID and password on the router label. Note: The preset SSID and password are uniquely generated for every device to protect and maximize your WiFi security.
Page 131 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Note: If AX WiFi is enabled, you can also enable Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple-Access (OFDMA) for each radio band independently. By default, OFDMA is disabled. For more information, see Enable or Disable OFDMA on page 142. 7.
Page 132: Change The Wifi Password Or Security Level
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 adjacent access points is four channels (for example, in the 2.4 GHz radio band, use Channels 1 and 5, or 6 and 10). Note: For information about the options in the Mode menu, see Change the WiFi Mode for Download and Upload Speeds on page 134.
Page 133 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 134: Change The Wifi Mode For Download And Upload Speeds
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • Is your computer or mobile device connected to another WiFi network in your area? Some mobile devices automatically connect to the first open network without WiFi security that they discover. • Is your computer or mobile device trying to connect to your network with its old settings (before you changed the settings)? If so, update the WiFi network selection in your computer or mobile device to match the current settings for your network.
Page 135: Change The Wifi Mode If Ax Wifi Is Disabled
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 5. In the Wireless Network (2.4 GHz b/g/n/ax) section, select a WiFi mode from the Mode menu. • Up to 600 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11n, 802.11g, and 802.11b devices to join the network and allows 802.11ax devices to function at up to 600 Mbps.
Page 136 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To change the WiFi mode settings if AX WiFi is disabled: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Page 137: Set Up A Guest Wifi Network
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 1000 Mbps. • Up to 433 Mbps. This mode allows 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, and 802.11a devices to join the selected WiFi network in the 5 GHz band of the network but limits 802.11ax and 802.11ac devices to functioning at up to 433 Mbps.
Page 138 8. Keep the default guest network name or type a custom name. The default guest WiFi network names (SSIDs) are as follows: • NETGEAR-Guest is for the 2.4 GHz WiFi band. • NETGEAR-5G-Guest is for the 5 GHz WiFi band.
Page 139: Use The Wps Wizard For Wifi Connections
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Use the WPS Wizard for WiFi Connections The WPS Wizard helps you add a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)–enabled device to your WiFi network without typing the WiFi password. To use the WPS Wizard: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
Page 140: Use The Wifi On/Off Button
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 the router, it might be easier to press its WiFi On/Off button. If you are away from the router or already logged in it might be easier to enable or disable them. Use the WiFi On/Off Button To turn the WiFi radios off and on with the WiFi On/Off button: Press the WiFi On/Off button on the top of the router for two seconds.
Page 141: Set Up A Wifi Schedule
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Set Up a WiFi Schedule You can turn off the WiFi signal from your router at times when you do not need a WiFi connection. For example, you might turn it off for the weekend if you leave town. To set up the WiFi schedule: 1.
Page 142: Enable Or Disable Ofdma
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 AX WiFi is enabled by default. To enable or disable AX WiFi: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Page 143: Enable Or Disable Smart Connect
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To enable or disable OFDMA: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 144: Manage Implicit Beamforming
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To enable or disable Smart Connect: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 145: Enable Or Disable Mu-Mimo
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 4. Select Settings > Advanced Settings > Advanced Wireless. The Advanced Wireless Settings page displays. 5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and clear the Enable Implicit BEAMFORMING check box. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 146: Change The Transmission Power Control
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Change the Transmission Power Control By default, you router’s transmission power is set to 100%. This allows your router to give you whole home WiFi coverage. If you don’t need whole home WiFi coverage, and you also want to save power consumption while using your router, you can lower the transmission power of your router.
Page 147 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • Connect multiple devices like NAS, Smart TV, Blu-ray player, and game consoles at gigabit WiFi speeds using a WiFi link. • Avoid the need for separate WiFi adapters for each device. For example, you can install the first router in a room like a home office where your Internet connection is located.
Page 148: Use The Router As A Wifi Access Point Only
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 9. Click the Apply button. The window closes and you are returned to the Advanced Wireless Settings page. 10. Click the Apply button on the main Advanced Wireless Settings page. Your settings are saved. Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point Only By default, the router functions both as a router and a WiFi access point (AP).
Page 149 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, we recommend that you use different WiFi settings on each router. You can also turn off the WiFi radio on the other router, access point, or gateway and use this router only for WiFi client access.
Page 150: Chapter 9 Maintain The Router
Maintain the Router This chapter describes the settings for administering and maintaining your router. For information about monitoring devices and the network and viewing the router system information, see Monitor Game Servers and Your Devices, Router, and Network on page 74. The chapter includes the following sections: •...
Page 151: Update The Router Firmware
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Update the Router Firmware You can log in to the router and check to see if new firmware is available, or you can manually load a specific firmware version to your router. Check for New Firmware and Update the Router The router firmware (routing software) is stored in flash memory.
Page 152: Manually Upload Firmware To The Router
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 WARNING: To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the update. For example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not turn off the router. The router restarts after the firmware is uploaded and updated.
Page 153 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To manually upload a firmware file to your router: 1. Download the firmware for your router from the NETGEAR Download Center, save it to your desktop, and unzip the file if needed. Note: The correct firmware file uses an .img extension.
Page 154: Change The Admin Password
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 c. Select System Information. The page that displays shows multiple panes. The firmware version is listed in the System Info pane. Change the admin Password The first time that you logged in to the router with the user name admin, you were required to change the password.
Page 155: Enable Admin Password Recovery
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Enable admin Password Recovery The router admin password is used to log in to your router web interface. We recommend that you enable password recovery if you change the router admin password. Then you can recover the password if it is forgotten.
Page 156: Manage The Router Configuration File
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The serial number is on the router label. 4. Enter the serial number of the router. 5. Click the Continue button. A window opens requesting the answers to your security questions. 6. Enter the saved answers to your security questions. 7.
Page 157: Restore The Configuration Settings
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Restore the Configuration Settings To restore the configuration settings that you backed up: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens.
Page 158: Use The Reset Button
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Tip: If the router is in access point mode or bridge mode and you do not know the IP address that is assigned to it, first try to use an IP scanner application to detect the IP address.
Page 159: Set Your Time Zone
Your settings are saved. Change the NTP Server By default, the router uses the NETGEAR Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to sync the network time. You can change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server. To change the NTP server to your preferred NTP server: 1.
Page 160: Monitor And Meter Internet Traffic
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays.
Page 161: Restrict Internet Traffic By Volume
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 6. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date. 7. To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved and the router restarts.
Page 162: Restrict Internet Traffic By Connection Time
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 11. In the Pop up a warning message field, enter a value in minutes to specify when the router issues a warning message before the monthly limit in hours is reached. This setting is optional. The router issues a warning when the balance falls below the number of minutes that you enter.
Page 163: View The Internet Traffic Volume And Statistics
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 7. In the Monthly Limit field, enter how many hours per month are allowed. Note: The router must be connected to the Internet for you to be able to enter information in the Monthly Limit field. 8.
Page 164: Unblock The Traffic Meter After The Traffic Limit Is Reached
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 4. Select Settings > Monitoring > Traffic Meter. The Traffic Meter page displays. 5. Scroll down to the Internet Traffic Statistics section. The Internet Traffic Statistics section displays when the traffic counter was started and what the traffic balance is.
Page 165: View And Manage Logs Of Router Activity
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 View and Manage Logs of Router Activity The logs are a detailed record of the websites you accessed or attempted to access and many other router actions. Up to 256 entries are stored in the log. To view and manage logs: 1.
Page 166: Display Internet Port Statistics
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 more information, see Set Up Email Notifications for Security Events and Log Messages on page 107. 9. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Display Internet Port Statistics To display Internet port statistics: 1.
Page 167: Check The Internet Connection Status, View Details, And Release And Renew The Connection
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 5. To change the polling frequency, enter a time in seconds in the Poll Interval field and click the Set Interval button. 6. To stop the polling entirely, click the Stop button. Check the Internet Connection Status, View Details, and Release and Renew the Connection To check the Internet connection status if the router is connected to a WAN Ethernet...
Page 168: Restart The Router From Its Web Interface
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 • DHCP Server. The IP address for the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server that provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the computers that are connected to the router. • DNS Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Service server that provides translation of network names to IP addresses.
Page 169: View Router Notifications
By default, the router functions as a DLNA media server, which lets you view movies and photos on DLNA/UPnP AV-compliant media players, such as Xbox360, Playstation, and NETGEAR media players. You can disable the media server, for example, if another device on your network already functions as a media server.
Page 170: Turn Off The Router Leds
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays. 4. Select Settings > USB Functions > Media Server. The Media Server (Settings) page displays.
Page 171: Access Your Router Using The Nighthawk App
Nighthawk app for your mobile device. For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Update the Router Firmware on page 151. To download the latest Nighthawk app for your mobile device, visit https://www.netgear.com/home/apps-services/nighthawk-app/. Maintain the Router User Manual...
Page 172: Chapter 10 Share Usb Storage Devices Attached To The Router
• Access a Storage Device That Is Connected to the Router From a Mac • Manage Access to a USB Storage Device • Use FTP Within Your Network • Manage Network Folders on a USB Storage Device • Safely Remove a USB Storage Device For more information about ReadySHARE features, visit netgear.com/readyshare.
Page 173: Usb Device Requirements
The router works with most USB-compliant external flash and hard drives. For the most up-to-date list of USB devices that the router supports, visit kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18985/~/readyshare-usb-drives-compatibility-list. Some USB external hard drives and flash drives require you to load the drivers onto the computer before the computer can access the USB storage device.
Page 174: Map A Usb Device To A Windows Network Drive
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 You must use the power supply when you connect the USB storage device to the router. When you connect the USB storage device to the router’s port, it might take up to two minutes before it is ready for sharing. By default, the USB storage device is available to all computers on your local area network (LAN).
Page 175: Access A Storage Device That Is Connected To The Router From A Mac
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 9. To connect to the USB storage device as a different user, select the Connect using different credentials check box, click the Finish button, and do the following: a. Type the user name and password. b.
Page 176 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To manage the USB storage device access settings: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 177: Use Ftp Within Your Network
If you set up Dynamic DNS (see Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet on page 182), you can also type a URL domain name. For example, if your domain name is MyName and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, you can type ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com to access the USB device over the Internet and download or upload files.
Page 178: Manage Network Folders On A Usb Storage Device
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive. The Dashboard displays. 4. Select Settings > USB Functions > ReadySHARE Storage. The USB Storage (Advanced Settings) page displays.
Page 179: Add A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The Available Networks Folder section shows the following information for an attached USB device: • Share Name. The default share name is USB_Storage (as in \\readyshare\USB_Storage). • Read Access and Write Access. Show the permissions and access controls on the network folder.
Page 180: Change A Network Folder On A Usb Storage Device
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Note: For read access and write access, the user name (account name) for All–no password is guest. The password for admin is the same one that you use to log in to the router. 8.
Page 181 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To remove a USB storage device safely: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 182: Chapter 11 Use Dynamic Dns To Access Usb Storage Devices
Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet With Dynamic DNS, you can use the Internet to access USB storage devices that are attached to the router’s USB ports when you are not home. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
Page 183: Set Up And Manage Dynamic Dns
DNS service does not work because private addresses are not routed on the Internet. Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account To set up Dynamic DNS and register for a free NETGEAR account: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
Page 184: Specify A Dns Account That You Already Created
11. To agree to the terms of service, select the check box. 12. Click the Register button. 13. Follow the instructions on the page to register for your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS service. Specify a DNS Account That You Already Created If you already created a Dynamic DNS account with NETGEAR, No-IP, or DynDNS, you can set up the router to use your account.
Page 185: Change The Dynamic Dns Settings
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 10. For a NETGEAR account at No-IP, in the Email field, type the email address for your account. 11. In the Password (6-32 characters) field, type the password for your DDNS account. 12. Click the Apply button.
Page 186 FTP. The procedures in this chapter provide details. To set up your personal account and use FTP: 1. Get your NETGEAR Dynamic DNS domain name. For more information, see Set Up a New Dynamic DNS Account on page 183.
Page 187: Access Usb Storage Devices Through The Internet
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Access USB Storage Devices Through the Internet If you connect a USB storage device to the router, you can access the USB device through the Internet when you are not home. After you gain access, you can use FTP to share files on the USB device.
Page 188: Use Ftp To Access Storage Devices Through The Internet
For example, if your IP address is 10.1.65.4, type ftp://10.1.65.4. If you are using Dynamic DNS, your domain name is MyName, and you use the NETGEAR DDNS server, type the DNS name ftp://MyName.mynetgear.com. 3. When prompted, log in: • To log in as admin, in the user name field, enter admin and in the password field, enter the same password that you use to log in to the router.
Page 189 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 5. Download or upload the file. Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB User Manual Storage Devices Through the Internet...
Page 190: Chapter 12 Share A Usb Printer
You can share this USB printer among the Windows-based and Mac computers on your network. For more information about the features available in the NETGEAR USB Control Center, see the ReadySHARE Printer User Manual, which is available at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Page 191: Install The Printer Driver And Cable The Printer
You must install the ReadySHARE Printer utility on each computer that will share the printer. After you install it, the utility displays as NETGEAR USB Control Center on your computer. For more information about how to use the NETGEAR USB Control Center, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ReadySHARE_USB_Printer.aspx.
Page 192: Print Using The Netgear Usb Control Center
USB printer and prints the document. If another computer is already connected to the printer, your print job goes into a queue to wait to be printed. 4. If your document does not print, use the NETGEAR USB Control Center to check the printer status.
Page 193 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The status changes to Available. Now any computers on the network can use the printer. 6. To exit the utility, select System > Exit. Share a USB Printer User Manual...
Page 194: Chapter 13 Use Vpn To Access Your Network
Use VPN to Access Your Network You can use OpenVPN software to remotely access your router using virtual private networking (VPN). This chapter describes how to set up VPN service in the router and use VPN access. The chapter includes the following sections: •...
Page 195: Set Up A Vpn Connection
To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometimes called a domain name). You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. For more information, see Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 183.
Page 196: Install Openvpn Software
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 port, we recommend that you change these settings before you install the OpenVPN software. 6. To change the service type, scroll down and select the TCP radio button. 7. To change the port numbers, scroll down to the Service Port fields, and type the port numbers that you want to use.
Page 197 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 5. If you did not yet enable VPN service, select the Enable VPN Service check box and click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. For information about the advanced configuration options on this page, see Specify VPN Service in the Router on page 195.
Page 198 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 12. Read the License Agreement and click the I Agree button. 13. Leave the check boxes selected as shown in the previous figure, and click the Next button. 14. To specify the destination folder, click the Browse button, select a destination folder, and click the Next button.
Page 199: Install Openvpn Software On Your Mac Computer
If your device is a Windows 64-bit system, the OpenVPN client utility is installed by default in the C:\Program files\OpenVPN\config\ folder. 18. Modify the VPN interface name to NETGEAR-VPN: a. On your computer, go to the Networks window. If you are using Windows 10, select Control Panel >...
Page 200: Install Openvpn Software On An Ios Device
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 6. Click the FOR MACOSX button to download the OpenVPN configuration files. 7. Visit https://tunnelblick.net/index.html to download the OpenVPN client utility for Mac OS X. 8. Download and install the file. 9. Unzip the configuration files that you downloaded and copy them to the folder where the VPN client is installed on your device.
Page 201: Install Openvpn Software On An Android Device
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Note that when you open the .ovpn file, a list of apps displays. Select the OpenVPN Connect app to open the .ovpn file. For more information about using OpenVPN on your iOS device, visit http://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_openvpn.aspx#ios.
Page 202: Use A Vpn Tunnel On A Windows-Based Computer
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Use a VPN Tunnel on a Windows-Based Computer After you set up the router to use VPN and install the OpenVPN application on a Windows-based computer, you can open a VPN tunnel from your computer to your router over the Internet.
Page 203: Use Vpn To Access The Router's Usb Storage Device And Media.203
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Storage Device and Media To use a Windows-based computer to access a USB storage device that is attached to the router and download files: 1. Open File Explorer or Windows Explorer and select Network. The network resources display.
Page 204: Block Vpn Client Internet Access In The Router
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 access to your home network and the Internet. Accessing the Internet remotely through a VPN might be slower than accessing the Internet directly. To allow VPN clients to use your home Internet service: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network.
Page 205: Use A Vpn Tunnel To Access Your Internet Service At Home
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To allow VPN clients to access your home network only: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3.
Page 206 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 4. When the VPN connection is established, launch your Internet browser. Use VPN to Access Your Network User Manual...
Page 207: Chapter 14 Manage And Customize Internet Traffic Rules For Ports
Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports You can use port forwarding and port triggering to set up rules for Internet traffic. You need networking knowledge to set up these features. This chapter includes the following sections: • Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications •...
Page 208: Manage Port Forwarding To A Local Server For Services And Applications
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Manage Port Forwarding to a Local Server for Services and Applications If your home network includes a server, you can allow certain types of incoming traffic to reach the server. For example, you might want to make a local web server, FTP server, or game server visible and available to the Internet.
Page 209: Add A Custom Port Forwarding Service Or Application
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 8. From the Service Name menu, select the service name. If the service that you want to add is not in the menu, create a custom service. See Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application on page 209. 9.
Page 210: Change A Port Forwarding Service Or Application
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 9. In the External Starting Port field, type the default port number for the service or application. 10. In the External Ending Port, type the same port number, or, for each additional computer that uses the service or application, increase the port number with one digit.
Page 211: Remove A Port Forwarding Service Or Application
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 7. Change the settings. For information about the settings, see Add a Custom Port Forwarding Service or Application on page 209. 8. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Remove a Port Forwarding Service or Application To remove a port forwarding service or application: 1.
Page 212: How The Router Implements A Port Forwarding Rule
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 HTTP (port 80) is the standard protocol for web servers. 3. (Optional) Register a host name with a Dynamic DNS service (see Set Up and Manage Dynamic DNS on page 183) and specify that name on the Dynamic DNS page of the router.
Page 213: Add A Port Triggering Service Or Application
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 With port triggering, the router monitors traffic to the Internet from an outbound “trigger” port that you specify. For outbound traffic from that port, the router saves the IP address of the computer that sent the traffic. The router temporarily opens the incoming port or ports that you specify for your port triggering service or application and forwards that incoming traffic to that destination.
Page 214: Enable Port Triggering And Specify The Time-Out Value
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 9. In the Triggering Port field, enter the number of the outbound traffic port that must open the inbound ports. 10. From the Connection Type menu, select TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP (the default selection). If you are not sure, leave the TCP/UDP selection.
Page 215: Change A Port Triggering Service Or Application
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 The time-out value controls how long the inbound ports stay open when the router detects no activity. This value is required because the router cannot detect when the service or application terminates. 7. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved.
Page 216: Disable Port Triggering
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 To remove a port triggering service or application: 1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router network. 2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net. A login window opens. 3. Enter the router admin user name and password. The user name is admin.
Page 217: Application Example: Port Triggering For Internet Relay Chat.217
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 By default, this check box is cleared. If this check box is selected, the router does not use port triggering even if you specified port triggering settings. 6. Click the Apply button. Your settings are saved. Application Example: Port Triggering for Internet Relay Chat Some application servers, such as FTP and IRC servers, send replies to multiple port...
Page 218 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 8. When you finish your chat session, your router eventually senses a period of inactivity in the communications. The router then removes the session information from its session table and incoming traffic is no longer accepted on port numbers 33333 or 113.
Page 219: Chapter 15 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems you might experience with your router. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at netgear.com/support for product and contact information. The chapter contains the following sections: •...
Page 220: Quick Tips
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Quick tips This section describes tips for troubleshooting some common problems. Sequence to restart your network If you must restart your network, follow this sequence: 1. Turn off and unplug the modem. 2. Turn off the router. 3.
Page 221: Troubleshoot With The Leds
• Make sure that the power adapter is securely connected to your router and securely connected to a working power outlet. • Make sure that you are using the power adapter that NETGEAR supplied for this product. • If the Power LED blinks slowly and continuously, the router firmware is corrupted.
Page 222: Internet Or Ethernet Port Leds Are Off
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 If the error persists, a hardware problem might be the cause. Contact Technical Support at netgear.com/support. Internet or Ethernet Port LEDs Are Off If you changed the standard LED settings and want to troubleshoot with the LEDs, change the LED settings back to the standard LED settings (see Turn Off the Router LEDs on page 170).
Page 223: You Cannot Access The Internet
Caps Lock is off when you enter this information. • If you are attempting to set up your NETGEAR router as a replacement for an ADSL gateway in your network, the router cannot perform many gateway services. For example, the router cannot convert ADSL or cable data into Ethernet networking information.
Page 224 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 6. Locate the Internet Status pane and check to see that an IP address is shown in the WAN IP field. If 0.0.0.0 is shown, your router did not obtain an IP address from your ISP.
Page 225: Troubleshoot Internet Browsing
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Troubleshoot Internet Browsing If your router can obtain an IP address but your computer is unable to load any web pages from the Internet, it might be for the following reasons: • The traffic meter is enabled, and the limit was reached. By configuring the traffic meter not to block Internet access when the traffic limit is reached, you can resume Internet access.
Page 226: Troubleshoot Wifi Connectivity
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Troubleshoot WiFi Connectivity If you are experiencing trouble connecting to the router over WiFi, try to isolate the problem: • Be sure that the WiFi settings in your computer or mobile device and router match exactly.
Page 227: Test The Path From A Windows-Based Computer To A Remote Device
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device To test the path from a Windows-based computer to a remote device: 1. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. 2.
Page 228 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 ping www.routerlogin.net 3. Click the OK button. You see a message like this one: Pinging <IP address > with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, one of the following problems might be occurring:...
Page 229: Chapter 16 Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix includes technical information about your router. The appendix contains the following sections: • Factory Settings • Technical Specifications...
Page 230: Factory Settings
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Model XR1000 Factory Settings You can return the router to its factory settings. Use the end of a paper clip or a similar object to press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router until the Power LED starts blinking amber.
Page 231 Transmit power control 100% Guest WiFi WiFi communication Disabled network Broadcast SSID Enabled SSID name 2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR-Guest 5 GHz band: NETGEAR-5G-Guest Security None (open network) Allow guests to see each other Disabled and access the local network WPS capability Enabled Router’s WPS PIN...
Page 232: Technical Specifications
IEEE 802.11ax 2.4 GHz 1024 QAM support IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5.0 GHz 256 QAM support IEEE 802.11ax 5.0 GHz at 80 MHz 1024 QAM support Note: NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards. Maximum WiFi clients per...
Page 233 Japan: 5.18–5.24 GHz and DFS (5.25–5.35 + 5.50–5.70) 802.11 security WPA2-Personal [AES] WPA-Personal [TKIP] + WPA2-Personal [AES] (mixed mode) WPA3-Personal Note: Legacy WEP is supported for bridge mode only. Note: For more information, see the data sheet, which is available at netgear.com/support/download. Supplemental Information User Manual...

NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro XR1000 User Manual

Chapter 1 Hardware Setup

Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router

Chapter 3 Specify Your Internet Settings

Chapter 4 Optimize Gaming and Customize Quality of Service Settings

Chapter 5 Monitor Game Servers and Your Devices, Router, and Network

Chapter 6 Control Access to and from the Internet

Chapter 7 Manage the Router's Network Settings

Chapter 8 Manage the Router's Wifi Settings

Chapter 9 Maintain the Router

Chapter 10 Share USB Storage Devices Attached to the Router

Chapter 11 Use Dynamic DNS to Access USB Storage Devices

Chapter 12 Share a USB Printer

Chapter 13 Use VPN to Access Your Network

Chapter 14 Manage and Customize Internet Traffic Rules for Ports

Chapter 15 Troubleshooting

Chapter 16 Supplemental Information

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