NETGEAR - Nighthawk AC2600 WiFi Gaming Router, 2.6Gbps (XR500)
Key item features
- High-Speed Performance: Blazing-fast AC2600 WiFi speeds up to 2.6 Gbps for an immersive gaming and live streaming experience
- Simultaneous Streaming: MU-MIMO technology allows for simultaneous streaming of data to multiple devices
- Lag-Free Gaming: Application QoS prioritizes gaming devices to prevent lag spikes
- Enhanced Range: Beamforming+ improves range and performance across all your devices
- Real-Time Monitoring: Gaming Dashboard monitors your network, bandwidth utilization by device, and game ping in real-time
- Secure Gaming: Gaming VPN protects your network identity by connecting to a secure gaming VPN server
- Optimized Connections: Geo-Filtering connects you to the closest servers and players for quick response times
- Customizable Settings: Nighthawk App allows you to get the most out of your router performance with customized settings
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Specs
- Router typeHome Router
- BrandNETGEAR
- Wireless performanceAC2600
- Number of wireless frequency bandsDual-Band
- WirelessWi-Fi
- Interface typeEthernet
Reviews summary
Pros
- : Provides consistently fast internet speeds.
- : Covers large homes and areas with wi-fi.
- : Covers multiple floors and large areas.
- : Provides wifi signal throughout the house, even in large spaces and through walls.
- : Provides consistent internet to multiple devices.
- : Offers high value at this cost.
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Current price is USD$244.99
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Nighthawk Pro Gaming is designed for the ultimate gaming performance. The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC2600 WiFi Gaming Router (XR500) takes the best-in-class Nighthawk features with cutting edge software, giving you the power to win. Compete in FPS games and make sure that your Twitch stream has the highest quality with stability. Optimize game performance and kill lag before network issues arise.
NETGEAR Nighthawk AC2600 WiFi Gaming Router (XR500):
- Blazing-fast AC2600 WiFi speeds up to 2.6 Gbps for an immersive gaming and live streaming experience
- MU-MIMO for simultaneous streaming of data to multiple devices
- Application QoS prioritizes gaming devices to prevent lag spikes
- Beamforming+ improves range & performance across all your devices
- Gaming Dashboard – Monitor your network, bandwidth utilization by device and game ping in real-time
- Gaming VPN – Protect your network identity by connecting to a secure gaming VPN server
- Geo-Filtering – Connects you to the closest servers and players so you can respond at a moment's notice
- Geofencing – Get the best connection by drawing boundaries to block out-of-range servers
- Ping Heatmap – Maps your favorite gaming servers and visualizes your connection quality to each server in the world
- Nighthawk App – Get the most out of your router performance with customized settings
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Specifications
Router type
Home Router
Brand
NETGEAR
Wireless performance
AC2600
Number of wireless frequency bands
Dual-Band
Warranty
Warranty information
1 YEAR
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Reviews summary
Pros
- : Provides consistently fast internet speeds.
- : Covers large homes and areas with wi-fi.
- : Covers multiple floors and large areas.
- : Provides wifi signal throughout the house, even in large spaces and through walls.
- : Provides consistent internet to multiple devices.
- : Offers high value at this cost.
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Feb 10, 2022
Nathan W.
5 out of 5 stars review
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Excellent!!
I'm an xfinity customer and was having High latency, packet burst, trash ping while online gaming. With 4 adults and just about all electronic devices being on wifi at any given time I needed a boost. I purchased the netgear gaming router and from the moment it was connected Oh man! What a difference! Now the only problem is I can't blame the bad internet speed for my trash gaming! I must come to terms with the fact that I'm a trash gamer lol…maybe the router should come with a disclaimer *warning using this device may reveal that you're a bad gamer.
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Oct 26, 2021
Bill 47
5 out of 5 stars review
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Excellent Router for the Price
No issues so far with this new router. Easy to set up. Replaced another brand that was continuously dropping out.
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Oct 5, 2025
Mokie Archaia
5 out of 5 stars review
Works great on my home network!
I've been using the NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 for a few months now, and it's easily one of the best networking upgrades I've ever made. My old router was a generic off-the-shelf basic functionality device, and I wanted something more tuned for a home network with many devices. Setting it up was straightforward, and the DumaOS interface gives me total control over my network. It features geo-filtering, bandwidth allocation, and it's built with gamers in mind. The speed and stability are excellent. I can stream, download, and game simultaneously without any lag spikes or dropped connections. My ping in online matches is noticeably lower and more consistent, especially when using the QoS (Quality of Service) settings to prioritize gaming traffic. The build quality also feels premium. I like the sleek look, plus it is well-ventilated, and has plenty of ports for both wired and wireless setups. Firmware updates have been reliable, and the customization options are surprisingly deep for anyone who likes to tweak their network. If you're a gamer, streamer, or just want rock-solid, low-latency WiFi, the XR500 is worth every penny. It's not just a router, it's a genuine performance boost for your entire network. Highly recommended for anyone who takes online gaming seriously.
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