What is the default IP address for Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500?

The factory default IP address for Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is http://192.168.1.1.

What is the default username and password for Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500?

The default username is "admin" and the default password is "password".

How do I factory reset the Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500?

Locate the small Reset pinhole on the back panel of the Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500. Press and hold it with a paperclip for 10-15 seconds while powered on until the LED lights cycle.

Netgear Gaming Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) AC2600 Dual-Band

Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500

Legendary gaming router with local server geo-filtering

Open http://192.168.1.1 ↗

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Gateway IP

192.168.1.1

Factory Username

admin

Factory Password

password

Technical specifications

Nighthawk Gaming

Manufacturer	Netgear
Product Series	Nighthawk Gaming
Device Class / Category	Gaming
Wireless Standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Speed Rating	AC2600 Dual-Band
Ethernet & Fiber Ports	1x 1G WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 2x USB 3.0
Routing / Firewall Throughput	1 Gbps Line-Rate Routing
Default Gateway URL	http://192.168.1.1 ↗
Operating System / Firmware	DumaOS

How to log in to your Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500

1 Connect Your Device: Plug your PC into any LAN port on the Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 using an Ethernet cable, or connect to the default Wi-Fi SSID printed on the router label.
2 Navigate to Gateway IP: Launch your web browser and enter http://192.168.1.1 into the address bar.
3 Enter Factory Credentials: Enter username "admin" and password "password", then click Login.
4 Configure Security & Password: Follow the on-screen Quick Setup wizard to customize your Wi-Fi SSID, set WPA3/WPA2-AES encryption, and establish a new master administrator password.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the default login for Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500?

The default IP address is http://192.168.1.1, default username is "admin", and default password is "password".

What ports and speeds does Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 support?

The Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 is equipped with 1x 1G WAN, 4x 1G LAN, 2x USB 3.0 with an overall speed rating of AC2600 Dual-Band.

How do I reset my Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 to factory settings?

Press and hold the physical Reset button on the Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 for 10 to 15 seconds until the power LED blinks, resetting all settings to factory default.