Gaming Router Review - NETGEAR XR500

[@TechBlock]

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[@benh7107]

Thanks for answering the question no other review seemed to. I needed to know the perfomance at extreme distances and it seems this is the router for me!

[@toogood6t9]

They are rolling out FTTC here also in Australia, taking a long time due to having to start from scratch with older areas (like mine) so still waiting as been delayed twice already. Currently my broadband provider gives 100mb down and 2mb up which isn't too bad.

[@TheFilmMixer101]

PREFECT INTROOOOO, I Loved it.

[@TechBlock]

Happy to hear that!!

[@VonJoshuaBasila]

I am planning to buy this gaming router... is it a good combination if I use a powerline adaptor with it?

[@mc1979]

This router is still valid in 2022 I just picked one up the other day at my local base exchange and I have significant improvement all through my house with all my gaming systems smart TVs etc.

[@abominablesnowman64]

my xr500 is almost dead. Please can I get recommendations from an upgrade of this one? Everything about it was great but the shelf life. After only 3 years its already failing. The router was great, allowing me taking advantage of my internet. Games download so fast with the xr500 and hoping my next router is that good.

[@idevastate_exe]

Wich 4k monitor should i use for my rx 480 not too expensive

[@Welbeloved]

I'm trying to decide between the 500 or 700! Plus, picking up my Alienware this wknd. I have multiple floors in the home, consoles, laptops, tablets, & SmartTv's.

[@tomdove8757]

I’ve just connnected this for first time but the internet led keeps flashing white what does this mean? Thanks

[@SimplyAjayy]

Which one would you recommend to buy, this one or the rgb Asus one?

[@HassHeater33]

I have a dumb question. If my modem is in another room, will I have to run a long ass ethernet cable from the modem to my room? It’s not a big deal, I’m just wondering.

[@smitt3607]

Great video,Which one is the best router for gaming,Asus ROG Rapture GT-AC5300 or NETGEAR XR700?I want to buy a gaming router but I dont know which one is The best for gaming.

[@Yt-gc9us]

My Modem is downstairs, which is pretty far away and I would like to have the router in my room. I do have a WiFi repeater though. Could I connect the router into my repeater with an Ethernet cable?

[@fnnpc746]

Yes you could configuare it as an access point but i wouldnt recommend it though

[@malekdurst8136]

Too get detailed statistics do you need to be wire connected to the device of can you access this info wirelessly?

[@metachion3247]

Your editing has really improved! I was out of the loop for a while and your editing seems really clean nowadays. Really professional. Keep up the content man.

[@TechBlock]

Thank you! Appreciate it!

[@orollers4801]

Do you have to pay a bill for it

[@shaolin95]

Does it have extended channels for 5ghz? Thanks

[@raulcielo6350]

Is it better to pay extra for the xr700 or is the xr500 perfect?

[@JoeFrogz]

I’m 5 mins in and I haven’t heard anything useful about reviewing the router other than the box looks good....

[@skdaroch]

Joe Beech so i skip to 6th minute.

[@exiledme9929]

I’m 15 minutes in & I haven’t heard anything useful about the router either, it’s literally the same as the wifi router as he was trying to compare to lmfao

[@maxrackstraw]

Yeah youve got to talk about the circumstances the router is being reviewed in first such as internet speed and delivery type

[@AustinPowers6969]

I really enjoy your content but I thought you were going to put your ethernet cables that you use in the description but I don't see them

[@immaduckonquack8118]

Looks nice is there any modems that do good with this

[@HanzTheGoat]

Does a wire gotta be in your main router straight into the gaming one cuz I’m farthest away from my router and my family won’t let me have the main router in room also do I gotta pay Monthly for the gaming router?

[@henzrihen4091]

tech block can you recommend a monitor for a dual gaming setup up to 1440p 144hz 1ms?

[@henzrihen4091]

some1?

[@TechBlock]

amzn.to/2LxHY80

[@AW1892-t5y]

Does it have to be connected to your actual house router? Or can it just run set up by itself ?

[@marinkrizanac2317]

Can I prioritize traffic to PS4 games or does it only work for pc

[@yurarnd8135]

yes u can

[@lachie9578]

My old router/modem is shit as I plugged the xr500 into it it doesn’t make my wifi faster can you help me plz

[@maicosalgado8675]

Is it compatible with DSL?

[@zakkhan410]

Can you add Mesh router satellite to this router ?

[@95winston]

what is the router wifi range mate …… I have my old router in my downstairs study ...…. but I have no internet access points in my upstairs bedroom so I have to rely on a WiFi signal up there ……. I have my 7 years old linksys Wag350n router plugged in to my sky internet modem at the moment ….. which produces only a weak signal to my bedroom

[@unreal5618]

how does it work like let’s say u have spectrum wifi. Do u have to use that modem with them spectrum or can u buy a new once i’m confused on that part.

[@ioanniskoukoumidis8337]

What annex supports this XR500 modem router? Annex A or Annex B?

[@emptyqrider]

Hi .. thanks a lot for your reviews . I got an FTTH service speeds to 200mb . Do you recommend this router to me ? Also is it easy to configure it to the existing modem by just simply connecting it with a cat 5 or cat 7 ? Thanks so much .

[@troyryan6158]

Does it matter what sort of modem I use with it?

[@MarkSalamone]

Any better routers come out since you’ve made this video? Great video by the way

[@ELMR831]

I get 200+ ping when everyone is connected to the router. When no one is using the wifi i get 40 ping so if i get my own router and just have my ps4 connected will i get better ping ?

[@Zahsta]

єl м-я Yes you will you have to pay extra through your internet provider monthly though.

[@Zahsta]

єl м-я Id talk to your parents about the Orbi mesh network system it allows you to have one router downstairs and another upstairs or your room for example. I work at a Internet company and I always recommend this to people in your situation. It is a meshnetwork but it’ll work better

[@9Packin]

I have this router and I really like it. Got it on sale for about $80 off retail price, but it's still kinda pricey. However, the features and ease of use of the DumaOS cannot be overstated. Just to list one example, the geofilter function works as advertised, being able to pick what servers I want to play on when playing COD WW2 on my Xbox One is great, my ping is a constant 15ms. Many other features which are nice too. Just to clarify this router does not magically make your internet connection better in regard to quality and speed. What the DumaOS does is give you extra tools to maximize your ability to use the connection you have to it's full potential. I highly recommend this router, I upgraded from an Asus NT66R and I don't regret the decision at all. Makes the time I get to online game much more enjoyable.

[@TechBlock]

Yeah it's a great router! :)

[@bobhog3969]

9Packin I’m about to buy one today. Can’t wait for that anti bufferbloat

[@Dentzah]

Hi My router is currently plugged in downstairs and I’ve got BT Infinity 2, my speed is spiking massively at the minute and I’m considering buying one of these... is there any way I can get wired connection? My Xbox is upstairs and connected wirelessly, I’m not sure how you get more filter sockets

[@Reaper-kf4yb]

your hdd or networkcon is limiting your filetransfer the netgear archives over 80mb with mine ;) its awsome fast readyshare! thats why i bought it

[@TechBlock]

Yeah I'm planning on picking up an external SSD to replace it :)

[@Reaper-kf4yb]

not needed absolutly not.. a fast Notebook HDD is enugh ; a chain is only as fast as ist weakest element and the weakest alement is the LAN-Network which is 100mb/s.. buying a SSD would be a wast.. get a absolutly normal WD Elements Portable which archives more than 100mb Read/Write and you are good to go..

[@TechBlock]

Fair enough, thank you!

[@twpgolf]

Do you still pay monthly for internet??

[@openbox351]

Good afternoon, please tell me, can I use the NETGEAR Nighthawk xr500, in such a situation: If I play games on Ps4 that are peer-to-peer (peer-to-peer) that do not have their own servers, an example of Uncharted 4 multiplayer, can I, when searching for players in the lobby, do yourself as a host in the game? Is there such a setting in NETGEAR xr 500. or in DumaOS?

[@omarcarrillo143]

Morning guys can I get some help please, I just got a new Netgear Wi-Fi modem/router C700v2 and also purchased the XR500, trying to have the best set up with this two I have no idea how to do it can I get some help from you guys please

[@kingmatty7111]

Does it work for PS4? And can I set the gaming router with my phone?

[@Minpeace]

King Matty yes to PS4 and no to phone as the web GUI does not fully support mobile browsers and there is no app for Duma. There is the Nighthawk app but it’s pointless with this router.

[@PigeonDesign]

Great review - Subscribed! Heading out to buy it now! Thanks!

[@TechBlock]

Thanks :)

[@paedda9594]

Hey Em! Will you buy those Nanoleaf Aurora panels in the near future? I really enjoy playing Overwatch with my Razer peripherals and my philips hue light strips because it syncs up with the game. However those panels are very expensive. If you get them, please make a video about them. I don‘t know if they are worth the price. Unfortunately you can only set one color for the whole lightning strip in the razer synapse software. Can you set a specific color for each Nanoleaf light panel in the synapse software? btw great video :D

[@TechBlock]

I'll have a video about them coming out at the start of next month

[@joshuahigginbottom]

Amazing. Em is it had to set it up if your a new person for wifi things like that?

[@TechBlock]

No the setup is really straight forward, it guides you through the setup process

[@Luxusty]

So you need to plug in the xr500 to the bt roater?

[@Minpeace]

Luxusty I would replace the BT homehub and get a modem as home hubs don’t offer modem only.

[@zaqjg]

What is the Anker mount that you have on your desk? It is a phone charger? please reply and let me know what it is. thanks!!! :)

[@TechBlock]

It is a phone charger. Here's an Amazon link to it: geni.us/V8FCSy

[@zaqjg]

ok thanks!

[@chocolatemilk9102]

I have this router and my ping still isn’t consistent. I have gigabit internet and my PS4 is hardwired and my ping goes from 27-60 then down to 27 again etc

[@MrSr3nity_97]

Do you still have issues with the router? I have gigabit internet and I usually get 40 ping on most games west coast but I don't know if I'll see results, I also play hardwired.

[@chocolatemilk9102]

IVZA nah I don’t have any issues. It’s only because I play PS4 lol. Ping isn’t consistent on a console. Waiting to get a ps5. Fuck PC lmao

[@mrhamburgler480]

have you guys manually opened the necessary ports and done port forwarding for each needed platform and game? Upnp connections/speeds pale in comparison to when you set everything up manually.. and you typically have to go in and create the same port forwarding/opening/triggering rules up un whatever firewall service you have...people usually miss that part completely. might change your ethernet cable or the ethernet port you're using. make sure your setups cool, and try to power your setup down once a week maybe more depending on its age. hit it all with an air can as well. theres a lot more that factors in to wat could be the issue. DNS adds you're using. if you have static ips setup for you're gaming devices etc etc.

[@chocolatemilk9102]

@@mrhamburgler480 nah I don’t fool around with ports. I bought a ps5 and a cat 8 Ethernet cable and it fixed the problem

[@laou2660]

when will the razer tresher video come?

[@TechBlock]

Soon

[@owl8435]

You should get some sound panels to help out with the echo in your room, love your vids keep it up ✊

[@TechBlock]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@owl8435]

TechBlock np dude :D

[@gxlles]

Do you have some old gear for me that your not using anymore? Ill pay the costs for sending xD

[@TechBlock]

Nah :/

[@gxlles]

TechBlock It was a joke mate! You'r doing a great job with your channel! Keep going!!

[@eleesium8407]

@@gxlles I doubt that was a joke, more so a joke excuse so you're not humiliated

[@sultanalali]

Love your vids man keep up the good work

[@TechBlock]

Thank you!! :)

[@TechnoloG84]

what's that little panel beside your keyboard?

[@TechBlock]

I made a dedicated video about the keypad here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKXVcpybpLx7qJI

[@MrHoops555]

Getting a Strict on that type can you help it’s on Xbox

[@sbethan]

If I buy a gaming router can I just plug it in and be able to connect and play or do I have to have other stuff for the router to be able to work? Please respond someone

[@TechBlock]

Yeah it's pretty straight forward, I cover the setup in my unboxing video

[@pcgensaj4275]

Hey dude which of your iPhone version is 👍💕

[@TechBlock]

iPhone X

[@callumb5184]

Hey em I have a gaming net gear router that I spent £180 on and was wondering if support for other net gear routers would be made available Thanks, Flame

[@TechBlock]

Are you asking whether these features will be rolled out to other Netgear router's in the future?

[@callumb5184]

yes

[@maxrackstraw]

Can we have a video on how you got your bt router to work as a modem?

[@TechBlock]

It is a modem

[@maxrackstraw]

@@TechBlock ok but a modem just connects to the internet and has no wireless signal (the bt smart hub has a built in modem and wireless router) and on a lot of forums they say it dose not work as a stand alone modem!?

[@TechBlock]

I see. What I did is I disabled any type of wireless signal from the BT Smart Hub. So that it's only purpose is just to be a modem really.

[@maxrackstraw]

@@TechBlock thanks that will save me buying and setting up a modem! (I'm going to get the xr500) edit: with bt

[@Indepthfocus]

If my network test says 18 ping and over 200 download and like 19 upload is that better than what he is using here

[@FinnishArmy]

Looking forward to setup wars!

[@TechBlock]

:)

[@deftrefu9573]

im about 2 meters away from where it will go... but there is a wall with glass inbetween.. will that be a problem

[@TechBlock]

Probably not

[@deftrefu9573]

ok thankyou.. do you know what the plug is called that is attached to the wall... coz i need one that can go into a plug

[@TechBlock]

What plug?

[@deftrefu9573]

the one you put the like phone and wifi cords into...

[@deftrefu9573]

i think its called the master plug

[@chevzv2953]

Does the router increase your download and upload speeds

[@TechBlock]

On WiFi, yes

[@longballslongballs6845]

Slows it down. ..hence why he said only WiFi and that's only on 5gz. Smh

[@sultanalshamsi7629]

Where do I submit for the setup wars video?

[@TechBlock]

Check out the description of the setup block videos

[@Maruf.]

Where's the clock on your desk from?

[@TechBlock]

I made a dedicated video about the clock here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5a8hZ6sZdSce7s

[@simms87]

hey - i also have BT infinity but I'm unable to put the hub5 into any sort of modem only mode. how were you able to achieve this?

[@TechBlock]

I disabled it’s WiFi and it’s only purpose is to be plugged into my NETGEAR router

[@simms87]

TechBlock is there more to it than that? As there would be two routers trying to work at the same time?

[@TechBlock]

That's all I did

[@JeremyRyanFit]

Great video! Love that you're very thorough

[@itsgareth2053]

nice video and congrats on 15K

[@TechBlock]

Thank you!!!

[@kevinleven7482]

Bro. You up on top with the best tech KZbinrs on KZbin ❤️ Love the quality of the vids. And information in them. Peace ✌️

[@TechBlock]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to hear that!

[@worldflowproductions]

Great Video Tutorial Review! I enjoy your videos as they are always so informative.

[@TechBlock]

Glad you liked it!

[@victornieves2256]

does any one know how to properly set up the cloud share feature

[@GR-ti4em]

The intro was amazing 🤩 specially this trick 0:01 and dude your video editing it’s much improved Keep uploading videos like these I love ❤️ your products reviews😘😘

[@shawnnourieli9014]

this is the best video ive watched so useful thank you so much

[@TechBlock]

Happy to hear that!

[@waqas76739]

what is problem is with your camera

[@richard46826]

hi can I ask your advice please I have the same bt hub as you my ping is 20ms 60 -70 down and 20up when I have the hub on default I have problems in fifa 18 for instance such as a buffering symbol on my screen and the game is sort of stop start and unplayable at times any idea what causes this I recently placed my Xbox in the dmz and the gameplay improves like 90% but is still not perfect I do experience sort of slow unresponsive(button delay) just a general slower gameplay feeling any idea what causes this and could you recommend the best Ethernet cable for xbox x console gaming I play Ethernet atm I just want to make sure I have the best cable for my hub thx for you time really excellent and informative video by the way

[@TechBlock]

I've read a comment about another person having connection problems on their XBOX ONE. I don't really know what causes it or how to fix it, as I don't own a console. Look into picking up a CAT.7 Ethernet cable. Here's a link to one on Amazon: geni.us/mLvVNE

[@richard46826]

TechBlock ok that's great thank you much appreciated

[@kizerleach4047]

You need 1million subs bro. Keep it going

[@TechBlock]

Thank you!

[@BenjiDWJ]

Awesome video and review mate :) I'm definitely interested in getting a gaming router for my own online gaming - specifically fighting games i.e. Injustice, Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter etc.

[@TechBlock]

Oh nice man! Glad you liked the review!

[@gamepes2493]

Pon port?

[@stungbyahoneybee]

Hello, I was wondering if I buy the NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500, will I need to also buy a modem?

[@chris_s01]

Hey mate, great review, can I ask what screen recorder you are using ?

[@TechBlock]

OBS

[@MeekayUK]

ADSL connection with a router like that is comical. Nevertheless. Nice review and video. Very helpful

[@DrakeYNWA]

Does it need a internet provider?

[@DrakeYNWA]

I mean like a internet company to give it net

[@TechBlock]

Yep

[@DrakeYNWA]

@@TechBlock will it slow the router down?

[@TechBlock]

What will?

[@DrakeYNWA]

@@TechBlock the internet provider

[@memeygamer4381]

Thanks for the review! :D

[@TechBlock]

You're welcome!

[@ariefmaulanamuhammad_26]

Bro....wow..that's good editing 👌👌👌

[@TechBlock]

Thank you!

[@evenhjrnevik1353]

awsome video man!

[@TechBlock]

Thanks!

[@snickeas1]

Good video, well presented!

[@h00b00]

great review! the only downside to this router i feel is that even with wired connection, the USB 3.0 speeds only reach 60MBps....I have read about other routers that can almost saturate the gigabit connection with 100MBps read/write speeds...

[@TechBlock]

The XR700 is being released soon. that has a 10Gb port. I'll be posting a few videos about it soon

[@rawatboy5304]

Is this good router ??

[@rtiumanchanda5433]

*Nice mate you got a subscriber!*

[@TechBlock]

Thanks!!

[@ionmobilegaming4531]

Are u going to do a budget “setup wars” I have a setup to submit

[@TechBlock]

I might do yeah

[@steelfalconx2000]

75/20 on fiber is pretty bad lol, but I guess they're using vdsl tech to push it all the way to the house.

[@shadowfire1678]

That router looks like if you get close to it on a realllly quiet night it would whisper..."I AM BATMAN!"

[@TechBlock]

:D

[@Dachamp2001]

Cool setup but that's alot of devices on your network for your current speed sheesh

[@ZxSmokeZz]

Okay I'm gonna need one of these

[@TechBlock]

Haha :D

[@lbcsnow]

Good vid keep up the good work

[@TechBlock]

Thanks!

[@lachie9578]

Oh New Zealand’s on that map

[@pimpatterson]

but can it run crysis?

[@TechBlock]

Haha :D

[@xChuchi14x]

This is pretty cool👌🏾

[@justnoah52]

Another great video

[@TechBlock]

Thanks!

[@justnoah52]

TechBlock still waiting on that giveaway bud.... 😁

[@worlow1841]

Coming home from Netherland, first thing 2 do: Watching your Video haha.

[@TechBlock]

[@TechBlock]

I hope you like it!

[@worlow1841]

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