Friday, March 15th 2019

Netgear Introduces New Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Optimized For Minimal Lag

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NETGEAR, the leading provider of networking products for online gaming, has debuted the Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR300 WiFi Router, during the SXSW Gaming Expo. This latest member of the Nighthawk Pro Gaming product family is designed to minimize ping and latency on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PCs and mobile devices, for a wide audience.

The XR300 leverages a purpose-built gaming dashboard powered by DumaOS, critical for an enhanced online gaming experience. With the explosion in popularity of online games such as Fortnite, Apex Legends and PUBG, the Nighthawk Pro Gaming Dashboard, used across our entire Nighthawk Pro Gaming line, prioritizes internet speeds for faster online gaming and smoother streaming, minimizing lag with ultra-low ping rates, and giving gamers a fully personalized experience on the customizable dashboard.
Its rich set of features empowers a gaming experience unmatched by any other WiFi router, while simultaneously delivering high-performance internet speeds for the entire home.

"With more than 2.3 billion active gamers in the world, online gaming is truly becoming the world's favorite pastime. As multiplayer online games grow in popularity, it's known that latency kills. Our award-winning line of Pro Gaming routers, including the XR500 and the XR700, emerged very naturally as a response to the needs of the gaming community, who already favored our Nighthawk routers," says David Henry, senior vice president of Connected Home Products for NETGEAR. "The XR300 is the latest addition to our NPG router lineup, and it ensures that every gamer is provided with a competitive edge to dominate their game, on their platform of choice."

Features of the XR300 Router:
  • Optimized Gaming Performance- Dramatically reduces lag by prioritizing online gaming. Use Geo Filtering to control your lag by limiting distance to game servers or other players. Use Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize gaming devices and allocate bandwidth by device. Control the maximum upload and download speeds per device on the network to minimize sudden lag spikes while gaming. Powered by DumaOS gaming software.
  • Gaming Dashboard- Easily tweak every aspect of your connection to stabilize ping, reduce lag, and even ensure quality local connections. Check on bandwidth-hogging devices and identify the applications which could be causing lag.
  • Wired and Wireless Connectivity-Four (4) Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for maximized wired speeds ideal for fast-paced gaming and high-quality streaming, plus one (1) WAN port. Super-fast 802.11ac wireless speeds.
  • Compatible with Gaming Systems - Works with PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices, and more.
Pricing and Availability:
The Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR300 WiFi Router from NETGEAR will be available worldwide in April of 2019 through authorized NETGEAR partners and other reseller channels, e-commerce sites, and major retailers, at an MSRP of £169.99 (GBP).

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45 Comments on Netgear Introduces New Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router Optimized For Minimal Lag

#26
remixedcat
2 name derps on this by netgear!

1) That name could be called something very close ;-) ha ha
2) Xirrus allready has a wireless AP XR300.

Someone might wanna rethink that.
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#27
Cybrnook2002
TheLostSwedeAmazing, an entire press release for a Wi-Fi router without a mention of what Wi-Fi speeds it supports...
Super-fast 802.11ac wireless speeds isn't precise enough...
Based on the antenna configuration I'm guessing it's AC1900.
Netgear Nighthawl XR300 Pro Gaming Wi-Fi Router Specs
Dimensions7.20 x 11.22 x 2.44 in (183 x 285 x 62 mm)
Weight1.58lb (719g)
Wi-Fi Standard3x3 AC1750 (450Mbps @2.4GHz 802.11n with 64 QAM support + 1300Mbps @5GHz 802.11ac
HardwareDual-Core 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 128MB Flash
Ports04 Gigabit LAN ports, 01 Gigabit WAN port, 01 USB 3.0 port
FirmwareDumaOS
Gaming FeaturesGeo Filtering, QoS, Gaming Dashboard, Network Monitoring


dongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-pro-gaming-xr300-wifi-router-announced/
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#28
dirtyferret
Cybrnook2002Netgear Nighthawl XR300 Pro Gaming Wi-Fi Router Specs
Dimensions7.20 x 11.22 x 2.44 in (183 x 285 x 62 mm)
Weight1.58lb (719g)
Wi-Fi Standard3x3 AC1750 (450Mbps @2.4GHz 802.11n with 64 QAM support + 1300Mbps @5GHz 802.11ac
HardwareDual-Core 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 128MB Flash
Ports04 Gigabit LAN ports, 01 Gigabit WAN port, 01 USB 3.0 port
FirmwareDumaOS
Gaming FeaturesGeo Filtering, QoS, Gaming Dashboard, Network Monitoring


dongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-pro-gaming-xr300-wifi-router-announced/
it's listed as ac1900 on amazon as well as several other web sites (not that there is any difference between 1750 and 1900 unless you a 600mbps 2.4 ghz client)
www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Ethernet-Wireless-Optimized/dp/B07PGZH7Q4/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=netgear+xr300&qid=1552665979&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
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#29
Space Lynx
Astronaut
dirtyferretThose "proprietary" routers are mediocre at best. Optimum was using re-branded D-Link routers then switched over to sagecom. The only thing "proprietary" about them is their firmware which is never updated, spies on you, and creates "hot spots" which is nothing more then a guest network creating interference. I remember I had comcast years ago living in a codo complex and their were 20 different comcast hot spot signals I was receiving all on 2.4ghz frequency.

I prefer my own router thank you, I can always convert them to AP/bridges when something better is needed.
Problem is no companies near me allow for my own router, is there someway to bypass their rule/proprietary routers they supply when they install it? I'd love to get a higher end router like this Nighthawk.
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#30
MrGenius
dirtyferretit's listed as ac1900 on amazon as well as several other web sites (not that there is any difference between 1750 and 1900 unless you a 600mbps 2.4 ghz client)
www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Ethernet-Wireless-Optimized/dp/B07PGZH7Q4/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=netgear+xr300&qid=1552665979&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull
It's a typo. Read the specs below(here and in the link you provided). "Up to 1750Mbps wireless speed" is clearly stated.

As such...it's based on the AC1750. And is their bottom of the line gaming router. Coincidentally I just purchased an AC1750 about a month ago, and am very pleased with it. It only cost me $125, and if I use the networking app provided by my motherboard manufacturer to prioritize gaming traffic, there's probably little(if any) difference in performance compared to the XR300(which retails @ $199).


www.netgear.com/gaming/
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#31
dirtyferret
lynx29Problem is no companies near me allow for my own router, is there someway to bypass their rule/proprietary routers they supply when they install it? I'd love to get a higher end router like this Nighthawk.
You need to put the router/modem into bridge mode then you can use your own router. You can google your ISP/router and bridge mode to find out the steps or try the smallnetbuilder.com forum.
MrGeniusIt's a typo. Read the specs below(here and in the link you provided). "Up to 1750Mbps wireless speed" is clearly stated.

As such...it's based on the AC1750.
It's either based on the R6400v2 or R6700v3, both use the same 1ghz broadcom chip. I would guess it's the R6400 since the antennas look non-removable from their pics. They just increased the ram for the new firmware and chopped off a USB port (probably used the old R6700 v1 housing which only had a front USB).
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#32
TheLostSwede
News Editor
lynx29The fiber optic company I use for my internet provides its own proprietary router. Same with ATT on my dads internet. What company you all using that you have to buy your own router still? Must be Comcast/Time Warner, in which case I feel sorry for ya indeed. Their customer service made me few years of lifespan with how incompetent they were even after a 4 hour phone conversation.

My fiber optic company is the best, 1 gig down 750 up for $80 a month, it's a small private company, surprised the big boys haven't bought them up yet.
Not all of us live in the US... (FYI, TPU is based in Europe)

My cable company provides a combo cable mode/router and it's a POS which I had them put into modem/bridge mode only. I had to call their customers service to have them do this, as there's no setting in the router to do this.
It has the most basic of basic settings and a UI that looks like it's from 1997, so no thanks.
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#33
Space Lynx
Astronaut
TheLostSwedeNot all of use live in the US... (FYI, TPU is based in Europe)

My cable company provides a combo cable mode/router and it's a POS which I had them put into modem/bridge mode only. I had to call their customers service to have them do this, as there's no setting in the router to do this.
It has the most basic of basic settings and a UI that looks like it's from 1997, so no thanks.
I never implied everyone lives in the US, I simply was making a statement from my experience. Thanks for the out of context though, was a great use of my time.
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#34
TheLostSwede
News Editor
lynx29I never implied everyone lives in the US, I simply was making a statement from my experience. Thanks for the out of context though, was a great use of my time.
Yet you assumed that everyone else must be using Comcast/Time Warner, no? At least that's how your post reads.
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#35
Space Lynx
Astronaut
TheLostSwedeYet you assumed that everyone else must be using Comcast/Time Warner, no? At least hat's how your post reads.
I will only speak in generic terms moving forward, you are correct, this is the only way in which to ones existential life.
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#36
remixedcat
umm I'd rather not use the isp's crap lol. I have a Cisco Meraki MX64 enterprise firewall. Muuuuuuuch nicer!
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#37
John Naylor
PerfectWavemy netgear 6220 died after 2 year and 2 months. Junk trash hardware
Have to wonder if the target audience cares what WiFi speeds are.... if you are serious about gaming, have to doubt that you are bothering with wireless.
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#38
bonehead123
So does this mean that we can FINALLY play Crysis with zero lag over wireless ?

THAT is the new $64B question :D
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#39
dirtyferret
bonehead123So does this mean that we can FINALLY play Crysis with zero lag over wireless ?

THAT is the new $64B question :D
NO, no matter the hardware you can never ever play Crysis at full settings!
John NaylorHave to wonder if the target audience cares what WiFi speeds are.... if you are serious about gaming, have to doubt that you are bothering with wireless.
Target audience is a fool with a disposable income that is soon to be parted. That said I game with WiFi using basically the identical Netgear router minus the "gaming" marketing design. My PC set up is in my basement office and I don't feel like running Ethernet to it. I mostly play co-op shooters or MMOs when playing online so the server needs to sync all the players up and latency is as focal.

Then again maybe we are all wrong and Netgear and Nvidia are right where a gaming router and RTX video card really will make you a better player in fortnite or PUBG.
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#40
bonehead123
dirtyferretNO, no matter the hardware you can never ever play Crysis at full settings!
Ah man, you just ruined my whole friggin day :cry:

nOt ! Just kidding....
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#41
Jism
TheLostSwedeNot all of us live in the US... (FYI, TPU is based in Europe)

My cable company provides a combo cable mode/router and it's a POS which I had them put into modem/bridge mode only. I had to call their customers service to have them do this, as there's no setting in the router to do this.
It has the most basic of basic settings and a UI that looks like it's from 1997, so no thanks.
Duh, it's because they license the whole thing from docsis.
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#42
TheLostSwede
News Editor
JismDuh, it's because they license the whole thing from docsis.
Huh? My router/modem is made by Hitron, which is used globally by a lot of different cable companies. I doubt their UI is licensed from DOCSIS, as it's really trashy and looks like it was designed in 1998. I also doubt the UI is from the chipset maker, as not even Mediatek's default router UI is that bad.
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#43
Jism
TheLostSwedeHuh? My router/modem is made by Hitron, which is used globally by a lot of different cable companies. I doubt their UI is licensed from DOCSIS, as it's really trashy and looks like it was designed in 1998. I also doubt the UI is from the chipset maker, as not even Mediatek's default router UI is that bad.
There's not much to configure in your cable modem since that's basicly dicated by a configuration file from your ISP the moment you boot up your modem. So as for the GUI it's up to the ISP what is there to be dressed up and fill in.

But it all comes down to the docsis platform, which is basicly the universe for cable modems.
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#44
TheLostSwede
News Editor
JismThere's not much to configure in your cable modem since that's basicly dicated by a configuration file from your ISP the moment you boot up your modem. So as for the GUI it's up to the ISP what is there to be dressed up and fill in.

But it all comes down to the docsis platform, which is basicly the universe for cable modems.
Sure, I know they use the lovely TR-069 backdoor into my modem to configure most of the modem settings, but even the router part is pants. There are barely any Wi-Fi settings, the so called DLNA server is a joke etc. so I simply asked them to put in modem/bridge mode and used my own router, which I have a lot more control over.
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#45
plonk420
PerfectWavemy netgear 6220 died after 2 year and 2 months. Junk trash hardware
my also far from empirical data includes a gbit netgear switch that made it 9 years before lightning killed it
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