Features
GUARANTEE LOCAL CONNECTIONS & ELIMINATE LAG
Connect to closer servers for less lag and better gaming
BEST-IN-CLASS QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS)
Control and eliminate lag caused by local devices or other players
MONITOR YOUR NETWORK
View real-time bandwidth activity by device and adjust on the fly
READYSHARE VAULT
Free software for automatic PC backup to a USB hard drive connected to the router
VPN SUPPORT
Secure access to your home network when away from home
BEAMFORMING
Boosts speed, reliability, and range of WiFi connections for 2.4 & 5GHz
Gaming Dashboard
Customizable view of real-time bandwidth utilization by device, ping, etc.
Geo-Filter
Control your lag by limiting distance to game servers or other players
Quality of Service
Prioritize gaming devices and allocate bandwidth by device
Network Monitor
Check bandwidth-hogging devices and identify what causes lag
Nighthawk App
Get more out of your WiFi with remote access to your network
A New Standard for Gaming Routers
Nighthawk Pro Gaming routers use proven technology that professional gamers and streamers trust. Powered by DumaOS and loaded with features like geo-filter, ping assist, gaming prioritization, and more. Nighthawk Pro Gaming routers are designed to give you the #PowerToWin.
Never Fight Over Bandwidth
Now you can see who is using how much of your bandwidth and make adjustments on the fly with the Device Manager. Dial back, enhance, block any device on your home network, even those bandwidth vampires like streaming devices and voice operated home products.
Kick Lag Spikes to the Curb
With Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) backed by a 1Ghz dual-core processor, the XR300 adeptly prioritizes even the most congested home networking traffic so you can stay in the game, not in the queue.
| XR300 | XR500 | XR700 | XR1000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Speed | WiFi 5 - AC1750 | WiFi 5 - AC2600 | WiFi 5 - AP7200 | WiFi 6 -AX5400 |
| Wireless Bands | Dual-Band | Dual-Band | Dual-Band | Dual-Band |
| Gaming Router OS | DumaOS 2.0 | DumaOS 2.0 | DumaOS 2.0 | DumaOS 3.0 |
| Customizable Gaming Dashboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Processor Speed | 1.0Ghz Dual-core | 1.7Ghz Dual-core | 1.7Ghz Quad-core | 1.5Ghz Triple-core |
| Ports | 1 WAN & 4 LAN | 1 WAN & 4 LAN | 1 WAN & 6 LAN | 1 WAN & 4 LAN |
| USB ports - For Shared Storage + Printer | 1 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 3.0 | 2 x USB 3.0 | 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Network Security | WPA2, VPN, double firewall, DoS | WPA2, VPN, double firewall, DoS | WPA2, VPN, double firewall, DoS | WPA2/WPA3, Armor by BitDefender, VPN, double firewall, DoS |
| Advanced Technology | Beamforming+ | Beamforming+, MU-MIMO | Beamforming, MU-MIMO, OFDMA | Beamforming+, Smart connect (One SSID), MU-MIMO, OFDMA |
Specifications
Product Number
XR300
Gigabit Ports
Five (5) Gigabit Ethernet Ports (1 WAN + 4 LAN)
USB Ports
One (1) 3.0 USB Ports
Processor
Dual-core 1GHz Processor
Antennas
Three (3) high-performance external antennas
Simultaneous Dual-band WiFi
Tx/Rx 3x3 (2.4GHz) + 3x3 (5GHz)
Memory
128 MB Flash and 512 MB RAM
Warranty Information
3-year Limited Hardware Warranty
Standards
IEEE® 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
+ 64 QAM support
IEEE® 802.11 a/n/ac 5.0GHz
Physical Specifications
Dimensions: 7.20 x 11.22 x 2.44 in (183 x 285 x 62 mm)
Weight: 1.58lb (719g)
System Requirements
Microsoft® Windows 7, 8, 10, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®, UNIX®, or Linux®
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 11 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome 55 or higher, Firefox® 45 or higher, Safari® 10 or higher
Package Contents
XR300 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router (XR300)
Ethernet cable
Quick install guide
Power adapter
Security
VPN support —secure remote access
Standards-based WiFi Security (802.11i, 128-bit AES encryption with PSK)
SPI and NAT firewall protection
WiFi Protected Access® (WPA/WPA2—PSK)
Denial-of-service (DoS) attack
prevention