Question 1

Can this router just be used for other than gaming?. I don't do games

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. dumaOS makes it easy to setup and configure your network and router settings. The dumaOS adds a bit more to the price vs the Netgear X4S (which is the exactly the same router in terms of hardware spec).  If you want to save a bit of money, go for the netgear X4S, which is also a fantastic router. Good luck.

Question 2

Should I buy this router or keep my x8 router

Accepted Answer

The X8 looks like it has more capacity.  They're both mu-mimo and the x8 has 6 ports opposed to 4.  One of the big reasons I bought this was the operating system (look up Netduma).  So far haven't had any issues - even just watching youtube haven't had the buffering and quality issues I had just using my AC1900 modem router.  If you're not having issues you may want to stay with what you got, but if you want the benefits of the dashboard and operating system, and have the money, you can give it a try,

Question 3

How do you compare xr500 to orbi, please?

Accepted Answer

The Orbi is a mesh router, designed for covering irregular, obstacle dense, or large areas with wi-fi network. Mesh router systems are expandable, meaning you can buy more units to extend your network seamlessly.

If you do not need the expansion capabilities of mesh routers, a standard router such as the XR500 is more suitable.

Question 4

Can i run a connection from an existing router via Ethernet to it and have two routers

Accepted Answer

As others have said, yes you can. In my particular setup, my original router is also my modem from our fiber internet provider, so the option to directly replace it wasn’t there. I hardwired the Nighthawk to port 1 on the original router, booted it up, and configured as a secondary router. It was smart enough to see that another router existed in the network, and so assigned itself another internal IP network map of 10.0..... so as not to conflict with the original 192.168..... overall it’s an awesome router, especially with the DumaOS to configure each individual device and modify its capabilities, I highly recommend it.

ASIN	B078GWJ44Z
Antenna Location	Gaming
Antenna Type	Fixed
Best Sellers Rank	#20,898 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #640 in Computer Routers
Brand	NETGEAR
Built-In Media	XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router (XR500)^4 detachable antennas^Ethernet cable^Quick start guide^Power adapter
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Phone, Tablet, WiFi-Enabled Devices, Media Streaming Devices, Computer, PC, Mac, Gaming Consoles
Connectivity Protocol	ethernet, wi-fi
Connectivity Technology	Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Control Method	Voice
Controller Type	amazon_alexa, vera
Coverage	Home/Small Office
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 4,595 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	2600 megabits_per_second
Frequency	5 GHz
Frequency Band Class	Dual-Band
Global Trade Identification Number	00606449131185
Item Dimensions L x W x H	2.2"L x 12.7"W x 9.6"H
Item Type Name	NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming Wi-Fi Router (XR500), AC2600 Dual-Band Quad Stream Gigabit, Gaming Dashboard, Geo Filter, Quality of Service (QoS), Gaming VPN Client (XR500-100NAS)
Item Weight	3.7 pounds
LAN Port Bandwidth	1000 Mbps
Manufacturer	NETGEAR
Maximum Upstream Data Transfer Rate	800 megabits_per_second
Mfr Part Number	XR500-100NAS
Model Name	XR500-100NAS
Model Number	XR500-100NAS
Number of Antennas	4
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	7
Operating System	RouterOS
Other Special Features of the Product	WPS
Router Firewall Security Level	High
Router Network Type	wired/wireless
Security Protocol	WPA-PSK;WPA2-PSK
Special Feature	WPS
UPC	606449131185
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	220 volts
Warranty Description	1-year warranty
Wi-Fi Generation	Wi-Fi 5
Wireless Communication Standard	802.11ac
Wireless Compability	802.11ac

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