Works great

I purchased this router last week and so far it has been working great. We have multiple devices that connect to the Wifi in my house and my computer will often get disconnected because my old router was not able to support many devices connected simultaneously. Ever since I got this Nighthawk Pro Gaming router, I have not had this issue. I am not lagging anymore when playing online with my playstation and people can be streaming online and it does not affect me. Very easy to setup and very easy to manage. I am happy with my purchase.

Netgear Nighthawk WiFi 6 Gaming Router (XR1000) XR1000-100AUS review

In terms of gaming-focused routers we've got a new king on the throne, with the XR1000 taking the crown from the outgoing XR500. This is a gaming router that leaves little, if anything, to be desired, with a fantastic mix of powerful hardware, empowering software and a stylish new design making it a...

Guided, simple setup, WiFi 6 speed and latency, Powerful triple-core CPU, Best in class DumaOS 3.0 software, Advanced network control features, Far-reaching range, Stylish, compact design

Expensive, Largely an iterative update on XR500, Security feature requires subscription

Netgear Nighthawk WiFi 6 Gaming Router (XR1000) XR1000-100AUS review

The XR1000 router provides high-end Wi-Fi 6 performance while Netgear’s DumaOS operating system provides advanced features that can help you to locate the fastest servers for your favourite games. However, it’s a little expensive for a router that only provides dual-band Wi-Fi.

Strong Wi-Fi performance, Advanced controls and gaming features, Simple set-up

Expensive, Browser interface can be complicated, Security features require subscription

Netgear Nighthawk WiFi 6 Gaming Router (XR1000) XR1000-100AUS review

Excellent network controls make up for a bumpy start. Design Specifications Setup Features Security Performance Bottom Line

DumaOS 3.0, Network congestion control, Supports Wi-Fi 6, Integration with the smartphone app

Single USB port, Only four 10/100/1000 wired ports, Security requires additional subscription, High price, Setup drudgery