Table 3. Router factory default settings (Continued)
Default Setting
Feature
Enabled
WiFi communication
General WiFi
settings
Enabled
Smart Connect
Enabled
20/40 MHz Coexistence
See router label
SSID name
Enabled
Broadcast SSID
WPA2-PSK (AES)
Security
2.4 GHz: Auto
5 GHz for products for world wide use: Channel 44
5 GHz for products for use in North America: Channel
153
RF channel
2.4 GHz: Up to 800 Mbps
5 GHz: Up to 1773 Mbps
Operating mode
2347
CTS/RTS threshold
Automatic
Preamble mode
100%
Transmit power control
Disabled
WiFi communication
Guest WiFi
network
Enabled
Broadcast SSID
2.4 GHz band: NETGEAR-Guest
5 GHz band: NETGEAR-5G-Guest
SSID name
None (open network)
Security
Disabled
Allow guests to see each other
and access the local network
Enabled
WPS capability
WPS
Disabled while Smart Connect is enabled
Router’s WPS PIN
Disabled
Keep Existing Wireless Settings
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XR500 Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router