New - XR1000v1 Firmware Version 1.0.2.86 Released

Release Date: October 27, 2025

 

Security Fixes:

• Fixes security vulnerability issues.

For more information about security vulnerabilities, visit https://www.netgear.com/about/security/

 

Download Link:

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/xr1000

 

Firmware Update Instructions:

To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.

 

NOTE: Nighthawk app or the routers web page may not report seeing new FW updates. NG may not push this to there auto update services immediately and may activate the newer FW update being seen on there auto update services at a later time. User will have the choice to manually update if you want too.

 

To Manually update FW on the router if this isn't seen on the routers web page:

https://kb.netgear.com/23960/How-do-I-manually-update-the-firmware-on-my-NETGEAR-router

 

NOTE: Use a wired PC and web browser to update router FW. If continued problems are seen after a FW update, it's recommended to try a factory reset and setup from scratch with out loading any saved configurations from backup files.

https://kb.netgear.com/9665/How-do-I-perform-a-factory-reset-on-my-NETGEAR-router

 

NOTE: Recommend setting the default DHCP IP address pool range to the following after applying and a factory reset: 192.168.#.100 to 192.168.#.200

 

This article applies to:

• Gaming Routers (1)
  • XR1000

 

Let us know how it works for you...Please leave feedback in a new post here:

Nighthawk Pro Gaming Routers | NETGEAR Communities

 

Enjoy.