New features and enhancements:

• Added the Hybrid VPN feature, which replaces the VPN client feature * NETGEAR follows and complies with all legal requirements locally. Currently, VPN service is not available for China. .
• Added the VPN provider PureVPN to the Hybrid VPN feature * NETGEAR follows and complies with all legal requirements locally. Currently, VPN service is not available for China.
• Added the ping assist feature to the Geo Filter.
• Added advanced ping stats to the auto ping dashboard.

Bug Fixes:

1. Fixes the issue where the speed test feature in the Nighthawk app does not work.
2. Fixes the issue where the speed test feature in the installation process might fail.

Security Fixes:

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

Upgrade Instructions:

1. Using the Download Link below, download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop. The filename after extracting is XR500-V2.3.2.40.img

   Download Link : http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/XR500/XR500-V2.3.2.40.zip

2. Run your web browser and open http://www.routerlogin.net.
3. Click Settings => Administration => Firmware Upgrade page.
4. Click Browser button and locate the firmware image file.
5. Click Upload button.
6. Wait for upgrade progress to complete.

If any problem occurs after upgrading, try clearing the configuration by pressing the Reset Button on Rear Panel until the Power LED blinks and hold on for 5 seconds at least, then the router will reboot with default configuration.