Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8 – AC5300 Tri-Band Smart WiFi Router

The Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Smart WiFi Router delivers extreme performance for streaming, gaming, and high-bandwidth applications. With tri-band WiFi, quad-stream technology, and speeds up to 5.3 Gbps, the R8500 is designed to support multiple devices simultaneously with maximum range and reliability.

Key Features

• Blazing Speeds: Up to 5.3 Gbps combined wireless speeds (2.4GHz: 1000 Mbps, 5GHz: 2166 Mbps each band).
• Tri-Band WiFi with Quad-Stream & MU-MIMO: Provides more bandwidth to connected devices, with Smart Connect automatically selecting the fastest band.
• Enhanced Coverage: 4 external active antennas plus 4 internal antennas amplify WiFi range and performance.
• Six Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Connect multiple wired devices, with the option to aggregate 2 ports for faster NAS/file transfers.
• Dynamic QoS: Prioritizes bandwidth by device and application for smoother gaming and streaming.
• Easy Setup: The Netgear Up app makes installation and management quick and simple.

Performance

• Tri-Band AC5300 WiFi: Delivers three simultaneous bands to reduce congestion and maximize speed.
• Quad-Stream Technology: Increases throughput for faster performance across multiple devices.
• Powerful 1.4 GHz Dual-Core Processor: Provides a high-performance networking engine for demanding applications.
• Beamforming+: Implicit and explicit beamforming boosts speed and reliability on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands.

What’s Included in the Box

• Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Wireless Router
• Ethernet Cable
• Power Supply Cable
• Online Installation Manual

Why Choose the Netgear R8500?

The Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8 is the next wave in WiFi, combining tri-band speeds, MU-MIMO, and advanced antenna design for maximum coverage. Ideal for large households or offices with multiple streaming, gaming, and smart devices, it ensures ultra-fast, stable connections for every device.