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...Smart WiFi Router The Next Wave in WiFi Data Sheet R8500 5.3Gbps WiFi Speeds Industry's First Active Antennas The Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Smart WiFi Router is the first to introduce Active Antennas. Fastest Tri-Band WiFi Router Nighthawk X8 not only delivers the fastest total WiFi speeds of ... recognizes different applications and devices and intelligently allocates bandwidth to ensure all of the 5GHz WiFi bands. Industry's First Active Antennas Nighthawk X8 is the next wave in WiFi. Quad Stream on all devices! Load Balancing distributes WiFi devices amongst the WiFi bands for the...
...Smart WiFi Router The Next Wave in WiFi Data Sheet R8500 5.3Gbps WiFi Speeds Industry's First Active Antennas The Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Smart WiFi Router is the first to introduce Active Antennas. Fastest Tri-Band WiFi Router Nighthawk X8 not only delivers the fastest total WiFi speeds of ... recognizes different applications and devices and intelligently allocates bandwidth to ensure all of the 5GHz WiFi bands. Industry's First Active Antennas Nighthawk X8 is the next wave in WiFi. Quad Stream on all devices! Load Balancing distributes WiFi devices amongst the WiFi bands for the...
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... sizes and Nighthawk X8 Smart WiFi Router's 4 external and 4 internal antennas provide WiFi coverage no matter where you connect in your media o n DLNA TVs & game consoles READYSHARE PRINTER-Wirelessly access & share a USB printer PAGE 2 OF 11 Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across... VAULT-Free software for faster file transfers DYNAMIC QoS-Intelligently prioritizes video streaming & gaming Got range? Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Speed Data Sheet R8500 Get the fastest combined WiFi currently available & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for gaming...
... sizes and Nighthawk X8 Smart WiFi Router's 4 external and 4 internal antennas provide WiFi coverage no matter where you connect in your media o n DLNA TVs & game consoles READYSHARE PRINTER-Wirelessly access & share a USB printer PAGE 2 OF 11 Sharing With NETGEAR, sharing across... VAULT-Free software for faster file transfers DYNAMIC QoS-Intelligently prioritizes video streaming & gaming Got range? Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Speed Data Sheet R8500 Get the fastest combined WiFi currently available & enjoy a blazing-fast, lag-free WiFi experience for gaming...
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...when away from home. Now includes remote access to your new device faster than lost connections! Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Reliable Connections Data Sheet R8500 There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. BANDSIMULTANEOUS TRI-BAND-More & faster WiFi connections for...CONNECTIONS-Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2 myopen OPEN SOURCE SUPPORT-Download open source firmware from home PAGE 3 OF 11 With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you covered. ENHANCED PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web site access by family member & device...
...when away from home. Now includes remote access to your new device faster than lost connections! Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Reliable Connections Data Sheet R8500 There's nothing more reliable WiFi connectivity. BANDSIMULTANEOUS TRI-BAND-More & faster WiFi connections for...CONNECTIONS-Highest level wireless security with WPA/WPA2 myopen OPEN SOURCE SUPPORT-Download open source firmware from home PAGE 3 OF 11 With NETGEAR's advanced features & best-in-class technology, you covered. ENHANCED PARENTAL CONTROLS-Manage web site access by family member & device...
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Please see www.netgear.com/mumimo for your WiFi network can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. Tri-Band WiFi The Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Smart WiFi Router with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device at-a-time Data sent to multiple devices simultaneously Traditional ...to 2.2Gbps Newer Dual Band AC WiFi Devices FAST FASTER FASTEST PAGE 4 OF 11 Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO‡) Data Sheet R8500 Using Multi-User MIMO technology, NETGEAR routers can deliver faster throughput to every MU-MIMO connected device. Up to 2.2Gbps Dual...
Please see www.netgear.com/mumimo for your WiFi network can stream data to multiple devices simultaneously. Tri-Band WiFi The Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Smart WiFi Router with MU-MIMO Data sent to one device at-a-time Data sent to multiple devices simultaneously Traditional ...to 2.2Gbps Newer Dual Band AC WiFi Devices FAST FASTER FASTEST PAGE 4 OF 11 Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO‡) Data Sheet R8500 Using Multi-User MIMO technology, NETGEAR routers can deliver faster throughput to every MU-MIMO connected device. Up to 2.2Gbps Dual...
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Dynamic QoS will never get maximum combined WiFi speeds of Service (QoS). Nighthawk X8 delivers Tri-band WiFi, quad-stream performance on each band, Multi-User MIMO capable, has 6 Gigabit LAN ports with Port Aggregation,...Core Processor Dual Core 1.4GHz Processor X X X X X X XX X Typical Router 600Mbps 1.4GHz 1.4GHz Nighthawk X8 WiFi USB X Wired X X XX XX PAGE 5 OF 11 Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) Data Sheet R8500 If you like file downloads will also ensure that lower priority applications like gaming and...
Dynamic QoS will never get maximum combined WiFi speeds of Service (QoS). Nighthawk X8 delivers Tri-band WiFi, quad-stream performance on each band, Multi-User MIMO capable, has 6 Gigabit LAN ports with Port Aggregation,...Core Processor Dual Core 1.4GHz Processor X X X X X X XX X Typical Router 600Mbps 1.4GHz 1.4GHz Nighthawk X8 WiFi USB X Wired X X XX XX PAGE 5 OF 11 Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Dynamic Quality of Service (QoS) Data Sheet R8500 If you like file downloads will also ensure that lower priority applications like gaming and...
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...last, delivering stronger WiFi signals with greater range. E ective signal strength Nighthawk X8 Active antennas compensate for amplification from mobile devices - To meet this challenge, NETGEAR developed the industry's first Active Antennas technology. NETGEAR moved the WiFi amplifiers from the router board components. Active antennas help ...itself. Weak signal strength Traditional WiFi router has harder time receiving weaker mobile device signals. PAGE 6 OF 11 Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Active Antennas Data Sheet R8500 Each new generation of the antennas.
...last, delivering stronger WiFi signals with greater range. E ective signal strength Nighthawk X8 Active antennas compensate for amplification from mobile devices - To meet this challenge, NETGEAR developed the industry's first Active Antennas technology. NETGEAR moved the WiFi amplifiers from the router board components. Active antennas help ...itself. Weak signal strength Traditional WiFi router has harder time receiving weaker mobile device signals. PAGE 6 OF 11 Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Active Antennas Data Sheet R8500 Each new generation of the antennas.
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...& repair network issues, set up guest WiFi & manage Parental Controls-anytime, anywhere. PAGE 7 OF 11 Genie also allows you setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with remote access to your home network • Turbo Transfer...-Quickly transfer files within your network away from home. With NETGEAR genie you can directly beam the WiFi signal to the device. Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R8500 Beamforming+-For More Reliable Connections Unlike typical WiFi routers that is locked ...
...& repair network issues, set up guest WiFi & manage Parental Controls-anytime, anywhere. PAGE 7 OF 11 Genie also allows you setup your NETGEAR WiFi Router & connect all directions, with Beamforming+ the router & device communicate with remote access to your home network • Turbo Transfer...-Quickly transfer files within your network away from home. With NETGEAR genie you can directly beam the WiFi signal to the device. Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R8500 Beamforming+-For More Reliable Connections Unlike typical WiFi routers that is locked ...
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Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R8500 ReadySHARE® Vault-Automatic backup for all your home. simply setup and forget and be assured that all Windows PC in your data on the ... the home network is a free app that provides automatic, continuous backup of all the changes • Easily restore deleted files by going back to the Nighthawk X6. PAGE 8 OF 11 Never worry about losing your data again. • Easy single click setup to back up . The app has a wonderfully simple interface...
Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R8500 ReadySHARE® Vault-Automatic backup for all your home. simply setup and forget and be assured that all Windows PC in your data on the ... the home network is a free app that provides automatic, continuous backup of all the changes • Easily restore deleted files by going back to the Nighthawk X6. PAGE 8 OF 11 Never worry about losing your data again. • Easy single click setup to back up . The app has a wonderfully simple interface...
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... • Setup your and access ReadyCLOUD via secure, personal cloud storage with NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. PAGE 9 OF 11 Once you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 and uploaded all your favorite files, you can enjoy the convenience and accessibility ...anytime & anywhere you 'll now have an Internet connection. Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router ReadyCLOUD® USB Access-Access Your Files Wherever, Whenever Data Sheet R8500 ...
... • Setup your and access ReadyCLOUD via secure, personal cloud storage with NETGEAR ReadyCLOUD® USB Access. PAGE 9 OF 11 Once you've connected your USB drive to your NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 and uploaded all your favorite files, you can enjoy the convenience and accessibility ...anytime & anywhere you 'll now have an Internet connection. Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router ReadyCLOUD® USB Access-Access Your Files Wherever, Whenever Data Sheet R8500 ...
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Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Connection Diagram Data Sheet R8500 USB 3.0 & USB 2.0 ports Internet Gigabit Ethernet with Aggregation Gigabit Ethernet Power On/O PAGE 10 OF 11
Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Connection Diagram Data Sheet R8500 USB 3.0 & USB 2.0 ports Internet Gigabit Ethernet with Aggregation Gigabit Ethernet Power On/O PAGE 10 OF 11
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... mentioned herein are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. ©2015 NETGEAR, Inc. Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R8500 Package Contents • Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Router (R8500) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 12.44 x 10.39...
... mentioned herein are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. All rights reserved. ©2015 NETGEAR, Inc. Nighthawk™ X8-AC5300 Smart WiFi Router Data Sheet R8500 Package Contents • Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Router (R8500) • Ethernet cable • Quick start guide • Power adapter Physical Specifications • Dimensions: 12.44 x 10.39...
User Manual
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Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router User Manual Model R8500 September 2015 202-11555-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router User Manual Model R8500 September 2015 202-11555-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
User Manual
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...; Position the Active Antennas on page 15 For more information about the topics covered in WiFi with Tri-Band Quad Stream performance, Nighthawk delivers combined WiFi speeds of the Gigabit ports to double your devices for faster connections. Quad-Stream with MU-MIMO support allows you...-performance networking engine for speeds up to 5.3 Gbps. Hardware Setup 1 The Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router is the next wave in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 8 The X8's powerful 1.4 Ghz dual-core processor gives you to enjoy simultaneous streaming to ...
...; Position the Active Antennas on page 15 For more information about the topics covered in WiFi with Tri-Band Quad Stream performance, Nighthawk delivers combined WiFi speeds of the Gigabit ports to double your devices for faster connections. Quad-Stream with MU-MIMO support allows you...-performance networking engine for speeds up to 5.3 Gbps. Hardware Setup 1 The Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router is the next wave in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com. 8 The X8's powerful 1.4 Ghz dual-core processor gives you to enjoy simultaneous streaming to ...
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Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Buttons are on the front, and the USB ports are located on the right panel. Figure 2. Figure 1. Package contents Front View The status LEDs are on the top of the router. Unpack Your Router Your package contains the Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router, the power adapter, and a yellow Ethernet cable.
Router LEDs and buttons Hardware Setup 9 Buttons are on the front, and the USB ports are located on the right panel. Figure 2. Figure 1. Package contents Front View The status LEDs are on the top of the router. Unpack Your Router Your package contains the Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router, the power adapter, and a yellow Ethernet cable.