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NETGEAR X8 AC5300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz) Black

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Bullet Points NETGEAR X8 AC5300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz) Black
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5.3Gbps
5.3Gbps

The fastest combined WiFi speed for uninterrupted streaming

Tri-Band WiFi
Tri-Band WiFi

Up to 1000 + 2166 + 2166Mbps

Quad Stream
Quad Stream

Up to four data streams per WiFi band maximizes connection speed

Smart Connect
Smart Connect

Designates slower and faster devices to separate WiFi bands for best wireless speed

MU-MIMO capable
MU-MIMO capable

Go faster by simultaneously streaming to multiple devices

Gigabit WiFi
Gigabit WiFi

Next-generation WiFi now at Gigabit speeds

Gigabit wired
Gigabit wired

Six Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports with the ability to aggregate two ports for faster file transfers

Dynamic QoS
Dynamic QoS

Intelligently prioritizes video streaming and gaming

WAN connection
Ethernet WAN *
Yes
Wireless LAN features
Wi-Fi band *
Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz)
Network
Ethernet LAN connection *
Yes
Ethernet LAN interface type *
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Networking standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Mobile network
3G
No
4G
No
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports *
7
USB port *
Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity
1
DC-in jack
Yes
Management features
Quality of Service (QoS) support
Yes
Security
Security algorithms
WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Firewall
Yes
Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
Yes
DoS attack prevention
Yes
Network address translation (NAT)
Yes
Design
Product colour
Black
LED indicators
Yes
Packaging content
Cables included
LAN (RJ-45)
AC adapter included
Yes
Quick start guide
Yes
Antenna
Antennas quantity
4
Features
Built-in processor
Yes
Processor frequency
1400 MHz
Processor number of cores
2
Internal memory
512 MB
Flash memory
128 MB
Firmware upgradeable
Yes
System requirements
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Linux operating systems supported
Yes
Mac operating systems supported
Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width
316 mm
Depth
264 mm
Height
61 mm
Weight
1.68 kg
Other features
Mobile network connection
No
Number of USBs
2
USB version
2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Frequency band and operating channels
2.4 & 5
xDSL connection
No
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2017-05-01 05:48:42
Uk has collected 65 expert reviews for NETGEAR X8 AC5300 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5 GHz) Black and the average expert rating is 82 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
82%
Source Review comments Score
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2017-05-01 05:48:32
The Netgear Nighthawk X8 R8500 is the current flagship 802.11ac router in Netgear's lineup. Packing in three Wi-Fi bands, plus the latest MU-MIMO and quad-stream technology, it's the fastest AC router the company has ever made. It also includes a new act...
Good Very fast Wi-Fi, More Ethernet ports than most, Smart Connect for 5GHz bands...
Bad Smart Connect doesn't cover all three bands, USB ports hidden under flap, Very large...
Bottom line Netgear Nighthawk X8 R8500 – Setup and Interface Setting up the R8500 is relatively straightforward, with most things automated. Just plug in the right cables, restart your modem and you should be connected. If you want to go beyond using the default name...
80%
gadgetynews.com
Updated:
2017-05-01 05:48:32
If you like your router to look mean, have blue LEDs and rock a cool name, surely the Netgear Nighthawk X8 R8500 should be on your list?The Netgear R8500 X8 looked a beast when I first met it back in February . Back then the AC5300 standard router had a c...
Good Port aggregation, Triband performance, WiFi range and stability, Connectivity, Looks awesome...
Bad Size, Overkill for some households...
Bottom line Let's get the elephant in the room front and centre right now. The Nighthawk X8 is not a budget router. The R8500 costs between £380-£400 depending where you buy from.This means that the X8 isn't for everyone – but I don't think it's pretending to be.Do y...
88%
techguide.com.au
Updated:
2017-05-01 05:48:36
Never has there been as much strain on our wi-fi networks as there is now, so a good router is essential and Netgear's latest X8 ticks all the boxes in terms of speed, range and capacity.With the growing number of wireless devices in the average household...
Good Great design, triband, super fast connectivity, can handle multiple data streams, prioritises tasks to the right band, six Ethernet ports...
Bad Expensive, ports at the top when wall mounted...
Bottom line The Netgear has hit a home run with the X8. It not only looks good but also offers speed, range and performance to create wi-fi network that can handle everything you throw at it...
90%
tweaktown.com
Updated:
2017-05-01 05:48:37
Since the first time I came into contact with a Tri-Band wireless router, I have recommended these solutions to countless people. Tri-Band routers take the best of the latest technology and allow you the flexibility to use all of your devices, whether old...
Bottom line Netgear is one of the very few companies that continue to churn out high-quality products time after time. Since I have been reviewing routers, we have gone from seeing the launch of consumer 802.11ac with the first Nighthawk R7000, to several Nighthawk...
93%
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2017-07-08 18:51:41
Netgear's Nighthawk range of wireless routers have been among the most technically advanced – and expensive – routers for power users, and the Nighthawk X8 AC5300 VDSL/ADSL Modem Router continues this proud tradition. While the design is a little more s...
Bottom line "$699 may seem like an eye-watering amount for an ADSL modem router, but if you want a no-compromise device that will serve you well both now and into the future, the Nighthawk X8 is one of the very best."...
100%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2017-07-27 04:43:45
Which AC5300 router should you buy? Picture: Manolo Gómez (Flickr)This is a group test of three of the latest AC5300 (and AC5400) 802.11ac, MU-MIMO wireless routers. It's part of a series of articles that has seen us investigate the following:-Does MU-MIM...
0%
eftm.com.au
Updated:
2017-09-20 01:28:27
In 2016 it's not enough to just have WiFi in your home, with the demands of a large number of devices in the home doing so much more than just email and web surfing there's more pressure than ever on the centre of your network – your Router. This week – w...
0%
techau.com.au
Updated:
2017-09-25 01:23:05
The latest router from Netgear is another in a growing list of NBN-focused routers. This means they've ditched the modem and are all about turning higher-speed connections into super-fast WiFi to power the growing list of devices around your home.Netgear...
Good WiFi Performance, Subtle design, LED on/off...
Bad modem...
Bottom line After spending time with the Netgear Nighthwawk X8 router, it's going to be hard to send back. The router performed well in terms of speed, but you'd expect nothing less at this price point. The features and software were absolute highlights here and the...
0%
uk.hardware.info
Updated:
2017-09-30 04:08:35
In the summer of 2012 we tested the Netgear R6300, the first ever 802.11ac router that reached our test lab. Now, 4 years later, we see that the phenomenon 802.11ac router is still in full swing. In order to find out what your options are if you're look...
Bottom line Are you looking for an 802.11ac router? Then you'll be able to choose from a plethora of routers, since pretty much all 802.11ac models that have been released since 2012, are still readily available. This does imply that there hasn't been a lot of chan...
0%
itwire.com
Updated:
2017-11-01 03:06:48
Netgear continues the Nighthawk premium performance tradition with its X8, R8500, an AC5300, Tri-band, MU-MIMO router.The X8 is an interesting router – not least is the huge size, 316 x 264 x 61 mm, and weight of 1.68kg. But it has also managed to conceal...
0%
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