Netgear R8500 Nighthawk X8, ac4334/n1000

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Product details

The R8500 Nighthawk X8 is a powerful Wi-Fi router designed for demanding network requirements. With its tri-band technology, it offers an impressive total throughput of up to 5334 megabits per second, enabling a stable and fast internet connection for multiple devices simultaneously. The router supports various Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) as well as older standards like Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g), ensuring broad compatibility with existing devices. The R8500 is equipped with advanced features such as Multi-User MIMO, which optimizes simultaneous data transmission to multiple devices, and an integrated guest access feature that allows for a secure connection for visitors. The firewall function provides additional security for the network, while the ability to turn Wi-Fi on and off allows for flexible usage.

  • Tri-band Wi-Fi with a total throughput of up to 5334 Mbit/s
  • Multi-User MIMO for optimized simultaneous connections
  • Integrated firewall for enhanced network security
  • Guest access for secure connections from visitors
  • Wi-Fi on/off functionality for flexible usage.

Key specifications

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Number of ports
6 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (7x)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11aWi-Fi 3 / 802.11gWi-Fi 4 / 802.11nWi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Router functions
FirewallVoIP Client
5 GHz transfer rate
4334 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1000 Mbit/s
Documents
Item number
5688064

General information

Manufacturer
Netgear
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
R8500-100PES
Release date
14/2/2016

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Router properties

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Router functions
FirewallVoIP Client

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11aWi-Fi 3 / 802.11gWi-Fi 4 / 802.11nWi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Wi-Fi frequency band
Tri-band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPAWPA2WPA2-PSK
WLAN functions
DLNAGuest accessMulti-User MIMOWLAN on/off switchWPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Number of antennas
4 x
5 GHz transfer rate
4334 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
1000 Mbit/s

Network interface

Number of ports
6 Ports
Network connections
RJ45 (7x)
Max. port speed
1000 Mbit/s

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
RJ-45 Cable

Product dimensions

Length
26.40 cm
Width
31.60 cm
Height
6.10 cm
Weight
1680 g

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 17.Synology
    1,3 %
  • 19.MikroTik
    1,5 %
  • 20.Netgear
    1,9 %
  • 21.ZTE
    2 %
  • 22.D-Link
    2,3 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 10.Synology
    4 days
  • 10.Ubiquiti
    4 days
  • 14.Netgear
    5 days
  • 15.Acer
    8 days
  • 16.ASUS
    13 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.Cudy
    4,2 %
  • 7.Linksys
    4,2 %
  • 9.Netgear
    4,3 %
  • 10.Ubiquiti
    4,7 %
  • 11.Milesight
    5,1 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good89/100
Very good88/100
PC Magazin Logo
PC MagazinSingle testReleaseFebruary 2017

Der Nighthawk X8 von Netgear bietet als Wave-2-Triband-Router sehr gute Netzwerkleistung samt topaktueller Standards. Doch der Preis ist hoch - und ebenso der Stromverbrauch.

Very good90/100
PCgo Logo
PCgoSingle testReleaseFebruary 2017

Das Nighthawk X8 von Netgear bietet als Wave-2-Triband-Router sehr gute Netzwerkleistung samt topaktueller Standards. Preis und Stromverbrauch sind ziemlich hoch.

Very good90/100
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Rank 2 out of 4PCgoVergleichstest Triband-RouterReleaseFebruary 2017

Netgears X8 besitzt zwar zwei zusätzliche LAN-Ports und kommt mit nur vier aktiven Antennen aus, die jedoch den Leistungsbedarf des Routers auf über 20 Watt treiben.

Very good86/100
PC Magazin Logo
Rank 2 out of 4PC MagazinVergleichstest Triband-RouterReleaseFebruary 2017

Netgears X8 besitzt zwei zusätzliche LAN-Ports und kommt mit nur vier aktiven Antennen aus, die jedoch den Leistungsbedarf des Routers auf über 20 Watt treiben.

Very good92/100
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pctipp.chSingle testReleaseJuly 2016
  • PositiveTempo
  • PositiveReichweite
  • PositiveFunktionen
  • NegativeWuchtige Grösse

Die wichtigste Botschaft von Netgear an die Konkurrenz: Der Netzwerkknoten soll, so Netgear, der «momentan schnellste Tri-Band-Router der Welt» sein. Dazu kommen gleich eine Vielzahl interessanter, technischer Neuerungen im Nighthawk X8 AC5300 (R8500) zum Einsatz. Volle Breitseite So besitzt der X8 (Strassenpreis: Fr...