NETGEAR R8500 User Manual

4
Install Your Router
Make sure that your Internet service is active before you install
your router.
¾ To install your router:
1. Position the antennas.
For the best WiFi performance, We recommend that you
position the antennas as shown in the figure.
2. Prepare your modem:
a. Unplug your modem’s power.
b. If the modem uses a battery backup, remove its batteries.
c. If your modem is already connected to another router,
disconnect the cable between your modem and that router.
Make sure that your modem is turned off and is cabled only to
the wall jack for your Internet service.
Internet
Modem
Cable or
DSL

NETGEAR R8500 Specifications

General

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	R8500
Wireless Standard	802.11ac
Number of Antennas	6
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
Processor	1.4 GHz dual-core
Memory	512MB RAM, 128MB Flash
Beamforming	Yes
MU-MIMO	Yes
Smart Connect	Yes
Dynamic QoS	Yes
Amazon Alexa Voice Controls	No
WiFi Technology	Tri-Band
WiFi Speed	Up to 5300 Mbps
WiFi Bands	2.4GHz, 5GHz
Wireless Speed	Up to 5.3Gbps
Security	WPA2-PSK
Ethernet Ports	5 x Gigabit Ethernet (1 WAN + 4 LAN)