Nighthawk R8500 - User Manual

Quick Start
Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Tri-Band WiFi Router
Model R8500
IMPORTANT: Unplug your modem, remove and replace the backup battery if it
uses one, and then plug the modem back in.
Use the Ethernet cable to connect the modem to the yellow Internet port on the
router.
Connect the router to a power source. The router’s Power LED
lights amber
and then turns white when the router is ready.
Make sure that the router’s WiFi LED on the WiFi button is lit. Find the router’s
preassigned WiFi network name and password on the label on the router.
Open the WiFi connection manager on your computer or other WiFi-enabled
device, find the router’s WiFi network name, and use the router’s password to
connect.
Launch a web browser. If the NETGEAR installation assistant does not display, visit
www.routerlogin.net. If a login window displays, enter admin for the user name
and password for the password.
Follow the NETGEAR installation assistant.
For the best WiFi performance, position the antennas as shown.
Package Contents
Router
Power adapter
(varies by region)
Ethernet cable
2. Restart Your Modem and Plug In Your Router
3. Connect to the Internet
1. Position the Antennas
45° 45°

Summary

Nighthawk R8500 Quick Start Guide

Package Contents Overview

Lists all items included in the router package: router, Ethernet cable, and power adapter.

Antenna Positioning for Performance

Instructions on how to position the router's antennas for optimal WiFi performance.

Modem Restart and Router Connection

Guide to restarting the modem and connecting the router to power and the modem via Ethernet.

Internet Connectivity Setup

Steps to connect to the WiFi network and complete internet setup using the NETGEAR installation assistant.

Post-Setup Resources and Apps

NETGEAR Mobile Applications

Information on free NETGEAR apps like genie, ReadySHARE Vault, and ReadyCLOUD for network management.

Product Support and Documentation

Links to register product, access downloads, user manuals, community forums, and compliance documents.

Nighthawk R8500 Specifications

General

WiFi Technology	Tri-Band WiFi
Number of Ports	6
Processor	1.4GHz dual-core processor
Antenna	6 external antennas
Brand	NETGEAR
Model	R8500
Beamforming+	Yes
MU-MIMO	Yes
Dynamic QoS	Yes
Smart Connect	Yes
VPN Support	Yes
Parental Controls	Yes
Guest Network	Yes
USB Ports	2 (1 USB 3.0 + 1 USB 2.0)
Number of Ethernet Ports	6 (5 Gigabit Ethernet + 1 WAN)
Dimensions	12.44 x 10.39 x 2.4 in (316 x 264 x 61 mm)