NETGEAR - Nighthawk A8500 Wi-Fi 7 USB 3.0 Adapter for Windows 11 PC - Black
NETGEAR - Nighthawk A8500 Wi-Fi 7 USB 3.0 Adapter for Windows 11 PC - Black
- NETGEAR - Nighthawk A9000 Wi-Fi 7 USB 3.0 Adapter for Windows 11 PC - Black$99.99
About This Item
- Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 2882.0 megabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wireless Standard: AC, AX, BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Adapter Type: Wireless
- Antenna Type: Internal
- USB Generation: USB 3.0 (The specification (generation) of the USB standard. Generations are backwards compatible with previous specifications (provided that those devices have the necessary adapter to accommodate the connection type).)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- General
- Brand: NETGEAR
- Model Number: A8500-10000S
- Product Name: Nighthawk A8500 Wi-Fi 7 USB 3.0 Adapter for Windows 11 PC
- Color: Black
- Security
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Type: WPA3 (The security protocols or certification programs that protect the Wi-Fi network.)
- Network
- Compatible Wireless Standard(s): Wireless-A, Wireless-AC, Wireless-AX, Wireless-B, Wireless-G, Wireless-N (The wireless networking standard(s) the device is backwards compatible with. This includes networking protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (alphabetically ascending) and the Wi-Fi Alliance standard (numerically ascending), both of which provide high-throughput wireless local area networks (WLANs). Devices designed to work with specific standard(s) will be backwards compatible with previous versions but may not run at optimal performance when using earlier iterations.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Compatibility
- System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 11; USB 3.0 (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.66 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 1.24 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 0.57 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.99 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 90 Days
- Other
- UPC: 606449175448
Boost the performance of your Windows 11 PC with an instant Wi-Fi upgrade to the latest Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 technology. Enjoy faster, low-latency and more reliable Wi-Fi, up to 5.0 Gbps, for the ultimate in 4K/8K streaming, smooth video conferences, online gaming, and more. Featuring shared tri-band, the A8500 auto-senses the right band for your device: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, or the 6 GHz express lane for Wi-Fi 7 devices. Find the best Wi-Fi signal and coverage with the flip-open antenna. Requires PC with Windows 11 and above (Wi-Fi 7 features & 6GHz require Windows 11). Will not work with PC with Windows 10 or older. Adapter dimensions: 3.66 x 1.24 x 0.57 in (93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm).
- Compatible with Windows 11 and above: Requires PC with Windows 11 and above (WiFi 7 features & 6GHz require Windows 11). Not compatible with Windows 10 or lower
- Tri-band Wi-Fi 7 technology: Boost the Wi-Fi performance of your PC with the latest Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 technology. The A8500 selects the best band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, or 6GHz) for your PC, ensuring the strongest signal and fastest performance, even in congested environments
- Speeds up to 5.0 Gbps: Faster, more reliable speeds of up to 5.0 Gbps for ultimate 4K/8K streaming, smooth video conferencing, online gaming, and more on your PC
- Adjustable antenna: Maximize Wi-Fi signal strength and Wi-Fi performance with adjustable antenna
- Latest security protocol: Supports WPA3 advanced encryption technology for the latest in security protocol
- Easy to use: Simply plug the A8500 into your USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your Windows 11 PC. No network card or ISP plan required
- Compatibility: Compatible with any router and all Wi-Fi standards, though a Wi-Fi 7 router is required to achieve the optimal Wi-Fi 7 speeds and features
Whats Included
- NETGEAR Nighthawk A8500 Wi-Fi 7 USB 3.0 Adapter
- Installation USB thumb drive
- Quick start guide
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| There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Speed, Connectivity, Setup, Ease of use | Overall Performance, Connectivity, Speed, Setup Process, Size | Overall Performance, Setup, WiFi Speed |
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| There were no cons for this product— | Size | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
