NETGEAR - Nighthawk A8500 Wi-Fi 7 USB 3.0 Adapter for Windows 11 PC - Black
About this product
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
- Wi-Fi Speed2882.0 megabits per secondWireless StandardAC, AX, BEAdapter TypeWirelessAntenna TypeInternalUSB GenerationUSB 3.0Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 7
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 5 reviews
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