

Netgear Updates Networking Lineup at CES 2016 on AnandTech Netgear R8500 FCC ID: PY315200309, PY315200310 (v1) Nighthawk X8 - AC5300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router PR.

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#NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK X8 R8500 AC5300 DD WRT PLUS#
I have two laptops, one desktop and 4 tv connected as well as several home automation devices ( video doorbell, cameras, sprinkler system, lights, blinds and vacuum) plus standard phone usage on wifi.

There are plenty of Ethernet ports for most applications as well as usb 3.0.

I have really enjoyed the router so far, I have it paired with a surfboard 6190 modem with 150 connection from xfinity. I have had no issue connecting anywhere in my home on the 5GHz (single story 1900sq/ft) The x8 has one 2.4GHz and two 5GHz bands so there is plenty of devices that are able to connect at higher speeds and the 2.4GHz gives great range. Not to mention the 60GHz needs to be very close to the devices connecting to it, 10 feet away and a wall are enough to drop the connection. There will be plenty soon but in my near future I don't plan to invest in devices that can operate this frequency. One is bank for my buck, the new x10 and d-link have a 60GHz band but most devices can't use this band yet. And I went with the x8 instead of the hot new x10 for a few reasons.
#NETGEAR NIGHTHAWK X8 R8500 AC5300 DD WRT PRO#
I am a big fan of netgear and decided to stick with them even though there are other tempting options from asus and d-link at the moment. COMPATIBILITY: Netgear Nighthawk X6S X8 X10 AX8 Pro Gaming RAX80 XR700 R8300 R8500 R8000P R8900 R9000 AD7000 AD7200 AC5000 AC5300 XR700-100NAS R8500-100NAS R9000-100NAS Netgear Orbi Voice RBS40V WiFi Satellite and Smart Speaker SAFETY / UL LISTED: Tested, Approved and Certified by UL. Wireless-Wisconsin-Fi 802.11b, Wireless-Wisconsin-Fi 802.11A, Wireless-Wisconsin-Fi 802.11n, Wireless-Wisconsin-Fi 802.11ac, Wireless-Wisconsin-Fi 802.11g In addition, this router features seven Gigabit Ethernet ports for a quick transfer of data. With its 5.3 Gbps wireless AC connectivity, this router allows multiple bandwidth-consuming applications to run seamlessly at the same time. The NETGEAR AC5300 Nighthawk X8 R8500 Tri-Band is a wireless router that enables you to easily create your own network.
