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<p>Nighthawk X8
AC5300 Tri-Band
WiFi Router
User Manual
Model R8500
September 2015
202-11555-01
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
Support
Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product.
You can visit http://support.netgear.com to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals,
and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources.
Conformity
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621..
Compliance
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document
before connecting the power supply.
Trademarks
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are used for reference purposes only.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
Unpack Your Router...............................................................................................9
Front View..............................................................................................................9
USB Ports on the Right Panel..............................................................................11
Rear Panel...........................................................................................................12
Position Your Router.............................................................................................12
Cable Your Router................................................................................................13
How Active Antennas Improve WiFi Performance................................................14
Position the Active Antennas...............................................................................15
Chapter 2 Connect to the Network and Access the Router
Connect to the Network.......................................................................................18
Wired Connection................................................................................