
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Shipping Weight0.30 lbs.
- USB 3.0
- 2.81 Gbit/s
- 2.40 GHz ISM
- 6 GHz UNII
- Plug-in Module
Netgear Nighthawk A8500 IEEE 802.11be Tri Band Wi-Fi Adapter for Computer
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Shipping Weight0.30 lbs.
- USB 3.0
- 2.81 Gbit/s
- 2.40 GHz ISM
- 6 GHz UNII
- Plug-in Module
Netgear Nighthawk A8500 IEEE 802.11be Tri Band Wi-Fi Adapter for Computer
Overview
Upgrade to WiFi 7 via USBBoost the performance of your Windows 11 PC with an instant WiFi upgrade to the latest Tri-Band WiFi 7 technology. Enjoy faster and more reliable WiFi 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 WiFi 7 devices1. Find the best WiFi signal and coverage with the flipopen antenna.
OVERVIEW
Netgear Nighthawk A8500 IEEE 802.11be Tri Band Wi-Fi Adapter for Computer

Upgrade to WiFi 7 via USBBoost the performance of your Windows 11 PC with an instant WiFi upgrade to the latest Tri-Band WiFi 7 technology. Enjoy faster and more reliable WiFi 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 WiFi 7 devices1. Find the best WiFi signal and coverage with the flipopen antenna.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Key Features
- WiFi 7 From The WiFi Leader-Plug In And Access Cutting-edge WiFi 7 To Enjoy Superior WiFi Speed, Capacity, And Bandwidth Over WiFi 6-where Reception Is Weak. No Network Card Or ISP Plan Is Needed. Just Connect To Your USB 3.0 Port.
- Tri-Band Performance & Speeds-Featuring Shared Tri-band, The A8500 Auto-senses Your Device's Technology And Connects To The Right Band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, Or 6 GHz.
- 6 GHz Express Lane-The Newest WiFi 7 Devices Access The Exclusive 6 GHz Express Lane, For Turbo-charged Speeds And Next-level Performance.
- Future-proofed & Backward Compatible WiFi -This WiFi 7 Adapter Supports The WiFi Platforms Of All Your Tech Devices -today's, Tomorrow's, And Yesterday's- For Ultimate Ease Of Use.
FEATURES & DESIGN
Key Specifications
| Wi-Fi Generation | Wi-Fi 7 |
|---|---|
| Wireless LAN Standard | IEEE 802.11be |
| Network Band | Tri Band |
| ISM Band | Yes |
| UNII Band | Yes |
| ISM Maximum Frequency | 2.40 GHz |