Nighthawk® WiFi 7 Tri-Band USB 3.0 Adapter (for Windows 11 PC)
WiFi 7 USB ADAPTER NOW AVAILABLE
A9000 BE6500 Adapter - Requires Windows 11 for WiFi 7 features. Not compatible with Windows 10 or lower.
SHOP NOWNighthawk® WiFi 7 Tri-Band USB 3.0 Adapter (for Windows 11 PC)
WiFi 7
technology
Up to
6.5 Gbps
USB 3.0
connector
Boost the performance of your Windows 11 PC with an instant WiFi upgrade to the latest Tri-Band WiFi 7 technology
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WiFi 7 USB ADAPTER NOW AVAILABLE
A9000 BE6500 Adapter - Requires Windows 11 for WiFi 7 features. Not compatible with Windows 10 or lower.
SHOP NOWFeatures and benefits
Up to 6.5 Gbps Speed
Enjoy faster and more reliable speeds of up to 6.5 Gbps for ultimate 4K/8K streaming, smooth video conferencing, online gaming, and more on your Windows 11 PC
Tri-band Technology
The A9000 selects the best band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, or 6GHz) for your PC, ensuring the strongest signal and fastest performance, even in congested environments
Improved WiFi Performance
Includes USB cradle and adjustable antenna to maximize WiFi signal strength
Engineered to the Latest Security Standard
Supports WPA3 advanced encryption technology for the latest in security protocol
Easy Set Up and Use
Simply plug the A9000 into your USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your Windows® 11 PCs
Works with Any Router
Compatible with any router and all WiFi standards, though a WiFi 7 router is required to achieve the optimal WiFi 7 speeds and features
Product overview
Tri-Band WiFi 7
Latest WiFi technology
Up to 6.5 Gbps
Maximum WiFi speed
USB 3.0
Easy to set up and use
WPA3
Latest security standard
Unleash revolutionary WiFi performance
Gaming
Nighthawk WiFi 7 unlocks ultra-low latency for real-time responsiveness
Streaming
Experience pristine 4K/8K visuals and immersive multi-channel audio
Video Conferencing
Take video conference calls without any interruptions
WiFi 7, the most powerful WiFi ever
2.4X FASTER SPEEDS
than WiFi 6
2X MAXIMUM BANDWIDTH
320MHz high-capacity channels
SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER LATENCY
for real-time responsiveness
20% MORE DATA TRANSMISSION
4K QAM modulation
Product specifications
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Wireless BE6500 WiFi 7 USB 3.0 Adapter (A9000) with flippable antenna design1
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USB 3.0 cable with cradle1
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Installation USB thumb drive1
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Quick Start Guide1
Adapter
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Dimensions3.66 x 1.24 x 0.57 in (93.0 x 31.4 x 14.45 mm)
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Weight0.99 oz (28 g)
Cradle
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Dimensions2.49 x 1.76 x 1.39 in (63.14 x 44.67 x 35.19 mm)
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Weight3.17 oz (90 g)
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Requirements
Windows OS computer (Windows 11 PC)
Windows 11 and above (WiFi 7 features & 6 GHz require Windows 11). Not compatible with Windows 10 or older.
Best performance with USB 3.0; compatible with 2.0
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Speed6.5 Gbps
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WiFi Bands
2.4 GHz up to 688 Mbps
5 GHz up to 2882 Mbps
6 GHz up to 2882 Mbps1
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USB 3.0Up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0
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Antennas
Flip-open antenna design
(2) internal high-gain antennas
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MU-MIMO22-stream MU-MIMO on each band (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz)3
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OFDMAAllows efficient data transmission to devices simultaneously4
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Beamforming+Improves range and performance for 2.4GHz, 5GHz & 6GHz devices
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WPA3—Latest and cutting-edge WiFi security protocol
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NETGEAR limited warranty valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller.
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90-day complimentary technical support valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller
Footnotes:
1 WiFi 7 features require use with Wireless Router/Gateway that supports WiFi 7 and/or 6 GHz band. 6 GHz band is limited to indoor range.
2 MU-MIMO capability requires both router and client device to support MU-MIMO.
3 Bands are not concurrent, but alternate depending on the fastest speed needed for the connected devices.
4 Requires compatible routers with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support.