Need replacement AC5300/R8500 power adapter...where do I get an authorized one?

I need a real, Netgear replacement for the power adapter for my AC5300/R8500 and can't find one anywhere. The only thing I found was fake, Chinese knock-offs on eBay, which I will not buy. Does ...

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JamesGL
Jul 06, 2017
Hi Mordred478,

You can use any power adapter for as long as you follow the specification of the router's power. Check the post below.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/need-r8500-Power-adapter-replacement/td-p/1083488

JamesGL

NETGEAR Employee Retired

Jul 06, 2017

Hi Mordred478,

You can use any power adapter for as long as you follow the specification of the router's power. Check the post below.

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/need-r8500-Power-adapter-replacement/td-p/1083488

JamesGL
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jul 09, 2017
Hi Mordred478,

We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.

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Need replacement AC5300/R8500 power adapter...where do I get an authorized one?