Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router (RS100) – Router Only, BE3600 Wireless Speed (up to 3.6 Gbps) - Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft., 50 Devices – 2.5 Gig Internet Port - Free Expert Help

I recently upgraded from my older Nighthawk router (which had served me well for years but was starting to struggle with our growing number of devices and faster internet needs) to the brand-new Netgear Nighthawk RS500, and wow—what a difference! Setup was super straightforward using the Nighthawk app—took maybe 15 minutes total. Right away, I noticed blazing-fast speeds across the house. With WiFi 7 tri-band technology (including that clean 6GHz band), it's delivering up to 12Gbps total wireless speeds, which means smooth 4K/8K streaming on multiple TVs, lag-free online gaming on my consoles, and crystal-clear video calls without any buffering or dropouts. We have around 50+ devices connected (phones, laptops, smart home gadgets, cameras, etc.), and it handles everything effortlessly—no more slowdowns during peak hours. Coverage is impressive too—up to 3,000 sq. ft. means strong signal even in the far corners of my home and backyard, way better than my old router. The 2.5Gbps internet port is perfect for my gigabit (or faster) plan, and having a 2.5G LAN port plus extra Gigabit ports lets me wire in high-demand devices for max performance. Compared to my previous Nighthawk, this feels like jumping from a reliable sedan to a sports car—faster, more reliable, future-proof with WiFi 7, and it just works. If you're tired of spotty WiFi or throttling on an older router, the RS500 is a fantastic upgrade. Highly recommend! Netgear knocked it out of the park with this one. 🚀

Title: Huge upgrade from my old router Description: I bought the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 to replace the basic router from my internet provider, and the difference was noticeable right away. Setup through the Nighthawk app was pretty straightforward, and I had everything running in about 10 minutes. The Wi-Fi coverage in my home has been excellent so far. I’m getting strong signal in rooms that used to have weak or spotty Wi-Fi with my old router. Streaming, video calls, and regular browsing have all been smooth, even with multiple devices connected at the same time. The router supports Wi-Fi 7 speeds up to about 3.6 Gbps and can handle around 50 connected devices, which is more than enough for a typical household. Another thing I like is the 2.5-gig internet port, which helps take advantage of faster cable or fiber internet plans if you have them. The router also includes built-in security with NETGEAR Armor, which adds some extra peace of mind for all the devices on the network. Overall, if you’re upgrading from an older Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 router, this is a great step up without spending a fortune. It’s fast, reliable, and perfect for streaming, working from home, and running a house full of smart devices. Bottom line: Great performance, easy setup, and a solid upgrade from an old router. Very happy with it so far.

This review is for the Netgear RS280S (BE9200). Overall setup was easy through the iPhone app and took about 20 minutes. Runs strong and speed test confirms I am getting the full download and upload speeds I am paying for. The network is tri-band (2.4, 5, and 6 GHz) which will help keep things moving as more and more devices become connected. There is also only ONE network to select -- as opposed to the 2.4 or 5 options on my 7 year old Netgear that I replaced today. I have strong wifi through my house (basement, main floor, and upstairs) and all across my backyard. I was prompted to either accept the pre-programmed network name or given the option to change the network name and password to match my old network. Great option, as this allowed all devices to reconnect without a new logon (Ring, Nest, hue light bulbs, Alexa devices, Maytag Washer and Dryer, all phones, computer and TVs) all worked automatically without issue or having to log devices in. Overall very happy with this purchase.

Easy to install and activate. Suppose to have 6G signal strength, so we will see. Seems better already. Too bad I had to reset everything connected to internet like smart plugs/devices, etc. Hopefully this will provide better and more consistent access and connectivity to the internet. I have many smart devices so I have to have a robust and secure system. Love that there is a separate login for parental and guest controls. It seems to be compatible with everything in the home so far. Crossing my fingers. I was generally satisfied with my old Nighthawk but received notice that it was no longer supported. I knew the connection was not always the best and that was probably why.

I recently upgraded to the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS280S, and it has been a huge improvement over my old ISP-provided router. Setup was quick through the app and I was online within minutes. The speed difference is immediately noticeable. I’m getting much higher download and upload throughput, lower latency, and far more consistent performance across all my devices. Streaming 4K video, gaming, large downloads, and multiple phones/tablets running at the same time no longer slow anything down. Coverage is excellent too. Signal strength is strong throughout my entire home, including areas where my old router used to struggle. The 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands handle heavy traffic really well, and devices stay connected without random drops. I also like the 2.5-gig port for faster wired connections and future-proofing. Everything feels responsive and stable, even with lots of devices connected at once. It just works, which is exactly what I wanted. Overall, this router delivers great performance, easy setup, and reliable coverage. Definitely worth the upgrade if you want faster Wi-Fi and better stability.

Excelente!

Exellent

El soporte de la Netgear esta en la India, no hablan español, apenas hablan ingles, y forzosamente quieren tu nombre, apellido y correo electronico para tomar tu llamada. Si no das esos datos, te cuelgan. Netgear ahora se dedica a la venta de datos personales, ya que no hacen routers que sirvan. Compre este router por que la pagina de netgear insiste que puedes configurar un cliente VPN directamente en el router. Esto es categoricamente FALSO. El submenu que su misma documentacion indica, NO EXISTE dentro de este router, ende, NO ES POSIBLE configurar una VPN. Falla seguido. De la nada mis servicio deja de navegar. No indica falla o perdida de señal, o un timeout. Simplemente deja de cargar lo que sea, ya sea por wifi o por ethernet. El problema se soluciona inmediatamente conectando directamente al modem de mi provedor de servicios. Si, es cierto. Es Wifi6, pero solo para dispositivos mobiles. Mi PC tiene una tarjeta de red que tambien es wifi6, y por ninguna razon el router solo le permite una conexion tipo 802.11n, lo cual te limita a 200Mbps. No hay forma de conectar mi PC en 802.11ac o 802.11ax. Curiosamente, al compartir datos con mi celular a la misma PC, esa conexcion SI ES 802.11ax. Es decir, no es un problema con la PC, ni con el celular. El router simplemente limita las conexciones de PCs a 802.11n, y no hay forma, no hay manera de forzar al router a utilizar 802.11ax. Y por alguna razon todo quieren que sea por su jodida app.

A brilliant piece of kit ... fast and smooth with plenty of gear hanging off it

Our old router had to have an Orbi system connect to it to give us decent wifi coverage in the backyard. This router, which is connected to fibre at the front of the house, reaches all the way to the back fence, on a 400sm block with no issues at all.