WiFi router - This nighthawk is very fast and makes gaming and streaming very good.
20% off NETGEAR – Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS500 Up to 3,000 sq ft, 12 Gbps, Reliable Performance, Easy Set Up, 120 devices – Black
SKU: 6598713
$31999
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Overview
- FASTER, FARTHER, MORE RELIABLE WIFI
A dedicated tri-band WiFi 7 router with a third high-speed band for demanding devices, built for large homes to deliver the full speed of your internet plan for 4K/8K streaming, video calls, gaming, and smart devices. - WORKS WITH YOUR EXISTING INTERNET SERVICE
Pairs with your existing modem or gateway via ethernet. Compatible with most cable, fiber, DSL, and satellite providers. Some gateways and modem router combos may require bridge mode. No coax needed. - SET UP AND MANAGE YOUR NETWORK WITH THE NIGHTHAWK APP
Download the free Nighthawk app on iOS or Android for guided setup. Manage WiFi, run speed tests, pause devices, and set up guest networks from anywhere. Active internet required. - WIFI 7 SPEED FOR TODAY’S FASTEST INTERNET PLANS
Up to 12 Gbps across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, 2.4x faster than WiFi 6. Keeps every device connected at the same time with MU-MIMO and OFDMA. Real-world speeds depend on your devices and plan. - COVERAGE IN EVERY ROOM
A 6-antenna array delivers up to 3,000 sq. ft. of coverage for up to 120 devices. Walls, floors, and interference can reduce range. Larger or multi-story homes may benefit from a NETGEAR Orbi mesh WiFi system. - MULTI-GIG READY WIRED CONNECTIONS
Plug your modem or gateway into the 2.5 Gig WAN port to unlock multi-gig internet plans. A second 2.5 Gig LAN port and three 1 Gig Ethernet LAN ports connect gaming rigs, NAS drives, and smart TVs. - YOUR SECURITY AND PRIVACY ARE OUR TOP PRIORITY
NETGEAR routers give you more control over your home network with security features enabled out of the box, exclusive Advanced Router Protection, and automatic firmware updates to help protect your family. - NETGEAR ARMOR SECURITY (30-DAY FREE TRIAL)
NETGEAR Armor adds a layer of protection for every connected device, guarding against hackers, malware, and identity theft at home or on the go. A separate subscription is required to continue after the trial.
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Specifications
Capacity & configuration
- Encryption Type
- WPA
- Firewall Type
- SPI
- Port Type(s)
- RJ-45
Dimensions & weight
- Product Name
- NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS500 Up to 3,000 sq ft, 12 Gbps, Reliable Performance, Easy Set Up, 120 devices
- Product Height
- 9.8 inches
- Product Length
- 5.9 inches
- Product Width
- 4 inches
- Product Weight
- 2.73 pounds
Features
- Brand
- NETGEAR
- Color
- Black
- Data Encryption
- Yes
- Security Features
- NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls; NETGEAR Armor; standards-based Wi-Fi security WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 with 128-bit AES encryption; automatic firmware updates; VPN support; guest Wi-Fi network; SPI firewall; access control
- Band Technology
- Tri
- Ethernet Standard
- 10/100/1000/2500
- Number Of Connected Devices
- 120
- Number of Antennas
- 6
- Frequency Band
- 2.4 GHz
- Wireless Networking Standard
- Wi-Fi 7
- Wireless Standard
- AC
- Wi-Fi Range
- 3000 square feet
- Input/Output Technology
- MU-MIMO (Multi-user Multiple-Input Multiple Output)
- Wi-Fi Mesh System
- No
- Ethernet Switch
- Yes
- ENERGY STAR Certified
- No
- App Compatible
- Yes
- App Name
- NETGEAR Nighthawk app
- Integrated Modem
- No
- Wireless
- Yes
- Number Of WAN Ports
- 1
- Number Of LAN Ports
- 4
- Wired Speed
- 2500 megabits per second
- Wi-Fi Speed
- 12 gigabits per second
- Gigabit Ethernet Speed
- Yes
- System Requirements
- Broadband Internet service (DSL/cable/fiber/satellite); one DSL/cable/fiber/satellite modem that has an RJ45 connector; Android phones, iPhones, or computers with Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection
- UPC
- 606449170504
Power & warranty
- Model Number
- RS500-100NAS
- Warranty - Parts
- 1 year
- Warranty - Labor
- 90 Days
Warranty & protection
See manufacturer documentation.
Register your product with the manufacturer within 30 days of delivery.
Manufacturer warranty claims are handled by the manufacturer. We are happy to help you find the right contact: (888) 419-6820.
Customer reviews
Write a reviewGreat home WiFi router - I replaced my NetGear AC1750 with the new NetGear RS500. The speed and home coverage is great, and I would recommend this model for anyone looking to upgrade.
wifi router - works great and gives very high speed internet. overall amazing product
Advanced Features and Great WiFi Coverage - This router gives me full control to advanced features that I could not use or rely on the settings available to me on the Xfinity XB8 or XB10 gateways. The Router provides great coverage for a 2400sf single story home.
Great purchase - My internet speed and reliability issues were fixed when I installed this router.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy - Super easy to setup. Already had the Nighthawk app so getting the router connected and online was a piece of cake. Able to reuse previous network and password so I didn't need to reconnect all my devices. The extra band of 6ghz is nice for my newest devices with smart switching when 5ghz band is getting congested. Always preferred Netgear for 20 years and they haven't let me down yet.
Nice router - Title: Nice router After three days working well, but still good bit of detail to learn. Instructions indicate set-up takes 20 minutes. That's if you're familiar with the router. I'm a little more tech savvy than the average person and took me an hour. Nighthawk app, however, is very nice for set up. Doesn't take up a lot of space, nice array of indicator lights on front as well.
Works great 2500sf house - Speed is what they say. Had not had a problem yet.
Thank Goodness I Switched! - Title: Thank Goodness I Switched! Description: I was working with a mesh network with another manufacturer, thinking it was going to help with the size of my house. Thank goodness I decided to switch to Netgear Nighthawk. The connection I have with this router is 10x better than the mesh network that I set up, nothing drops, connections are strong, devices still get good up/down even when they're a few rooms away. I feel like I'm going to stay loyal to Netgear moving forward!
Works Great! - Easy to setup. It’s been 18 months from purchase date and I haven’t had to touch it yet.
Wifi reach and compatibility - The speed and connectivity is awesome, some tweaking for the older wifi standard had my ho LaserJet 200 up and running in no time fast. It connects and prints faster than it ever has.
Best router I have ever had! - I was very frustrated with my old router and it kept dropping wifi shutting down but this one after i completed set up is amazing no more connection issues no more issues just make sure u update it lol i also use the night halk app as well i can manage everything on my phone best router ever easy setup and you get what you pay for on this one will be using for a long time i love netgear products.
Easy setup - I followed Netgear’s instructions and was up and running in fifteen minutes.
Router - Great brand, was recommended by a friend who bought one . Very happy with my decision to get this Router
Netgear Nighthawk BE12000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router - Easy to set up. Had to notify my Internet Provider of the "MAC Address" (located on the bottom of the Router) in order for it to work with my Internet Provider.
HOPE THis LasT LONGER - THis product is Nice easy to set up. Purchased this to replace the other one that lastest a year. This is a upgrade & my Warranty got messed up. Buy the WARRANTY on these. This is the 3rd one I have owned in the pasT 14 yrs.
Latest and greatest - Extremely fast and reliable with a very user friendly app.
Range Drop - I had the Netgear Nighthawk BE12000 up and running in about 10 minutes. The setup process was straightforward, and getting everything connected was quick and hassle-free. My home is approximately 1,500 square feet, and overall Wi-Fi performance has been very good throughout the house. Speeds were strong and connections remained stable in the main living areas. The only area where I experienced issues was the attached garage, which has standard sheetrock walls rather than steel construction. The router was located one floor directly above the garage, yet I still experienced occasional signal drops with a TV and EV charger connected in that space. While the devices generally stayed connected, the connection wasn’t as reliable as it was in the rest of the home. If you need consistent coverage in a garage or other hard-to-reach areas, you may need to experiment with router placement or consider adding a mesh node or Wi-Fi extender for the best results. Like * Fast and easy setup (about 10 minutes) * Strong Wi-Fi performance throughout most of a 1,500 sq. ft. home * Stable connections in primary living areas Dislike * Occasional signal drops in the garage despite the router being directly above it * May require additional coverage for garages or other challenging areas Overall The Nighthawk BE12000 is easy to install and delivers excellent performance throughout most of the home. However, in my 1,500 sq. ft. house, it struggled to provide a consistently strong connection to the garage, even though the garage was standard sheetrock construction and located directly below the router
Fine Purchase - Netgear informed me that my old router was not supported due to the age of the device. I purchased a new router for device support etc. The setup was quick and easy. I got a good Wi-Fi signal in the garage. That’s what I was trying to accomplish. The router so far is great.
Big speed boost & longer range than my old router - I had an old old old Apple Airport Extreme router that went out of support several years ago. I upgraded my wifi service from 350mb to 1 GB and bought this router to support the added speed. Another concern of mine was security, so I was happy to see that this router provided some additional security measures and provided security software as well. Compared to my old Apple router, this router provided a bigger speed boost (although that should be mostly attributed to the wifi service upgrade - but then again the Apple router only supported up to 300 mbps) and was reaching into corners that didn't use to get wifi coverage in the past. I also liked how I was able to set up guest wifi networks and IOT networks with separate passwords given how I didn't trust some of those cheap IOT devices. The network setup app came in two varieties, one is a simple to use phone app, and there's the more advanced browser based tool that I liked using because it provided much more granularity on what I can configure. The security software came as a trial ware. It seems useful but I haven't made up my mind on whether or not to actually pay for it. The software scans the various network devices and tells me that they are normal, but I'm not sure how deep the analysis is. Let's see how it goes.
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