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Top router!
- quick installation with app
- You have to fine-tune settings with a browser due to app limitations
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Gerard
16 November 2024
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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS500
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BE12000
Product information
Pros and cons
According to our router expert
- This system supports WiFi 7, so you can reach much faster speeds and experience less interference from neighbors.
- The router has 2.5Gbps physical network connectors for the fastest wired internet connections.
- You can expand this WiFi mesh system with other Nighthawk to get even better coverage in your home.
- To take advantage of all the WiFi 7 improvements, you need devices that support it.
- This router offers coverage on 1 or 2 floors, depending on the size of your house.
Description
With the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS200, you can ensure the fastest internet via WiFi 7 on 1 or 2 floors of your home. Thanks to WiFi 7, you experience less interference from other WiFi networks, like from your neighbors. With a maximum 12Gbps speed, you can easily stream 8K videos and play online games without lagging. This router also divides your devices across 3 frequency bands, so you can connect up to 120 devices at the same time. Want the most stable connection with the least delay? Connect your console or PC to the router wired via the 2.5Gbps port. You set up the router via the Nighthawk app, as well as set parental controls. To increase the coverage, you can easily add extra Nighthawk routers.
Included by default
- Manual
- Ethernet cable
- Power adapter
Key specs
Fastest WiFi standard | Wireless BE (WiFi 7) | |
Ethernet speed | 2.5Gb Ethernet (2500Mbps) | |
Frequency bands | Tri-band | |
Maximum speed mobile internet | 0 Mbit/s | |
Type router | Gaming router, WiFi router | |
WiFi speed | BE12000 | |
Number of stations | 1 | |
Living situation | Small apartment |
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8,8/10 ()
Top router!
- quick installation with app
- You have to fine-tune settings with a browser due to app limitations
the previous router was also a Netgear. feels familiar and the reliability is just great.
Gerard
16 November 2024
Automatic translation off Dutch
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For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible
How do I insure my router?
First, add your router to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.
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Specifications
Product
Product number | 956667 | |
Manufacturer code | RS500-100EUS | |
Brand | Netgear | |
Warranty | 2 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
General properties
Type router | Gaming router, WiFi router | |
WiFi speed class | High-end | |
Usage situation | Gaming and downloading, Work from home | |
Living situation | Small apartment | |
Number of stations | 1 | |
Can be expanded with extra stations | ||
Built-in modem |
Network properties
Fastest WiFi standard | Wireless BE (WiFi 7) | |
Frequency bands | Tri-band | |
WiFi speed | BE12000 | |
2.4GHz band speed | 700 Mbit/s | |
5GHz band speed | 5800 Mbit/s | |
Speed of second 5GHz band | 5800 Mbit/s | |
Number of WiFi antennas | 6 |
Wired network properties
Ethernet speed | 2.5Gb Ethernet (2500Mbps) | |
Network connector | ||
Number of Ethernet ports | 5 | |
SFP/GBIC ports | 0 | |
PoE support | ||
USB port | ||
Type of USB port | USB-C | |
Number of USB ports | 1 |
Mobile internet properties
Maximum speed mobile internet | 0 Mbit/s | |
SIM card slot |
Performance properties
Quality of Service (QoS) | ||
MU-MIMMO | ||
Seamless roaming | ||
Beamforming | ||
Port forwarding | ||
LACP Link aggregation |
Network security properties
Parental controls | ||
WLAN security | WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA3, WPA3 Personal | |
Firewall | ||
Firewall type | DoS, NAT Firewall, SPI Firewall | |
Guest network | ||
VPN support | ||
VPN server | ||
VPN client | ||
VPN passthrough |
Physical properties
Mounting possible | ||
Width | 10,2 cm | |
Height | 24,9 cm | |
Depth | 15 cm | |
Weight | 967 g | |
Color | Black | |
Material | Plastic |
Power supply
Power supply type | Power grid |
