Netgear Nighthawk RS100
Best high speed connectivity for demanding home networks.
This compact router brings the latest wireless standard to the home, delivering significant speed boosts and lower latency for gaming and streaming. It balances high-performance connectivity with a user-friendly setup, making it an accessible upgrade for those seeking a more responsive and stable network.
$149.99
at
Crutchfield
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Who it's for
- Tech enthusiasts and power users seeking cutting-edge network performance
- Large households with many smart devices and heavy internet usage
- Forward-thinking consumers wanting to invest in the latest wireless standard
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers or those with basic networking needs
- Early adopters expecting immediate, full utilization across all devices
- Casual internet users with standard broadband connections
Performance breakdown
Wireless Throughput
Wi-Fi 7 technology delivers exceptional speed for bandwidth-heavy tasks.
Device Capacity
Handles over 50 simultaneous connections without breaking a sweat.
Coverage Range
Solid performance for standard homes, though larger layouts may need extenders.
Wired Connectivity
The 2.5-Gigabit WAN port future-proofs your connection for faster internet plans.
Processing Power
Quad-core architecture ensures minimal latency during high-traffic network usage.
Setup and Management
The Nighthawk app makes network configuration intuitive and remarkably simple.
Key Specs
Wireless Range
2000 sq. feet
Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Mesh Network
No
MU-MIMO
Yes
Parental controls
Supported
Wi-Fi bands/total speed
Dual-band 3.6 Gbps
2.4GHz band speed
700 Mbps
5.2GHz band speed
2900 Mbps
Multi-Gigabit WAN Ports
1
Gigabit LAN Ports
4
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