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Series

ROG Strix2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026The page is titled ROG STRIX GS-BE18000 and sits under ROG Gaming Routers.

Nighthawk1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

GS-BE18000, 90IG09Y0-MO9C001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Model Name: GS-BE18000.14Retailer pagelambda-tek.com/ASUS-90IG09Y0-MO9C00-sh/B50980291Read 15 October 2026UK retailer listing of ASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000 with the manufacturer part number 90IG09Y0-MO9C00.15Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00717231.htmlRead 15 October 2026French retailer spec sheet, Model: 90IG09Y0-MO9C00. The sheet lists weight 927.5 g like the maker and labels the sizes width 90, height 225 and depth 225 mm.16Retailer pageinet.se/produkt/x251407/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026Swedish retailer page, manufacturer part number 90IG09Y0-MO9C00. It lists the product as 90 mm wide, 225 mm high and 225 mm deep and a package weight of 1.654 kg.

RS100, RS100-100NAS, RS90, RS90-100NAS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Page data gives the part number RS100 and the US SKU RS100-100NAS. The US page links the shared user manual for RS100, RS90 and RS70 and the manual gives RS100 and RS90 the same radios. The job brief says Amazon US sells the same router as RS90 (RS90-100NAS). The RS90 datasheet matches the RS100 datasheet in size, weight, adapter and ports. The EU model RS100-100EUS is not stored, because the EU page quotes another coverage.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS90_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026RS90 datasheet: same BE3600 radios, 2 internal antennas, quad-core 2.0 GHz, 12V/1.5A adapter, 184 x 66 x 122 mm and 380 g as the RS100.

GTIN / EAN

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6064491723861Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026UPC 606449172386 in the page's product data for RS100-100NAS. The RS90-100NAS UPC was not found.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026The US product page is live with a Where to buy link and the router is on sale at US retailers.

Available1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026The US NETGEAR store sells the router at 149.99 USD on 2026-10-14.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$449.998Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026The review gives a list price of $450 and its price table shows $449.99. Best Buy sold it for $399.99 at review time.9Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: US Launch Price $449.99.12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-wi-fi-7-gaming-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The spec table lists an MSRP of 449.99 USD. Best Buy sold it for 399.99 USD at review time. Review published 2026-02-01.13Press article24wireless.info/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026Best Buy US listing at 449.99 USD on 2025-05-22, matching the Dong Knows Tech launch price.

$149.995Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20250219233836/https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Archived copy of the maker's US page from 2025-02-19 lists the RS100 at $149.99. The first Wayback copy was written before launch coverage. TechRadar says the launch price was $129.99 and other outlets say $149, so the sources disagree. The maker's own price is stored.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: US launch price $149.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026The prices are US prices at US retailers. The launch price applies to the US.

US1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026The US store page offers it for sale.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026The review says it is available only in black.

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Form factoriMesh system is a product line sold in packs of mesh units, e.g. eero, Deco and Orbi. A standalone router that can join a mesh as an option is a router. A travel router is a pocket-size router sold for travel.

Router2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026Standalone router that works as the primary AiMesh router or as an AiMesh node, so it is stored as router.

Router1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026

SegmentiThe maker's own product category, e.g. ASUS ROG is Gaming and ASUS ExpertWiFi is Business. It is not assigned from price or features.

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026Sold as a ROG gaming router with the ROG-exclusive Gaming Network, Triple-Level Game Acceleration and two dedicated gaming ports.

Home1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Listed under Home WiFi, WiFi Routers.

Wi-Fi

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Wi-FiiThe newest Wi-Fi generation the product supports.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Network Standard lists WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and WiFi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Title: WiFi 7 Router, dual-band, up to 3.6 Gbps. Wi-Fi 7 on both bands per the manual.

Wi-Fi speed classiThe maker's class name, e.g. BE19000 or AXE11000. It adds up the top link rates of all radios. No single device reaches it. A Wi-Fi 6E class starts with AXE, also when the maker writes AX, so eero's AX5400 is AXE5400. The class is not the model number, so GL.iNet's GL-AXT1800 is AX1800.

BE180001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Segment: BE18000 ultimate BE performance: 688+5764+11529 Mbps. The three rates add up to 17981 Mbps.

BE36001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026The page names it a BE3600 WiFi 7 performance router.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications: BE3600 Router Dual-Band WiFi, 2.4 GHz (2x2) and 5 GHz (2x2). Document TS-RS100-3.

Wi-Fi radiosiOne row per radio in one unit. A quad-band unit with two 5 GHz radios has two 5 GHz rows.

AASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	160	5,764	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529	No

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: 2.4GHz BE 2x2 20/40MHz up to 688 Mbps, 5GHz BE 4x4 20/40/80/160MHz up to 5764 Mbps and 6GHz BE 4x4 20/40/80/160/320MHz up to 11529 Mbps, all 4096 QAM. Transmit / Receive lists 2x2, 4x4 and 4x4. The rates fit the 802.11be rates for those streams and widths.12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-wi-fi-7-gaming-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review states 2.4 GHz 2x2, 5 GHz 4x4 and 6 GHz 4x4 with 688, 5,764 and 11,529 Mbps. Its own iPerf3 results (6 GHz just over 2 Gbps at 6 ft and 1,467 Mbps at 25 ft, 5 GHz 1,273 and 497 Mbps, 2.4 GHz 122 and 39 Mbps) use another method than Tom's Guide and are not stored.

BNETGEAR Nighthawk RS100

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40	688	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	160	2,882	No

Source4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 1, publication 202-12760-02 (July 2025): RS100 and RS90 have a combined speed of up to 3.57 Gbps. The 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.11 n/ac/ax/be with 4096-QAM, 20/40 MHz and up to 0.7 Gbps. The 5 GHz radio supports 802.11 n/ac/ax/be with 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz and up to 2.9 Gbps. The 2 streams per band come from the 2x2 bands in the datasheet. The rates are in the Dong Knows Tech entry.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: dual-band BE3600, 5 GHz 2x2 BE up to 2882 Mbps (20/40/80/160 MHz), and the text says the 160 MHz rate needs DFS channels. The 2.4 GHz cell is garbled for the RS100. The review's table prints 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz) for the BE230, which has the same BE3600 radios. 688 plus 2882 is 3570 Mbps, the same as the combined 3.57 Gbps in the maker's manual, so 688 is stored for the RS100 2.4 GHz radio. The maker prints only 0.7 and 2.9 Gbps.

Radio bandsiRadios that work at the same time in one unit. Tri-band is 3 and quad-band is 4, also when two radios use the same frequency band.

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6 GHz band

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Combined Wi-Fi link rateiSum of the top link rates of all radios in one unit. It is close to the number in the speed class. No single device reaches it.

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Wi-Fi streamsiSpatial streams of all radios in one unit, e.g. 12 for a tri-band router with 4x4 on each band.

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Max Wi-Fi channel widthiWidest channel of any radio, e.g. 320 on the 6 GHz band.

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Wi-Fi featuresiFeatures the maker names for the product. Band steering puts all bands under one network name and moves devices between them, e.g. Smart Connect. Band steering over only some of the bands, such as 2.4 and 5 GHz on a tri-band router, counts. AFC is Automated Frequency Coordination, which allows standard power on 6 GHz. Support that needs a later firmware counts, and the firmware goes in the source note.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Boosts Speed lists OFDMA and 4096-QAM. The Wireless section lists MU-MIMO. MLO and band steering come from other sources.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026Multi-Link Operation section: tri-band MLO with 4K-QAM and 320MHz channels. Automatic MLO is enabled by default.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026The tutorial index lists How to configure Smart Connect in ASUS Router. Smart Connect is ASUS band steering.11Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/23/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-reviewRead 15 October 2026Setup can keep all bands under one SSID so that the system assigns each client a band.

4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Smart Connect puts both bands under one network name (manual). 4096-QAM is in the manual's introduction.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS90_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026The RS90 datasheet lists MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data streaming and uplink and downlink OFDMA. The RS100 datasheet does not list them. RS90 and RS100 share one manual and one set of radios, so the RS90 list is used for the RS100.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 6: Smart Connect is on by default and both radios share one network name. MU-MIMO can be turned on or off on page 69. 4096-QAM is in chapter 1.

External antennasiAntennas outside the case, as the maker counts them.

01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Antenna: internal antenna x 8. The spec page names no external antenna.

01Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Antennas: (2) high-performance internal antennas. None are outside the case.

Internal antennasiAntennas inside the case, as the maker counts them.

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Antenna: internal antenna x 8.

21Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Antennas: (2) high-performance internal antennas and high-power amplifiers.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Detachable antennasiThe external antennas screw off and can be replaced. Fixed antennas that only fold or turn do not count.

No2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026All eight antennas are internal, so none can be detached. Tom's Guide lists the antennas as not removable.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026The two antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.

Coverage of one unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area that one unit covers. A square feet claim is converted exactly and rounded to a whole m². A claim for a whole pack is stored separately. An area that a trusted review quotes from the maker counts, and the source note names the review.

307m²2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026Coverage of up to 3,300 sq. ft. Converted to 307 m2 (306.6).4Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-strix-gs-be18000-gaming-router-wifi7Read 15 October 2026Eight internal antennas powered by independent FEMs cover up to 3,300 square feet. The release is datelined Taipei, June 5, 2025, which is after the first US retail listings, so no announce date is stored.

186m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026US page says covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. Converted exactly with 0.09290304 to 185.8 and rounded to 186. The NETGEAR Germany page for the EU model says up to 135 m2, and Expert Reviews quotes 185 m2 for the UK. The US figure is used for the US model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Connected devices per unit (claimed)iThe maker's claimed maximum number of devices one unit serves. A claim for a whole mesh pack is not stored here.

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501Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Supports up to 50 connected devices.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Ports and modem

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PortsiData ports on the main unit. The power input is not a port. A combo port takes an RJ45 cable or an SFP+ module and is counted once. WAN or LAN means the maker says the port can be either, including auto-sensing ports.

AASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	7	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN, 7 x 2.5Gbps for LAN and 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at the standard 5 Gbps rate. The two gaming ports are LAN ports and are counted in the seven.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3: 2.5G LAN 1 to 7 ports, one 2.5G WAN (Internet) port and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.

BNETGEAR Nighthawk RS100

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5
RJ45	4	LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Ports: (1) 2.5 Gbps internet port and (4) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. The page lists no USB port.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026(1) 2.5 Gbps internet port and (4) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear panel: four Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 LAN ports and a yellow 2.5G Internet port. No USB port is described.

Ethernet portsiRJ45 ports of all roles, WAN and LAN.

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Multi-gig portsiWired network ports of 2.5 Gbps or faster, RJ45 or fiber.

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Fastest WAN portiThe fastest port that can take the internet connection.

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Fastest LAN portiThe fastest port for wired devices. A port that can be WAN or LAN counts here too.

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USB ports

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SFP+ portiA slot for a 10 Gbps fiber or DAC module.

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Built-in modemiModems inside the router. A port for an external modem does not count. A fiber slot counts only when the fiber module is in the box.

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Modem standardsiStandards of the built-in modem as published, e.g. DOCSIS 3.1, VDSL2 35b, GPON or 5G NR.

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Mesh

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Mesh technologiesiMesh systems the unit can join, by the maker's name, e.g. AiMesh, EasyMesh or TP-Link OneMesh.

AiMesh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026AiMesh: Primary AiMesh Router and AiMesh Node.

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Units per packiUnits in the box. The base lists every pack size sold. Each pack variant holds its own. A standalone router is 1.

11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Sold as a single router. The page has no pack sizes.

Coverage of the pack (claimed)iThe maker's claimed area for a whole pack. Each pack variant holds its own claim. The claims of single units are never added up.

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Identical unitsiEvery unit in a pack is the same model, so any unit can be the router. Not true for systems with a separate satellite model, such as NETGEAR Orbi.

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Satellite modeliModel number of the satellite when it differs from the router unit.

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Satellite portsiData ports on one satellite. Only when the satellite differs from the router unit.

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Ethernet backhauliMesh units can link to each other over an Ethernet cable.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026Versatile Backhaul Options: wired and wireless 2.5G backhaul.

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Software

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ManagementiWays to set up and manage the router. A web interface is a full settings page in a browser on the local network. A status page alone does not count.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.

Mobile app, Web interface4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 3 logs in to the router web interface at routerlogin.net and also covers the Nighthawk app on page 24.

Online account requirediSetup and management need an online account with the maker, with no local way around it.

No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 2.2 Quick Internet Setup runs in the web GUI and asks for the ISP details, the Wi-Fi names and keys and a router login password. No ASUS account is requested.12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-wi-fi-7-gaming-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Setup in the Asus Router app or the web interface took about five minutes. Binding the router to an Asus account is offered for remote access and is optional.

No4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The router can be set up with the Nighthawk app or with the web interface at routerlogin.net, so no online account is required. The app uses a free NETGEAR account.6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Vendor login account: optional for the Nighthawk app. The web interface works without it.

Operating modesiModes the maker lists. Media bridge connects wired devices to another router over Wi-Fi. Extender, range extender and WDS modes count as repeater.

Router, Access point, Mesh node, Repeater, Media bridge1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Operating Mode: Router (AiMesh router), AiMesh node, Access point, Repeater, Media bridge.

Router, Access point4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 110 sets the router up as a WiFi access point and page 111 returns it to router mode.

Network featuresiFeatures the maker lists that work without a paid subscription. An IoT network is a separate network for smart home devices. Dual WAN uses a second internet connection as a backup or to share the load. Only features the maker clearly says are free. Parental controls counts when a free feature pauses or schedules internet access per person or device, such as eero Profiles, even when content filters need a subscription. When the maker's pages contradict each other, leave the feature out.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, Dual WAN, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Network, IPTV, Dual WAN, DDNS, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS, Parental Control. IoT Network comes from the product page. VLAN and aggregation are not listed. Dong Knows Tech says link aggregation is not supported.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026Smart Home Master SSIDs: IoT Network, Kid's Network, VPN Network and MLO Network.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Separate WiFi networks: main, IoT and guest (page and datasheet). IPTV and Dynamic DNS are in the manual. Parental controls are not stored, because they are part of the paid Armor service.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Create separate WiFi networks: Main, IoT and Guest.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Guest WiFi network on page 66 (one per band). IPTV port or bridge on page 81. Dynamic DNS with a free NETGEAR or No-IP account on page 116. VLAN tag bridging is part of the IPTV settings and is not stored, because a reviewer says the router could not set a VLAN tag on the WAN port for a UK fibre line. Smart parental controls are not stored.

VPN serveriProtocols the router can serve, to reach the home network from outside. A paid VPN service is not a VPN server.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec, PPTP1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

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VPN clientiProtocols the router can use to connect to an outside VPN server.

WireGuard, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026VPN Client L2TP, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

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USB applicationsiWhat the USB port can be used for. Cellular modem is a USB 4G or 5G modem used as an internet connection or backup.

File server, Media server, Time Machine, Printer server, Cellular modem1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle and 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, so cellular_modem is stored. USB application lists tethering and the supported file systems. File and media serving come from the manual. A printer server and Time Machine come from the reviews.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 names an SMB server, a UPnP AV server and an FTP server for file sharing.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026The USB port is described as able to run a print server, share a data drive and use a mobile phone as a backup internet feed.11Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/23/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-reviewRead 15 October 2026The USB port supports a file server, FTP, Samba, a network printer server, backups, a download manager and 3G/4G/5G adapters.12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-wi-fi-7-gaming-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Software section: the USB port serves network storage, a network printer server, a USB cellular modem or smartphone as an internet link and a Time Machine backup server for Macs.

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Security

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Wi-Fi securityiEnhanced Open encrypts an open network without a password.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise, Open System and OWE. The footnote says Enterprise is not available under AiMesh mode.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Page: WPA3 encryption. The manual lists the exact options.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 6, page 63: the router comes with preset WPA3 security. Options are WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES], WPA3-PSK and WPA2-PSK + WPA3-PSK. The older WPA TKIP option is not stored.

Security serviceiThe maker's built-in security service by name, e.g. AiProtection Pro, HomeShield, NETGEAR Armor or eero Plus.

AiProtection Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026AiProtection row: AiProtection Pro with Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking, Two-Way IPS and Infected Device Prevention and Blocking.

NETGEAR Armor1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender. A trial is included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender is optional, with a subscription.

Security service costiWhat the service costs after any free trial. Basic free means the basic features are free and the full set needs a subscription. When the free and paid tiers share one name, such as HomeShield, it is basic free. NETGEAR Armor has no free tier after its trial, so it is paid. When the paid tier is a separate add-on, such as eero Plus, it is paid.

Free2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026The page headline says subscription-free network security. AiProtection Pro runs on a Trend Micro cloud database and no fee is named.

Paid7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Armor comes with a one-month trial and then costs $99.99 a year. The review also says some features need an extra subscription. The maker's page calls the Armor trial included and its datasheet calls the service optional with a subscription.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Administration: Auto Firmware Update.

Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Supports automatic firmware updates to help improve security and performance.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports automatic firmware updates.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 91: the router can update automatically to future firmware versions.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security updates for this model. It is not calculated from a number of years. A published minimum date, such as "at least through" or "or later", counts as the stated date. The source note says it is a minimum and names the region.

31 December 20296Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051929Read 15 October 2026The UK FAQ (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act), updated 2026-08-19, lists GS-BE18000 in the group with a product security update period of 4 years, until 31 December 2029, and says extended support may be provided after that date. The date is a minimum and applies to the UK.

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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BluetoothiVersion of the Bluetooth radio in the router, often used for setup.

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Smart home platformsiSmart home and voice platforms the router works with, e.g. Amazon Alexa or Google Home.

Amazon Alexa12Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-wi-fi-7-gaming-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Software section: the features include Amazon Alexa integration. The maker pages do not name Alexa.

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Hardware

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System on chipiMain chip or platform as published, e.g. Broadcom BCM4916 or Qualcomm Networking Pro 620. A chip maker name alone, such as Broadcom, is not stored.

Broadcom BCM67668Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi chips Broadcom BCM6766. The text says Broadcom's BCM6766 Wi-Fi chip with a 2.0GHz quad-core processor. Profesional Review names the same chip as the CPU. The maker publishes no chip.11Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/23/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: CPU Broadcom BCM6766 quad-core at 2.0 GHz, with 2 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 MB flash. It also lists BCM6766 for 2.4 and 5 GHz and BCM7263 for 6 GHz.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor. One paragraph on the product page says tri-core, the spec table says quad-core and the reviews agree.

41Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Powerful quad-core 2.0 GHz processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor.

2GHz1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Powerful quad-core 2.0 GHz processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

RAMiRouter RAM in GB. When any trusted source prints a GB figure, use it, e.g. 1 GB rather than 1024 MB converted. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB only when MB is the only figure, e.g. 512 MB is 0.512, and keep the original figure in the source note. Same rule as streaming devices.

2GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash and DDR4 2 GB RAM.

1GB6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU, 512 MB flash, 1 GB DDR4 RAM. TechRadar also prints 1 GB RAM.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Memory 1GB RAM. Review published 16 July 2025.

Flash storageiBuilt-in flash memory for the firmware in GB. Convert MB with 1000 MB per GB, as for RAM. A memory card or USB drive does not count.

256MB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.

512MB6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: 512 MB flash. Stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB. TechRadar also prints 512 MB NAND flash.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specification table: Storage 512MB NAND Flash.

Cooling faniA fan inside the unit. Passive cooling does not count.

No8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026The review says it is passively cooled with nanocarbon-coated aluminum heat sink fins.9Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says there is no internal fan.

No6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026The text says the RS100 has no internal fan and is completely silent.

Power

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Power supplyiHow the main unit gets power. USB is a USB-C power adapter. PoE is power over an Ethernet cable.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: AC input 110V to 240V and a bundled power adapter.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026The router takes a DC power connector from the included adapter.

Rated power inputiDevice input rating as published, in volts and amps.

12 V, 3 A / 12 V, 5 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: DC output 12 V with max. 5 A current / 12 V with max. 3 A current. The manual lists the same two ratings. The page does not say which adapter is in which box.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter output +12V with 3A current and +12V with 5A current.

12 V, 1.5 A1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026The router has a DC power connector and the box holds a 12V/1.5A power adapter. The label's input rating is not published, so the adapter output is stored.

Included adapter outputiRated output of the power adapter in the box. This is not power use.

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18W1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026What's included lists a 12V/1.5A power adapter. 12 V times 1.5 A is 18 W.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents: (1) 12V/1.5A power adapter.

Power use (typical, claimed)iThe maker's typical or average power use of one unit. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out.

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Power use (max, claimed)iThe maker's maximum power use of one unit. Power given out over PoE is not included. A published range, such as 14 to 16 W, is left out. A figure measured with the power adapter counts.

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Measured

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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iTom's Guide throughput, one row per test position. Tool, client, direction and walls are in the source note. Other reviewers' results go in source notes only.

AASUS ROG Strix GS-BE18000

Distance (m)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	2,354
15.24	Main unit	1,354
22.86	Main unit	900.8
27.432	Main unit	40.9

Source7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026Tom's Guide, published 2026-08-17. Keysight IxChariot set to simulate 10 data-hungry users, client an HP Envy x360 notebook. Firmware and band are not stated. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 2.354 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 1.354 Gbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 900.8 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 40.9 Mbps. The review also reports 2.238 Gbps with the router next to the notebook, which is not stored.

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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)iHighest measured row with the client connected to the main unit. Compare only results from the same reviewer.

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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)iTom's Guide throughput at 25 ft through one wall, with the client on the main unit.

1,309Mbps7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026The review says the router moved upwards of 1.309 Gbps to a room 25 feet away. Same IxChariot setup.

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Range (measured)iDistance at which the reviewer's client lost its connection to the main unit.

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Power use under load (measured)iWall power of the main unit during the reviewer's throughput or saturation test.

17.7W7Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/i-tested-the-asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-and-this-stealth-gaming-router-punches-way-above-its-weightRead 15 October 2026The review says the router consumed 17.7 watts while in use and derives a yearly cost of $27.13 from it. It does not describe the load.

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Energy use per day (measured)iEnergy the router used over 24 hours of the reviewer's test use. This is not the power at one moment.

340Wh10Measurementdongknows.com/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: power consumption per 24 hours about 340 Wh. Firmware 3.0.0.6.102_38782 and 3.0.0.6.102_38818. The review does not describe the load.

105Wh6Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs100-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table row Power Consumption (per 24 hours): about 105 Wh for the RS100 (BE230 195 Wh, RS200 160 Wh). Firmware at review V1.0.1.78. The review does not describe the load. The table layout is garbled in places, so the column was read from the order BE230, RS100, RS200.

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DimensionsiOne unit in its normal position, with antennas folded flat or removed. Height is bottom to top. For a round unit, width and depth are both the diameter. A size the maker prints with antennas up goes in Dimensions with antennas.

Width90Height225Depth225mm(3.5 × 8.9 × 8.9 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Dimensions 225 x 90 x 225 mm, printed without labels. The maker's front and rear photos show a narrow upright slab, so the 90 mm side is the width. LDLC and inet.se label the sizes width 90, height 225 and depth 225 mm. Tom's Guide gives 8.9 x 8.9 x 3.4 inches without labels.

Width66Height184Depth122mm(2.6 × 7.2 × 4.8 in)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026Height 7.2 in (184 mm), width 2.6 in (66 mm), depth 4.8 in (122 mm). The photo shows an upright tower.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Physical Specifications: 7.2 x 2.6 x 4.8 in (184 x 66 x 122 mm). The page labels them height, width and depth.

Dimensions with antennasiOne unit with its external antennas up, as the maker prints it.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

927.5g(2 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Product Weight (g): 927.5 g. The page does not say whether the adapter is included.

380g(13.4 oz)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 20260.4 lb (380 g). The page does not say whether the adapter is included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weight: 0.4 lb (380 g).

Wall mountableiThe maker says the unit can be mounted on a wall.

No9Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says it is designed to stand vertically and is not mount-ready. The maker names no wall mount.11Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/10/23/asus-rog-strix-gs-be18000-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the router has no wall anchors. It stands upright, with rubber feet on the bottom.

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Certifications

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Wi-Fi Alliance certification IDiCertificate ID in the Wi-Fi Alliance product finder.

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FCC IDiFCC ID of the main unit.

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In the box

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In the boxiItems as the maker lists them for the exact pack.

GS-BE18000 tri-band gaming router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026Package Content: GS-BE18000 tri-band gaming router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: GS-BE18000 Gaming Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide. The warranty card comes from the spec page.

WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS100), Ethernet cable, 12V/1.5A power adapter, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026What's included: WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS100), Ethernet cable, 12V/1.5A power adapter, Quick Start Guide.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be180002Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000Read 15 October 2026

www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs1001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/networking/rog-strix-gs-be18000/specRead 15 October 2026

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS100/RS100_TS.pdf1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/GS-BE18000/E26963_GS-BE18000_UM_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual E26963, released 2025-09-16.

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS90/RS100-90-70_UM_EN.pdf1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs100Read 14 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

3years5Maker product pageasus.com/support/api/product.asmx/GetPDWarrantyRead 15 October 2026ASUS US support warranty text, Wireless Warranty Policy updated June 2026: the general warranty is 3 years, but it may vary depending on the place of purchase. US site. Tom's Guide also reports a three-year warranty.

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