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Series

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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.

RT-BE92U, RT-BE9700, 90IG0950-MO9A0V1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Model ASUS RT-BE92U. The ASUS US site also lists the same spec sheet under the retail name ASUS RT-BE9700, with the same 12 V and 3 A adapter, so it is one product. The part number 90IG0950-MO9A0V comes from the LDLC spec sheet.6Retailer pageldlc.com/fiche/PB00661527.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec sheet row Modèle: 90IG0950-MO9A0V for ASUS RT-BE92U.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 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.

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$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.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE92U/E27501_RT-BE92U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 describes a black chassis with gaming-inspired red accents. Retailers list the colour as 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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026Standalone extendable 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.

Home2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026The page is titled Next-Level Smart Home WiFi 7 and sits under WiFi 7, All Series. It is not a ROG, TUF or ExpertWiFi product.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Network Standard lists 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.

BE97001Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Segment: BE9700 ultimate BE performance, 1032+2882+5764 Mbps. The three rates add up to 9678 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 RT-BE92U

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	3	40	1,032	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	160	2,882	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764	No

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: 6 GHz up to 5764 Mbps, 5 GHz up to 2882 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 1032 Mbps, all WiFi 7. Transmit / Receive: 6 GHz 2x2, 5 GHz 2x2 and 2.4 GHz 3x3. Boosts Speed lists 20/40/80/160/320 MHz in total. The widths per band are 40 MHz at 2.4 GHz, 160 MHz at 5 GHz and 320 MHz at 6 GHz, since those are the widths that give the printed rates with those streams. 24Wireless gives the same streams and widths per band, see its entry.7Press article24wireless.info/asus-rt-be92u-in-japanRead 15 October 20266 GHz up to 5,764 Mbps (2 streams, 320 MHz), 5 GHz up to 2,882 Mbps (2 streams, 160 MHz) and 2.4 GHz up to 1,032 Mbps (3 streams, 40 MHz).

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-MIMO1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Boosts Speed: OFDMA and 4096-QAM. Wireless row: MU-MIMO. MLO comes from the product page.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026Comprehensive MLO Support: Multi-Link Operation combines and switches between the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands. The page also names 4K-QAM and 320 MHz channels. Some text blocks on the page name the RT-BE86U and are ignored.

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.

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Antenna: External antenna x 4.

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.

12Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026Performance: one extra internal antenna and three streams in the 2.4 GHz band.

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.

No9Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be92u-be9700-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the router has four non-detachable rear-mounted antennas.

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.

255m²2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026AiMesh section: coverage up to 2,750 sq. ft. Converted to 255 m2 (255.5).

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

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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 RT-BE92U

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: 1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN, 1 x 2.5Gbps for WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5 Gbps for LAN and USB 3.2 Gen1 x1. The manual names the 10G WAN/LAN1 port, the 2.5G WAN/LAN1 port, the 2.5G LAN 2 to 4 ports and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at 5 Gbps, the standard rate. The connector is not named by ASUS. 24Wireless names a Standard-A port.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE92U/E27501_RT-BE92U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3: 10G WAN/LAN1 port, 2.5G WAN/LAN1 port, 2.5G LAN 2 to 4 ports 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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026The page offers wireless backhaul and wired 10G or 2.5G backhaul options.

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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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 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/RT-BE92U/E27501_RT-BE92U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Quick Internet Setup runs in the web GUI and asks for a router login password. No ASUS account is requested. The manual also covers the ASUS Router app.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Operating Mode: Repeater Mode, Media Bridge Mode, Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node Mode and Wireless Router Mode.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Network, Parental Control, Dual WAN, DDNS, IPTV, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS. IoT Network comes from the product page. VLAN, WAN aggregation and LAN aggregation are not listed here. The product page names VLAN in a Guest Network Pro paragraph, but Dong Knows Tech found no VLAN and no link aggregation on the firmware it tested, so VLAN and both aggregation options are left out.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026IoT Network and Kid's Network SSIDs under Smart Home Master. Advanced family protection and parental controls without subscriptions.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026VPN: VPN 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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026VPN: VPN 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, Cellular modem1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026USB application: 4G / 5G Auto Mobile Tethering, Download Master, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server. WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle. No printer server is listed.

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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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise and Open System & OWE.

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.

AiProtection1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026AiProtection row: Router Security Assessment, Malicious Site Blocking and Two-Way IPS. The German ASUS page prints AiProtection Pro in the Security row, but the US, UK, global and other regional pages print AiProtection.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026Parental controls come without subscriptions. Router safeguards use Trend Micro cloud protection under the ASUS Network Security suite. No fee is named. Dong Knows Tech calls AiProtection free for life.9Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be92u-be9700-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls the built-in AiProtection free for life.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Administration: Auto Firmware Update. The product page also lists Auto Security Updates.

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 20285Maker product pageasus.com/support/faq/1051929Read 15 October 2026The UK FAQ (Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act), updated 2026-08-19, lists RT-BE92U with a product security update period of 4 years, until 31 December 2028, 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.

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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 BCM67657Press article24wireless.info/asus-rt-be92u-in-japanRead 15 October 2026The processor is a quad-core 2.0 GHz Broadcom BCM6765, with 1 GB DDR4 RAM and 256 MB flash. Profesional Review names the same main processor and lists a BCM6711 for the 2.4 GHz radio and BCM6765 for 5 GHz and 6 GHz. The maker publishes no chip.8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/04/21/asus-rt-be92u-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review text: main processor ARM Broadcom BCM6765 quad core at 2.0 GHz.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.0GHz quad-core processor.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 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.

1GB1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash and 1 GB DDR4 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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 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.

No8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/04/21/asus-rt-be92u-review/ampRead 15 October 2026The review says the router has no fan and describes passive ventilation grilles.9Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be92u-be9700-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the router has no internal fan and works silently.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: AC input 110V~240V (50~60Hz) 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 A1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: DC Output 12 V with max. 3 A current. The manual lists the same. Stored as the DC input.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE92U/E27501_RT-BE92U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC power adapter (DC output) +12V with 3A.

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.

36W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 202612 V times 3 A is 36 W. Package Content lists a power adapter.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

275Wh10Measurementdongknows.com/asus-rt-be92u-be9700-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: power consumption per 24 hours during testing about 275 Wh, in the RT-BE92U column between the RT-BE86U (280 Wh) and the Archer BE550 (310 Wh). Firmware 3.0.0.6.102_37435. 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.

Dimensions and weight

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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.

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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.

Width247.18Height287.47Depth101.59mm(9.7 × 11.3 × 4 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Dimensions 247.18 x 101.59 x 287.47 mm, printed without labels. The router stands upright, so 287.47 mm is the height. Profesional Review says the height of about 29 cm is with the antennas extended. Stored as width 247.18, depth 101.59 and height 287.47. The body size without antennas is not published.8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/04/21/asus-rt-be92u-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Height of almost 29 cm with the antennas extended, which fits the 287.47 mm printed by ASUS.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

789g(1.7 lb)9Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be92u-be9700-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: 1.74 lbs (789 grams). TechRadar lists 1.1 kg without saying what it includes, and a retailer listing seen in search results shows 790 g. The maker publishes no weight. The figure is stored as the router without adapter, which the review does not state.

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.

Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026A wall mount kit is included and the page shows the router mounted on a wall.8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2025/04/21/asus-rt-be92u-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Two wall-mount anchors on the back, with a bracket and screws with wall plugs included.9Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be92u-be9700-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: Wall-mount-ready Yes. The review says it is designed to be placed vertically or mounted on a wall.

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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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Other certifications

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In the box

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

RT-BE92U WiFi 7 Tri-band Router, Wall Mount Kit, RJ-45 cable, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Package Content: RT-BE92U WiFi 7 Tri-band Router, Wall Mount Kit, RJ-45 cable, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card. The user manual lists the same without the wall mount kit.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE92U/E27501_RT-BE92U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: RT-BE92U Wireless Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card.

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

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92uRead 15 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-7/all-series/asus-rt-be92u/techspecRead 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/RT-BE92U/E27501_RT-BE92U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE92U/E27501_RT-BE92U_UM_v2_EAA_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user manual E27501, released 2025-11-24.

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.

3years4Maker 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.

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