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General

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Series

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Nighthawk1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026The product name is Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS300.

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

RT-BE96U, 90IG0890-MX1A1V1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Model RT-BE96U.5Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-fr/90ig0890-mx1a1v-rt-be96u.htmlRead 15 October 2026ASUS Canada shop (French): part number 90IG0890-MX1A1V for the RT-BE96U. It is the Canada part number. The US part number was not found.

RS300, RS300-100NAS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026The page data lists mpn RS300 and sku RS300-100NAS for the US page. The EU declaration of conformity names the same hardware Nighthawk BE9300 WiFi 7 Router, model RS300.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/DoC/204-11986-04_CE_RS300_EN-GR-FR-IT-SP-EP_29Jul25.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU declaration of conformity dated 22 Jul 2025: Product Name NIGHTHAWK BE9300 WiFi 7 Router, Model RS300. Dong Knows Tech calls the BE9300 an identical variant. The BE9300 name is kept as an alias.

GTIN / EAN

1971052488616Retailer pageavadirect.com/RT-BE96U-IEEE-802-11be-Tri-Band-2-4GHz-5GHz-6GHz-1376-5764-11529-Mbps-6xRJ45-1-x-USB-3-2-Gen-1-1-x-USB-2-0-Retail-Wireless-Router/Product/16479460Read 15 October 2026Product data on the listing: gtin12 197105248861, mpn RT-BE96U.

6064491695911Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026The page data lists the UPC 606449169591 for RS300-100NAS.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96uRead 15 October 2026The US product page is live with a Where to buy link. Tom's Guide lists it at Amazon, Best Buy and ASUS.

Available1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026The page offers the router in stock at 299.99 USD.

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.

$699.9910Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: US Price (at launch) $699.99. Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware say the price is $700. US price, tax not included.

$329.997Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: US Price (at launch) $329.99. TechRadar prints $329.99/£299.99/AU$649 for the same router. The US maker page now shows 299.99 USD, which is not stored. No euro launch price was found.9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-review-high-speed-wi-fi-7-at-a-competitive-priceRead 14 October 2026Price (as reviewed) $329.99/£299.99/AU$649, available now in the US, UK and Australia.

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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US7Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The launch price is a US price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.1 describes a black chassis with gaming-inspired red accents. Retailers list the colour as Black.

Black9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-review-high-speed-wi-fi-7-at-a-competitive-priceRead 14 October 2026The review describes a tall obelisk shape finished in matte black. The maker pages give no colour name, so it is stored as Black.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96uRead 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/rs300Read 14 October 2026Standalone WiFi 7 router. Dong Knows Tech says it is not mesh-ready.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96uRead 15 October 2026The US page sits under ASUS WiFi Routers and is not a ROG, TUF or ExpertWiFi product. Some regional ASUS sites and retailers file it under gaming routers.

Home1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026Sold in the Nighthawk home router line, with no gaming range name.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Network Standard lists WiFi 7 (802.11be).

Wi-Fi 72Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026WiFi 7 BE9300 Router, tri-band, with the 6 GHz band.

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.

BE190001Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Segment: BE19000 ultimate BE performance, 1376+5764+11529 Mbps. The three rates add up to 18669 Mbps.

BE93002Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications: WiFi 7 BE9300 Router Tri-band WiFi.

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-BE96U

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)	Dedicated backhaul
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	40	1,376	No
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	160	5,764	No
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	4	320	11,529	No

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026WiFi Data Rate: 6 GHz up to 11529 Mbps, 5 GHz up to 5764 Mbps and 2.4 GHz up to 1376 Mbps, all WiFi 7. Transmit / Receive: 4x4 on 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz. 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. Tom's Hardware prints the same widths per band in its spec table, and they give the printed rates with 4 streams.

BNETGEAR Nighthawk RS300

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
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764	No

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications: 2.4 GHz (2x2), 5 GHz (2x2) and 6 GHz (2x2), with 320 MHz channels. Widths and rates are in the manual.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Introduction: models RS300 and BE9300 have a 2.4 GHz radio with 4096-QAM and 20/40 MHz up to 0.7 Gbps, a 5 GHz radio with 20/40/80/160 MHz up to 2.9 Gbps and a 6 GHz radio with 20/40/80/160/320 MHz up to 5.8 Gbps, as 802.11 n/ac/ax/be and ax/be radios. The maker prints the rates only rounded to 0.1 Gbps. Dong Knows Tech prints 688, 2880 and 5760 Mbps. The stored rates are the 802.11be rates for 2 streams and 4096-QAM at 40, 160 and 320 MHz, which round to every printed figure and add up to the 9.3 Gbps of the BE9300 class. The RS280 in the same manual has a slower 2.4 GHz radio and is not this model.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says each band uses a 2x2 antenna array, with theoretical peak speeds of 700Mbits/sec, 2.9Gbits/sec and 5.8Gbits/sec across the three radios.

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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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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Boosts Speed: OFDMA and 4096-QAM. Wireless row: MU-MIMO. MLO comes from the product page, see its entry. Multi-RU and puncturing text sits in the page source only inside an HTML comment, so those two are not stored. AFC is not named. Smart Connect is not named by ASUS.2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96uRead 15 October 2026Multi-link Operation: links to multiple bands at the same time. A footnote says MLO firmware was in development as of September 2023 and due in late 2023 or early 2024. Dong Knows Tech did not have MLO in its first firmware. The page also names 4K-QAM and 320 MHz channels.

4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data streaming and uplink and downlink OFDMA. The manual adds 4096-QAM and Smart Connect.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Introduction names 4096-QAM. Chapter 6 covers Smart Connect, which puts the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz radios under one name and picks the fastest band, and a setting for MU-MIMO. MLO is not stored since NETGEAR's pages do not name it, see the Dong Knows Tech note.

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

81Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Antenna: External antenna x 8.7Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rt-be96u-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table and design text: eight external antennas.

01Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026All four antennas are internal, so no external antenna.

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

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41Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026Technical details: (4) high-performance internal antennas and high-power amplifiers. KitGuru writes about 2 internal antennas for each band, six in total, which conflicts. The maker figure is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Antennas: (4) high-performance internal antennas and high-power amplifiers.

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

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rt-be96u-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: number of antennas and removable: 8/No. The review says the antennas can be rotated and angled but cannot be removed.10Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the antennas are not detachable.

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026The antennas are internal, so none can be detached.

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.

502m²7Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rt-be96u-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review text: capable of covering up to 5,400 square feet. Converted to 502 m2 (501.68). Tom's Hardware prints the same figure in its spec table. ASUS prints no area on its US pages, so the claim is quoted from the reviews and may come from the retail box.9Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rt-be96u-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi Coverage 5,400 square feet.

232m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026Covers up to 2,500 sq. ft. Converted to 232 m2 (232.3). The UK declaration and Expert Reviews quote 2,000 sq. ft. or 185 m2 for other regions, and the US figure is used.

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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1001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026Supports up to 100 connected devices.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026320 MHz high-capacity channels for up to 100 devices.

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 RT-BE96U

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	1	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	1	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	10	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-A	1	Not available	0.48	USB 2.0

Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026I/O Ports: 1 x 10Gbps for WAN/LAN + 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for WAN/LAN, 3x RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps for LAN, 1 x 10Gbps for LAN, USB 3.2 Gen1 x1 and 2.0 x1. The manual names the same ports. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is stored at 5 Gbps and USB 2.0 at 0.48 Gbps, the standard rates. ASUS does not print those rates. The 10 Gbps ports are 10GBASE-T per Dong Knows Tech.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3: 10GE WAN/LAN1 port, 1GE WAN/LAN1 port, LAN 2~4 ports, 10GE LAN port, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port and one USB 2.0 port.

BNETGEAR Nighthawk RS300

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	2	LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	2	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ports: (1) 2.5 Gbps internet port, (2) 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN ports, (2) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and (1) USB 3.0 port. USB 3.0 is stored at 5 Gbps, the standard rate that Expert Reviews also prints.10Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review lists two 2.5GbE LAN connectors, two standard gigabit Ethernet ports and a single 5Gbits/sec USB connector.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026One router is sold.

11Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026One router is sold. What's included lists one router.

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.

Yes10Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review used an RT-AX89X as a satellite node over a 10 Gbps backhaul link, as an alternative to a wireless 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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026User Interface: WEB ASUSWRT, APP ASUS Router APP.

Mobile app, Web interface3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 3 covers both the router web interface at routerlogin.net and the Nighthawk app.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_QSG_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The quick start guide sets up the router with the Nighthawk app and says to use the router web interface at routerlogin.net if the app install fails.

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-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Setup runs in the web GUI. The manual asks for a router login password and no ASUS account.10Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The pros line says there is no vendor-required login account.

No3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 3: the installation assistant runs in any web browser, with a link for people without a compatible smartphone. A free NETGEAR account is only needed to register the router, manage it remotely and manage subscriptions. Footnote 4 of the datasheet says the app needs a free account.7Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the app is attached to a NETGEAR login account and is required for add-on premium features, while the router has a full web user interface.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Operating Mode: Repeater Mode, Media Bridge Mode, Access Point Mode, AiMesh Node Mode and Wireless Router Mode.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 3.3.1: wireless router mode, access point mode, repeater mode, media bridge and AiMesh node.

Router, Access point3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 9: Set up the router as a WiFi access point, and Return the router to router mode.7Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: Router (default) or Access Point.

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, WAN aggregation, LAN aggregation, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Listed: Guest Network, Parental Control, Dual WAN, WAN Aggregation, DDNS, IPTV, LAN Link Aggregation, Adaptive QoS and Traditional QoS. IoT Network comes from the Tom's Hardware review. VLAN is not listed.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 3.14: Dual WAN and WAN Aggregation (WAN port plus LAN 4 port, up to 2 Gbps), DDNS and IPTV in section 3.10.4. Section 3.8 covers the guest network.9Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rt-be96u-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Software section: Guest Network Pro has presets for Kid's Network, IoT Network and a standard Guest Network. The review does not mention a fee.

Guest network, IoT network, VLAN, IPTV, WAN aggregation, LAN aggregation, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026Separate WiFi Networks: Main Network, IoT Network and Guest Network. VLAN, IPTV, aggregation and Dynamic DNS come from the manual.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Create separate WiFi Networks: Main, IoT and Guest.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 6 guest WiFi network, chapter 7 IPTV port or VLAN tag bridge, LAN port aggregation (LAN ports 1 and 2) and Internet port aggregation (the 2.5G Internet port with LAN port 4), chapter 11 Dynamic DNS. Smart parental controls are left out, since NETGEAR sells them as a subscription. Access control and keyword blocking are not named parental controls and are left out.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026VPN: VPN Server IPSec, Open VPN, PPTP and WireGuard.

OpenVPN2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports VPN to remotely access the home network. The manual names OpenVPN only.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 12: Use OpenVPN to Access Your Network. No other VPN server protocol is listed.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/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, Printer server, Cellular modem1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026USB application: AiCloud, Download Master, AiDisk, Media Server, Time Machine, Samba Server and FTP Server. WAN lists a 3G / 4G LTE dongle. The manual adds the printer server, see its entry. The Time Machine note says macOS 26 no longer creates new backups on USB drives.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 3.13 covers AiDisk, the servers center and 3G/4G. Section 4.3 sets up a printer server with ASUS EZ Printer Sharing or LPR.9Reviewtomshardware.com/networking/routers/asus-rt-be96u-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The USB Applications tab shares files from a USB drive, sets up a printer server, uses a smartphone as internet backup and uses a drive for Time Machine backups. The pros list smartphone tethering and wireless Time Machine backups for Mac users. Time Machine runs over the USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port.

File server, Media server3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 10: share a USB storage device on the network, FTP access and a media server. KitGuru says the USB port is for storage, not printers or modems.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Security: WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Personal, WPA/WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise and Open System & OWE. A footnote says WPA/WPA2 Enterprise is not available under AiMesh mode.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Engineered with WPA3 encryption technology. The manual lists WPA2-Personal and WPA3-Personal, plus mixed modes.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 6: WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal and mixed WPA2 plus WPA3 settings. The 6 GHz network is fixed to WPA3-Personal.

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

AiProtection Pro1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 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/rs300Read 14 October 2026Compatible services: an optional NETGEAR Armor subscription powered by Bitdefender.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96uRead 15 October 2026The page heading says Subscription-Free Network Security with AiProtection Pro powered by Trend Micro. Parental controls come through a free subscription.

Paid1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026The page calls Armor optional and a subscription, with a trial included. No free tier is listed. The field note names Armor as basic_free for shared names, but NETGEAR sells only paid plans, so paid is stored like for the RS150.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Administration: Auto Firmware Update.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Supports automatic firmware updates.

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.

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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.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.10Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Processing Power: quad-core 2.6GHz CPU, 256MB flash, 2GB DDR4 RAM.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Powerful quad-core 2.0 GHz processor.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2.6GHz1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Processor: 2.6GHz quad-core processor.

2GHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Powerful quad-core 2.0 GHz processor.

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 pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash and 2 GB RAM.10Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: 2GB DDR4 RAM.

2GB7Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU, 512MB NAND flash and 2GB RAM. TechRadar prints the same memory. NETGEAR does not publish it.9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-review-high-speed-wi-fi-7-at-a-competitive-priceRead 14 October 2026Specs table: Memory 2GB RAM.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Memory: 256 MB Flash. Stored as 0.256 GB.

512MB7Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026512 MB NAND flash, stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB.9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-review-high-speed-wi-fi-7-at-a-competitive-priceRead 14 October 2026Specs table: Storage 512MB NAND Flash.

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

No2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96uRead 15 October 2026The cooling section shows a vent on top, a full-size aluminum plate, three aluminum heatsinks and a 2 cm stand, with air moving through by convection. It lists no fan.10Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the router seemed to have no internal fan, though the reviewer did not open it.

No7Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the RS300 ran cool and was silent, and its table lists no internal fan.

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-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: AC Input 110V~240V (50~60Hz) with an external DC output. The manual describes a bundled AC adapter that plugs into the Power (DCIN) port.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026The router takes a DC connector from the 12V/3.5A power adapter in the box.

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

19 V, 3.42 A or 19.5 V, 3.33 A1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Power Supply: DC Output 19 V with max. 3.42 A current, or 19.5 V with max. 3.33 A current. The manual lists the same two ratings. Stored as the DC input of the router.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.3 notes: DC Output +19V with 3.42A current and +19.5V with 3.33A current.

12 V, 3.5 A1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026Published as the bundled 12V/3.5A power adapter. Stored as the DC input rating.

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

64.98W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 202619 V times 3.42 A is 64.98 W. The second listed adapter, 19.5 V times 3.33 A, is 64.94 W. ASUS does not say which one is in a given box.

42W1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 202612 V times 3.5 A is 42 W.

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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Distance (m)	Band	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	6 GHz	Main unit	1,948
15.24	5 GHz	Main unit	392.7
22.86	Not available	Main unit	402.1
27.432	Not available	Main unit	31.4

Source8Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rt-be96u-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tom's Guide, published 2024-04-19. Keysight IxChariot set to simulate 10 data-hungry users, client the Wi-Fi 7 Acer Swift Edge 16 notebook. Firmware is not stated. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 1.948 Gbps over 6 GHz, 50 ft (15.24 m) 392.7 Mbps over 5 GHz, 75 ft (22.86 m) 402.1 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 31.4 Mbps. The review names the band only for the first two rows. It also reports 2.685 Gbps with the router next to the notebook, which is not stored. The through-wall test is in its own field. Tom's Hardware ran iPerf 3.16 with the same client and measured over 3 Gbps on 6 GHz at 6 ft with no other traffic. That result is not stored because measured throughput is Tom's Guide 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.

1,810Mbps8Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rt-be96u-reviewRead 15 October 202625 ft room and a wall: 1.810 Gbps. Same IxChariot setup and client.

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

32.004m8Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rt-be96u-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the router had a range of 105 feet (32.004 m) and moved 31.4 Mbps at 90 feet. The spec box also says 105 feet.

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

20.1W8Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rt-be96u-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the router used 20.1 watts while data was moving during the saturation test and has no power-saving idle mode. The spec box gives $24.10 of electricity per year.

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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.

375Wh11Measurementdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026Hardware table: power consumption per 24 hours about 375 Wh (as tested). Firmware 3.0.0.6.102_32872. The review does not describe the load.

250Wh8Measurementdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: power consumption per 24 hours, about 250 as tested, on firmware V1.0.0.38. The cell prints no unit. The same row prints Wh for the TP-Link Archer BE550 and the number fits an average of about 10 W, so Wh is used. The review does not describe the load.

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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Width150Height249Depth101.6mm(5.9 × 9.8 × 4 in)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026Technical details: height 249 mm, width 150 mm, depth 101.6 mm. The router stands upright and the antennas are internal.

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

Width350.6Height217.6Depth350.6mm(13.8 × 8.6 × 13.8 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Dimensions 350.6*350.6*217.6, printed without units or labels. Tom's Guide gives a body of 13.8 x 13.8 x 3.0 inches and says raising the antennas adds 5.6 inches of height. Dong Knows Tech prints 13.8 x 13.8 x 8.57 in (350.6 x 350.6 x 217.59 mm) as with antennas. So 217.6 mm is the height with antennas up and 350.6 mm is both the width and the depth. The body height alone is only printed rounded, so it is not stored.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

1,870g(4.1 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Product Weight 1870 g. Dong Knows Tech and Tom's Hardware print 4.12 lbs, the same weight. ASUS does not say whether the adapter is included.

950g(2.1 lb)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026Weight 2.09 lb (.95 kg), stored as 950 g.

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

No7Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/routers/asus-rt-be96u-reviewRead 15 October 202610Reviewdongknows.com/asus-rt-be96u-be19000-tri-band-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the router is not wall-mount-ready and lists a bulky design that is not wall-mount-ready among the cons.

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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-BE96U WiFi router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026Package Content: RT-BE96U WiFi router, RJ-45 cable, Power adapter, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card. The manual lists the same items.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026Section 1.2: RT-BE96U Wireless Router, network cable (RJ-45), power adapter, Quick Start Guide, warranty card.

WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router (RS300), Ethernet cable, 12V/3.5A power adapter, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026What's included: WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router (RS300), Ethernet cable, 12V/3.5A power adapter and Quick Start Guide.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Contents: WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router (RS300), Ethernet cable, 12V/3.5A power adapter, quick start guide.

Links

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Product page

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u2Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96uRead 15 October 2026

www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs3001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.asus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/networking-iot-servers/wifi-routers/asus-wifi-routers/rt-be96u/techspecRead 15 October 2026

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/wireless/RT-BE96U/E22794_RT-BE96U_UM_WEB.pdfRead 15 October 2026English user guide E22794, first edition October 2023.

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_RS280_UM_EN.pdfRead 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. The ASUS Canada shop also says three years. Tom's Guide printed two years in 2024. US market.

1year5Maker product pagenetgear.com/about/consumer-warrantyRead 14 October 2026The duration table gives 1 year for purchases in the United States and Canada. The table of models with different coverage lists RS300 only for China, South Korea and all other countries (3 years). The tables are images on the page. US and Canada.

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