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General

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Series

Flint1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026

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.

GL-BE93001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026The store lists plug variants with the SKUs GL-BE9300-US, GL-BE9300-EU, GL-BE9300-AU and GL-BE9300-JP. They differ only in the plug and are not stored as variants.

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

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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.

June 20257Press articlecnx-software.com/2025/06/10/gl-inet-flint-3-gl-be9300-is-an-affordable-tri-band-wifi-7-router-with-5-2-5gbe-portsRead 14 October 2026Article of 2025-06-10: the Flint 3 is up for pre-order. The month is stored.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026The maker's store sells it at 209.99 USD with an Add to cart button on 2026-10-14. The maker's home page features it.

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.

GL.iNet Flint 29Reviewtechradar.com/pro/phone-communications/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026TechRadar's Flint 3 review says the Flint 2 preceded it.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Flint-3-OpenWRT-WiFi-7-router-with-five-2-5-Gb-network-ports-Tailscale-and-Wireguard-available-for-pre-order-at-an-unbelievable-price.1033782.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Flint 2 GL.iNet's previous model and the Flint 3 its latest model.

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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.

$229.97Press articlecnx-software.com/2025/06/10/gl-inet-flint-3-gl-be9300-is-an-affordable-tri-band-wifi-7-router-with-5-2-5gbe-portsRead 14 October 2026Pre-order prices were 119 to 159 USD and are not stored. The article says the MSRP is said to be 229.90 USD, and TechRadar prints the same figure. The maker's store sells it for 209.99 USD in October 2026.8Press articletechradar.com/pro/this-is-the-cheapest-wi-fi-7-be9300-vpn-aware-router-i-could-find-and-thanks-to-four-2-5gbe-lan-ports-it-is-probably-the-best-value-out-thereRead 14 October 2026TechRadar of 2025-06-17: super early bird 119 USD, early bird 139 USD, standard pre-order 159 USD. The MSRP is listed at 229.90 USD with shipping expected in mid-July 2025. US dollars, tax not stated.

$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

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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.

Router1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Sold as one home router in the Flint series.

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.

Home1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026The maker calls it a home router for home users and small offices and lists it under home 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 pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026

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.

BE93001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026

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.

AGL.iNet Flint 3

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	5,765	No

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Max. 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz) + 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 5765 Mbps (6 GHz), tri-band Wi-Fi 7. The datasheet says 2x2 on every band. The maker prints no channel widths. The widths follow the 802.11be rates: 688 Mbps is two streams at 40 MHz, 2882 Mbps is two streams at 160 MHz and 5765 Mbps is two streams at 320 MHz. TechRadar's review names 320 MHz channels. The 2.4 GHz band is kept for IoT devices when MLO is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 20262.4GHz: 802.11 b/g/n/ax/be, 2x2 688 Mbps. 5GHz: 802.11 a/n/ac/ax/be, 2x2 2882 Mbps. 6GHz: 802.11 ax/be, 2x2 5765 Mbps. No channel widths are printed.

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, Preamble puncturing1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Page text: MLO, refined OFDMA, 4K QAM and preamble puncturing. The maker names no Multi-RU, MU-MIMO, beamforming or TWT.

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.

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Four foldable external Wi-Fi antennas. Three adjustable slots rotate up to 190 degrees.

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.

No11Reviewmightygadget.com/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-review-2Read 14 October 2026The antennas are permanently attached but fold down flat or angle to suit placement. The reviewer would have liked removable antennas.

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.

186m²1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Wi-Fi coverage up to 2000 sqft, stored as 186 m2 (1 sq ft is 0.09290304 m2).

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.

1241Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Connect up to 124+ devices simultaneously. Stored as 124 and the plus sign is kept here.

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.

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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.

AGL.iNet Flint 3

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	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 3.0

Source1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Specifications: 1 x 2.5G WAN, 1 x 2.5G WAN/LAN, 3 x 2.5G LAN and 1 x USB 3.0 port. LAN1 can be switched to WAN. Ethernet speed 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ethernet port 1 x 2.5G WAN, 4 x 2.5G LANs. USB port USB3.0 Type-A + 5V/2A. The product page and the user guide add that one LAN port switches to WAN.

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.

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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 pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Sold as a single router. The store lists no multi-pack.

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.

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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 interface4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Setup works in the web Admin Panel at 192.168.8.1 or in the GL.iNet 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.

No4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Setup: open 192.168.8.1, choose a language and set an admin password. GoodCloud and AstroWarp are separate cloud services.

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, Repeater2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Network mode: Router, Access Point, Extender, WDS. Repeater mode scans and connects to an SSID. The Extender and repeater modes are stored as repeater. WDS is not stored as media_bridge, since the maker does not define it.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Internet setup lists a Repeater connection to an existing Wi-Fi network.

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, Dual WAN, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Page: Multi-WAN failover and load balancing with dual Ethernet WAN, Wi-Fi repeater, USB tethering and cellular backup, parental controls with a local option and a Bark option, and Dynamic DNS in the datasheet. No VLAN, IoT network, QoS or IPTV is stated for this model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wireless configuration lists guest network isolation. System functions list Dynamic DNS, parental control and port forwarding. Internet connection method: supported failover and load balance.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Guest Network, Multi-WAN with automatic switching, Dynamic DNS, Parental Control and Port forwarding sections. No VLAN or QoS section is listed for this model.

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.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026VPN with client and server modes for OpenVPN and WireGuard. OpenVPN-DCO and WireGuard reach up to 680 Mbps. Tailscale, ZeroTier and Tor are separate features.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026OpenVPN (client and server, supports OpenVPN-DCO) and WireGuard (client and server).4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026VPN section: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server, and Tor.

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.

OpenVPN, WireGuard1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Client and server modes for OpenVPN and WireGuard, with support for over 30 VPN service providers.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026OpenVPN (client and server, supports OpenVPN-DCO) and WireGuard (client and server).4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026VPN section: OpenVPN client and server, WireGuard client and server.

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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, Cellular modem2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB 3.0 Type-A port. Internet connection methods include tethering and cellular.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Internet setup: a cellular USB modem in the USB port is used for internet. USB tethering from a phone is also a connection method. Network Storage is in the Applications section.6Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/network_storageRead 14 October 2026Network Storage interface guide: set up Samba and set up DLNA for a connected storage device. The guide is shared across GL.iNet routers.

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.

WPA3-Personal5Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/interface_guide/wirelessRead 14 October 2026Interface guide for Wi-Fi: with the 6 GHz band selected, WPA3-SAE is the only available option. The guide is shared across models. No page names WPA2 for the Flint 3, so WPA2 is not stored.

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.

AdGuard Home1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026AdGuard Home is pre-installed and blocks ads, trackers, phishing and malware at DNS level. It is not a paid maker service.

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.

Free1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026AdGuard Home is included in the firmware at no extra cost. Parental controls by Bark are a separate option.

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.

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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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Thread border router

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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.

Qualcomm IPQ53321Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Specifications: CPU Qualcomm Quad-core @1.5GHz. The maker names no chip. ServeTheHome names the Qualcomm IPQ5332 and CNX Software calls it likely IPQ5332.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026CPU: Qualcomm Quad-core @1.5GHz.7Press articlecnx-software.com/2025/06/10/gl-inet-flint-3-gl-be9300-is-an-affordable-tri-band-wifi-7-router-with-5-2-5gbe-portsRead 14 October 2026CPU is Qualcomm quad-core at 1.5 GHz, unnamed but likely Qualcomm IPQ5332.10Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-flint-3-be9300-wifi-7-2-5gbe-router-review-good-in-many-waysRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-02-23: it is a Qualcomm IPQ5332 device.

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CPU cores

41Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Qualcomm quad-core.

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.

1.5GHz1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Qualcomm quad-core at 1.5 GHz.

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.

1GB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: DDR4 1GB / eMMC 8GB.

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.

8GB1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Memory / Storage: eMMC 8GB, stored as 8 GB with 1000 MB per GB. It is an eMMC chip, far larger than the NAND or NOR flash of most routers. The datasheet intro calls it 1GB of built-in storage, which does not fit its own spec table.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026eMMC 8GB.

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.

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250526.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet version 20250526: Flint 3 combines active and passive cooling and the fan runs at intelligent speed control with noise below 30 dB at 50 cm. The later version 20250730 drops this section. ServeTheHome's teardown found the fan.10Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-flint-3-be9300-wifi-7-2-5gbe-router-review-good-in-many-waysRead 14 October 2026Teardown: with so many vents, the reviewer pulled the PCB and saw the fan inside.

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 adapter4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026How to set up: put the two-piece power adapter together, connect it to the router and plug it into an outlet. The power port is a DC5521 barrel jack in the datasheet.

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.

12 V, 4 A1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Power input: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5 x 2.1 mm).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power port: DC5521, 12V/4A (5.5*2.1mm).

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.

48W11Reviewmightygadget.com/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-review-2Read 14 October 2026The power adapter is rated for 48 W (12 V / 4 A). This matches 12 V times 4 A from the datasheet.

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.

37.2W1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Power consumption: without USB load < 25 W, with USB load < 37.2 W. Published as upper bounds. The larger figure is stored.

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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.

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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.

Width240Height74Depth157mm(9.4 × 2.9 × 6.2 in)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Specifications: 240 x 157 x 74 mm. The maker's product dimension picture marks 240 mm as the width, 157 mm as the depth and 74 mm as the height of the body, below the antennas.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dimension / Weight: 240 x 157 x 74 mm / 848g, with no axis labels.

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.

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WeightiOne unit without power adapter and cables.

848g(1.9 lb)1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Specifications: 848 g.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026848 g.

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.

Yes9Reviewtechradar.com/pro/phone-communications/gl-inet-flint-3-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the angled design with the antennas along the rear edge allows wall-mounting or placement on a shelf. The maker does not state wall mounting and no bracket is named.10Reviewservethehome.com/gl-inet-flint-3-be9300-wifi-7-2-5gbe-router-review-good-in-many-waysRead 14 October 2026The bottom has a lot of vents, mounting holes and big rubber feet.

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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.

2AFIW-BE93004Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Regulatory statements: FCC ID 2AFIW-BE9300.

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Other certifications

CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, IC, WEEE, FCC, CP652Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Certification: CE, MIC, RCM, RoHS, IC, WEEE, FCC, CP65.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026The statement names FCC, IC, the EU declaration under Directive 2014/53/EU and CE output powers.

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In the box

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

Flint 3 (GL-BE9300), Power Adapter, Ethernet Cable, Warranty Card, User Manual, Converter2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package contents: 1 x Flint 3 (GL-BE9300), 1 x power adapter, 1 x Ethernet cable, 1 x warranty card, 1 x user manual, 1 x converter.4Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Package contents: Flint 3, power adapter, Ethernet cable, user manual, thank you card and a converter based on the shipping country.

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.gl-inet.com/products/gl-be93001Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.gl-inet.com/www/images/products/datasheet/be9300_datasheet_20250730.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet GL-BE9300, version 20250730.

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

docs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be93004Owner's manualdocs.gl-inet.com/router/en/4/user_guide/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026User Guide GL-BE9300 (Flint 3) in the GL.iNet Router Docs 4.

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.

2years1Maker product pagegl-inet.com/products/gl-be9300Read 14 October 2026Hassle-free 2 year warranty on the product page.

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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