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General

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Series

Nighthawk1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

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

RS150, RS150-100NAS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Page data gives the part number RS150 and the US SKU RS150-100NAS. The router label also carries a hardware version, and NETGEAR has a separate RS150v2 manual. The RS150 datasheet and this page are the RS150 documents used here.

Archer BE400, Archer BE65004Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/125344Read 16 October 2026FCC compliance statement: model number Archer BE400/Archer BE6500/BE270/BE370, product name BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router. BE270 and BE370 are other products. Best Buy sells this hardware as Archer BE6500. TP-Link's firmware file names a BE6100 V1 too, which is not stored.

GTIN / EAN

6064491724781Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026UPC 606449172478 in the page's product data for RS150-100NAS.

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

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Status

Available1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026The US NETGEAR store sells the router at $199.99.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026The US page is live in October 2026 with a Buy Now link. The page shows hardware version V1.60 (US). TP-Link's downloads list V1.0, V1.2, V1.6, V1.8 and V3.3, and the page names no difference between them.

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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$179.999Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: US launch price 179.99 USD. A US launch price is stated without sales tax. The review is marked preliminary.

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.

US1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026The US store page offers it for sale. Other regional pages are not orderable.

US9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026The launch price is the US price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026The product photos on the page show a black unit. The page gives no colour name. TP-Link's Amazon listing gives Color Black.8Retailer pageamazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-Dual-Band-BE400-HomeShield/dp/B0DVBP5L6YRead 16 October 2026Item details: Color 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 pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Standalone router, EasyMesh-compatible.

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 pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Listed under Home WiFi > WiFi Routers.8Retailer pageamazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Dual-Band-Router-RS150/dp/B0DZ9H4W76Read 14 October 2026Amazon lists recommended uses as Business, Gaming and Home. The maker's category Home WiFi is stored.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Listed under the maker's WiFi 7 home routers.

Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

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.

BE50001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

BE65001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

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

ANETGEAR Nighthawk RS150

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	40
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	3	160

Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026WiFi Bands row: 2.4 GHz (2x2), 0.7 Gbps, 40 to 20 MHz, 4K-QAM and 5 GHz (3x3), 4.3 Gbps, 160 to 20 MHz, 4K-QAM. The maker prints the rates only rounded to 0.1 Gbps, so no link rate is stored. Both radios are WiFi 7 (802.11be) per the manual.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20262.4 GHz (2x2) and 5 GHz (3x3) on page 1. Channel widths are on the product page.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 1 says RS150v1 has a 2.4 GHz radio with 4096-QAM, 20/40 MHz and up to 0.7 Gbps, and a 5 GHz radio with 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz and up to 4.3 Gbps, as 802.11 n/ac/ax/be radios.

BTP-Link Archer BE400

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

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: 5 GHz 5764 Mbps (802.11be) and 2.4 GHz 688 Mbps (802.11be), with the 4 Streams label. The page prints no channel widths. The datasheet's sensitivity table lists EHT160 as the widest 5 GHz channel and EHT40 as the widest 2.4 GHz channel. 5764 Mbps is 4 streams at 160 MHz and 688 Mbps is 2 streams at 40 MHz. Dong Knows Tech and Blacktubi print 4x4 on 5 GHz and 2x2 on 2.4 GHz, and TP-Link's Amazon listing says 6 streams, so the streams sum to the maker's 6. The page's 4 Streams label is read as the 5 GHz radio.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Standards: 802.11be/ax/ac/n/a on 5 GHz and 802.11be/ax/n/g/b on 2.4 GHz. Speeds: 5764 Mbps (5 GHz) + 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz). The sensitivity table gives 11be EHT160 MCS13 on 5 GHz and EHT40 MCS13 on 2.4 GHz as the widest channels.9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz 2x2 BE up to 688 Mbps (20/40 MHz) and 5 GHz 4x4 BE up to 5760 Mbps (20/40/80/160 MHz), no 6 GHz. The maker's 5764 Mbps is stored.10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 7 up to 688 Mbps (40 MHz 2x2) and 5 GHz Wi-Fi 7 up to 5764 Mbps (160 MHz 4x4).

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.

4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Band steering1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 20264K-QAM is in the WiFi Bands row. The datasheet names MU-MIMO and uplink and downlink OFDMA. Smart Connect is in the manual.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20265Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 68: Smart Connect is on by default and the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz radios use the same WiFi network name. Page 77 covers MU-MIMO.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page lists Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, MU-MIMO, OFDMA and Beamforming. The datasheet adds Smart Connect, stored as band_steering. The maker names no TWT or preamble puncturing for this model.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 features: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs. Smart Connect intelligently assigns each device to the best Wi-Fi band.

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

01Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026All three antennas are internal, so none are outside the case.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: 6x External Antennas.

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

31Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Three high-performance internal antennas and high-power amplifiers.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

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

No1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026

No10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Teardown: all antennas are soldered directly to the PCB with no connectors.

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.

209m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026US page says up to 2,250 sq. ft. The NETGEAR Spain page for the same router says up to 209 m2. Stored as 209.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

223m²8Retailer pageamazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-Dual-Band-BE400-HomeShield/dp/B0DVBP5L6YRead 16 October 2026TP-Link Store listing for Archer BE400: Get up to 2,400 sq. ft. max coverage for up to 90 devices at a time. 2,400 sq ft is 222.97 m2, stored as 223. The maker's own page gives only 3 Bedroom Houses. The listing's included-components row names the Archer BE230 by mistake.

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.

801Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Up to 80 concurrent devices.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

908Retailer pageamazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-Dual-Band-BE400-HomeShield/dp/B0DVBP5L6YRead 16 October 2026Same bullet: up to 90 devices at a time.

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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.

ANETGEAR Nighthawk RS150

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5
RJ45	3	LAN	1

Source1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026One 2.5 Gbps internet port and three 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. The page lists no USB port. The shared RS200 manual claims a 2.5G LAN port and a USB 3.0 port for RS150v1 too, which the RS150 datasheet, this page and the maker's RS150v2 manual do not show.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Technical Specifications list: (1) 2.5 Gbps internet port and (3) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. Document TS-RS150-6.8Retailer pageamazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Dual-Band-Router-RS150/dp/B0DZ9H4W76Read 14 October 2026Title reads 1x 2.5G + 3x Gigabit Ports. Bullets: modem into the 2.5 Gig WAN port, three 1 Gig Ethernet LAN ports.

BTP-Link Archer BE400

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	1	LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	1	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN, 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN, 3x 1 Gbps LAN and 1x USB 3.0. The page names no port that can switch between WAN and LAN. TP-Link's Amazon bullet calls the 2.5 Gbps WAN port a WAN/LAN port, but the page and the port labels on the back panel say Internet.

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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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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EasyMesh1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: EasyMesh-compatible. The Amazon listing says it is not compatible with Deco mesh systems.

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 pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026

11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

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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Yes10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Feature table: EasyMesh with wired backhaul supported. TP-Link's pages do not say so.

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 pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026The Nighthawk app sets up and manages the router. The router web interface is in the manual.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 3 logs in to the router web interface at routerlogin.net and also covers the Nighthawk app.6Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_QSG_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Setup with the Nighthawk app, or with the router web interface at routerlogin.net.

Mobile app, Web interface1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Management features: Tether App and Webpage.

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

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Footnote 4 says the Nighthawk app needs a free NETGEAR account. The quick start guide says the router can also be installed with its web interface, so an account is not required.6Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_QSG_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026If the Nighthawk app install fails, the guide says to install the router using the router web interface at routerlogin.net.

No3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026Chapter TP-Link Cloud Service: a user who does not want to register a TP-Link ID now may click Skip, and the web page accepts the router password. CHOICE (Australia) says setup requires an online account, which differs.

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 point5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 127 covers setting up the router as a WiFi access point and returning it to router mode.

Router, Access point1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Wireless mode: Router Mode and Access Point Mode.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026Set Up the Router as an Access Point: Advanced > System > Operation Mode > Access Point 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, VLAN, IPTV, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026The page lists a Guest WiFi network. The datasheet adds a separate IoT network.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Create separate WiFi networks: Main, IoT and Guest.5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026IPTV port or bridge on page 95, VLAN tag group bridge on page 97 and Dynamic DNS with a free NETGEAR or No-IP account on page 145. Guest WiFi network on page 74. Port aggregation, USB sharing and the 2.5G LAN port in this manual are left out, since the RS150 datasheet does not list them. Smart parental controls are left out, because NETGEAR sells them as a subscription.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page lists IoT Network, a 5 GHz and a 2.4 GHz guest network, IPTV (IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN), QoS by Device, HomeShield Parental Controls with Bedtime, Off Time and Pause the Internet, and DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS). Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored. The page lists no link aggregation, dual WAN or WAN aggregation.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026The HomeShield chapter lets the web page create a parental control profile with Bed Time and Pause, and set QoS priority. The IPTV/VLAN chapter and the DDNS chapter match the product page.

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

OpenVPN1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026The page says VPN support provides secured remote access to the home network. The manual names OpenVPN.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20265Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chapter 12, pages 153 to 154, enables an OpenVPN service on the router. No client VPN is described.

OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026VPN Server: OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.

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

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OpenVPN, PPTP, L2TP, WireGuard1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026VPN Client: Open VPN, PPTP, L2TP and WireGuard.

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.

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File server, Media server, Time Machine1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 20261x USB 3.0. Supported functions: FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server. Time Machine comes from Blacktubi and the web user guide.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026USB Settings chapter: access the USB storage device locally and remotely, media sharing and Time Machine. The guide says some models do not support Time Machine.10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Feature table: Samba, FTP, DLNA and Time Machine supported. Printer sharing is not.

Security

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

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Supports WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 with 128-bit AES encryption. WPA3 is the manual's default. The older WPA option is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20265Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 71 lists WPA3-PSK as the default and WPA2-PSK [AES] + WPA3-PSK as an option.

WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x). The Wi-Fi Alliance CSV has no entry for this model, so Enhanced Open is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Wi-Fi encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).

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

NETGEAR Armor1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor, powered by Bitdefender. A trial is included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender is optional, with a subscription.

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Service kit: HomeShield.

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.

Paid3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20241102204449/https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Footnote: NETGEAR Armor is free during the initial 30-day trial. A yearly subscription after the trial period protects the devices.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)web.archive.org/web/20250814160837/https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Footnote: NETGEAR Armor is free during the initial 30-day trial. A yearly subscription after the trial period protects the connected devices.7Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/services/armorRead 14 October 2026Armor is an annual subscription with a time-limited free trial on compatible routers. Plans list at $99.99 a year and $149.99 a year. No free tier is listed. The field note in plan/fields/router.md names NETGEAR Armor as basic_free, but this page shows only paid plans, so paid is stored.8Retailer pageamazon.com/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Dual-Band-Router-RS150/dp/B0DZ9H4W76Read 14 October 2026NETGEAR Armor 30-day free trial. A separate subscription is required to continue after the trial.

Basic free, full paid1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Footnote 7: HomeShield includes both basic and advanced features. Advanced features require a paid subscription.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Automatic Firmware Update delivers the latest security patches to the router automatically.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20265Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 108: Router Auto Firmware Update is enabled by default.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Cloud Service: Auto Firmware Upgrade.3Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026Update the Firmware: Auto Update installs new firmware at a set time.

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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14 February 20305Regulatory filingstatic.tp-link.com/upload/manual/2026/202609/20260907/Statements%20of%20PSTI%20Compliance_TP-Link.pdfRead 16 October 2026UK PSTI statement of TP-Link Systems, signed 7 September 2026: Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE400 V1 has a defined support period until 14/2/2030 (14 February 2030). The statement says the period ends 3 years after the end-of-life date, so the date is a minimum. It lists Archer BE400 V1.20 as 31/12/2029 or later. UK statement.

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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Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Page: Works with Alexa and Google Assistant. The 2024 datasheet names only Google Assistant.

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 pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Powerful quad-core 2.0GHz processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20269Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/netgear-rs150-100cns-nighthawk-rs150-wi-fi-7-ieee-802-11be-2-5gbe-port-3-antennas-640-mb-sRead 14 October 2026

410Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Spec table: quad-core CPU. The chip is not stored, see the WikiDevi entry.11Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Entry: 4 cores.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2GHz1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Powerful quad-core 2.0GHz processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 20269Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/netgear-rs150-100cns-nighthawk-rs150-wi-fi-7-ieee-802-11be-2-5gbe-port-3-antennas-640-mb-sRead 14 October 2026

2GHz10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 2.0 GHz.11Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Entry: 2.0 GHz.

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.

1GB3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20241102204449/https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Archived copy of the maker's RS150 page from 2024-11-02 lists Memory: 512 MB NAND flash and 1GB RAM. The current page no longer prints the memory line.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)web.archive.org/web/20250814160837/https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026Archived August 2025 copy of the RS150 datasheet (TS-RS150-5), Technical Specifications: Memory 512 MB NAND flash and 1 GB RAM. The current datasheet TS-RS150-6 no longer prints this line.9Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/netgear-rs150-100cns-nighthawk-rs150-wi-fi-7-ieee-802-11be-2-5gbe-port-3-antennas-640-mb-sRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec feed for RS150-100CNS: 1 GB RAM, 512 MB Flash, quad-core 2 GHz. Agrees with the maker's archived page.

1GB10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Spec table: 1 GB DDR4.11Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Entry: Micron 1,024 MiB, stored as 1 GB as Blacktubi prints 1 GB DDR4.

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.

512MB3Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20241102204449/https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026512 MB NAND flash, stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB. The same figure is in the older datasheet TS-RS150-5 and in retailer spec feeds.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)web.archive.org/web/20250814160837/https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026512 MB NAND flash, stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB.9Retailer pagefleetnetwork.ca/netgear-rs150-100cns-nighthawk-rs150-wi-fi-7-ieee-802-11be-2-5gbe-port-3-antennas-640-mb-sRead 14 October 2026512 MB flash.

128MB11Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Entry: ESMT 128 MiB flash, stored as 0.128 GB. The SoC is not stored. WikiDevi and Einfoldtech name a Broadcom BCM6766 and Blacktubi names a BCM6765.

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

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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 pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026The router takes a DC power connector from the included adapter.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026The Product and Installation Guide says the router connects to a power socket via the provided power adapter.4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/125344Read 16 October 2026Power Port: for connecting the router to a power socket via the provided power adapter.

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

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12 V, 2.5 A1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Power: 12 V, 2.5 A.

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

30W1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026The box holds a 12V/2.5A power adapter. 12 V times 2.5 A is 30 W.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

30W4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/125344Read 16 October 2026The FCC statement names the I.T.E. power supply NBS30D120250VU. Dong Knows Tech prints its output as 12 V and 2.5 A, which is 30 W.9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: power adapter input 100 to 240 V, output 12 V and 2.5 A. 12 V x 2.5 A is 30 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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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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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.

Width150Height249Depth101.6mm(5.9 × 9.8 × 4 in)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Page gives height 9.8 in (249 mm), width 5.9 in (150 mm) and depth 4 in (101.6 mm).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Width268.6Height47.6Depth153mm(10.6 × 1.9 × 6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Dimensions: 10.6 x 6.0 x 1.9 in (268.6 x 153.0 x 47.6 mm). The datasheet names no axes. Expert Reviews gives a 269 x 153 mm footprint and Staples Canada prints 10.6 L x 6.0 W x 1.9 D in, so the unit is 268.6 mm wide, 153.0 mm deep and 47.6 mm high with the antennas folded. This is the unit lying flat.12Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/wifi-home-networking/tp-link-archer-be400-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec list: footprint 269 x 153 mm. This fixes the width and depth of the maker's three figures. The review gives no weight and no CPU.13Retailer pagestaples.ca/products/3177900-en-tp-link-archer-be6500-dual-band-gigabit-wi-fi-7-routerRead 16 October 2026Spec table for the Archer BE6500 (model number ARCHER BE6500): 10.6 L x 6.0 W x 1.9 D in, the same size as the maker's. It lists weight 1.36 lb and coverage up to 2400 sq ft, and 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN and 3x 1 Gbps LAN ports with 1 WAN port.

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.

706g(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026Published as 1.56 lb (.706 kg). The page does not say whether the adapter is included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

600g(1.3 lb)9Reviewdongknows.com/tp-link-archer-be6500-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: 1.32 lbs (0.6 kg), stored as 600 g. The review does not say whether the adapter is included. The maker publishes no weight. Staples Canada prints 1.36 lb and Amazon 1.4 pounds, which look like shipping weights.

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

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Yes4Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/125344Read 16 October 2026Position Your Router: the device can be mounted on the wall, with screws 160 mm apart. No bracket is needed.10Reviewblacktubi.com/review/tp-link-archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Two mounting holes on the back for wall installation.

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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2BCGWBE40011Spec databasewikidevi.wi-cat.ru/TP-LINK_Archer_BE_seriesRead 16 October 2026Archer BE400 (BE6500 x v1) entry: FCC ID 2BCGWBE400, FCC date 2024-07-17. The FCC database was not readable, so the filing itself was not opened.

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FCC, CE, RoHS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026Certifications: CE, FCC. The datasheet adds RoHS.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Certifications: FCC, CE, RoHS.

In the box

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

WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS150), 2m (6 ft.) Ethernet cable, 12V/2.5A power adapter, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS150), 2m (6 ft.) Ethernet cable, 12V/2.5A power adapter, Quick Start Guide.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE400, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Package contents: Wi-Fi 7 Router Archer BE400, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide.

Links

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Product page

www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs1501Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be4001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be400Read 16 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS150/RS150_TS.pdfRead 14 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/286762Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/28676Read 16 October 2026Archer BE400(US)_V1.6 datasheet, copyright 2024.

Manual

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdf5Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026User manual 202-12850-02 (July 2025) for the RS200, RS180 and RS150v1. NETGEAR also has a separate manual for RS150v2, RS140 and RS130.

www.tp-link.com/us/document/1118583Owner's manualtp-link.com/us/document/111858Read 16 October 2026Wi-Fi Router User Guide (For Web), listed on the BE400 download page. The guide covers several TP-Link routers, and its text says features vary by model.

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.

1year1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs150Read 14 October 2026The page says it comes with a 1-year limited warranty and 90-day complimentary technical support, valid only if bought from an authorized reseller.

2years6Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/support/replacement-warrantyRead 16 October 2026US warranty page: products purchased on or after 9/1/2023, Wi-Fi Router, 2 years. TP-Link's Amazon listing says 2 Year Manufacturer.8Retailer pageamazon.com/TP-Link-Archer-Dual-Band-BE400-HomeShield/dp/B0DVBP5L6YRead 16 October 2026

Both are also in the API. Back to all routers.