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Series

Nighthawk1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026

Archer1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

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

RS200, RS200-100NAS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026The page's product data gives the part number RS200 and the US SKU RS200-100NAS. NETGEAR's shared manual also covers the RS180 and RS150v1, which are other models.

Archer BE9700, Archer BE6001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026The same hardware is sold as Archer BE600 on tp-link.com and Amazon. The US datasheets of both names list identical specs. The maker's US support page names this model Archer BE9700 (US) V1.6.

GTIN / EAN

6064491702831Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026UPC 606449170283 in the page's product data for RS200-100NAS. Amazon lists the same UPC.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DG6DNF94Read 16 October 2026Item details: UPC 606449170283, Mfr Part Number RS200-100NAS.

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

24 September 20246Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/netgear-announces-three-new-wifi-7-routers-to-join-the-industry-leading-nighthawk-lineupRead 16 October 2026NETGEAR press release of 24 September 2024 (Business Wire copy on Silicon UK) announcing the Nighthawk RS600, RS500 and RS200.

20 May 20253Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026Release dated May 20, 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026The US NETGEAR page sells the router through retailers and Amazon. The page rating shows 4,268 reviews.

Available1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026The product page and support downloads are live. Firmware 1.3.5 for V1.6 is dated 2026-06-30.

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.

$2296Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/netgear-announces-three-new-wifi-7-routers-to-join-the-industry-leading-nighthawk-lineupRead 16 October 2026RS200 MSRP $229, US release. Excluding tax. TechRadar's review lists $229.99. The press release is used.

$249.993Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026MSRP of $249.99, excluding tax.

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.

US6Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/netgear-announces-three-new-wifi-7-routers-to-join-the-industry-leading-nighthawk-lineupRead 16 October 2026US press release and US prices.

US3Press releasetp-link.com/us/press/news/21773Read 14 October 2026US launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DG6DNF94Read 16 October 2026Color Black.11Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review calls the router a tall black obelisk.

Black1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026The product photos on the page show a black unit. The page gives no colour name.

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/rs200Read 16 October 2026

Router1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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/rs200Read 16 October 2026Listed under Home WiFi, WiFi Routers.

Home1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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/rs200Read 16 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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.

BE65001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026BE6500 WiFi 7 Performance, speed up to 6.5 Gbps.

BE97001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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 RS200

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 pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026WiFi Bands row: 2.4GHz (2x2), 0.7Gbps, 40 to 20MHz, 4K-QAM and 5GHz (4x4), 5.8Gbps, 160 to 20MHz, 4K-QAM. The maker prints the rates only rounded to 0.1 Gbps. The link rates in the table are the 802.11be rates for those streams and widths, from PC-WELT and Dong Knows Tech, see their entries. The manual calls the radios 802.11 n/ac/ax/be, so both are stored as Wi-Fi 7. The product has no 6 GHz band.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Document TS-RS200-3: BE6500 dual-band, 2.4 GHz (2x2) and 5 GHz (4x4). Channel widths are on the product page.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Chapter 1: the 2.4 GHz radio supports 802.11 n/ac/ax/be with 4096-QAM, 20/40 MHz and up to 0.7 Gbps. The 5 GHz radio supports 802.11 n/ac/ax/be with 4096-QAM, 20/40/80/160 MHz and up to 5.8 Gbps. The combined speed is up to 6.45 Gbps, which matches 688 + 5764 = 6452 Mbps.8Reviewpcwelt.deRead 16 October 2026PC-WELT review of 20 May 2025, spec table: 2.4 GHz 2x2, 40 MHz, 688 Mbit/s. 5 GHz 4x4, 160 MHz, 5764 Mbit/s. No 6 GHz. Firmware 1.0.1.74. Dong Knows Tech prints 5762 Mbps for 5 GHz. 5764 is the 802.11be rate for 4x4 at 160 MHz with 4096-QAM and matches the combined 6.45 Gbps in the manual, so it is stored.9Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-dual-band-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: 2.4 GHz up to 688 Mbps 2x2 20/40 MHz, 5 GHz up to 5762 Mbps 4x4 20/40/80/160 MHz, 4096-QAM on all bands, no 6 GHz band.

BTP-Link Archer BE9700

Band	Wi-Fi	Streams	Max channel width (MHz)	Max link rate (Mbps)
2.4 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	3	40	1,032
5 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	160	2,882
6 GHz	Wi-Fi 7	2	320	5,764

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Page lists 6 GHz 5765 Mbps, 5 GHz 2882 Mbps and 2.4 GHz 1032 Mbps, all 802.11be, and 7 streams in total. The datasheet gives 5764 Mbps for 6 GHz and is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Datasheet Archer BE9700(US) 1.0&1.6: WiFi speeds 5764 Mbps (6 GHz) + 2882 Mbps (5 GHz) + 1032 Mbps (2.4 GHz). The reception sensitivity table gives the widest channel per band: 40 MHz on 2.4 GHz (EHT40), 160 MHz on 5 GHz (EHT160) and 320 MHz on 6 GHz (EHT320). The footnote says 320 MHz is only on 6 GHz. Streams per band follow from the rates: 1032 Mbps at 40 MHz is 3 streams of 344 Mbps, 2882 Mbps at 160 MHz is 2 streams and 5764 Mbps at 320 MHz is 2 streams. The sum of 7 matches the maker's 7 streams.

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/rs200Read 16 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. MLO is not stored, since Dong Knows Tech says it was missing at launch.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data streaming and uplink and downlink OFDMA.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 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.11Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-reviewRead 16 October 2026The Nighthawk app combines the two frequency bands into a single network and connects devices to the fastest band.

Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Multi-RU, 4K-QAM, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, Band steering1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Lists MLO, 4K-QAM, Multi-RUs, MU-MIMO, OFDMA and Beamforming. Smart Connect in the datasheet assigns each device to the best band, stored as band_steering.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026WiFi 7 features: Multi-Link Operation, 320 MHz bandwidth, 4K-QAM and Multi-RUs. Smart Connect assigns each device to the best band.

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

01Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026Four internal antennas, so none are outside the case.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-reviewRead 16 October 2026Four internal antennae.

61Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 20266x external antennas.

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

41Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026Four (4) high-performance internal antennas and high-power amplifiers.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 202611Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-reviewRead 16 October 2026Four internal antennae.

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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/rs200Read 16 October 2026The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: number of antennas and removable: 6/No.

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.

232m²1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026The US page says up to 2,500 sq. ft. That is 232.3 m2 (2,500 x 0.09290304), stored as 232. NETGEAR's Australian page says up to 230 m2 and its Spanish, German, French and Italian pages say up to 185 m2 for the same router. The US figure is used.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Provides up to 2,500 sq. ft. WiFi coverage.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DG6DNF94Read 16 October 2026Up to 2,500 sq. ft. of coverage.

242m²5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says the router can service 2,600 square feet. Converted from sq. ft. (241.5) and rounded. A Walmart listing titled for the Archer BE600, which has the same datasheet, also says 2,600 sq. ft. The title was seen in search results.

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/rs200Read 16 October 2026The overview says up to 80 concurrent devices. A bullet higher on the same page says Supports 100+ connected devices. The datasheet and the Amazon listing say 80, so 80 is stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Coverage and capacity for up to 80 devices.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DG6DNF94Read 16 October 2026Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. for up to 80 devices.

1205Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review says 120 devices. The Walmart listing title for the Archer BE600 says 120 devices too.

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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 RS200

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 pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026Ports: one 2.5 Gbps internet port, one 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN port, three 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and one USB 3.0 port. USB 3.0 is stored as 5 Gbps by the field rule.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026(1) 2.5 Gbps internet port, (1) 2.5 Gbps Ethernet LAN port, (3) 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, (1) USB 3.0 port.

BTP-Link Archer BE9700

Port	Count	Role	Max speed (Gbps)	Version
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	10	Not available
RJ45	1	WAN or LAN	2.5	Not available
RJ45	3	LAN	2.5	Not available
USB-A	1	Not available	5	USB 3.0

Source1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 20261x 10 Gbps WAN/LAN, 1x 2.5 Gbps WAN/LAN, 3x 2.5 Gbps LAN and 1x USB 3.0. The product photo shows RJ45 sockets. Tom's Guide gives 5 Gbps for the USB port.5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026The USB 3.0 port moves 5 Gbps.

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-be9700Read 14 October 2026Compatible with EasyMesh.

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/rs200Read 16 October 2026A single router is sold.

11Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 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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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 interface2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026The Nighthawk app sets up and manages the router. The router web interface is in the manual.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Chapter 3 logs in to the router web interface at routerlogin.net and also covers the Nighthawk app.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_QSG_EN.pdfRead 16 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-be9700Read 14 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/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Footnote 4: 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.4Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_QSG_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026If the Nighthawk app install fails, the guide says to install the router using the router web interface at routerlogin.net.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Setup works with the Tether app or a connected browser.

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 point3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 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-be9700Read 14 October 2026Wireless mode: Router 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, WAN aggregation, LAN aggregation, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026The page lists a guest WiFi network. The datasheet adds a separate IoT network. The other features come from the manual and TechRadar.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Create separate WiFi networks: Main, IoT and Guest. The Nighthawk app can pause the Internet on connected devices, which is stored as parental controls. The subscription Smart Parental Controls service adds content filters and schedules.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Guest WiFi network on page 74, IPTV port or bridge on page 95, VLAN tag group bridge on page 97, LAN port aggregation of LAN ports 1 and 2 on page 98, Internet port aggregation of the 2.5G Internet port with LAN port 4 on page 36 and Dynamic DNS with a free NETGEAR or No-IP account on page 145.11Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of 12 November 2024: the app's parental controls are basic and only pause Internet access for individual devices. Content filters and schedules need the paid Smart Parental Controls. It is also possible to aggregate two of the Ethernet ports. The app can create a guest network.

Guest network, IoT network, IPTV, QoS, Parental controls, Dynamic DNS1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Page lists IoT Network, 6 GHz, 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz guest networks, IPTV (IGMP Proxy, IGMP Snooping, Bridge, Tag VLAN), QoS by Device, HomeShield Parental Controls and DDNS (TP-Link, NO-IP, DynDNS). Tag VLAN is part of the IPTV settings, so VLAN is not stored.4Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026Basic parental controls (create profile, preset age template, pause the internet, content filter by URL, bedtime) and QoS are free.

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/rs200Read 16 October 2026VPN Support provides secured remote access to your home network. The manual names OpenVPN.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 20263Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 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-be9700Read 14 October 2026

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-be9700Read 14 October 2026

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 server2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Use 3.0 USB to share files with any connected devices.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Chapter 10 covers a USB storage device shared on the network by Samba (page 135), FTP (page 139) and a media server (page 142). It names no printer or Time Machine use.

File server, Media server1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 20261x USB 3.0. Supported functions: FTP Server, Media Server, Samba Server.

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/rs200Read 16 October 2026Standards-based WiFi Security: supports WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 with 128-bit AES encryption. WPA3 is the manual's default. The older WPA option is not stored.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 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-be9700Read 14 October 2026Lists WPA, WPA2, WPA3 and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026WiFi 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/rs200Read 16 October 2026NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender is optional.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026

HomeShield1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026HomeShield. Basic and advanced features, advanced features need a paid subscription.

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

Paid2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026NETGEAR Armor needs an optional subscription.5Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/services/armorRead 16 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, so paid is stored.

Basic free, full paid4Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/homeshieldRead 14 October 2026HomeShield Basic network security, basic parental controls and QoS are free. Advanced network security and advanced parental controls have a 30-day free trial and then need a subscription.

Automatic firmware updatesiThe router can install firmware updates by itself.

Yes1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026Automatic Firmware Update delivers the latest security patches to the router automatically.3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Page 108: Router Auto Firmware Update is enabled by default.

Yes1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Cloud service lists Auto Firmware Upgrade.

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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Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

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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Broadcom BCM6765 and BCM67115Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review names the Broadcom BCM 6765 and 6711 Wi-Fi chips. The maker publishes no chip.

CPU cores

41Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026Processor: powerful quad-core 2.0GHz processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026

45Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: quad-core 2.0 GHz, 1GB, 128MB.

CPU clockiHighest published processor clock.

2GHz1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026Processor: powerful quad-core 2.0GHz processor.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026

2GHz5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: quad-core 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.

2GB9Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-dual-band-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table: 2 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 MB flash, quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU. NETGEAR's pages do not print the RAM. TechRadar and retailers also list 2 GB.11Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-reviewRead 16 October 2026Specs table: 2GB RAM.

1GB5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1GB memory.

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.

512MB9Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-dual-band-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026512 MB flash, stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB.11Reviewtechradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-reviewRead 16 October 2026Specs table: 512MB NAND Flash.

128MB5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 128MB storage. Stored as 0.128 GB.

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

No9Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-dual-band-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026The review says the router has no internal fan and ran cool during heavy loads.

No5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Passively cooled, with a honeycomb of small square vents.

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 adapter3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Rear panel, item G: a DC power connector for the power adapter that came in the package.

External DC adapter1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026The page and the datasheet list a power adapter. The back panel photo shows a DC jack.

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

12 V, 2.5 A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package contents: (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter. The router takes this DC input.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DG6DNF94Read 16 October 2026Included components: One (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter.

12 V, 3.3 A1Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026Power: 12 V, 3.3 A.

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

30W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package contents: (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter. 12 V times 2.5 A is 30 W. The product page says 12V/3.5A, so the maker's documents differ. The datasheet and the Amazon listing agree, so 30 W is stored.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DG6DNF94Read 16 October 2026Included components: One (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter.

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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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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)	Connected to	Throughput (Mbps)
4.572	Main unit	2,201
15.24	Main unit	700.7
22.86	Main unit	146.9
27.432	Main unit	191.1

Source5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Test client is an HP Envy 2-in-1 notebook. Tom's Guide names Keysight IxChariot set to mimic 10 high-performance users for its benchmark and does not name the band for the distance tests. Rows are 15 ft (4.572 m) 2.201 Gbps, 50 ft (15.24 m) 700.7 Mbps, 75 ft (22.86 m) 146.9 Mbps and 90 ft (27.432 m) 191.1 Mbps. The test at 25 ft through a wall is in its own field. Firmware not stated.

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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1,432Mbps5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 202625 ft through a wall: 1.432 Gbps. Keysight IxChariot, HP Envy 2-in-1 client. Band not named.

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

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36.576m5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review gives a 120 foot range (36.576 m).

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

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11.3W5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026At its peak the router used 11.3 watts. The review says its two ECO modes lowered use to 10.1 watts when not in use.

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.

160Wh10Measurementdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-dual-band-router-reviewRead 16 October 2026Hardware table row Power consumption (per 24 hours): about 160 Wh. Firmware at review V1.0.1.60. The review does not describe the load.

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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/rs200Read 16 October 2026Technical details: height 9.8 in (249 mm), width 5.9 in (150 mm), depth 4 in (101.6 mm). The datasheet gives the same size.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Physical specifications: 9.8 x 5.9 x 4 in (249 x 150 x 101.6 mm).

Width268.6Height47.6Depth153mm(10.6 × 1.9 × 6 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Published as 10.6 x 6.0 x 1.9 in (268.6 x 153.0 x 47.6 mm). The datasheet does not say whether the antennas are included. Tom's Guide gives 11.4 x 5.5 x 1.8 in with the antennas folded flat and 6.9 in tall with the antennas up. The maker's figures are stored as width, depth and height.

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.

709.5g(1.6 lb)1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026The page says 1.49 lb (.679 kg). The datasheet says 1.56 lb (709.5 g). The datasheet is used, see its entry. TechRadar prints 0.68 kg and Dong Knows Tech prints 2.09 lb.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Physical specifications: weight 1.56 lb (709.5 g). The page does not say whether the adapter is included.

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

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Yes5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the router can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall. No bracket is named.

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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FCC, RoHS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Certifications: FCC, RoHS.

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

WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS200), Ethernet cable, 12V/2.5A power adapter, Quick start guide1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026What's included: WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS200), 2m Ethernet cable, a power adapter, Quick Start Guide. The page says 12V/3.5A for the adapter, and the datasheet and Amazon say 12V/2.5A.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package contents: (1) WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS200), (1) Ethernet cable, (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter, Quick start guide.

Wi-Fi Router Archer BE9700, Power Adapter, RJ45 Ethernet Cable, Quick Installation Guide2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026Package contents as listed.

Links

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Product page

www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs2001Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200Read 16 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be97001Maker product pagetp-link.com/us/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-be9700Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdfRead 16 October 2026

www.tp-link.com/us/document/316042Maker spec sheet (PDF)tp-link.com/us/document/31604Read 14 October 2026

Manual

www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdfRead 16 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.

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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/rs200Read 16 October 2026Warranty: the page says the product comes with a 1-year limited warranty and 90-day complimentary technical support, valid only if bought from an authorized reseller. US page.7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DG6DNF94Read 16 October 2026Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited. US listing.

2years5Measurementtomsguide.com/computing/routers/tp-link-archer-be9700-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review gives a two-year warranty. US market.

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