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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 vs Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7
Product A: NETGEAR
57 of 90 known
Change NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300
Product B: Ubiquiti
53 of 90 known
Change Ubiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7
39 of 80 fields differ
- 29 different values
- 10 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 25 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 62 routers.
- WAN portA: 2.5GbpsB: 10GbpsUbiquiti is 4 times higher.
- Multi-gig portsA: 3B: 5Ubiquiti has 2 more.
- CoverageA: 232m²B: 160m²NETGEAR is 72 m² higher.
- Ethernet portsA: 5B: 4NETGEAR has 1 more.
- Link rateA: 9,334MbpsB: 10,776MbpsUbiquiti is 1,442 Mbps higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ANETGEAR: 150 × 249 mm
- BUbiquiti: 110 × 184.1 mm
Weight
0 to 2,000 g
All 90 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
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
81017716021212Retailer pageshop.sumillion.com/ubiquiti-dream-7-wireless-router-2-5-gigabit-ethernet-tri-band-2-4-ghz-5-ghz-6-ghz-white-udr7.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listed as EAN 0810177160212. linitx.com lists the same code as 00810177160212. Stored as the 12-digit UPC form.13Retailer pagelinitx.com/product/ubiquiti-unifi-dream-router-all-in-one-wifi-7-router-udr7/18214Read 14 October 2026EAN 00810177160212.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$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)
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Markets
Colours
White1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/udr7Read 14 October 2026The maker's page gives no colour name. The product photos show a white unit. StorageReview and retailer titles say white.12Retailer pageshop.sumillion.com/ubiquiti-dream-7-wireless-router-2-5-gigabit-ethernet-tri-band-2-4-ghz-5-ghz-6-ghz-white-udr7.htmlRead 14 October 2026Color: White.15Reviewstoragereview.com/review/ubiquiti-dream-router-7-review-wifi-7-10gbe-and-full-unifi-in-one-boxRead 14 October 2026Spec table lists a white polycarbonate enclosure.
Form factor
Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi speed class
Wi-Fi radios
ANETGEAR 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.
BUbiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7
| 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 | 240 | 4,324 | No |
| 6 GHz | Wi-Fi 7 | 2 | 320 | 5,764 | No |
Source2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/udr7Read 14 October 2026MIMO is 2 x 2 (DL/UL MU-MIMO) on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Throughput is printed as 5.7 Gbps (6 GHz), 4.3 Gbps (5 GHz) and 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), all 802.11be. The exact 6 GHz and 5 GHz link rates are the 802.11be MCS 13 rates for 2 streams at 320 MHz (5764 Mbps) and at 240 MHz (4324 Mbps), the same as eero Pro 7 uses. The maker prints only the rounded figures. Max widths come from the Dong Knows Tech table.10Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-udr7-unifi-dream-router-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Channel widths: 2.4 GHz 20/40 MHz, 5 GHz 20/40, 160 and 240 MHz, 6 GHz up to 320 MHz. 2x2 on every band, 802.11be.
Radio bands
3
3
6 GHz band
Yes
Yes
Combined Wi-Fi link rate
9,334Mbps
10,776Mbps
Wi-Fi streams
6
6
Max Wi-Fi channel width
320MHz
320MHz
Wi-Fi features
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.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO), MU-MIMO, Band steering2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/udr7Read 14 October 2026MU-MIMO is listed per band as DL/UL MU-MIMO. MLO and band steering come from the maker's help articles.4Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/25656226682775-Multi-Link-Operation-MLO-in-UniFi-NetworkRead 14 October 2026MLO works with UniFi Network 8.2.93 or higher and a WiFi 7 access point or a Wi-Fi integrated cloud gateway that supports Wi-Fi 7. Dong Knows Tech lists MLO as supported from UniFi OS 4.1.15.5Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/32065480092951-UniFi-WiFi-SSID-and-AP-Settings-OverviewRead 14 October 2026The WiFi settings page has a Band Steering setting that moves 2.4 GHz clients to 5 GHz with BSS transition frames.10Reviewdongknows.com/ubiquiti-udr7-unifi-dream-router-7-reviewRead 14 October 2026Multi-Link Operation: yes, UniFi OS 4.1.15 and later. AFC is not supported.
External antennas
Internal antennas
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.
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Detachable antennas
Coverage of one unit (claimed)
Ports and modem
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Ports
ANETGEAR 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.
BUbiquiti UniFi Dream Router 7
| Port | Count | Role | Max speed (Gbps) | PoE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFP+ | 1 | WAN or LAN | 10 | Not available |
| RJ45 | 1 | WAN or LAN | 2.5 | Not available |
| RJ45 | 2 | LAN | 2.5 | Not available |
| RJ45 | 1 | LAN | 2.5 | PoE out |
Source2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/udr7Read 14 October 2026Default WAN Ports: (1) 10G SFP+ and (1) 2.5 GbE RJ45. Port layout: 4 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 (1 PoE, 2.5G/1G/100M/10M) and 1 x 10G SFP+ (10G/1G). Max. WAN port count is 4. The default WAN ports are stored as WAN or LAN, since NASCompares and StorageReview say each can be set as LAN. The PoE port is the one 802.3af output with a 15.4 W budget. The other two RJ45 LAN ports are stored as LAN.14Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-dream-router-7-review-udr7Read 14 October 2026Spec table: 3 x 2.5 GbE LAN (port 1 PoE), 1 x 2.5 GbE WAN/LAN and 1 x 10 GbE SFP+ WAN/LAN. The page says the 10 GbE port can be WAN or LAN.15Reviewstoragereview.com/review/ubiquiti-dream-router-7-review-wifi-7-10gbe-and-full-unifi-in-one-boxRead 14 October 2026Either WAN port can be reconfigured as LAN after setup. 3 x 2.5 GbE LAN, one of them PoE with 15.4 W.
Ethernet ports
5
4
Multi-gig ports
3
5
Fastest WAN port
2.5Gbps
10Gbps
Fastest LAN port
2.5Gbps
10Gbps
USB ports
1
0
SFP+ port
No
Yes
Built-in modem
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Modem standards
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Mesh
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Mesh technologies
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Units per pack
Coverage of the pack (claimed)
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Identical units
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Satellite model
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Satellite ports
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Ethernet backhaul
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Software
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Management
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 required
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 modes
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.
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Network features
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.
Guest network, VLAN, IPTV, Dual WAN, QoS, Dynamic DNS2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/udr7Read 14 October 2026Multi-WAN Load Balancing, Advanced QoS, 802.1Q VLAN and Guest Traffic Isolation are listed. Content filtering and IDS/IPS are listed too but are not stored as parental controls.6Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/14957610078615-UniFi-Gateway-IGMP-Proxy-IPTVRead 14 October 2026IGMP Proxy for IPTV needs a Next-Gen UniFi Gateway or UniFi Cloud Gateway. The UDR7 spec page lists IGMP Proxy.7Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/9203184738583-UniFi-Gateway-Dynamic-DNSRead 14 October 2026General UniFi Gateway article on Dynamic DNS, not a UDR7 page. The UDR7 runs UniFi Network on a UniFi Cloud Gateway.8Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052548713-WAN-Failover-Load-Balancing-and-Port-Remapping-on-UniFi-GatewaysRead 14 October 2026Multi-WAN with Failover and Load Balancing modes. The same article says UniFi gateways let you reassign which physical ports are WAN or LAN, so the stored LAN-only roles follow the reviews and the default layout.
VPN server
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 client
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Security
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Wi-Fi security
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.
WPA2-Personal, WPA3-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise, WPA3-Enterprise, Enhanced Open (OWE)2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/udr7Read 14 October 2026Wireless Security: WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise (WPA/WPA2/WPA3/PPSK). OWE comes from the help article.5Maker product pagehelp.ui.com/hc/en-us/articles/32065480092951-UniFi-WiFi-SSID-and-AP-Settings-OverviewRead 14 October 2026The article describes WPA2, WPA3 and OWE (Enhanced Open) for guest networks in UniFi Network. It is the general UniFi Network settings page, not a UDR7 page.
Security service
Security service cost
Automatic firmware updates
Security updates until
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Smart home
None of 5 known
Thread border router
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Matter controller
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Zigbee hub
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Bluetooth
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Smart home platforms
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Hardware
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System on chip
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CPU cores
CPU clock
RAM
2GB7Reviewdongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-wi-fi-7-router-reviewRead 14 October 2026Hardware table: Quad-Core 2.0GHz CPU, 512MB NAND flash and 2GB RAM. TechRadar prints the same memory. NETGEAR does not publish it.9Reviewtechradar.com/computing/servers-network-devices/netgear-nighthawk-rs300-review-high-speed-wi-fi-7-at-a-competitive-priceRead 14 October 2026Specs table: Memory 2GB RAM.
Flash storage
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.
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Cooling fan
Power
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Power supply
Rated power input
Included adapter output
42W1Maker product pagenetgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs300Read 14 October 202612 V times 3.5 A is 42 W.
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Power use (typical, claimed)
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Power use (max, claimed)
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Measured
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Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
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Fastest Wi-Fi throughput (measured)
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Wi-Fi throughput through a wall (measured)
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Range (measured)
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Power use under load (measured)
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Energy use per day (measured)
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
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.
Width110Height184.1Depth110mm(4.3 × 7.2 × 4.3 in)2Maker product pagetechspecs.ui.com/unifi/cloud-gateways/udr7Read 14 October 2026Published as 110 x 184.1 mm (4.3 x 7.3 in) with a diameter sign. A round unit, so width and depth are both 110.
Dimensions with antennas
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Weight
Wall mountable
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Certifications
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Wi-Fi Alliance certification ID
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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.
Dream Router 7, Power cord, Pin, 64 GB microSD card1Maker product pagestore.ui.com/us/en/products/udr7Read 14 October 2026The What's in the Box picture shows the router, a power cord, a pin and a microSD card. The picture has no text. The 64 GB size comes from the spec page and the pin is named by NASCompares.14Reviewnascompares.com/review/unifi-dream-router-7-review-udr7Read 14 October 2026The reviewer lists a power cord, a pin and a warranty booklet, with a 64 GB WD Purple microSD card pre-installed. The booklet is not stored since the maker's picture does not show it.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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