{"data":{"slug":"netgear-nighthawk-rs200","type":"router","brand":"NETGEAR","name":"Nighthawk RS200","aliases":["NETGEAR RS200","RS200-100NAS","Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS200, 6.5 Gbps","Nighthawk RS200 BE6500"],"release_date":"2024-09","url":"https://arkivo.dev/routers/netgear-nighthawk-rs200","specs":{"series":"Nighthawk","model_numbers":["RS200","RS200-100NAS"],"gtins":["606449170283"],"announce_date":"2024-09-24","status":"available","predecessor":null,"successor":null,"launch_price_usd":229,"launch_price_eur":null,"markets":["US"],"colors":["Black"],"manufacturer_url":"https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200/","spec_sheet_url":"https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdf","manual_url":"https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdf","eprel_registration_number":null,"warranty_years":1,"form_factor":"router","segment":"home","wifi_standard":"wifi_7","wifi_speed_class":"BE6500","wifi_radios":[{"band":"2.4ghz","standard":"wifi_7","streams":2,"max_channel_width_mhz":40,"max_link_rate_mbps":688,"dedicated_backhaul":false},{"band":"5ghz","standard":"wifi_7","streams":4,"max_channel_width_mhz":160,"max_link_rate_mbps":5764,"dedicated_backhaul":false}],"wifi_radio_count":2,"wifi_6ghz":false,"wifi_total_link_rate_mbps":6452,"wifi_stream_count":6,"wifi_max_channel_width_mhz":160,"wifi_features":["qam_4k","ofdma","mu_mimo","band_steering"],"external_antenna_count":0,"internal_antenna_count":4,"detachable_antennas":false,"coverage_m2":232,"max_connected_devices":80,"ports":[{"type":"rj45","count":1,"role":"wan","max_gbps":2.5,"version":null,"poe":null},{"type":"rj45","count":1,"role":"lan","max_gbps":2.5,"version":null,"poe":null},{"type":"rj45","count":3,"role":"lan","max_gbps":1,"version":null,"poe":null},{"type":"usb_a","count":1,"role":null,"max_gbps":5,"version":"USB 3.0","poe":null}],"ethernet_port_count":5,"multi_gig_port_count":2,"wan_max_gbps":2.5,"lan_max_gbps":2.5,"usb_port_count":1,"has_sfp_plus":false,"built_in_modem":null,"modem_standards":null,"mesh_technologies":null,"units_in_pack":[1],"pack_coverage_m2":null,"units_identical":null,"satellite_model":null,"satellite_ports":null,"ethernet_backhaul":null,"management":["mobile_app","web_interface"],"account_required":false,"operating_modes":["router","access_point"],"network_features":["guest_network","iot_network","vlan","iptv","wan_aggregation","lan_aggregation","parental_controls","ddns"],"vpn_server_protocols":["openvpn"],"vpn_client_protocols":null,"usb_applications":["file_server","media_server"],"wifi_security":["wpa2_personal","wpa3_personal"],"security_suite":"NETGEAR Armor","security_suite_cost":"paid","automatic_updates":true,"security_updates_until":null,"thread_border_router":null,"matter_controller":null,"zigbee_hub":null,"bluetooth_version":null,"smart_home_platforms":null,"soc":null,"cpu_cores":4,"cpu_clock_max_ghz":2,"ram_gb":2,"flash_gb":0.512,"fan":false,"power_supply":"external_dc","power_input":"12 V, 2.5 A","included_adapter_output_w":30,"power_consumption_typical_w":null,"power_consumption_max_w":null,"measured_throughput":null,"measured_throughput_max_mbps":null,"measured_throughput_through_wall_mbps":null,"measured_range_m":null,"measured_power_consumption_load_w":null,"measured_energy_24h_wh":160,"dimensions_mm":{"width_mm":150,"height_mm":249,"depth_mm":101.6},"dimensions_with_antennas_mm":null,"weight_g":709.5,"wall_mountable":null,"wifi_certification_id":null,"fcc_id":null,"other_certifications":null,"in_the_box":["WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS200)","Ethernet cable","12V/2.5A power adapter","Quick start guide"]},"variants":[],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs200/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["manufacturer_url","series","model_numbers","gtins","status","form_factor","segment","wifi_standard","wifi_speed_class","wifi_radios","wifi_features","external_antenna_count","internal_antenna_count","detachable_antennas","coverage_m2","max_connected_devices","ports","units_in_pack","cpu_cores","cpu_clock_max_ghz","wifi_security","security_suite","automatic_updates","network_features","vpn_server_protocols","warranty_years","dimensions_mm","weight_g","in_the_box"],"notes":{"model_numbers":"The 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.","gtins":"UPC 606449170283 in the page's product data for RS200-100NAS. Amazon lists the same UPC.","status":"The US NETGEAR page sells the router through retailers and Amazon. The page rating shows 4,268 reviews.","segment":"Listed under Home WiFi, WiFi Routers.","wifi_speed_class":"BE6500 WiFi 7 Performance, speed up to 6.5 Gbps.","wifi_radios":"WiFi 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.","wifi_features":"4K-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.","external_antenna_count":"Four internal antennas, so none are outside the case.","internal_antenna_count":"Four (4) high-performance internal antennas and high-power amplifiers.","detachable_antennas":"The antennas are internal, so they cannot be removed.","coverage_m2":"The 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.","max_connected_devices":"The 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.","ports":"Ports: 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.","units_in_pack":"A single router is sold.","cpu_cores":"Processor: powerful quad-core 2.0GHz processor.","cpu_clock_max_ghz":"Processor: powerful quad-core 2.0GHz processor.","wifi_security":"Standards-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.","security_suite":"NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender is optional.","automatic_updates":"Automatic Firmware Update delivers the latest security patches to the router automatically.","network_features":"The page lists a guest WiFi network. The datasheet adds a separate IoT network. The other features come from the manual and TechRadar.","vpn_server_protocols":"VPN Support provides secured remote access to your home network. The manual names OpenVPN.","warranty_years":"Warranty: 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.","dimensions_mm":"Technical 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.","weight_g":"The 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.","in_the_box":"What'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."}},{"url":"https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_TS.pdf","kind":"manufacturer_pdf","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["spec_sheet_url","wifi_features","wifi_radios","coverage_m2","max_connected_devices","ports","network_features","cpu_cores","cpu_clock_max_ghz","external_antenna_count","internal_antenna_count","security_suite","security_suite_cost","account_required","management","vpn_server_protocols","usb_applications","included_adapter_output_w","power_input","dimensions_mm","weight_g","in_the_box"],"notes":{"wifi_radios":"Document TS-RS200-3: BE6500 dual-band, 2.4 GHz (2x2) and 5 GHz (4x4). Channel widths are on the product page.","wifi_features":"MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data streaming and uplink and downlink OFDMA.","coverage_m2":"Provides up to 2,500 sq. ft. WiFi coverage.","max_connected_devices":"Coverage and capacity for up to 80 devices.","ports":"(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.","network_features":"Create 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.","security_suite_cost":"NETGEAR Armor needs an optional subscription.","account_required":"Footnote 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.","management":"The Nighthawk app sets up and manages the router. The router web interface is in the manual.","usb_applications":"Use 3.0 USB to share files with any connected devices.","included_adapter_output_w":"Package 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.","power_input":"Package contents: (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter. The router takes this DC input.","dimensions_mm":"Physical specifications: 9.8 x 5.9 x 4 in (249 x 150 x 101.6 mm).","weight_g":"Physical specifications: weight 1.56 lb (709.5 g). The page does not say whether the adapter is included.","in_the_box":"Package contents: (1) WiFi 7 Dual-Band Router (RS200), (1) Ethernet cable, (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter, Quick start guide."}},{"url":"https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_UM_EN.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["manual_url","power_supply","management","operating_modes","network_features","vpn_server_protocols","usb_applications","wifi_features","wifi_security","automatic_updates","wifi_radios"],"notes":{"power_supply":"Rear panel, item G: a DC power connector for the power adapter that came in the package.","manual_url":"User manual 202-12850-02 (July 2025) for the RS200, RS180 and RS150v1. NETGEAR also has a separate manual for RS150v2, RS140 and RS130.","management":"Chapter 3 logs in to the router web interface at routerlogin.net and also covers the Nighthawk app.","operating_modes":"Page 127 covers setting up the router as a WiFi access point and returning it to router mode.","network_features":"Guest 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.","vpn_server_protocols":"Chapter 12, pages 153 to 154, enables an OpenVPN service on the router. No client VPN is described.","usb_applications":"Chapter 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.","wifi_features":"Page 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.","wifi_security":"Page 71 lists WPA3-PSK as the default and WPA2-PSK [AES] + WPA3-PSK as an option.","automatic_updates":"Page 108: Router Auto Firmware Update is enabled by default.","wifi_radios":"Chapter 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."}},{"url":"https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS200/RS200_RS150_QSG_EN.pdf","kind":"manual","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["account_required","management"],"notes":{"account_required":"If the Nighthawk app install fails, the guide says to install the router using the router web interface at routerlogin.net.","management":"Setup with the Nighthawk app, or with the router web interface at routerlogin.net."}},{"url":"https://www.netgear.com/home/services/armor/","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["security_suite_cost"],"notes":{"security_suite_cost":"Armor 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."}},{"url":"https://www.silicon.co.uk/press-release/netgear-announces-three-new-wifi-7-routers-to-join-the-industry-leading-nighthawk-lineup","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["announce_date","release_date","launch_price_usd","markets"],"notes":{"announce_date":"NETGEAR press release of 24 September 2024 (Business Wire copy on Silicon UK) announcing the Nighthawk RS600, RS500 and RS200.","release_date":"The release says the routers are available now on NETGEAR.com and at other major retailers subsequently. Dong Knows Tech lists the US release date as 24 September 2024.","launch_price_usd":"RS200 MSRP $229, US release. Excluding tax. TechRadar's review lists $229.99. The press release is used.","markets":"US press release and US prices."}},{"url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG6DNF94","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["gtins","colors","warranty_years","max_connected_devices","coverage_m2","included_adapter_output_w","power_input"],"notes":{"gtins":"Item details: UPC 606449170283, Mfr Part Number RS200-100NAS.","colors":"Color Black.","warranty_years":"Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited. US listing.","max_connected_devices":"Coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. for up to 80 devices.","coverage_m2":"Up to 2,500 sq. ft. of coverage.","included_adapter_output_w":"Included components: One (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter.","power_input":"Included components: One (1) 12V/2.5A power adapter."}},{"url":"https://www.pcwelt.de/?p=2785476","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["wifi_radios"],"notes":{"wifi_radios":"PC-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."}},{"url":"https://dongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-dual-band-router-review/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["wifi_radios","ram_gb","flash_gb","fan","release_date"],"notes":{"wifi_radios":"Hardware 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.","ram_gb":"Hardware 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.","flash_gb":"512 MB flash, stored as 0.512 GB with 1000 MB per GB.","fan":"The review says the router has no internal fan and ran cool during heavy loads.","release_date":"Hardware table: US release date 24 September 2024. Review published 31 October 2024."}},{"url":"https://dongknows.com/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-dual-band-router-review/","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["measured_energy_24h_wh"],"notes":{"measured_energy_24h_wh":"Hardware table row Power consumption (per 24 hours): about 160 Wh. Firmware at review V1.0.1.60. The review does not describe the load."}},{"url":"https://www.techradar.com/computing/wi-fi-broadband/wi-fi-broadband/netgear-nighthawk-rs200-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-16","fields":["colors","ram_gb","flash_gb","network_features","wifi_features","external_antenna_count","internal_antenna_count"],"notes":{"colors":"The review calls the router a tall black obelisk.","ram_gb":"Specs table: 2GB RAM.","flash_gb":"Specs table: 512MB NAND Flash.","network_features":"Review 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.","wifi_features":"The Nighthawk app combines the two frequency bands into a single network and connects devices to the fastest band.","external_antenna_count":"Four internal antennae.","internal_antenna_count":"Four internal antennae."}}],"fields_filled":58,"updated":"2026-10-16"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}