Customer Ratings & Reviews

Reading other reviews about the ease of set up, I did not have quite the same experience. I am not very tech savvy and was hoping this would REPLACE the router from my internet provider. It was explained to me by techie friends that it doesn't replace my ISP router. This made sense since my internet connection to the current router is a coaxial cable. This unit only has ethernet ports. Once I realized I just needed to connect it via the ethernet cable to my current unit, I was off and running! The speeds are amazing. My first test once connected was over 1100Mbps (picture attached). I have NEVER had speeds like that from the router provided by the internet company. I like the interface of the app. I was able to easily set up a guest wifi connection so that people visiting don't have access to all of our devices. This unit has 3 bands. 2.4Ghz, 5 Ghz and 6 Ghz. I was hoping I could select which devices went on which band but I have not figure out how to do that in the app. I don't have young children to worry about but you can use the app to be able to instantly pause their devices. If you sign up for the premium Nighhawk account, you can even set schedules for the kids. The 365 days of Armor Security is a nice addition. It gives you reports about your vulnerability.

Setup was quick and straightforward. The tri-band connections deliver excellent coverage and blazing-fast speeds throughout my home. I’ve experienced zero connection drops or slowdowns since installing it. This router handles multiple devices effortlessly and keeps everything running smoothly. Highly recommend!

I’m not a tech or IT guru by any means, so everything I say in my review is strictly just my experience and may differ from person to person. So the router that I already had was a good router but recently stranger dropping the IP address. So my cable company came out and upgraded our modem. Service got a little better but not by much. So he suggested I get a new router. For no particular reason I decided to upgrade to this one. Ok one of the reasons is how cool it looks compared to my spider leg router. Lol Installation was as simple as downloading the app and accessing their website. As long as you have the necessary codes/numbers you can setup and be online in minutes. The only main difference in the old one I had and this one is mesh or no mesh signal. So far the speed is considerably faster since my computer is only 5 feet away. We also have solar panels and that’s what I’ve been monitoring for break in connection. So far so good. We live in a 1500 Sq ft home so nothing big. Overall I’m not a gamer but I need great service for my work computer and that’s what I’m getting

A router is something we tend to keep for several years, till the point that something gets outdone on it. Prime example, my last router supported up to 1Gbps yet my internet service provider bumped my speed up to 1.2Gbps. With this Netgear Nighthawk and the 10Gbps WAN port I now have plenty of wiggle room. I recently bought a new network attached storage that has a 2.5Gbps port, but again, limited to my old router of only 1Gbps. I could now take it up to 10Gbps as well with the dedicated 10G Ethernet port. Tired of the slow Wi-Fi and constant interruptions from all the devices using the 2.4Ghz band, now you can use the 6Ghz band. Sure, it might not have the range, but it has more speed than the lower channels ever had and chances your neighbors are using the same channels are rather slim. Only downside is that there aren’t a whole lot of devices using that band yet, but if you are like me and like staying on the edge of tech, you will have something that uses it, like the latest stand alone VR. As for routers, this is like previous Netgear devices. You can manage the basics through the app that it encourages you to use, or a bunch of advanced features through a browser. You can set up a VPN, VLANs and static routes. You can manage the quality of service and enable traffic meters. As with many routers, there should be some form of protection as well. This one provides Netgear Armor, but requires a subscription after the first year. This one scans for vulnerabilities on the devices and recommends Bitdefender for devices that can install it for added protection. The only downside is it doesn’t provide very good details or further assistance on the vulnerabilities identified. Their site shows a slightly different version of the app or something and looks like it has buttons/links to give more, but see the included image of two of my devices showing as having a bunch of vulnerabilities but nothing I can do to try and improve them considering they are both up to date. The app also gives you updates when something new connects to your router and you can even see the devices that are trying to connect but might not have the right Wi-Fi password. Overall, I don’t want to say it is “future proof” as next year we might have Wi-Fi8 and 100Gbps ports needed, but I’d say this router is going to get you caught up to all the new tech and carry you a good ways into the future. This is a perfect transition for most devices that still use 2.4Ghz only while bringing in the new ones that can use the 6Ghz and faster Ethernet ports.

If you ask yourself if I need WiFi 7, the answer is probably no. Not yet, but you will. Like WiFi 6 and 6e, this will become the standard quickly as it offers impressive bandwidth. All that is to say, it is fast and stable, more devices can connect to it, and it has a better range. The only downside is that you will be an early adopter, so few items take full advantage of WiFi7, but that is starting to change. This Router also has the other bands, and unlike other routers I have owned, I have had zero problems with my devices connecting to the band they need/use. I replaced an ASUS WiFi 6 router with this, and my downloads went from 750 Mbps down and 35 Mbps up to 1156 Mbps down and 41 Mbps Up. The NETGEAR Nighthawk BE19000 is an excellent product if you are willing to brave the early adopter's growing pains.

This is a great router. Super easy to set up and works great. I do not have any devices that I can run WiFi 7 on but I am running 6e on a few devices with great success. This router is in a 3000 sq ft house and I have it centrally located. No issues getting connectivity to the whole house. I have 7 phones, 3 tablets, 2 computers, 2 smart tvs, garage door, 2 security cameras all connected to it with no issues. I know that I am not using the WiFi 7 features currently so I may have overpaid for it but I felt that I might as well future proof it. I like the design because it is not flat taking up a lot of room. It has that monolith look. I believe that NETGEAR took a lot of time designing this and appreciate that it is not only a great product but it is also functional in space.

I bought this item to replace an older Netgear Orbi mesh system. I wanted to get away from the mesh system as it was no longer supported by Netgear and I was having issues with the mesh working properly. So I was looking for a router that could cover a lot of area with a strong signal. This router does that and more. I only have about 40 devices connected, so the 200 device spec was overkill. Setup was easy. I have a 3,500 sq ft house and all of my devices are connected and I have had no drop outs due to connection issues. While this device is a little pricy, I got it on sale for $100 off. Plus Best Buy had a deal going where you can recycle your old router and get 15% off. So I ended up getting this device for $425, a great deal. I would recommend it to anyone.

Wow, I'm blown away by this router. I've been using an Xfinity XB8 gateway for about 3 years now since it was released and it's always been *ok*. Recently though I've gotten fed up with it's frequent disconnects so I swapped it out for a newer XB8 and somehow it was even worse? So I decided to go with a mesh system and that didn't work because my house isn't big enough to benefit from it - so my devices kept connecting and disconnecting from one node to the next. So i returned the eero and landed on this beast, the nighthawk be19000. This router is MORE than capable in my home. I have a 1,300 sq ft home with about 35 devices connected at any one time. From several computers, printers, tvs, cameras, etc. I need a very capable router and maybe the xb8 wasn't up to the task. But this router handles it all with ease and without disconnecting. I've had it for about two weeks at this point and haven't had a single issue. The *only* thing is that I turned off Active Armor. I have no need for it, and it was very easy to do so within the app. The app is also mediocre at best, but you have to remember that you're buying this for the networking technology, not the app design.

The RS700S, also known as the BE19000, is a router that aims to be as future-proof as possible. Here are the key points: WiFi 7 (BE19000): The RS700S supports the latest WiFi 7 standard, which is still rare in routers. While you might not fully utilize it yet, having this future-proof capability is impressive. Impressive Ports: It features both a 10 Gig WAN and LAN port, ensuring you get maximum speed. The USB port is 3.0, and the other 4 LAN ports are 1 Gbps, allowing for fast connections and aggregation of multiple sources. App Control: The dedicated app provides plenty of customization options for network setup. However, be prepared for reminders about subscriptions and other offerings that can be annoying. Enthusiast-Level Price: At a hefty $700 price tag, the RS700S is definitely for enthusiasts. While it outperforms many routers, there are WiFi 6E alternatives with similar performance and more compatible devices. In summary, the Netgear Nighthawk RS700S is an excellent choice if you’re looking for future-proofing and top-notch performance, but it comes at a premium price.

I was excited to see the Wi-Fi 7 router that Netgear produced with the Nighthawk BE19000 Tri-Band model. I had just moved up to Wi-Fi 6e earlier this year that was supported by my fiber super-fast internet from AT&T. I had added the Netgear other family product with the EERO brand of routers and had been thrilled with it until I installed the new Nighthawk router. I was impressed with how easy it was to install with the helpful Nighthawk app and it made installation amazingly easy compared to my expectations of it being complicated with my various devices. I was glad that my equipment was all compatible with the Nighthawk and it lived up to the description of being backwards compatible with other Wi-Fi speed settings. My two-story home is 2500sq. feet so I was not worried about the signals being blocked from my prior experiences with Netgear and was thrilled to see the fastest ever Mbps speeds on all of my devices by running the Speedtest app and also the integrated speedtest within the Nighthawk app internet speed section. I was able to get almost 1gig speeds for upload and download by hitting the upper 900’s for each category on my latest iPhone, Fold 5, laptop, and one iPad. I was able to get significantly better than prior speed results on all my older devices as well which made me happy with the product. The router came with a year of security with Netgear Armor and Bitdefender Security which I started installing on many of my devices right away and found it to be better protection already from my prior software. I have been thrilled to use this latest set of tools to make my internet speeds faster and more secure than in the past.

So I've always wanted a Nighthawk, and I wish I would have done it sooner. Let's start with the hardware. The build quality is like most things in this category, plastic and more plastic. That is not a bad thing, because most are built very well, and this one is the same. It feels strong, and well made. Has a little bit of weight to it, but not heavy. Buttons, well there is only one on the back. It's the power button. So nice and simple. The setup. It was easy, but I still that companies need to make it easier for those that do not have a smartphone. Now with that said, I do like how easy it is to setup with a phone or tablet using an app. It was a quick signin for me, because I already had an account with Netgear. However, if you do not, just create one. It's quick and easy. The application. Very simple and easy to understand after you have it setup, and you will find everything you need at your fingertips. Speeds. I'm getting ALL of my speeds by provider, 940/1GB up and 1GB down (see screen shot in photos). Your speeds will depend on what you are paying for with your internet provider. So overall, I'm super happy with my new router.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk BE19000 Tri-Band WiFi 7 Router (RS700) is fantastic. It offers super-fast speeds up to 19 Gbps, perfect for streaming, gaming, and large downloads. With tri-band technology and powerful antennas, it covers large homes easily—I love the range so much that I don’t even feel the need for a mesh network. The setup is easy with the Nighthawk app, and it includes top-notch security features like NETGEAR Armor and WPA3 encryption. Plus, its sleek design fits well in any space. If you want a reliable, high-speed, and future-ready router, this is a great choice!

This is another great upgrade for internet speed. Work amazing across my single level 2500 sqft home. Excellent for security cameras, game systems, google nest,or anything that uses internet 24/7.

I purchased this after having an Apple Router for 10+ years. I made no changes in my provider service but the increase in coverage and speed is certainly noticeable. It has more than ample LAN ports. Setup was a breeze, I probably was done within 10 minutes.

This is the best router I've ever purchased. I have always bought the most recent Nighthawk or Netgear router. They are the brand I trust. This router, even though I do not have any Wifi 7 devices, has made a HUGE difference in my house. The coverage area is better than ever and the speeds I'm getting are the highest I've seen. I also have a lot of devices and my prior Wifi 6e router couldn't handle them all, this one can and it's such a relief. Anyway, even though it cost a lot, it's a worthwhile price to pay for an appliance that makes the whole house happy!

Amazing router! This beast easily handles our over 100 online items in our home with speeds in excess of 2.5GB download and 2.3GB upload….covers our entire 3,000 square foot home with a super strong signal

Everything is faster. No more buffering! Video games load quickly, play smoothly. All video apps quicker. I live in a complex so had interference all the time...that is gone now!

Easy setup, super fast! Instantly got a 220 gps increase over my old Eero 6e setup with mesh. Better coverage worh this singke router over google amd eero mesh setups.

Netgear nighthawk wifi 7 is awesome great coverage covers my 2500ft sqft house and yard plus down the road never any isdue with netgear nighthawk products hard core gaming 4k movies work stuff all flow nice no disconnects just fast fliwing speeds love my netgear nighthawk wifi 7 rs700 need fast reliable internet wifi rs700 is the gear you need love my nighthawk

This Wi-Fi 7 router is perfect for anyone that wants to future proof their network. Out the box it set up perfect and I was getting amazing speeds down and up. The price you pay is due to the technology not being the standard yet. I paid the premium because I can but if you wait there will be lower prices and more options will be readily available in the near future. NETGEAR made a great product I am very happy with it. Speedtest shows 1300 and I pay for 1200 mbps down! 5/5 stars