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  • Nighthawk 1 2.56 2 3 4 2.4 GHz 5 GHz
  • NIGHTHAWK WiFi 7 RS200 - Up to 6.5Gbps streaming speed - Up to 2,500 sq. ft. WiFi coverage - Up to 80 concurrent devices - 2.5 Gig internet & LAN ports (separate modem required)
  • Your security and privacy are our top priority We're committed to safeguarding your connectivity and protecting your privacy. Founded and based in the USA since 1996
  • Blazing-fast speeds for smooth streaming and interactive gaming
  • 2.5 Gig internet & LAN ports support fast wired connections - (Three) 1Gbps Ethernet LAN ports - (One) 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN port - 2.5Gbps Internet port for blazing fast internet plans up to 2.5Gbps - (One) USB 3.0 port
  • All-new, patented antenna design provides enhanced WiFi performance and coverage
  • NETGEAR ARMOR Get an automatic shield of security for your WiFi, real-time protection against hackers, and added privacy with VPN. 30-day trial included.
  • Welcome to Nighthawk WiFi 7 WiFi 7 - 2.4x faster speeds - Significantly lower latency WiFi 6 - 2x max bandwidth WiFi 5 - 20% more data transmission
  • Technical Specs FRONT - 9.8 in - 4 in - (Three) 1Gbps Ethernet LAN ports BACK - (One) 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN port - 2.5Gbps Internet port - USB 3.0
  • NETGEAR WiFi Routers video 1 minutes 48 seconds

NETGEAR - Nighthawk BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router - Black

Model:
RS200-100NAS
SKU:
6598712
Highly rated by customers for:
$229.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 266 reviews

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  • Setup

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Range

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

  • Signal Strength

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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91%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the Nighthawk BE6500 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router's speed, setup process, and overall performance. Many users also appreciate its range, ease of use, and coverage, with some highlighting the strong signal strength and appealing design. However, some customers have reported connectivity issues.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Fast wifi

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really nice router easy to manage fast wifi, will recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Net gear has great products

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had a 10 year old net gear and it was time to replace so I bought another net gear with modem router combination and it solved my connection issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nighthawk Router

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgrade to old Nighthawk router. Very easy to set-up. Good signal. Have over 30 devices connected and no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great produce my WiFi has improved tremendously. The man in Best Buy was a great help also

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best in it's class

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Solid, though the dropout distance is less than expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Super Router

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Router is very fast and can connect 80 devices! I would recommend this router!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Not up to par.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Terrible is you are using ONT (Fios for example), at the current firmware release this unit struggles with stable connections and speeds. A 1 gig Fios connection is typically same or very close to download and upload speeds. This unit provided the proper download speeds consistently 85% of 1 GB, but uploads forget it, max was 30 mbs out of 1 gbs. Just unacceptable. There are many posts and papers complaining about this to back me up. Maybe when Netgear decides to release a proper firmware this will be a great option but not today.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
      Posted .

      Hi Denbo,

      Thank you for your review and valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear that you have been having a difficult experience with the speeds from your RS200. We recommend updating your Firmware to the most recent version v1.0.1.90, which contains an update which addresses the slow upload speed issue for 1 Gbps internet service: https://kb.netgear.com/000066664/RS200-Firmware-Version-1-0-1-90.

      We would like to follow up with you regarding your RS200 after updating to firmware version v1.0.1.90. Please reach out to us at netgearteam@netgear.com with your contact information, and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

  • Msgt, Ret

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty much works as advertised. Range not so much as advertised.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Disappointed in Netgear

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Nighthawk app is annoying. Getting to the GUI for setup much more difficult than it needs to be. Even worse is the constant emails and pushing of getting a subscription to Netgear Armor. The administration of an extender is also lacking. Doesn't have 6Ghz.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product, I'm always very impressed with any netgear nighthawk

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Fast at first.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was really fast when I first bought it, now its slow. I tried using my old router and its faster than this one. If i could still return it, I would

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
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      Hi SamuelA,

      Thank you for your review and valuable feedback. We would like an opportunity to improve your experience with the speeds while connected to your RS200. Many factors can affect your Internet connection speed for devices on your home network. We recommend visiting this troubleshooting resource: https://kb.netgear.com/19279/Why-am-I-not-getting-the-maximum-speed-that-my-router-is-capable-of?language=en_US.

      We also recommend ensuring your RS200 is on the most recent firmware, v1.0.1.90: https://kb.netgear.com/000066664/RS200-Firmware-Version-1-0-1-90.

      We'd greatly appreciate any additional feedback if the steps provided helped to resolve the issue with speed you have been experiencing and we would like to follow up with you. Please reach out to us at netgearteam@netgear.com with your contact information, and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Piece of junk

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Piece of junk ... would not connect to internet except intermittently. It's supposed to work for a 2500 sq ft home. Mine is 1400 sq ft. won't stay connected. I replaced my modem, and it won't connect through the new one at all. Total waste of money and I should not have been sold a protection plan that is less than useless!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
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      Hi FrankieJay,

      Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback and we want you to know that your experience is important to us. We are sorry to hear that you are having a difficult experience with intermittent connectivity with your RS200. We recommend a few troubleshooting steps when experiencing intermittent connectivity with the internet including checking your cables to ensure they are secure, performing a full power cycle of your modem and RS200 router and connecting a computer directly to your modem to verify internet connection. Additionally, if your ISP modem is a Modem/Router, ensure your Modem/Router is in Bridge Mode to address any potential Double NAT errors.

      We also recommend ensuring your RS200 is on the latest firmware released as recently as 5-9-25, v1.0.1.90: https://kb.netgear.com/000066664/RS200-Firmware-Version-1-0-1-90.

      We would like to follow up with you regarding the connectivity you have been experiencing with your RS200. Please reach out to us at netgearteam@netgear.com with your contact information, and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

  • Planned Obsolescence Incarnate

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The stupid thing ran perfectly and lasted for just a few days past the warranty. Now it is an expensive paperweight. Save your money for a better brand.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • VERY Weak Signal Distance - I would not recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am not sure about all the positive reviews. The reviews must be bought or something. I have had 3 other routers in the same spot, in the same house, with the exact same devices and my reception in the front room of the house with NO walls in between, and the signal is VERY VERY weak. My house is 2300sf. The reason I bought this router was because it was rated for 2500sf. It did NOT work for me. I would NOT recommend this router. My old routers did not have ANY problems reaching my front room. VERY VERY disappointed in this routers' range. I thought I was upgrading, I downgraded.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Stay away from this one

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worst router I've owned. I have owned probably 20 different routers and this one is by far the worst. Setup was ok but once that is complete the rest of the experience is bad. Kept disconnecting. I like to have my wifi bands separate but on this router as soon as you do that you have no wifi. Slower speeds. Just terrible. I returned this one the same day i bought it. I went with an ASUS router and never looked back. Netgear used to be decent but not anymore. They have gone downhill fast. Stay away from this one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Not so great......

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very displeased! The router promoted vreater range, speeds and stability. That was not my expierence. My old router performed much better and was more reliable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Poor performance

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Apparently it isn't compatible with my HP or Asus laptops.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Avoid this NETGEAR device

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Do not purchase anything from NETGEAR, horrible customer service after the 90 day window. We have had multiple issues with this router and they just keep telling me to reset it. I only have 13 devices connected to it, nothing that demands with traffic. Overpriced paperweight now. Thanks NETGEAR

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
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      Hi JonH,

      Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback and we want you to know that your experience is important to us. We're sorry to hear that you are still experiencing issues with your RS200 after speaking with Support. We would like to look into your case and see what other help we can provide. Please reach out to us with your contact information along with your case number and a copy of your review to netgearteam@netgear.com, and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

  • Not simpull

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was to hard for me to set up by my self im not savey with all this electronic stuff

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
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      Hi Hound,

      Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback and we want you to know that your experience is important to us. We are sorry to hear that you a difficult experience with setting up your new RS200. When you experience any trouble during your installation, we recommend visiting this helpful resource with guided steps: https://kb.netgear.com/000061614/I-m-having-trouble-installing-my-NETGEAR-router-what-do-I-do?language=en_US.

      If you need additional assistance, please reach out to us at netgearteam@netgear.com with your contact information, and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

  • Be cautious

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In IT for over 15 years & couldn't get it setup, had to return it. Probably just a defective unit but left with a bad taste.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Netgear Support
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      HI MWoods,

      Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback and we want you to know that your experience is important to us. We're sorry to hear that you had trouble with setting up your RS200 and have already returned it. When experiencing any trouble during installation, we recommend visiting this resource: https://kb.netgear.com/000061614/I-m-having-trouble-installing-my-NETGEAR-router-what-do-I-do?language=en_US.

      If you decide to repurchase the RS200 or any other NETGEAR product and have any issues, please reach out to us at netgearteam@netgear.com, and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

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