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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 258 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    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.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great NETGEAR product

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

    Very pleased with this purchase. So far, WiFi appears to be faster. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't Buy - Defective - Confirmed by Netgear.

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

    Bought this to replace an RAX80 that has worked just fine for years. Setup was very easy since it's used in conjunction with my Frontier Cable Modem. Setting up and configuring WiFi was also very easy for both my private Networks and Guest Networks. However, several other important features never worked right on this one or even on a 2nd replacement of the same model. \\Readyshare never worked right and could never access my 2 large USB external drives. DHCP device and IP address reservations has never worked right either. Devices configured to retain their IP address (by MAC address too) never retain the assigned IP address. Several other issues with this model - RS200 - resulted in hours on the phone with Netgear Support, nearly every single day after purchase. Netgear Support finally advised me to buy another one of the same model, which I did, but it has the same issues. Netgear has not been abe to identify the cause of these issues, so they remain unresolved. The Netgear Support Tech I worked with told e that he believes they are defective. Not happy at all.

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

      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 and replacing with a new device. We would like to look into your case and investigate the issues you have been experiencing. Please reach out to us with your contact information along with your case number and a copy of your review to [email protected], and we will be happy to help you.

      Regards,
      NETGEAR Team

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Great product for home internet with ease of installation

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nighthawk

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

    Works great. The app for setup bugs out though randomly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lovei t!

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

    This was one of the easiest set-ups I have ever installed. It definitely handles the device load for two floors. Highly recommended. Works well with Spectrum Internet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what i expected - perfect!

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

    I had the previous iteration of this router/modem by Net Gear but after 7 years it was time for a newer, faster one. This is it. Just as good, but faster and better looking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my Nighthawk router

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I loved my previous Nighthawk router but when I upgraded my internet services to 1 gig It was time to upgrade my router. I never even looked at any other routers because my old router was great. Plus I wanted the readyshare ability. Also I wanted to be able to set my own QOS settings. I am hoping they will add that back with a firmware upgrade soon.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works like a charm

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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.

    I purchased the BE65009 to replace an old (per haps ancient would be better word) Netgear router. It works like a charm. Set up was simple and easy. I immediately noticed an increase in speed as well as strength of signal. A nice extra was that I could retain my old network name and passowrd. I highly recommend the router for a home network.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy Install and Works Well

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

    Easy install. All devices connected to WiFi easily. Looks like the basic Armor will work for me. I am terribly dissatisfied that the price when down $20 shortly after I purchased it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Let the games begin!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fastest and best router that I’ve had so far. Setup was easy to do on your own. Love it so far and Netgear and GEEK Squad support is available should you have any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick and easy setup

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

    Setup was really easy through the companion app. Works well with all my connected devices and the app offers a lot of flexibility on customizing my connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great buy

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    awesome router, best one I've had. i have been using nighthawk routers for years and I'm never disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does as described

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

    Love how easy it was to set up. The ease of using the router. The app is very user friendly and easy to navigate. I switched from google mesh to this unit and could not be happier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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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 easy to set up and get working. The AP fir Nighthawk work equally well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plain but powerful

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

    I recently upgraded my internet and decided to upgrade my router as well . I really like everything about this router from easy setup and customization to built in internet protection. Plus the signal strength is amazing! If you’re looking for a new router I’d definitely recommend getting this one .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Netgear upgrade

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

    Time for an upgrade. Total difference in speed. Very pleased!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than expected

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to replace my Nighthawk X6 R8000. This blows the X6 out of the water. I get better coverage than the X6 and the band carry a better DL than the X6. The only reason I miss my X6 is for the extra DNS settings. My X6 broke down. My WiFi degraded once a week, and it stopped broadcasting the TRI-band.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Signal strength a s easy to set up

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

    Super easy to set-up & use - signal strength super

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Router Lightning Fast Best I Have Had

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

    Love this router, easy to configure, Configuring/customizing is very comprehensive compared to every other I have ever had. It's lightning fast and has super strong WIFI range!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommended!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really easy setup!! Helps prevents ads that are scammy

    I would recommend this to a friend
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