Netgear Nighthawk RS500

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Netgear Tri-Band WiFi Router RS500 Nighthawk WiFi 7, Application area: Home, Gaming, Small/Medium Business, RJ-45 ports: 4, RJ-45 speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps, 2.5 Gbps, Number of PoE ports: 0, PoE in/out:
Not available, PoE budget: 0 W

Key specifications

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Number of ports
5 ports
Network connections
RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2x), 
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (3x)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Router functions
Quality of Service (QoS)
5 GHz transfer rate
5800 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
700 Mbit/s
Item number
49651034

General information

Manufacturer
Netgear
Category
Routers
Manufacturer no.
RS500-100EUS
Release date
3.10.2024

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Router properties

Router type
Wi-Fi router
Router functions
Quality of Service (QoS)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be
Wi-Fi frequency band
Tri-band
Wi-Fi encryption
WPA-PSK, 
WPA2-PSK, 
WPA3-PSK
WLAN functions
Guest access, 
WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
Number of antennas
6 x
6 GHz transmission rate
5800 Mbit/s
5 GHz transfer rate
5800 Mbit/s
2.4 GHz transfer rate
700 Mbit/s

Network interface

Number of ports
5 ports
Network connections
RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2x), 
RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (3x)
Max. port speed
2500 Mbit/s

Additional connections

USB ports
USB-A
Connections
Ethernet, 
USB 3.2 (Gen 1x1)

Origin

Country of origin
China

Product dimensions

Length
10.16 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
24.90 cm
Weight
967 g

Package dimensions

Length
27.80 cm
Width
18.70 cm
Height
18.20 cm
Weight
2.21 kg

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Routers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 14.Synology
    1,3 %
  • 16.MikroTik
    1,8 %
  • 16.Netgear
    1,8 %
  • 18.Xiaomi
    1,9 %
  • 18.ZTE
    1,9 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Xiaomi
    2 days
  • 5.ZTE
    2 days
  • 11.Netgear
    3 days
  • 11.Ubiquiti
    3 days
  • 13.Zyxel
    4 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Routers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.TP-Link
    3,6 %
  • 7.Starlink
    3,7 %
  • 8.Netgear
    3,9 %
  • 9.Linksys
    4,3 %
  • 10.Cudy
    4,4 %
Source: Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good80/100
Very good84/100
PCgo + PC MagazinSingle testReleaseJanuary 2025
  • PositiveWLAN with high data rates
  • PositiveMLO support to follow via update
  • PositiveFast interfaces
  • Positivewide range of functions
  • PositiveGood operation via app and browser
  • PositiveMany supported storage protocols
    Very good92/100
    Satvision Logo
    SatvisionSingle testReleaseSeptember 2024
    • PositiveWi-Fi 7 incl. 6GHz band
    • Positive5 Gigabit Internet
    • Positive4 x Gigabit LAN
    • PositiveWAN port
    • PositiveSetup and operation
    • PositiveWPA3 encryption and Netgear Armor
      Good70/100
      PC Welt Online Logo
      PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
      • PositiveWi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz
      • PositiveHigh WLAN speed
      • Positive2x 10 GbE connections
      • PositiveVery fast NAS transfer
      • NegativeMLO does not yet work
      • NegativeExpensive
      Very good83/100
      PCgo + PC MagazinSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
      • PositiveTriband WLAN with high data rates
      • PositiveFast interfaces
      • Positivewide range of functions
      • PositiveGood operation via app or browser
      • NegativeNo printer support
      • NegativePlan required for complete functions

      The Netgear RS300 delivers high data rates via Wi-Fi 7, and saves where it doesn't hurt too much in everyday life. If you are looking for Wi-Fi 7 (or 6/6E) with high performance at a rather favourable price, this is the right choice.

      This test report belongs to a different type: Nighthawk RS300
      Without ratingNo rating
      PCgo + PC MagazinSingle testReleaseMay 2024
      • PositivePre-Wi-Fi 7 including 6E and older
      • PositiveHigh WLAN performance
      • PositiveFast interfaces, many functions
      • PositiveGood operation, clearly structured app
      • NegativeNo mesh support
      • NegativeNo printer support

      The Netgear Nighthawk RS700S is a powerful pre-Wi-Fi 7 router with fast interfaces and many functions. However, its RRP of 900 euros is no bargain considering what it offers.

      This test report belongs to a different type: Nighthawk RS700S
      Without ratingNo rating
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      connectSingle testReleaseFebruary 2024
      • Positive\High Wi-Fi performance with Pre-Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6E
      • PositiveFast WAN and LAN interfaces
      • PositiveUSB 3.2 with many options for NAS sharing
      • PositiveConvenient operation via app or web browser, many functions
      • PositiveQuiet even at higher power requirements
      • NegativeNo mesh function