NETGEAR Nighthawk RS500 wireless router Gigabit Ethernet Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) Black
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- Portable router Black
- Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 12000 Mbit/s
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 4
- USB port
- MU-MIMO technology
Unrivaled WiFi 7 Speeds New!
Unleashes WiFi 7 speeds up to 6.5 Gbps† for gaming, smooth streaming, video conferencing, and entertainment
Latest WiFi 7 Technology New!
Delivers 2.4x faster speeds and significantly lower latency than WiFi 6 to maximize performance across all devices
360° WiFi Coverage New!
Sleek new body offers smaller footprint and high-performance antennas for up to 2,000 sq. ft. of 360-degree WiFi coverage
Reimagined Speed & Reliability
Whether multi-gig cable or fiber, get the fastest speeds available today with a 2.5 Gig internet port§. 2.5Gbps & 1Gbps Ethernet ports unlock unbeatable speed and reliability for wired connections
Powerful Security New!
NETGEAR® routers have security features enabled out of the box with exclusive Advanced Router Protection, automatic firmware updates, and industry-leading safety features to help protect you and your family
Essential All-In-One Internet Security
NETGEAR® Armor™ software provides an automatic shield of security for your WiFi and connected devices for real-time protection against hackers and added privacy with VPN. 30-day trial included
Easy Set Up with Any Service Provider
Simple to plug Nighthawk into your modem and set it up with the Nighthawk app
| WAN connection | |
|---|---|
| 3G/4G USB modem compatibility | No |
| SIM card slot | No |
| DSL WAN | No |
| Ethernet WAN | No |
| Wireless LAN features | |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN data transfer rate (max) | 12000 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi band | Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN interface type | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Memory card slot(s) | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 4 |
| Management features | |
|---|---|
| MU-MIMO technology | Yes |
| Security | |
|---|---|
| Security algorithms | WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Product type | Portable router |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product family | Nighthawk |
| Antenna | |
|---|---|
| Antennas quantity | 6 |
| Antenna design | Internal |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Flash memory | 512 MB |
| Internal memory | 2000 MB |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor frequency | 2000 MHz |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width | 150 mm |
| Depth | 101.6 mm |
| Height | 249 mm |
| Weight | 967 g |