NETGEAR Nighthawk RS200 Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router – BE6500, 2.5G Internet Port, Up to 2,500 sq ft

Wi-Fi 7 speed and coverage for homes and home offices with fast internet plans.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS200 is a Wi-Fi 7 BE6500 router with wireless speeds up to 6.5 Gbps, and it provides 1 x 2.5G internet port, 1 x 2.5G LAN and 3 x Gigabit LAN ports, plus USB 3.0. It suits homes and home offices with fast internet plans, covering up to 2,500 sq ft.

Why Older Routers Slow Down a Busy Network

Most homes and small offices now run dozens of connected devices: phones, laptops, TVs, cameras and smart speakers. Older routers share airtime inefficiently, so every new device slows the rest, and walls or floors leave weak spots.

The Nighthawk RS200 uses Wi-Fi 7 technology to move more data to more devices at once. Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K-QAM increase throughput and reduce latency by using multiple bands together.

WPA3 encryption, a guest network, VPN support for remote access, automatic firmware updates and an optional NETGEAR Armor subscription help keep the network protected without extra hardware.

Wired Ports for Fast, Stable Connections

The Nighthawk RS200 provides 1 x 2.5G internet port, 1 x 2.5G LAN and 3 x Gigabit LAN ports, plus USB 3.0. Wired connections give consoles, desktops, NAS drives and TVs the most consistent speed and free up wireless airtime for mobile devices.

Coverage and Expansion

For larger spaces, the Nighthawk RS200 can be paired with compatible extenders or mesh points to extend coverage under one network name.

How to Set Up the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS200

1. Connect the router WAN/internet port to your modem or ONT with an Ethernet cable, and power on the router.
2. Connect to the default Wi-Fi network or a LAN port, then open the setup app or web interface shown on the router label.
3. Follow the setup wizard to detect your internet connection, set a new Wi-Fi name and password, and create an admin password.
4. Update the firmware, enable the guest network and security features, and position the router centrally and off the floor for best coverage.