description Netgear Nighthawk RS500 Overview
The Netgear Nighthawk RS500 is a high-performance Wi-Fi 7 router that focuses on delivering low-latency connections for gaming and professional work. It features advanced hardware to manage multiple streams of data simultaneously, ensuring that your most important tasks always have the bandwidth they need. Its robust build quality makes it a staple for serious home networking.
help Netgear Nighthawk RS500 FAQ
What wireless standard and bands does the RS500 use?
It is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz radios, and NETGEAR rates it at up to 12 Gbps combined under the BE12000 label. Actual speed depends on client hardware, channel conditions, and the internet plan. [NETGEAR Nighthawk RS500](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs500/)
What wired ports are on the RS500?
The current specification lists one 2.5 Gbps internet port, one 2.5 Gbps LAN port, three 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit LAN ports, and one USB 3.0 port. That means it is not a 10 GbE router despite the Wi-Fi 7 branding. [NETGEAR RS500 specifications](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs500/)
Will older Wi-Fi devices work with it?
Yes, devices using older Wi-Fi generations can connect on the compatible 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz bands, but they will not gain 6 GHz or Wi-Fi 7 features. The biggest gains require a Wi-Fi 7 client that supports the newer bands and features.
Does the RS500 include NETGEAR Armor permanently?
The router page describes built-in security and an Armor trial, with terms applying to the trial. Treat Armor as a separate service after the included period and check the current subscription terms before relying on it. [NETGEAR RS500](https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/routers/rs500/)
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