NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router (RS500) – BE12000 12Gbps

NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router (RS500) – BE12000 12Gbps Wireless Speed – 2.5Gb Internet Port – Tri-Band Gigabit Gaming Router – Covers 3,000 sq. ft., 120 Devices – Built-in VPN, USB 3.0, 6Ghz Band
- Blazing-fast WiFi 7 speeds up to 12Gbps for real-time gaming, 4K/8K streaming, UHD video conferencing, and AR/VR entertainment
- WiFi 7 delivers 2.4x faster speeds than WiFi 6 to maximize performance across all devices
- Sleek new body with smaller footprint and high-performance antennas for up to 3,000 sq. ft. of WiFi coverage
- 2.5 Gig internet port enables multi-gig speeds with the latest cable or fiber internet service plans
- 1 x 2.5 Gig and 3 x 1 Gig Ethernet LAN ports for fast wired connections
- NETGEAR Armor provides an automatic shield of security for your WiFi and connected devices for real-time protection against hackers and added privacy with VPN. Get real-time protection against hackers and added privacy with VPN. 30-day trial included
- 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
- Easily set up and manage your WiFi with the Nighthawk app
- Made for use in the U.S. only
Unlock new levels of performance with pristine 8K streaming, video conferencing, and immersive gaming with real-time responsiveness. Leverage the power of WiFi 7 for speeds up to 12Gbps at 2.4x faster than WiFi 6 and 320MHz high-capacity channels for up to 120 devices. The Nighthawk® RS500 WiFi 7 Tri-band Router offers 3 bands of WiFi, including the ultra-fast 6GHz band for peak performance with less interference from neighboring networks. The high-performance antenna design provides up to 3,000 sq. ft. WiFi coverage, and you can connect your high-demand devices to the 2.5 Gig LAN port and three 1 Gig LAN ports for ultra-fast wired speed.
SKU: | B0DG71H4GD |
Weight: | 4.7 pounds |
Dimensions: | 10.83 x 7.17 x 6.93 inches |
Model: | RS500-100NAS |
Manufacture: | NETGEAR |
Origin: | Thailand |
From the manufacturer



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RS200 | RS300 | RS500 | RS600 | RS700S | |
Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars253 | 4.7 out of 5 stars81 | 4.5 out of 5 stars253 | 4.7 out of 5 stars81 | 4.5 out of 5 stars253 |
Price | $229.99 | $299.99 | $349.99 | $449.99 | $699.99 |
Ideal Use | Outstanding reliability and value with extra capacity | The essential WiFi 7 router. All the features you want at a great value | Powerful performance for lots of connected devices | Enhanced performance for the latest devices | Our most powerful and advanced router |
Technology & Bands | WiFi 7, Dual-band | WiFi 7 Tri-band | WiFi 7 Tri-band | WiFi 7 Tri-band | WiFi 7 Tri-band |
Maximum Speed | 6.5Gbps | 9.3Gbps | 12Gbps | 18Gbps | 19Gbps |
WiFi Coverage | 2,500 sq. ft. | 2,500 sq. ft. | 3,000 sq. ft. | 3,000 sq. ft. | 3,500 sq. ft. |
Concurrent Devices | 80 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 200 |
Best for Internet Speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 10Gbps | Up to 10Gbps |
Internet WAN Port | 2.5 Gig | 2.5 Gig | 2.5 Gig | 10 Gig | 10 Gig |
Wired Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports | 1 x 2.5G, 3 x 1G | 2 x 2.5G, 2 x 1G | 1 x 2.5G, 3 x 1G | 1 x 10G, 3 x 1G | 1 x 10G, 4 x 1G |
NETGEAR Armor | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 1 year |
Product Dimensions | 9.8 x 5.9 x 4 in | 9.8 x 5.9 x 4 in | 9.8 x 5.9 x 4 in | 10.1 x 5.9 x 4 in | 11.09 x 5.59 x 4.88 in |