NETGEAR

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100

The NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100 lands as a entry-level wi-fi router, built around Wi-Fi 7.

38/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
Wi-Fi 73600 Mbpsdual-bandBE
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Why we rate it

  • App control
  • Scores 38/100
  • No mesh capable
  • Below-average max throughput
Score profile

Where the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100 wins and loses

Scored against the wi-fi routers class
Wi-FiEthernetCoverageFeatures23282075
Wi-Fi
23
Ethernet and ports
28
Coverage
20
Features
75
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Class (AX, BE)BE
Max throughput3600
Bandsdual-band

Ethernet and ports

LAN ports4
WAN ports1
Max port speed2.5
2.5 GbE ports1

Coverage

Connected devices50

Features

App controlYes

More specs

Speed mbps3600
Head to head

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100 vs NETGEAR NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router

Highlighted cell = better in that row
Wi-FiEthernetCoverageFeatures
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100NETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router
 NETGEARNETGEAR Nighthawk RS100This pageNETGEARNETGEAR Nighthawk RS300 WiFi 7 Router
Overall score38 /10044 /100Better
WIFI standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Max throughput mbps36009300Better
Bandsdual-bandtri-band
Max port speed gbps2.52.5
Coverage m2175
Who it's for

Is the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable wi-fi router for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need mesh capable, in which case a higher-tier wi-fi router is the better call.

Large-home power user
Many devices, big floorplan, wants no dead spots.
okay
Typical household
Streaming, calls and browsing across a few rooms.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable upgrade for less.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 38/100 against other wi-fi routers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 53.

What stands out on the NETGEAR Nighthawk RS100?

Its app control stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600?

The ASUS RT-BE58U BE3600 scores 42/100 versus this one at 38/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.