Netgear announces their first WiFi 7 Enabled device – Nighthawk® WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router RS700S

If you think we just got a new WiFi Standard that’s true, while WiFi 6E is still hitting it’s straps the world of WiFi continues to advance, as it always has. This year, its WiFi 7 and Netgear are out of the blocks with their first compatible router.

The Nighthawk RS700 will be WiFi 7 enabled, leading Netgear’s charge into the future of connectivity.

WiFi 7 has been engineered to consider the world of Streaming, 4K even 8K, as well as VR and AR applications and Zoom calls, far more bandwidth intensive than WiFi of just a few years ago.

This Netgear RS700 Nighthawk is capable of speeds of up to 19Gbps, powered by a Broadcom BCM6726/3 and has a huge improvement in latency – great for gamers!

360 Degree connectivity and support for up to 200 concurrent devices! yes, 200! plus the intricate design of the radio frequency circuits should drive range of up to 325 sqm.

“With the launch of our Nighthawk RS700 Router, we’re setting the pace for adoption of the next generation WiFi,” said David Henry, president & GM of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR. “The RS700 is purposefully constructed for the highest possible performance. We’ve deployed our decades of RF expertise to maximise antenna range within a compact design that minimises interference while fitting flawlessly into any home environment.”

Technical specifications for the Nighthawk RS700S:

• 320MHz high-capacity channels & 4K QAM – New, ultra-wide bandwidth means 2.4x the speed to your connected devices. WiFi 7 smartphones and laptops can get speeds up to 5Gbps.
• Multi-Link Operation – Uses multiple WiFi bands at once to improve network reliability, reduce latency, and ensure data is delivered with maximum speed.
• Lower latency – Dramatically upgrades gaming and interactive online experiences and opens the door for immersive next-gen AR and VR.
• More Capacity for Data-Intense Activities – Connect up to 200 devices, such as security cameras, smart home devices, and speakers, while enjoying 4K/8K video streaming, online gaming and HD video conferencing.
• Multi-Gig Speeds with 10GbE Internet Port – Use the 10 Gig internet port for cable and fiber plans up to 10Gbps. Compatible with any internet service provider.
• More wired ports on every device – Plug in wired devices to improve performance via a 10Gbps and four 1Gbps LAN ports.

Pre-orders for the RS700S begin Today at Netgear with retailers following – expect a retail price of $1,499.