Being at the cutting edge of technology always comes at a price, early adopters pay it for the advantage or the changes new things offer. WiFi 7 is one such technology, and while we’re seeing more and more device support, affording WiFi 7 at home can seem like a stretch. That changes today as Netgear expands their WiFi 7 router lineup with the new Nighthawk RS100.

Netgear’s most affordable WiFi 7 router yet, offering great speeds and performance and offers this latest WiFi tech to housholds for well under $300.
“For nearly 30 years, we’ve been at the forefront of home networking, empowering families and businesses to stay ahead of the connectivity curve,” says Sandeep Harpalani, VP of Product Management at NETGEAR. “With the Nighthawk RS100, we’re delivering next-gen WiFi 7 speeds and industry-leading security at a price point that makes upgrading more accessible than ever.”
For those with the fastest internet and the latest devices, you might find it’s your WiFI network letting you down, but now with WiFi 7 you have a smoother experience on those devices, in particular bandwith intensive applications like high-res 4K streaming.

Packed with Netgear’s best tech, you also get great encryption, automatic firmware updates, VPN support and easy access control and a guest WiFi network for peace of mind.
Netgear’s Nighhawk RS100 also offers built-in network security and parental controls on a subscription basis making complete protection a breeze.
You’ll find it now at major retailers and Netgear online for just $259.

Nighthawk RS100 Technical Specifications:
- WiFi 7 from the Leader in WiFi Innovation – Nighthawk WiFi 7 is built on 25+ years of pioneering innovation and precision-engineered to NETGEAR’s exacting quality standards, so you can enjoy all the benefits WiFi 7 has to offer.
- Multi-Gig WiFi – WiFi 7 delivers 1.2x faster speeds than WiFi 6 to maximise performance across your connected devices. Experience speeds up to 3.6Gbps for smoother gaming, streaming, video conferencing, and entertainment, and less interference from neighboring networks.
- More Capacity for Data-Intense Activities – Connect up to 50 devices, including security cameras, smart home devices, and speakers, while enjoying stunning video streaming, online gaming, and video conferencing.
- Multi-Gig Speeds with 2.5GbE Internet Port –Use the 2.5GbE internet port for cable and fibre plans up to 2.5Gbps. Compatible with any internet service provider.
- 4x 1 Gig Ports – Plug in wired devices to improve performance via the four 1 Gbps Ethernet LAN ports.
- Expansive Coverage – Ultra-powerful antenna array provides coverage up to 185 sq. m.
- Do It All with the Nighthawk® App – Configure your WiFi for peak performance on priority devices. Easily manage your network from anywhere.
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