NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE3600
Bands: Dual-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 2,000 sq ft

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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band

Speeds as listed in the specs.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,000 sq ft per unit. Up to 50 devices.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 4 LAN ports.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

No built-in VPN. NETGEAR Armor for extras.

NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk RS90
Model number	RS90-100NAS
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	606449173772

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, dual-band: room to grow as Wi-Fi 7 phones and laptops arrive.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE3600
Bands	Dual-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	3,600 Mbps
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,000 sq ft per unit.

Rated for up to 50 connected devices. Real coverage depends on walls and floors, so use the claim to compare models.

Coverage (per unit)	2,000 sq ft
Max devices	50
Antennas	2
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 2.5 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G.

WAN ports	1x 2.5G
LAN ports	4x 1G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 2.0 GHz processor.

Processor	Quad-core 2.0 GHz

Software & security

Some security or parental features need NETGEAR Armor, a paid subscription.

Management	Nighthawk app (iOS/Android)
Security suite	NETGEAR Armor powered by Bitdefender
Subscription	NETGEAR Armor (security, VPN, threat prevention) is an optional paid subscription; basic router features free.
Guest network	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Firewall present
IoT network	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 380 g.

Dimensions	184 x 66 x 122 mm
Weight	380 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V / 1.5 A DC adapter

Support

1-year US warranty.

Warranty (US)	1 year

Specs compiled from NETGEAR's product pages and datasheets. Manufacturers revise hardware between versions, so check the version on the box. Spotted an error? Tell us.