NETGEAR Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class: AXE5700
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 1
Coverage: 2,500 sq ft
Mesh: NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh (MR90 router + MS90 satellites)
VPN server: OpenVPN

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NETGEAR Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band

Up to 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 2,400 Mbps on 6 GHz.
Coverage

Mid-size homes

2,500 sq ft per unit, in packs of up to 3. Up to 100 devices.
Wired

Multi-gig ready

Fastest port 2.5 Gbps. 5 LAN ports.
Mesh

Wireless links

NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

VPN: OpenVPN. Parental controls. NETGEAR Armor for extras.

NETGEAR Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk Tri-Band WiFi 6E Mesh System
Model number	MK93S
Hardware version	single version
Type	Mesh Wi-Fi System
Pack options	3-pack (router + 2 satellites)
UPC / GTIN	606449167634

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band: a clear 6 GHz lane for newer devices.

It offers up to 2,400 Mbps on 5 GHz and 2,400 Mbps on 6 GHz. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E
Speed class	AXE5700
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	5,700 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	900 Mbps
5 GHz speed	2,400 Mbps
6 GHz speed	2,400 Mbps
Max channel width	160 MHz
Multi-Link Operation (MLO)	No
320 MHz on 6 GHz	No
Modulation	1024-QAM
Spatial streams	3x3 (2.4 GHz) + 2x2 (5 GHz) + 2x2 (6 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Mid-size homes: the maker claims 2,500 sq ft per unit, and packs of up to 3 multiply that.

Rated for up to 100 connected devices. Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	2,500 sq ft
Max devices	100
Antennas	5
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

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

5 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 2.5G (router only).

WAN ports	1x 2.5G (router only)
LAN ports	Router: 3x 1G; each satellite: 2x 1G
Fastest wired port	2.5 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	1
SFP ports	None
Cellular / tethering	None
Link aggregation	Yes

Hardware

Hardware sized for typical home use.

Quad-core 1.7 GHz processor.

Processor	Quad-core 1.7 GHz

Mesh

A mesh system whose units link over Wi-Fi.

It works with other NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh units.

Mesh support	Yes
Mesh ecosystem	NETGEAR Nighthawk Mesh (MR90 router + MS90 satellites)

Software & security

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

VPN: OpenVPN, including a server for reaching home. Parental controls are built in.

Management	Nighthawk app + web UI
Web interface	Yes
VPN server	OpenVPN
Security suite	NETGEAR Armor (powered by Bitdefender)
Subscription	NETGEAR Armor free for the first 1 year, then yearly subscription; Smart Parental Controls Premium Plan fees apply.
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	Built-in firewall with port scan and DoS protection
IoT network	Yes

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 639 g.

Dimensions	140 x 140 x 92 mm
Weight	639 g
Color	Black
Power	12 V / 2.5 A DC adapter
Operating temperature	0 to 35 °C

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.