NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS600

Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7
Speed class: BE18000
Bands: Tri-band
Fastest port: 10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports: 2
Coverage: 3,300 sq ft
Mesh: No
VPN server: OpenVPN

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NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS600 at a glance

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, tri-band

Up to 5,800 Mbps on 5 GHz, plus 11,500 Mbps on 6 GHz and 320 MHz channels.
Coverage

Large homes

3,300 sq ft per unit. Up to 150 devices.
Wired

10 Gbps wired

Fastest port 10 Gbps. 4 LAN ports. USB port.
Security & VPN

Some features paid

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

NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS600 full specifications

Overview

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router RS600
Model number	RS600
Hardware version	single version
Type	Wi-Fi Router
Released	2024
Pack options	1-pack
UPC / GTIN	606449172041

Wi-Fi

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

It offers up to 5,800 Mbps on 5 GHz, 11,500 Mbps on 6 GHz and 320 MHz channels. 6 GHz is fastest in the same room as the router and fades through walls.

Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 7
Speed class	BE18000
Bands	Tri-band
Radios	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
Total Wi-Fi speed	18,000 Mbps
2.4 GHz speed	700 Mbps
5 GHz speed	5,800 Mbps
6 GHz speed	11,500 Mbps
Max channel width	320 MHz
320 MHz on 6 GHz	Yes
Modulation	4096-QAM
Spatial streams	2x2 (2.4 GHz) + 4x4 (5 GHz) + 4x4 (6 GHz)
MU-MIMO	Yes
OFDMA	Yes
Beamforming	Yes

Coverage

Large homes: the maker claims 3,300 sq ft per unit.

Rated for up to 150 connected devices. Coverage claims are measured in open space, so walls and floors cut them down.

Coverage (per unit)	3,300 sq ft
Max devices	150
Antennas	8
Antenna type	Internal

Ports

Ready for multi-gig internet: its fastest port runs at 10 Gbps.

4 LAN ports for wired devices. Internet: 1x 10G. A USB 3 port adds network storage or tethering.

WAN ports	1x 10G
LAN ports	1x 10G, 3x 1G
Fastest wired port	10 Gbps
Multi-gig ports	2
SFP ports	None
USB ports	1x USB 3.0
USB functions	file sharing, media server
Cellular / tethering	None
Configurable WAN/LAN	No
Link aggregation	Yes

Hardware

Plenty of processing headroom for VPN, many devices and add-ons.

Quad-core 2.0 GHz processor with 2 GB of RAM.

Processor	Quad-core 2.0 GHz
RAM	2,048 MB
Flash storage	512 MB

Mesh

Works as a single router only; it can't join a mesh network.

Mesh support	No

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 (Bitdefender)
Subscription	NETGEAR Armor (security, VPN) is an optional paid subscription after a free trial
Parental controls	Yes
QoS	Yes
Guest network	Yes
ISP VLAN tagging	Yes
PPPoE	Yes
IPv6	Yes
WPA3	Yes
Firewall	SPI
IoT network	Yes
LEDs can be turned off	Yes
Smart home	None

Design & power

An indoor unit for a shelf or desk.

It weighs 1.2 kg. Released in 2024.

Dimensions	101.6 x 150 x 257.5 mm
Weight	1,240 g
Color	Black
Power	19 V DC adapter (3.42 A)
Power consumption	30 W
Weather rating	Indoor only

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.