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https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/RS300/RS300_TS.pdf https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/BE9300/BE9300_TS.pdf You're right! They have different but apparently identical datasheets. Must be marketing BS
Circuit_Guy in r/HomeNetworking
January 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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No, google for BE17000 specs from Netgear below. RS500 doesn't have 4x4 streams in the 6 Ghz band. RS500 is BE12000. Netgear sells Amazon specific models of their mainstream routers with reduced specs and for cheaper prices. Same goes for BE9300 router which is RS300. Also the user manual states the
...rajragdev in r/NETGEAR
December 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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So i just tried plugging a new router Netgear Nighthawk BE9300 and went to setup in its app and it works fine.
californinja17 in r/QuantumFiber
March 21, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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I tried the BE9300, wasn't happy with it. I ended up buying a refurb RS700S. The RS300 didn't have the push to get the internet across my house but its 3500sq ft. Even the corners where signal strength was like 60% are 90+ now. The Netgear Nighthawk RS700S is a beast of a router!
tazman137 in r/HomeNetworking
January 2, 2026 at 10:51 PM
1
Look into the new line of Netgear Nighthawk. Just bought one Saturday. They are beefy Model [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] Wi-Fi Standard / Speed Bands Best For Notable Ports MSRP RS100 BE3600 (Up to 3.6 Gbps) Dual-Band Smaller spaces & budget needs 1 Gbps Ethernet ~$129 RS200 BE6500 (Up to 6.5 Gbps) Dual-Band
...WTFpe0ple in r/HomeNetworking
June 1, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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