{"id":13611,"date":"2024-11-05T15:50:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T23:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/?page_id=13611"},"modified":"2026-10-14T02:30:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:30:52","slug":"wifi-top-picks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/wifi-top-picks\/","title":{"rendered":"Best WiFi Router 2026 and Best Mesh WiFi Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"table-of-content bg-gray 13611\">\n        <p><strong>IN THIS ARTICLE<\/strong><\/p>\n        <ul>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic1\">Best WiFi Routers and Mesh Systems for 2026<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic2\">Best WiFi Router for Different Home Needs<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic3\">Best Mesh WiFi for Different Home Sizes<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic4\">Router vs Mesh WiFi: Which Is Better for Your Home?<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic5\">What to Look for in a WiFi Router or Mesh System<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic6\">Is WiFi 7 Worth It in 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic7\">Modems, Mobile Hotspots and Gift Ideas<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#topic8\">Frequently Asked Questions About WiFi Routers and Mesh<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic1\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Best WiFi Routers and Mesh Systems for 2026<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best WiFi router or mesh system for 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will depend on the size of your home and the internet package you subscribe to. Smaller homes require either the RS100 or RS300 routers from the Nighthawk brand. On the other hand, larger homes require an Orbi mesh network from the Orbi 370 Series all the way to the 970 Series.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 1150px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Product<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Best For<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">WiFi<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Coverage<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Device Capacity<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Multi-Gig Ports<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Why It Stands Out<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nighthawk RS100<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Router<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Smaller homes on a budget<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Dual-band WiFi 7, up to 3.6 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 2,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 50<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">2.5 Gig internet<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Affordable way into WiFi 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nighthawk RS300<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Router<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">First tri-band upgrade<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band WiFi 7, up to 9.3 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 2,500 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 100<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">2.5 Gig internet, 2x 2.5 Gig LAN<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Adds 6 GHz and multi-gig LAN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nighthawk RS600<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Router<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Multi-gig households<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Tri-band WiFi 7, up to 18 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 3,300 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 150<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">10 Gig internet, 10 Gig LAN<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">10 Gig wired path to a PC or NAS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs700s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nighthawk RS700S<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Router<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Maximum Nighthawk performance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band WiFi 7, up to 19 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 3,500 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">10 Gig internet, 10 Gig LAN<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Highest Nighthawk coverage and capacity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe373\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 370 Series<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Mesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Affordable whole-home WiFi<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Dual-band WiFi 7, up to 5 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 6,000 sq. ft. (3-pack)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 70<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">2.5 Gig internet and LAN<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Most affordable Orbi WiFi 7 mesh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe773\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 770 Series<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Mesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band value for large homes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band WiFi 7, up to 11 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 8,000 sq. ft. (3-pack)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 100<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">2.5 Gig on every port<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">6 GHz mesh at a mid-range price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe873b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 870 Series<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Mesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">High-performance multi-gig homes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Tri-band WiFi 7, up to 21 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 9,000 sq. ft. (3-pack)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 150<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">10 Gig internet, 2.5 Gig LAN on every unit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">10 Gig internet with 2.5 Gig wired backhaul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe973sb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 970 Series<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Mesh<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Premium whole-home coverage<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Quad-band WiFi 7, up to 27 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 10,000 sq. ft. (3-pack)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">10 Gig internet and 10 Gig LAN on every unit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Dedicated backhaul band and 10 Gig wired backhaul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic2\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Best WiFi Router for Different Home Needs<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A standalone router is the right call when your home is small to medium, you can place the router centrally, and you&#8217;d rather spend on one strong unit than on satellites. It&#8217;s also the simplest setup if you plug a lot of devices in directly, since all the Ethernet ports sit in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 950px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Model<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Best For<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">WiFi Bands<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Coverage<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Devices<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Internet Port<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">LAN Ports<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RS100<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Apartments and smaller homes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Dual-band (2.4\/5 GHz)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 2,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 50<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">2.5 Gig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">4x 1 Gig<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RS300<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Mid-size homes, first 6 GHz router<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band (2.4\/5\/6 GHz)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 2,500 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 100<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">2.5 Gig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">2x 2.5 Gig, 2x 1 Gig, USB 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs600\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RS600<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Multi-gig plans, wired power users<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Tri-band (2.4\/5\/6 GHz)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 3,300 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 150<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">10 Gig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">1x 10 Gig, 3x 1 Gig, USB 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs700s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">RS700S<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Busy homes that want top capacity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band (2.4\/5\/6 GHz)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 3,500 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">10 Gig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">1x 10 Gig, 4x 1 Gig, USB 3.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Nighthawk RS100: WiFi 7 for smaller spaces<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs100\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk RS100<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most affordable way into this list. It&#8217;s dual-band, so there&#8217;s no 6 GHz, but you still get WiFi 7 efficiency, coverage up to 2,000 sq. ft., and a 2.5 Gig internet port that&#8217;s ready for plans faster than 1 Gig. It&#8217;s a sensible fit for apartments, condos, and smaller homes with a modest number of devices.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Nighthawk RS300: the first step into tri-band<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want the 6 GHz band, the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs300\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk RS300<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is where most people should start looking. It&#8217;s tri-band, covers up to 2,500 sq. ft., handles up to 100 devices, and includes two 2.5 Gig LAN ports, which come in handy for a gaming PC or a NAS.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Nighthawk RS600 and RS700S: built for multi-gig<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both of these step up to a 10 Gig internet port and a 10 Gig LAN port. That matters if you&#8217;re on a multi-gig fiber plan and want a wired device to see more than 2.5 Gbps. The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs600\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk RS600<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covers up to 3,300 sq. ft. and up to 150 devices. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/routers\/rs700s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk RS700S<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stretches to 3,500 sq. ft. and up to 200 devices, and adds a fourth Gigabit LAN port.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In between these four, the RS150, RS200, and RS500 fill the gaps in price and performance. Our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/nighthawk-wifi7-buyers-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compares every model, and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/which-netgear-router-should-i-buy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which NETGEAR router should I buy?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> walks through the decision step by step. If gaming is the main concern, the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/technology\/gaming-wifi-gift-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaming WiFi Gift Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goes deeper on gaming-focused setups.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic3\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Best Mesh WiFi for Different Home Sizes<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the best mesh WiFi system will depend upon your home&#8217;s dimensions, structure, internet speed requirements, and number of devices, among other factors. The NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 7 range spans four levels, meaning that you&#8217;ll find something suitable for your needs no matter if your house is a ranch or three-story place.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; min-width: 1100px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Series<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">WiFi Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Best For<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">3-Pack Coverage<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Device Capacity<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Wired Connectivity<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Backhaul<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe373\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 370<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Dual-band, up to 5 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Affordable whole-home WiFi<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 6,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 70<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Router: 2.5 Gig internet, 1x 2.5 Gig LAN. Satellite: 1x 2.5 Gig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Enhanced Backhaul; wired option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe773\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 770<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band, up to 11 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Tri-band value<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 8,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 100<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Router: 2.5 Gig internet, 3x 2.5 Gig LAN. Satellite: 2x 2.5 Gig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Enhanced Backhaul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe873b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 870<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Tri-band, up to 21 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">High-performance multi-gig households<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 9,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Up to 150<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Router: 10 Gig internet, 4x 2.5 Gig LAN. Satellite: 4x 2.5 Gig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Enhanced Backhaul; 2.5 Gig wired option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a2e; white-space: nowrap; background-color: #f7f7f9;\"><a style=\"color: #1a1a2e; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe973sb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orbi 970<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Quad-band, up to 27 Gbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Flagship coverage and capacity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 10,000 sq. ft.<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Up to 200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Router: 10 Gig internet, 10 Gig LAN, 4x 2.5 Gig. Satellite: 10 Gig + 2x 2.5 Gig<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Enhanced Dedicated Backhaul; 10 Gig wired option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>Orbi 370 Series: whole-home reach on a budget<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe373\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orbi 370 Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is NETGEAR&#8217;s most affordable WiFi 7 mesh. It&#8217;s dual-band, without 6 GHz, but for a family home that mostly needs reach over raw speed, it spreads a signal much farther than a single router can. There&#8217;s also a 4-pack that extends coverage to up to 8,000 sq. ft.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Orbi 770 Series: tri-band value<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe773\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orbi 770 Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adds the 6 GHz band and puts 2.5 Gig ports on every unit. It&#8217;s the value pick for larger homes where newer phones, laptops, and TVs can take advantage of 6 GHz.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Orbi 870 Series: multi-gig without the flagship price<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe873b\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orbi 870 Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes the ability to have a 10 Gig internet port, which means that your multi-gig fiber internet plan won&#8217;t be limited by the router, along with 4 2.5 Gig Ethernet ports for each router and satellite. The ports are usable for hardwiring the device or connecting the units via a 2.5 Gig port.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Orbi 970 Series: the flagship<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/home\/wifi\/mesh\/rbe973sb\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orbi 970 Series<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the top of the range. Its quad-band design reserves a band for router-to-satellite traffic, and every unit has a 10 Gig Ethernet port. It makes the most sense for very large homes, heavy simultaneous use, and anyone with 10 Gig wiring in the walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do keep in mind that range estimations presume ideal positioning of satellites. Walls, floors, metals, and interference will diminish the real-life range. The satellite should work best at about the halfway point between the router and the area that needs to be covered, rather than being placed within the dead zone. Check the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/mesh\/orbi-buyers-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orbi Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for pack quantities and model numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic4\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Router vs Mesh WiFi: Which Is Better for Your Home?<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A standalone router is often enough for smaller homes where it can sit near the middle. Mesh WiFi is usually better for larger, multi-story, or hard-to-cover homes. Neither is automatically better, so the right choice depends on the coverage problem you&#8217;re trying to solve.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; max-width: 800px; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Factor<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Standalone Router<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #1a1a2e; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\">Mesh WiFi System<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600;\">Home size<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Small to medium, fairly open layout<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Large, multi-story, or long and narrow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Dead zones<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Works well when the router is central<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Better for rooms far from the router<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600;\">Expandability<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">One unit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Add satellites later as needs grow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Wired devices<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">All ports in one location<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Ports at the router and each satellite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600;\">Satellites and backhaul<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Not needed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Wireless backhaul, or Ethernet between units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Setup<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">One box to place<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; color: #333; line-height: 1.5; background-color: #f7f7f9;\">Router plus satellites to position<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #1a1a2e; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: 600;\">Typical budget<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Lower for a similar WiFi tier<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 18px; color: #333; line-height: 1.5;\">Higher, and scales with pack size<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing worth saying plainly: a pricier mesh system won&#8217;t fix a problem that a good router would have solved. If your home is 1,800 sq. ft. on one level and the router sits in a central hallway, an RS300 may serve you better than a three-piece mesh. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if your home office is two floors and a brick wall away from the modem, a satellite will usually reach it more reliably than any single router.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic5\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>What to Look for in a WiFi Router or Mesh System<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To choose a WiFi router or mesh system, match it to your home, internet plan, and devices. Work through this checklist:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Home size and construction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Count square feet and floors, and think about wall materials. Brick, concrete, and plaster block signal more than drywall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Internet plan speed:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you pay for more than 1 Gbps, look for a 2.5 Gig or 10 Gig internet port so the router isn&#8217;t the bottleneck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connected devices:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Add up phones, laptops, TVs, cameras, and smart-home gear, then leave some headroom.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>WiFi generation and 6 GHz:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tri-band and quad-band models add the 6 GHz band, which newer devices can use for less congested connections. Dual-band models skip it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>WAN and LAN port speeds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multi-gig LAN ports matter if you have a NAS, gaming PC, or workstation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Wired backhaul:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your home has Ethernet, connecting mesh satellites by cable usually gives more consistent performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Future expansion:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can you add satellites later? Will the system still suit you in a few years?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Security and management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Look for WPA3, automatic firmware updates, separate guest or IoT networks, and parental controls. NETGEAR Armor is an optional security subscription, with terms that vary by model.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just a few words about the speed numbers. When they say &#8220;up to 9.3 Gbps&#8221; or &#8220;up to 27 Gbps,&#8221; they mean the total maximum speed of all the bands of that particular product. No single phone or laptop can achieve such speed. It will depend on several factors, including the WiFi capabilities of your device, your internet subscription, and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your older devices will still work, too. Wifi 7 routers are backward compatible, so WiFi 6, 6E, and earlier devices connect normally. They just don&#8217;t gain WiFi 7 radio capabilities. Once everything&#8217;s set up, the FTC has practical advice on<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.ftc.gov\/articles\/how-secure-your-home-wi-fi-network\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to secure your home WiFi network<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic6\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Is WiFi 7 Worth It in 2026?<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi 7 may be the right choice when you own devices that work on 6 GHz technology, have high-speed internet, experience crowded networks, require local file sharing, or have long-term router use ahead. When you have an affordable internet package, live in a small apartment, and your previous WiFi 6 or 6E is keeping up just fine, you don&#8217;t need to upgrade yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WiFi 7 is the consumer name for IEEE 802.11be, part of the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ieee802.org\/11\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IEEE 802.11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> family of standards. The features that make a difference day to day:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>6 GHz band:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> More room and less interference from neighboring networks; there are tri-band and quad-band models.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>320 MHz channels:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wider channels on 6 GHz for higher throughput with compatible devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Multi-Link Operation (MLO):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lets compatible devices use more than one band at once for steadier connections. <\/span><b>(Available on Orbi Systems)<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>4K-QAM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Packs more data into each transmission when devices are close to the router.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that headline speeds belong to specific products, not to WiFi 7 itself. The RS100 is rated up to 3.6 Gbps and the Orbi 970 Series up to 27 Gbps, and both are WiFi 7. For detailed model selection, see the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/routers\/nighthawk-wifi7-buyers-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nighthawk WiFi 7 Router Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/wifi\/mesh\/orbi-buyers-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orbi Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic7\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Modems, Mobile Hotspots and Gift Ideas<\/h2>\n                <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A modem and a router do different jobs. The modem connects your home to your internet provider, and the router or mesh system creates your WiFi and manages your devices. Some providers supply a gateway that does both. If you add your own router to one of those, you may need to put the gateway in bridge mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need WiFi when you&#8217;re out on the go? That&#8217;s what our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/travelers-gift-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelers Gift Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has you covered for. Need to shop for someone else? Try our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/network\/tech-lovers-gift-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gifts for tech lovers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or check out our<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netgear.com\/hub\/technology\/gearhead-gift-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general gift guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n        <div id=\"topic8\" class=\"skip-item\">\n                        <h2>Frequently Asked Questions About WiFi Routers and Mesh<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"toggle-area 123\">\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>What is the best WiFi router in 2026?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p>The best WiFi router in 2026 depends on your home size, internet speed, number of connected devices, wired-port needs, and whether you need 6 GHz. NETGEAR&#8217;s Nighthawk WiFi 7 lineup ranges from value models like the RS100 to high-capacity models like the RS700S.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>What is the best mesh WiFi system in 2026?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The best mesh WiFi network is based on several aspects, such as coverage, house plan, internet speed<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, number of devices connected, and backhaul demands. The NETGEAR Orbi 370, 770, 870, and 970 Series vary in performance, coverage, and price categories.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Is mesh WiFi better than a standalone router?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mesh WiFi would be the preferred choice for those who have bigger houses, multi-level houses, or difficult houses to cover. On the other hand, a single router would be appropriate for small houses where the router can be placed centrally.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Is WiFi 7 worth it in 2026?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WiFi 7 is worth considering if you have multi-gig internet, newer 6 GHz-capable devices, a busy network, or want a router built for several years of upgrades. A recent WiFi 6 or WiFi 6E system may still be sufficient if it already meets your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>How do I choose a WiFi router or mesh system?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Match the system to your coverage area, internet plan, device count, client WiFi capabilities, wired-port requirements, backhaul needs, security features, and budget. Large or difficult layouts generally benefit more from mesh than small open homes.<\/span><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"toggle-cont-area\">\n                <h5>Do WiFi 6 devices work with WiFi 7 routers?<\/h5>\n                <div class=\"toggle-cont\">\n            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. 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