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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90
NETGEAR · Routers · Model RS90-100NAS
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- NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 lists Wi-Fi 7; 10 Gbps WAN-capable ports: 0; 2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports: 1.
- Check supported bands and client capabilities.
- Wi-Fi 7 alone does not imply a 6 GHz radio.
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- Recorded year
- 2025
- Recorded warranty
- ?
- Dimensions
- 184 x 66 x 122 mm
- Weight
- 380g
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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90: Capabilities And Limitations
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What it offers
Wi-Fi 7 is listed, relevant when evaluating compatible clients and the supported radio bands. Check supported bands and client capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 alone does not imply a 6 GHz radio.
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What to consider
Thread border-router functionality is listed as unavailable; a Thread setup may need a separate border router.
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Questions About NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90
Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 support Wi-Fi 7?
Yes, according to the listed specifications. Check supported bands and client capabilities. Wi-Fi 7 alone does not imply a 6 GHz radio.
View Wi-Fi 7 specifications →How many 10 Gbps WAN-capable ports does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 have?
10 Gbps WAN-capable ports: 0. Verify whether a port changes between WAN and LAN roles; do not add overlapping role counts as separate physical sockets.
View 10 Gbps WAN-capable ports specifications →How many 2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 have?
2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports: 1. Check the assigned port role, service speed and shared-port restrictions.
View 2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports specifications →Does NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 act as a Thread border router?
No, according to the listed specifications. A border router connects Thread to other IP networks. Check Matter-controller functions separately.
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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 Specifications
Recorded catalog values. Expand notes for qualifications; unknown values are not treated as missing features.
0 of 75 fields matched to manufacturer documentation. Source checks apply only to the named model and stated scope. Other fields remain catalog data. How we verify specifications →
Wifi Generation4 fields
| Wi-Fi 5 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi 6 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 6E | No |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes |
Network Ports14 fields
| Total Ports | 5 |
|---|---|
| Wan Port Count | 1 |
| Wan 1 Gbps Ports | 0 |
| 2.5 Gbps WAN-capable ports | 1 |
| 10 Gbps WAN-capable ports | 0 |
| Wan Sfp Ports | 0 |
| Wan Sfp Plus Ports | 0 |
| Lan Port Count | 4 |
| Lan 1 Gbps Ports | 4 |
| 2.5 Gbps LAN ports | 0 |
| 10 Gbps LAN-capable ports | 0 |
| Lan Sfp Ports | 0 |
| Lan Sfp Plus Ports | 0 |
| Lan Link Aggregation | Not recorded |
Features7 fields
| Max Connected Devices | 50 |
|---|---|
| Speed Tests | Yes |
| Mlo | No |
| Qos | Not recorded |
| Firewall | Yes |
| New Connection Notifications | Not recorded |
| Configuration Backup Restore | Yes |
Cellular Connectivity7 fields
| Cellular Technology | Not applicable / unspecified |
|---|---|
| Max Download Speed | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Max Upload Speed | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Sim Card Support | Not applicable / unspecified |
| External Lte Antennas | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Antennas Gain | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Sms Send Receive | No |
Management5 fields
| Web Interface | Yes |
|---|---|
| Android App | Yes |
| Ios App | Yes |
| Cli | No |
| Snmp | No |
Parental Controls3 fields
| Wifi Pause Schedules | Yes |
|---|---|
| Instant Wifi Pause | Yes |
| Block Content | Yes |
Power1 fields
| Consumption | Not recorded |
|---|
Smart Home Protocols2 fields
| Thread border router | No |
|---|---|
| Matter Controller | No |
Usb Ports2 fields
| Usb 2 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Usb 3 | 0 |
Usb Storage4 fields
| Ftp | No |
|---|---|
| Samba | No |
| Time Machine | No |
| Media Sharing | No |
Vpn7 fields
| Vpn Client | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Vpn Server | Yes |
| Open Vpn | Not recorded |
| Pptp Vpn | Not recorded |
| L2tp Ipsec Vpn | Not recorded |
| Wireguard Vpn | Not recorded |
| Ddns | Yes |
Wan Redundancy3 fields
| Multi Wan | No |
|---|---|
| Wan Failover | No |
| Cellular Backup | No |
Wifi Antennas3 fields
| Internal Antennas | 2 |
|---|---|
| External Antennas | 0 |
| Antennas Gain | Not recorded |
Wifi Bands6 fields
| 2.4 GHz bands | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2 4 Ghz Speed | Not recorded |
| 5 GHz bands | 1 |
| 5 Ghz Speed | Not recorded |
| 6 GHz bands | 0 |
| 6 Ghz Speed | Not applicable / unspecified |
Wifi Features7 fields
| Max Wifi Speed | 3.6 Gbps |
|---|---|
| Guest Network | Yes |
| Iot Network | Yes |
| Mesh Wifi | No |
| Mesh Standard | Not applicable / unspecified |
| Wpa3 Encryption | Yes |
| Access Point Mode | Yes |
How this device compares
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 vs Other Similar Models
Statistical context from 43 routers in this catalog. These figures describe our recorded data, not independent measurements.
Recorded feature coverage
Speed Tests: 17 of 41 known answers are Yes
Features: 41% among explicit Yes/No answers; 2 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Configuration Backup Restore: 26 of 30 known answers are Yes
Features: 87% among explicit Yes/No answers; 13 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Recorded feature coverage
Wi-Fi 7: 38 of 42 known answers are Yes
Wifi Generation: 90% among explicit Yes/No answers; 1 of 43 devices have no resolved answer. Check the specifications for this model’s conditions.
Brand representation in this directory
2 of 43 models are from NETGEAR
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