- Is the BE18000 worth it over a Wi-Fi 6 router?
- Only if you have Wi-Fi 7 devices that can use the 6 GHz band. Older laptops and phones will see little gain, and a good Wi-Fi 6 mesh kit may cover a home better.
- Does it support mesh?
- No. It is a standalone router, so extending coverage means adding an access point or a separate mesh system rather than pairing Nighthawk nodes.
- How many wired devices can I connect?
- Four Gigabit LAN ports plus one WAN port. There is no link aggregation, so each port tops out at Gigabit speed.
- What security does it support?
- WPA3, WPA2 and WPA, plus built-in VPN support. WPA3 is the setting to use with modern devices.
- What is in the box?
- The router, a power adapter, an Ethernet cable and setup documentation. No external antennas are included because the antennas are internal.
- Can I plug in a hard drive?
- Yes, through the single USB port, for shared storage or a printer on the network.
- Where is the Netgear Nighthawk BE18000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router cheapest?
- At Netgear, for $449.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Netgear Nighthawk BE18000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router?
- 6 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Netgear, Walmart, Best Buy, Quill.