- Is the BE3600 a true Wi-Fi 7 router?
- Yes. It supports the 802.11be standard, including 4K-QAM and Multi-Link Operation, but only on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
- Does it have a 6 GHz band?
- No. It is dual-band, so it lacks the 6 GHz radio found on tri-band Wi-Fi 7 routers.
- How fast is it?
- Netgear rates it at 3,600 Mbps combined across the two bands. Real-world speeds are lower and depend on your devices and internet plan.
- Is it good for a large house?
- It is best for small homes and apartments. For a large multi-floor house, a mesh system or a tri-band router with more coverage fits better.
- Does it support wired Ethernet devices?
- Yes, it has Ethernet LAN ports for wired devices, but it does not support link aggregation or PoE.
- Who is it for?
- Shoppers who want Wi-Fi 7 features on a budget and don't need the 6 GHz band or top-tier throughput.
- Where is the Netgear Nighthawk BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router cheapest?
- At Netgear, for $129.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Netgear Nighthawk BE3600 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Office Depot, Netgear, Quill, Best Buy.