NETGEAR RS280S Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Owner’s Manual

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Technical Specifications  

RS280S  

Nighthawk^® WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router  

WiFi 7 from the Leader in WiFi Innovation  

Leverage the power of WiFi 7 for speeds up to 9.2Gbps at 2.4x  

faster than WiFi 6 and 320MHz high-capacity channels for up to  

100 devices. The Nighthawk® RS280S WiFi 7 Tri-band Router  

offers 3 bands of WiFi, including the ultra-fast 6GHz band for  

peak performance with less interference from neighboring  

networks. The high-performance antenna design provides up to  

2,500 sq. ft. WiFi coverage. Enjoy next-gen 4K/8K video  

streaming, gaming, video conferencing, security system, and  

smart home devices. NETGEAR Armor protects your family’s WiFi  

by creating an automatic shield for all connected devices. 1-year  

subscription included.^††  

Technical Specifications  

Key Features  

Services & Security  

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WiFi 7 from the Leader in WiFi Innovation—  

Nighthawk WiFi 7 is built on 25+ years of  

pioneering innovation and precision-  

engineered to NETGEAR’s exacting quality  

standards, so you can enjoy all the benefits  

WiFi 7 has to offer.  

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WiFi 7 BE9200 Router Tri-band WiFi^†  

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NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls^™∞  

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Easily manage your kids’ exposure and  

time online across all their connected  

devices and build healthy habits. Learn  

more at www.netgear.com/spc  

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2.4GHz (2x2), 0.6Gbps, 40MHz, 1024-  

QAM  

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5GHz (2x2), 2.9Gbps,160MHz, 4K-QAM  

6GHz¹ (2x2), 5.8Gbps, 320MHz, 4K-QAM  

NETGEAR Armor^™ powered by  

Bitdefender^®—Protects your family’s WiFi  

by creating an automatic shield for your  

connected devices. Real-time protection  

against hackers getting into devices like  

laptops, phones, security cameras, & door  

locks, as well as alerts when sensitive data  

may be stolen. 1-year subscription  

included.^†† Learn more at  

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Multi-Gig WiFi —Blazing-fast WiFi 7 speeds up  

to 9.2Gbps^† for gaming, smooth streaming,  

video conferencing, and entertainment.  

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MU-MIMO capable for simultaneous data  

streaming³  

Uplink & Downlink OFDMA⁴ for improved  

capacity and efficiency  

More Capacity for Data-intense Activities—  

Connect up to 100 devices, like your security  

cameras, smart home devices, and speakers,  

while enjoying 4K/8K video streaming, online  

gaming and video conferencing.  

Antennas: Four (4) high-performance internal  

antennas and high-power amplifiers  

www.netgear.com/armor  

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Memory—512MB NAND flash and 2GB RAM  

Powerful quad-core 2.0GHz processor  

Ports:  

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Multi-Gig Speeds with 2.5GbE Internet Port—  

Use the 2.5 Gig internet port for cable and  

fiber plans up to 2.5Gbps². Compatible with  

any internet service provider.  

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Standards-based WiFi Security WPA,  

WPA2, and WPA3 with 128-bit AES  

encryption  

Auto-firmware update delivers latest  

security patches to the router  

automatically  

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One (1) 2.5Gbps internet port  

2.5GbE Wired Port and More—Plug in wired  

devices to improve performance via two  

2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN ports and two 1Gbps  

Ethernet LAN ports.  

Two (2) 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN ports  

Two (2) 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit  

Ethernet LAN ports  

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VPN support—Secured remote access to  

your home network  

Lightspeed Performance—6GHz WiFi band¹  

provides an additional high-speed highway  

for enhanced performance.  

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One (1) USB 3.0 port  

Guest WiFi network makes it easy to set  

up separate & secure internet access for  

guests  

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Expansive Coverage—Ultra-powerful antenna  

array provides coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft.  

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Stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall  

blocks unintended access from the  

internet  

Nighthawk^® App—Easily set up your router,  

manage your network from anywhere, pause  

the Internet on your connected devices, run a  

quick Internet speed test, track your Internet  

data usage, set up separate guest networks,  

and more.  

Access control prevents rogue devices  

from connecting to your network  

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Comprehensive Features—Use 3.0 USB to  

share files with any connected devices, use  

the VPN for secure access to your home  

network remotely, and more.  

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NETGEAR RS280S Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router Owner’s Manual Overview

Summary of Contents

• Page 1: Nighthawk WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router offers speeds up to 9.2Gbps, significantly faster than WiFi 6. The router features three bands of WiFi, including a 6GHz band for peak performance with reduced interference. It provides coverage of up to 2,500 sq. ft., suitable for various applications like 4K/8K streaming and smart home devices. NETGEAR Armor offers protection for connected devices with a one-year subscription included. The router supports Multi-Gig speeds with a 2.5GbE internet port, compatible with any internet service provider. It includes advanced WiFi security standards such as WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 with 128-bit AES encryption. The Nighthawk App allows for easy setup and management of the router from anywhere. The router can connect up to 100 devices simultaneously, making it ideal for data-intensive activities. It features a powerful quad-core 2.0GHz processor and 512MB NAND flash with 2GB RAM for enhanced performance. The guest WiFi network feature allows for secure internet access for visitors. The router includes stateful packet inspection (SPI) firewall to block unauthorized access from the internet. Four high-performance internal antennas enhance the router's coverage and performance.
• Page 2: Package contents include one WiFi 7 Tri-Band Router (RS280), one 2m Ethernet cable, one 12V/3.5A power adapter, and a quick start guide. System requirements include broadband internet service (DSL/cable/fiber/satellite) and one DSL/cable/fiber/satellite modem with an RJ45 connector. Devices required for setup include Android phones, iPhones, or computers with Ethernet or WiFi connection. The product comes with a NETGEAR 1-year limited warranty valid only if purchased from a NETGEAR authorized reseller. To achieve maximum wireless/wired speed, devices must use the latest wireless/wired standards and support maximum speeds. Clients must support the 6GHz band, which is limited to indoor range. Gigabit or Multi-Gig Internet speeds require gigabit/multi-gig service plans and a compatible cable modem. MU-MIMO capability requires both the router and client device to support MU-MIMO. Compatible clients with DL-OFDMA and UL-OFDMA support are required for certain features. NETGEAR Armor is free during the initial 1-year period, with a yearly subscription required afterward. NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls fees apply for a Premium Plan. The product's actual data throughput and wireless coverage may vary based on several factors, including network traffic and environmental conditions.