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NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90  Router Review

By Olivier Martin, Duncan MacRae, John Peroramas
Reviewed Jan 26, 2026 at 03:43pm
Test bench update Feb 03, 2026 at 05:16pm
Tested using Methodology v0.8.2 
NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90

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We're working on a new router test methodology to evaluate wireless gaming performance. In the meantime, we've published this router's test results for everyone to see, so you can compare them with other routers. If you have any questions about this product, please let us know.

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    1.  Updated Feb 03, 2026: We've added an MLO Implementation test for Test Bench 0.8.2! Read the changelog for more details.
    2.  Updated Jan 26, 2026: Review published.
    3.  Updated Nov 17, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Oct 06, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
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    Height
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)
    Width
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)
    Depth
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)
    Depth With Cables
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)
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    WAN Port Speed
    LockedLock Gbps
    LAN Port Count
    LockedLock
    10 Gbps Ports
    LockedLock
    2.5 Gbps Ports
    LockedLock
    1 Gbps Ports
    LockedLock
    10 Gbps Ports (SFP+)
    LockedLock
    USB Ports
    USB-A 3.0 Ports
    LockedLock
    USB-A 2.0 Ports
    LockedLock
    USB-C Ports
    LockedLock
    USB-C Speed
    LockedN/A
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    Wi-Fi
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    NETGEAR Nighthawk RS90 Long Range Graph Sample
    Lowest Speed
    LockedLock Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
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    Average 6GHz Speed
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    Test Configuration
    LockedStandalone
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    Highest Speed
    LockedLock Mbps
    Average 5GHz Speed
    LockedLock Mbps
    Average 6GHz Speed
    LockedN/A
    Test Configuration
    LockedLocked
    0.0
    Wi-Fi Specifications
    DFS Channels
    LockedLocked
    Multi Band
    LockedDual Band (2.4 / 5)
    6GHz Band
    LockedLocked
    Wi-Fi Version
    LockedWi-Fi 7 (be)
    MLO Implementation
    MLO SupportLockedLocked
    EMLSR/EMLMR Support
    LockedLocked
    Max Number Of Simultaneous Links
    LockedLocked
    TID-To-Link Mapping Negotiation Support
    LockedLocked
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