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Product: RS600 (Nighthawk Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7)
Feature request: Enable Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for client devices.
This idea is to enable client‑side Multi-Link Operation on the RS600 so that phones and laptops which support Wi‑Fi 7 with MLO (e.g. iPhone 17 Pro) can use a single SSID that bonds the 5 GHz and 6 GHz radios. Apple, Qualcomm and other vendors highlight MLO as a key feature of Wi‑Fi 7 to reduce latency and improve throughput. Netgear’s own materials mention MLO on the Nighthawk Wi‑Fi 7 series, but so far there is no way to enable it on the RS600.
Why it matters:
– Competing brands (e.g. ASUS ROG/ZenWiFi, TP‑Link) already have MLO working for clients.
– Netgear’s Orbi 970/370 mesh uses MLO on the backhaul, demonstrating that the underlying hardware and firmware can support it.
– Devices like the iPhone 17 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra and recent laptops support MLO. Without MLO enabled on the router, those devices can only connect to a single band at a time.
Environment / version: RS600 running firmware v1.0.5.12 (August 2025) in France. Case number 49306330 is already open with support regarding this issue.
I would love to help test a beta firmware and provide Speedtest results showing the difference between single‑link and MLO. Please consider enabling client‑side MLO on RS600 and adding an option to configure it in the web/mobile UI.
1 Comment
Hey, totally feel you on this — the RS600 is so close to being a Wi-Fi 7 beast, but without client-side MLO, it’s like having a sports car with one gear. You’re 100% right: iPhone 17 Pro, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and new laptops are all screaming for band bonding, and Netgear’s own Orbi 970 already does it on the backhaul. No reason the RS600 can’t.
Your firmware (v1.0.5.12) is current, but MLO is still locked to “coming soon” — no toggle, no love. Competitors like ASUS and TP-Link already flipped the switch, and it stings.
What you can do now:
- Keep pushing your support case (49306330) — say you’re ready to beta test with Speedtest proof.
- Post this exact request in the Netgear Community forums and tag support. More noise = faster fix.
- For now, turn off Smart Connect, split 5GHz and 6GHz SSIDs, and force Wi-Fi 7 devices to 6GHz for max speed.
It’s not MLO, but it’s better than auto-switching to a slower band.
Netgear will enable it — they have to. You’re just helping light the fire. If you get that beta, hit me with the numbers. I’m curious how much latency drops. Keep at it!