Release Date:
August 18, 2026
New Features:
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) capable
- Tri-band: 2x2 2.4 GHz radio 802.11be, 2x2 5GHz radio 802.11be
- PHY rate: 688 Mbps, 4K QAM (2.4 GHz)
- PHY rate: 4300 Mbps, 4K QAM (5 GHz)
- PoE+ powered in LAN0
- 2.5 Gbps Ethernet link
- NETGEAR Insight management
- Instant Mesh support*
- Instant WiFi support*
- Internal Captive Portal (Free) support*
- 128 concurrent client connections (64 clients per radio)
- WPA3 authentication
- Enhanced Open (OWE) and OWE Transition Mode Authentication
- 802.11r based fast roaming*
- 8 SSID per radio
- 4K mPSK
- MLO
Known Issues:
- Sometimes MLO clients fail to connect when Band Steering is enabled
Workaround: Turn off Band Steering.
Download Link: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WBE700Y/WBE700Y_V13.0.0.26.zip
Download Link: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/WBE708Y/WBE708Y_V13.0.0.26.zip
Firmware Update Instructions:
To update your product’s firmware, follow the instructions in your product’s user manual. To find your user manual, visit https://www.netgear.com/support/, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Documentation button on the product page.
Last Updated:08/18/2026
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Article ID: 000070896