Netgear Nighthawk M1 Mobile Router Hidden Features

[@KingNukem211]

I want to add something . This device is great, but it does have a overheating issue with continuous use, which as a safety causes the battery to cease charging. Well, the battery charging is a big part of the overheating so removing it will also help that issue if this is a primary device for home internet. Mine got so hot that I began having huge ping spikes, and upload speeds crashed. Removed the battery, it runs cooler, and no issues!

[@thebearshikingoutdoorsmans3060]

Mine stopped working

[@haydenv9611]

Thank you soooo much, after i took out my battery i went from 5 down to 30 down!!! Big thanks

[@PriitUring]

​@@haydenv9611 @KingNukem 211 you should also update the Firmware if you have not done it.

[@newbloomrayna0105]

Hi I got this up An running about one month ago now it won't start . I had it plugged up to the wall plug An I push the on button An nothing light up an it wont connect to my smart tv help any ideas

[@PriitUring]

@@newbloomrayna0105 you should had commented underneath the video, not post issues beneath someone else comment. You have warranty 2 years, so go return to shop. Otherwise go to official forums and share your problem there to get quick help.

[@jazzmanofjax]

I also have question about the ts9 antennas addon. Please do a video about this feature and elaborate which is best for permanent home use of the M1

[@Mark_Lawler]

Thanks for this video! I purchased one for my motorhome to use in conjunction with my Blink security system when parked in storage. After just a couple of days in operation the unit would keep turning off on its own even though it was plugged in to a USB charger full time. I removed the battery as you described in your video and problem solved! Appears the unit is trying to prevent the device from over charging, kills the USB power, then drains the battery until its dead, which then turns off the unit. Appreciate the tip in your video for solving my problem.

[@JamesMccorn]

Glad the video gave you the spark to get it working for you!

[@Mark_Lawler]

@corey Babcock At the time the firmware was updated to latest version.

[@kdanagger6894]

I have an MR1100 and also an LB1120. For use as a home internet solution I think that LB1120 is a better choice for most people. The LB1120 seems to have slightly better wireless data reception when the signal is only "fair". In those cases the LB1120 can actually be faster on a 4G connection even though the LB1120 does not have the fancy carrier aggregation and 4x4 MIMO that the MR1100 does. However, if you have a strong 4G signal, or you have external MIMO antennas plugged in, the MR1100 is typically much faster. Another big advantage that LB1120 has it that it can be mounted remotely and powered via PoE or with DC voltage and it will always come up turned on if you lose power to it. With the LB1120, just leave the power switch in the ON position and it always comes up when power is restored. The MR1100 does not lend itself to remote installation (such as in a box on an antenna mast) because it must be manually turned on when power goes off and is then restored.

[@MrJaquan811]

So the lb1120 is better then the m1 nighthawk

[@daimientaylor3108]

You basically mention all the features that people should ALREADY know about. You didn't mention that it has 2 external TS-9 Antenna jacks (2 Black rubber bars near the USB and Ethernet Ports) so you can hook up outdoor external antennas to a pole and get perfect signal which is ideal if you are going to use this primarily for home internet. You also didn't mention that you can use the hotspot to charge other devices (Which is one of the reasons for the big battery) and finally you didnt mention that you can use it to share files via plugging a USB Flash drive to the Hotspot.

[@RIFTHYYY]

I have question what is the best ts9 antenna to get for the netgear hotspot

[@MrPacMan36]

I just got mine today, and I did not know that those were antenna ports. I just thought they were simply rubber stands to set the modem vertically. This thing is incredible!

[@daimientaylor3108]

@@MrPacMan36 Yes it is. I haven't been able to get full speeds out of this unit yet but hopefully that will change in the near future.

[@ReneeB5]

Daimien Taylor me either. The older ATT HOME BASE I always had 5 bars . This one I’m getting 2-3 bars only. I may try adding the antennas

[@empowermph]

thx but for sure relax

[@l.l.coolray]

Can i plug a usb dongle in the usb as i have 2 sim cards and i alternate between the two as one is unlimited and one has a data cap. Or will i have to keep switching sim cards in and out of the nighthawk

[@JeremySlat]

Can I run a Lan cable from MR1 netgear directly to my smart tv in my semi truck for better connection?

[@WAMil76]

The AT&T rep at my local store told me all about these features before I bought it, so I'm not sure how "hidden" they are. You got me though. I clicked. I watched. You win. Gj playa.

[@JamesMccorn]

I'm glad knowledge is spreading. This video is over a year old and at the time AT&T was actively hiding this knowledge. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@702goat]

I wanna run it 24/7 in my off grid property because I have cameras will this run 24/7 with the c cable and removing the battery

[@ALPHAGENXCORP]

so it doesn't use hot spot data? It uses cellular data, like a phone plan?

[@Metoo24]

Thanks

[@makarovshooter]

What exactly were the hidden features?

[@featherpony]

The secret feature is the special helmet with the rainbows on it that he's wearing.

[@billhersey1944]

A question when I have run out of cell data can I connect to my home internet system/?

[@markokraljevic1590]

how fast does NAS feature work when copying on sd card or usb flash in local wifi (MBs)?

[@SilentSavage21]

“Im not going to go over the features, just the stuff att doesnt want you to know” starts by showing us features🤦🏼‍♂️

[@JamesMccorn]

I like your humor!

[@featherpony]

@@JamesMccorn There's also a top secret ethernet port that AT&T doesn't want you to know about. And a top secret SIM slot that AT&T doesn't want you to know about.

[@magickmechanic]

Hi James - I purchased this initially intending to use it with Google Fi. I abandoned that plan and am currently with a home that has LAN. No SIM card is in the device and it's not been setup to work with one, and I'm wondering if I can have it solo function through LAN. Problem is I've not set it up to work with anything yet, not even a SIM. Is there a way to set it up purely as a LAN router with no sim card in it?

[@JamesMccorn]

You can use it as a wifi access point

[@faithballance8985]

Whenever I take the battery out, it shows that it has LTE signal, but I can't access the internet from any of my devices. They will connect momentarily and then disconnect again. Is there some setting that I need to change in order to use it without the battery?

[@NaLovePHAT4Life]

VERY USEFUL INFORMATION, ARE YOU STILL USING THIS DEVICE?

[@JamesMccorn]

@@NaLovePHAT4Life I still have it. But I primarily use the m6pro now

[@annissacarroll3940]

Am I able to connect an ATT cell booster to this since has ethernet option?

[@joemazz1296]

Just hooked mine up. Have 5 Bars and am only getting 10 down 1 up...any suggestions?

[@JamesMccorn]

Depends where you are, tower capacity, tower load, tower network revision, if the tower is mimo enabled. Or you could reboot the device to try and see if the tower can give you more...

[@joemazz1296]

@@JamesMccorn Orlando...plenty of signal. How can I know if a tower is Mimo enabled?

[@JamesMccorn]

@@joemazz1296 That I do not know....

[@Cesar84-86]

How do I connect this to a NETGEAR nighthawk router every time I connect the ethernet cable to the router I'm not getting internet service I just want to extend the signal at my house any videos on how to thanks

[@ScannerJunkie]

I purchased this to connect to a digital ham radio openspot. Can I power the other device via the usb c cable?

[@SlippstersVideos]

this ( as far as i know) does not act as an external battery = the usb c port is for powering into the modem only

[@justinburney9699]

Yes, just remove the battery pack and power the router from a decent USB power supply

[@martacontreras6770]

will this work at a campsite where att is strongest? if my pc is wireless will it connect wirelessly? thanks.

[@JamesMccorn]

yep

[@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285]

I have a AT&T bundel at home. Can i use this Nighthawk to replace my wifi modem? Will AT&T let me replace their wired in modem with the Nighthawk? My goal is to be able to take the Nighthawk out as a portable wifi whenever i leave the house for my phone. The only home devices i have connected is a Google home mini, laptop and my TV.

[@Hchris101]

You can tether with this?

[@JamesMccorn]

@@Hchris101 yes

[@hopesmith823]

Hi James - I'm sure many people running into the same problem as I did. As soon as I plug the Netgear M1 router into the USB port, other internet options are gone (my home wireless wifi or from ethernet cable from my wifi router). When the laptop only see the the Netgear M1 router, it does not allow my home wifi to work. Do you have any idea on how to fix this?

[@JamesMccorn]

My suggestion is to plug the m1 in with its original charger. If you plug it into your computers USB port then it will shut off the WiFi

[@SpookShow316]

So what all is required to run it without the battery?

[@WilliamMcNett]

Can we get an external wifi antenna?

[@bboyg1]

Can someone help me with understanding what SIM card would be best to input to this devise? Would Any or is there a company with unlimited data, and if so does a normal plan will do or am I suppose to get a mobile hotspot plan?

[@oboist4him]

What kind of battery is it

[@rickjackson2497]

Any way for this to work without 110 power? Like a big battery and solar panel where there is no electricity?

[@Anonymous-bk6eq]

can i use the old school usb to charge the Nighthawk or does it only charge with usb-c? also is usb-c 3.0 or 2.0 ??

[@selinatwayf5269]

only usb-c

[@lucbanhthungractimxacemyeu979]

do i need home internet to used it ? where can i find it ? what kind of a sim card ? and service ? how much a months ?

[@JamesMccorn]

Hi Ben, the plan I have is no longer available in the USA on Atat. You can still get the device on atat but you will need to check atat for the latest pricing and commitment terms as I am not a atat representative

[@kmart014]

I just bought one from offer up. How can I change the network name and password to something custom

[@JamesMccorn]

You can change the network name after you get to the administration page. You will need to do a factory reset of the device if the previous owner changed the default password.

[@kmart014]

@@JamesMccorn I don’t think the og owner changed the network name or password. When I turn it on, it shows rhe 2.4 network and 5g network. Both with same passwords. But how do I perform a factory reset. I just ordered a mint mobile SIM card unlimited data for $90 for 6 months

[@jayt7227]

If u plug ethernet cord into it from laptop is it now wired vs wireless connection because j see the ethernet portn

[@JamesMccorn]

Yes it would directly convert lte to ethernet

[@CountryFarmBoyUSA]

I already have $200 Nighthawk router/switch/AP. Can I use this in bridge mode where it just provides an internet connection to my router? Thanks!

[@mixterz1]

any idea where to enter the unlock code in the manager or if thats where you even do it ?

[@thesecret2]

also what they dont tell you, is under the top sides from the circle there are two antenna parts under the top portion

[@legendarycinematics3091]

How do you get it so fast ours is like 10 kbs

[@charleshorrax6037]

Have you heard if the ethernet port goes bad on them because my ethernet port stop working?

[@syoung20001]

Can the WiFi broadcast be shut off in the menu? I want to run Ethernet, but not push out WiFi signals

[@JamesMccorn]

syoung20001 you might want to look at professional 4g routers if all you want is ethernet. As the device is not too optimised for leaving on using ethernet long term. As it requires the battery to be installed with the default charger to work properly. If you know battery's then being plugged in all the time is bad news.

[@CECE1839]

Great tutorial, very helpful....

[@sykay9646]

Recently, I followed your directions & was informed that my nighthawk was not a good website & not to put anything into it! Kept warning that it may have been hacked! What can I do about that? I've reset it 3 times now!

[@grein46087]

James, I would like to use this as a failover internet connection. Internet is on and off where I live - The plan would be to place a ubiquiti EdgeRouter X to port 1 to a my main internet, and Port 4 to the the MR1100 hotspot. from the edgerouter to the WAN port on my home Wifi Router. Any thoughts.

[@JamesMccorn]

G-Man hi yes hrmmmm let me see.... ok here I go. You seem to know what you're talking about. First off if you have caps on your data plan this would be a very bad idea. ATat changed their plans to put caps on this hotspot so unless you have there grandfathered unlimited plus plans its not going to end well. Second fail over is great for business where after the work day as you can reset to the primary connection. I have yet to see a internet sensing router switch back to the primary internet after a fall over. As most don't want to disrupt traffic. You might want to look into speedify. A software that "bonds" connections together. Sure it's slower then a pure pipe but sure beats reloading websites for your household. Cheers

[@grein46087]

Thank you James, data cap is ok for usage. I will look into speedify

[@kilobravo6520]

What’s the range on this device ?

[@valeera5415]

wow man thats pretty cool , i just got a message on mine saying it stopped charging due to the battery overheating , with the charger that came with it is it powerful enough to keep it going 24/7 without a battery or do i need a faster charger? please respond

[@zRegicideTVz]

It should have enough power. I'm running mine without battery and I using wall charger

[@valeera5415]

@@zRegicideTVz i tried it i got a 18 watt charger for it it charges with battery in it fast but when i take battery out it wont even come on lol

[@LloydJasonable]

I've seen a lot of threads about the battery issue. Has anyone tried plugging the charger into a timed outlet so it auto offs and ons

[@SHOZ123]

I do this. My older Verizon hotspot battery swelled up. So i started using a timer. the Verizon one would sometimes loose the connection when the timer switched on. But it was perfect for the battery. On charge about 6 hours a day. I just got the MR1100 but it is only needing a charge at 3 hours 4 times a day so far to keep it above 70%. Still tweaking the time.

[@paulheymanguy5533]

I don’t understand, so if i want to always use it as a primary source of internet i just remove the battery and just plug in the type-C charger all the time ?

[@zRegicideTVz]

Yes, that's correct

[@rjs7984]

The Ethernet Port is under 1Gbps support I have the OEM Product I have tested.

[@xdunn615]

Rolando Sanchez will this have great speeds with my ps4 wired ?

[@nitafrazier2887]

Can you jailbreak it

[@bowlsyelfbasher]

Is there’s a work around for setting the nat type to moderate or lower? I cant play xbox on it. Ip passthrough feature is broken at the moment. Internet doesnt work at all through ethernet when enabling it. Please help. I can’t get it to work alone let alone with the way ide like to set it up. I want to set this in my window and I have a cat 6 ran from there to my nighthawk r7000 and its set as an access point and is located in thecenter of my home. From there a cord is ran to my xbox one. I havent got this far into my setup because the mr1100 doesnt work by itself with my xbox for games due to its NAT type

[@JamesMccorn]

Hi dustin wampler, I commiserate with you on trying to get gaming to run (see my other video kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYO1nImeobB1pZo) I have had some time to reflect on my conclusions from the last time I attempted it. However the complexity would boggle most end users. But I'll list it here for you to try. To bypass atat's Nat and the routers Nat to get type one NAT would require your Xbox or ps4 to sit behind a computer that is running a vpn. That way when ever the ps4 or Xbox asked for the internet it would go though the pc first then put through a vpn and then the internet. Something like this (Xbox--->pc NIC 2 ----> vpn on pc ------> pc NIC 1 -----> switch ----> nighthawk ----> internet. Let me know how it goes either way.

[@bowlsyelfbasher]

Recommended vpn?

[@JamesMccorn]

dustin wampler I'm using hide.me but there are other great vpn services

[@jeppythedude]

"teslra??" Telstra (TEL-elephone Au-STRA-lia Good Video though thanks m8

[@jeppythedude]

Correction *Telecom* and is identical to telstra's unit

[@joeymagdaleno5114]

Jesse Morris

[@joeymagdaleno5114]

Fuck you

[@roy2177]

Hahaha😂

[@fujitsubo3323]

i admit i cringed when he said telstra lol. tel stra la!!! still a good video but.

[@tammyaskew454]

My device says the memory/messages are full. How do I access and delete them?

[@JamesMccorn]

You need to go to the devices admin page by connecting to it and visiting it's administration page address listed on the screen. When logged into the admin page look for a section called messages and you can clear them all out

[@kydbrenner1047]

Does anyone know if the M1 will automatically reboot and re-connect to internet after a power failure if it is getting power from AC with battery removed (i.e. not have to push the power button to restart?). Need something to connect thermostat/camera in a remote location where I cannot reach for 4 hrs to reboot.

[@JamesMccorn]

Kyd Brenner you might want to look at professional/commercial 4g routers. The m1 is a consumer product and your looking at it from a professional level setup. The m1 has issues keeping the lan port alive without the battery in (see my other video on the m1). Perhaps Peplink routers might be a good place to start your research as they do what you want far more elegantly.

[@iamhondo]

James, when describing the USB-A port, you didn't mention its use for network storage. I use a thumb-drive on the router and I can share files between computers using the administration app. I haven't tried it, but it might take real hard drives via the USB-A port.

[@LeonardoAlexi]

Thank you for the review. If i connect the device via the USB-C port to my 2017 MacBook Pro, will that form a wired internet connection between the laptop & the device?

[@JamesMccorn]

AJ M. Yep

[@bbfl37]

Do you know the range at wich this device will give a good signal?

[@MrPetfel]

My experience is that the wifi signal drops off very quickly. I have to use an extender for anything that is not in the same room.

[@linkhoochoon3]

Can i connect to my laptop using the ethernet port? Thanks

[@JamesMccorn]

linkhoochoon3 yep

[@linkhoochoon3]

James Mccorn nice must be really good for gaming then if you can connect to your system using the ethernet cable

[@JamesMccorn]

linkhoochoon3 I have a second video where I talk about just that...

[@judegirl1]

Hi James...i cant find an answer anywhere..hope you can help..i have one of these...can i connect a wifi printer to this wirelessly? I only have a samsung tablet and no computer... its not picking up the connection. I try to add manually and it keeps asking for an ip address..

[@JamesMccorn]

Is the printer configured to get an automatic ip address? Or in other words is dhcp in the printer settings set to "on" or the printer set to automatic? Also is the printer wireless or hard lined? How old is the printer? These are questions I would address first before I work with the nighthawk. Oh and yes it does work with printers hard lined or wireless they just need to be properly configured. Let me know how it goes.

[@judegirl1]

James Mccorn hi again..it seems auto.. came with a disc to load on a computer. Epson expression xp 240 wifi..in Australia

[@JamesMccorn]

judegirl1 hi, I have a follow up question. What is connecting to the printer to print? If you have no pc and you are trying to print from a tablet you need a printer that is cloud print ready (ie Google cloud print etc) to print from the tablet. Let me know what you discover.

[@JamesMccorn]

Also a follow up, does your printer have a touch screen or buttons to allow you to get into settings so you can add the nighthawk WiFi settings into the printer?

[@judegirl1]

Hi James. The printer is brand new

[@socommaster]

This guy has such a pleasant voice

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

Have you had any issues with this thing consistently rebooting?? I had mine at my old residence here in Sydney and it was rocksteady....Not super fast but consistent. I took it away on a work trip and when set it up at the motel I stayed in it constantly rebooted, It was new then so I figured I can return it and went to bed. Got home and it was fine so I put it down to that areas cell tower..... Then I moved recently and immediately the reboots started making it unusable I'm pretty close to Sydney CBD and have better reception, I regularly get 150-200Mbit DL /50-80Mbit UL - its not cell reception I've ran out with the battery in and out and no DC with a full battery - same thing. I've done all the steps an entry level help desk tech would ask (on/off, firmware re-do, only use the supplied USB cable/brick for power) - same issue. I'm all ears if you have had the same issue and have a fix? Also if you have had the issue was it a Telstra branded one? Im not with Telstra but its unlocked...

[@ApolloVIIIYouAreGoForTLI]

Ill probably jinx my progress with this but I did yet another factory reset, with the SIM card out I poked around in the settings/advance settings/cellular/band region and forced it to 'LTE all' instead of 'Auto". reboot and connected with the usb tether and its been fine for almost 40 minuets, wifi is broadcasting so connect my phone soon and see. The weirdest thing is the connected APN is one for Telstra, no Optus (my isp)???

[@jonathandeannafritz4991]

I have had mine for just over a month and I got a notification on the screen stating that battery charge levels will be decreased to 75% since it’s been plugged in continuously.

[@SilentSentry1776]

Mine on AT&T firmware seems to keep battery between 50-75%.

[@blkguyver1]

Does it work for gaming consoles

[@JamesMccorn]

Double nat will be an issue for some games...

[@HenriBourse]

Can’t you use this as a repeater or signal booster?

[@JamesMccorn]

It can run as a access point. However it would be a rather expensive one.

[@waynegranzin3824]

i'm currently using the unite explore for our fixed, home internet service, and have been reasonably happy with it. speed wise, i'm getting (on average) 15 down and 5 up. do you think the nighthawk will improve on that?

[@JamesMccorn]

Hi Wayne, if you have the Unite Explorer you should be good for another 2 years. When At&T deploys 4x carrier bonding tech and upgrades the fiber backlinks to their towers in your neck of the woods you should be fine. I upgraded from a Unite Explorer as I wanted the upgraded modem that the Nighthawk offers and wanted the gigabit port (I live on hardlines). To directly address your speed question I live in an urban environment where my average speed on the unite explorer was about 30 to 60 mbps symetrical. with the nighthawk im getting the same speed.

[@waynegranzin3824]

we just traded in the unite explorer for the nighthawk (we were still on our 14 day trial period with the at&t hotspot service) simply on the merit of being able to serve BOTH 2.4 and 5ghz devices simultaneously. rather than one or the other. so far, (here in chappell hill texas) seeing SOME, but not dramatically better speed performance. going to investigate mimo antennas this next week to see what we can do about upping our speeds.

[@boxfan6656]

I just upgraded from Unite Explore to M1. Unite Explore was able to also do both simultaneous 2.4 and 5. There is also the same setting in the M1. Internet performance wise, the two are identical in my area. I got the M1 for the ethernet port as well as the type-C port. Both are not as stable as a dedicated router though. When at home, I'll feed the output to a dedicated router which is more stable and also has a stronger signal. The more wireless devices connected to the hotspot.

[@chasesams7980]

how do you set it up? i have it turned on and i’m on the wifimanager on my laptop and it says it’s not connected to LTE but i can’t figure out how to connect it.

[@JamesMccorn]

Hi Chase did you activate it at a store? I did mine at a store just to make sure it was working before I left the premises.

[@chasesams7980]

James Mccorn i got it in the mail but i might take it to my local store and see about getting help. thank you

[@JamesMccorn]

Chase Sams you are most welcome

[@triztenj3853]

So, if I have a cricket sim card, running unlimited (which they like to block hotspot from phones) can I use this and use it? Ill be willing to pay for a month of service to find out

[@JamesMccorn]

From what I know, cricket is a mvno of AT&T and the big 4 never prioritize their mvnos over their own service. You would not get full speed out of the device. Also if the terms of service say no hotspots then they usually block hotspots. If you do try it though, let me know how it is working for you after a month.

[@alexvanmeter4332]

James, great video! I was wondering what steps I need to take to get this hooked up to my existing router. I don’t want to use the built in one as the range does not cover my home. Can’t get the Ethernet port to communicate with my tp-link. Can it be done?

[@JamesMccorn]

Northern Vision Media check out my other video, "community questions answered"

[@alexvanmeter4332]

James Mccorn got it figured out, used a static IP in my existing router settings worked out great. Thanks for the reply!

[@pork4U]

@@alexvanmeter4332 so you're saying if I input a static IP to my existing router, then plug it into the M1 it should work.?

[@ATLBABY24]

If im able to find an unlocked nighthawk, can i put my micro-sim in there and will it work off my data plan thats currently unlimited w sprint

[@JamesMccorn]

Jon Valera hi, you will need to check your terms of service for sprint and check that the LTE bands the nighthawk supports are compatible. Most carriers "unlimited" is for the device (cell phone) it came with and does not include hotspot or laptops. Hope that helps. You might want to check out mobile internet resource center. They have good information on how to get unlimited data from sprint on a hotspot

[@loriharshbarger3560]

getting the night hawk soon what antenna would you use for landline use

[@selinatwayf5269]

It only accepts TS9 connector antenna www.store4g.com/blog/netgear-nighthawk-m1-mr1100-external-antenna/

[@MostafaAhmed-rj3wq]

Hey James So I have the hotspot device and when am home I try to power it via usb-c only and no battery but it just keep rebooting

[@valenzero856]

Get a charger that can go up to 2.4A....that's your problem. It gets under a load and resets.

[@DUNELIZARd7]

Same

[@DUNELIZARd7]

Thanks will phone charger work

[@ouradventures3794]

Mine just died :( been using for several years worked flawlessly. Still has internet connection to the Nighthawk but can't connect any devices. Called support and we tried everything. Guess I'm going to have to buy a replacement

[@JamesMccorn]

Netgear has unlocked MiFi's that have 5g support for At&t and Tmobile. Same ports and better features as the m1. Also has a more advanced chipset and modem.

[@TCGProductions03]

Can confirm that that's a gigabit LAN port. ethtool on Linux on a computer with gigabit LAN plugged into this modem's LAN port reports a gigabit full duplex link.

[@ashleytadman9904]

I have this in the uk and been trying to find out for ages if it is gigabit as it would have been stupid for Netgear to put a 100mbps Ethernet port on this device.

[@kulathooran]

How to connect guest mode

[@q8kw484]

can i use eithernet by one of the companys but with out sim card?

[@JamesMccorn]

Mariner F could you clarify?

[@SlippstersVideos]

Im gonna say NO = no sim card, no service it's AT&T or what have you ...

[@bernicemcclendon3769]

How much is the monthly cost what are the spects

[@JamesMccorn]

Howdy bernice McClendon the monthly cost is dependent on how many devices are on your account. I have 7 so it only costs me $20 a month. However stand alone should be more per month.

[@AvidSurvivalist]

There is a mod for this router where you can get 4x4 mimo with external antennas. It does require drilling holes in the case though. I've seen the kit on Ebay for it.

[@stevencaskey9440]

That's great and all, but links and where to find this info helps.

[@zDeadable]

Bro, if using the modem without battery, does it will burn the usb port or motherboard? because in aircard 790s had that issue. Is it safe to use without battery?

[@JamesMccorn]

Hi Thasvin, I have not experienced any burned USB port issues for my own hotspot. Australia has had the hotspot for over a year and if any issues like USB burn occurred they would have reported it by now. However, just to be sure when you buy it to pick up the optional insurance that att provides. It's more peace of mind on top of the hardware warrenty provided by netgear. Also usb c standard is rather new so 3rd party manufacturers can make cables that fry your electronics. if you want to make sure your new hotspot lasts a very very long time be sure to pick up a cable recomended by a google engineer plus.google.com/+BensonLeung . Let me know if this helped. - James

[@zDeadable]

James Mccorn if i used the cable that cames with the netgear product? And a quick charge 2.0 adapter? Will that be safe?

[@JamesMccorn]

Thasvin G should be, as long as it outputs 5v 2amps which quick charge 1 supports

[@g1598]

The australian network is pronounced Tel- Stra (Telstra)

[@johnantonello882]

what about the antenna ports?

[@JamesMccorn]

What is the question?

[@austinmorris4017]

The battery on mine has swollen and I'm not sure what to do with it

[@id3034]

Get a small flat portable rechargeable battery and Velcro it to the bottom if you cannot find a real new battery to buy.

[@giantoftheeast991]

Hey James, will the unlocked version work with Tmobile? I have a tower right next to my house but no internet providers but satellite.

[@jkylebennett]

Yes, works on T-Mobile through wirelessbuy.com/?affiliate_id=a1b8 they will provide you the unlocked M1 so you can use either ATT or T-Mobile.

[@tommyjeanboddie8751]

What about using an extended or booster? Can you do a video that explains the best way to use one?

[@JamesMccorn]

Jean Boddie hi Jean, the nighthawk has two 2x mimo ports at the bottom for external antennas. Without getting too complicated, netgear sells a directional antenna that you just point in the direction of the cell tower to boost the signal to the device. Normal rules apply for boosters or external antenna. The higher it is up in the air and the further away it is from interference (ie trees, buildings blocking line of sight to the tower) the better it will work in getting a good signal. This can get crazy complicated with signal interference with boosters due to feed back loops so most of the time people go with external antenna for their homes or rv's. I personally have both (due to living in a hole in the earth) but I find that I use neither as the internal antennas work best for when I use the device. By the by the nighthawk has a 4x mimo internal antenna which will be faster then any externally attached directional antenna . However if you get no signal an external 2x mimo antenna is better then no signal.

[@iamhondo]

I've had a Wilson cellular extender for several years. It has an external antenna, an amplifier and the re-transmission unit. It doesn't cover the whole house (as they advertised). In fact it only helps in a 5' radius around the re-transmitter. I put the MR1100 next to the re-transmitter and get 5 bars. Without the Wilson only 1 or 2. The external Wilson antenna is on a tripod on my deck aimed at the nearest tower --- 11 miles away in the hills and forests of Mark Twain National Forest. I hesitate to recommend the Wilson (price, promises), but I also can't operate without it.

[@buzzastro6280]

I just received the NH mobile hotspot today 11-2-17 , I bought it from ATT to use in my van as a mobile unit and will never move it from the van. Also have been looking at homes in Fla that has no internet available, have you tested the up/download speed? Good vid thanks.

[@JamesMccorn]

Hi Buzz, my thoughts are, if your going to use it in the van get a external car antenna as a big metal box (a car) absorbs LTE signals before they get to your device. That being said, the modem in the hotspot is stupid fast. When atat rolls out 5g evolution (next year) nation wide it will support it. As for day to day I live in a urban environment and my speed will be different from yours. But I'm able to get on average with 1 to 2 bars 30mbps down 20 up. Glad you liked the video. Let me know if you have any further questions as well. - James

[@buzzastro6280]

Thanks for the info, will look into it.

[@THEREALSLAUSONBOY]

Does this shit work for gaming?

[@JustPlainRob]

Is this an old model? The one I just got has a touchscreen.

[@thebearshikingoutdoorsmans3060]

No this is newer but it sucks

[@diddy3383]

Hey my battery swollen. We removed it and pugged it in, the only problem is that it turns off everything minute and a half.

[@kylebrown2651]

This device will not work unless I have the battery in. Did they change this?

[@JamesMccorn]

Hi Kyle Brown are you using the Charger that came with the device?

[@kylebrown2651]

James Mccorn I thought I had it fixed. But now the Ethernet port turns off when you take the battery out.

[@JamesMccorn]

Kyle Brown Keep me posted on your progress.

[@kylebrown2651]

James Mccorn netgear says it should work so I’m going to mess with it a little bit longer and then return it for a new one.

[@TB4000]

Usin this with Unlimitedville right now and definitely worth it considering the lack of caps or throttling.

[@JamesMccorn]

Terry I Unlimitedville is a great option and a good choice for solo home plans. Last time I checked they have a contract in place that does not have the regular limits of mvnos. Just keep an eye from time to time on their contracts.

[@TB4000]

James Mccorn with all this net neutrality crap going on it's a foregone conclusion. I just hooked up an old D-Link router to the LAN port and it actually functions

[@Anonymous-bk6eq]

thats $$$$$ they want $99-$250!! depending on what carrier u go with...if ur going use att why not buy a "car connect" hotspot plan on ebay, u can place the SIM into any hotspot and use it...i pay $20 for the plan and i get unlimited no throttle no caps using a unite explore...i use about 70GB or so depends on how much 4k streaming i watch, then i use it to swap files from my work to my home..best deal out there!!

[@youtubedude449]

Would this work for 5+ devices

[@JamesMccorn]

Yes please see my other video.. it can drive much more then the 48 ports I have on my one network

[@NQuiz52]

My Nighthawk hotspot suddenly has no power. I have changed the battery and used a paperclip to reset it, but STILL NOTHING!!! What could have possibly happened... does anyone know? There I was, working on my laptop when suddenly "I had no internet." I checked my hotspot and saw it was dead. I plugged it in and pressed the power button, but then... NOTHING!!!! I have not even owned this device for a full month yet and already I have a major problem like this? PL;EASE HELP!!!

[@JamesMccorn]

Which version do you have?

[@User8571]

I haven't purchased one of these yet but, I plan on it. Can't beat $20/month for broadband around here. Surprised to find that AT&T is actually price competitive on something for once. Good to know that the battery is removable. That was one of my main concerns. Glad Netgear designed this way so you don't have to replace it every year.

[@dannojdrsm511]

How do you get the AT&T $20 plan ? Thanks ✌

[@briv_turnin_burnin1886]

@@dannojdrsm511not sure if you still need this or not, but it's $34.99 now, but still worth it for sure! (get an old tablet that's 4GLTE capable and use the imei from that to register your sim card though, so they don't switch it to a more expensive hotspot plan) buyasession.att.com/sbd/Common/ShopRatePlans.action

[@satishpatel8344]

I'm glad to find out that it runs without battery, Because keeping it plugged in with the battery it would every now and then turn off the device.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

AT&T doesn’t care what you do with the battery. Regarding what “AT&T won’t tell you,” remember that AT&T probably doesn’t know. They aren’t a power user resource such as a tech tip channel.

[@symbians60user]

Hey James what do you call descent LTE speed?

[@JamesMccorn]

symbians60user well having traveled alot I've learned that the speed posted is not what you get. As carriers unthrottle speed tests on purpose. I would say that for me decent lte speed would be being able to watch a KZbin in full HD while browsing the internet. (Not great LTE speed for example 4k while downloading steam games)

[@symbians60user]

Thanks for your detailed reply.

[@jonathandeannafritz4991]

I am getting between 10-18mbps on AT&T

[@BradleyBishop]

In using the M1, are you putting a router in front of it (double NAT with regards to the M1 and your possible router) or are you just using it straight on your network? I'm trying to get the Home Base up and running using it on my network (no router between it and my network) and using another router as a bridged access point for WiFi hoping to get around the 10 device limit. Not having much luck so far. While I'll have more time to play with it over the weekend, I'm starting to wonder if the 10-device limit is an actual limit on the number of devices, regardless of how they are connected, to the Home Base vs a limit on the number of Wi-Fi connected devices (which I was hoping it was - thus the secondary AP). While I can put another router in between the Home Base and my network, I'd really rather find a way to otherwise get this working rather than to needlessly double-NAT it. I've toyed with the idea of having the Home Base on my network just as a gateway and maybe have DHCP hosted on my re-purposed router acting as a AP. Just curious how you have yours sorted. Thanks.

[@JamesMccorn]

Bradley Bishop I was able to get up to 16 devices hooked up to it. Please see my second video on the nighthawk m. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYO1nImeobB1pZo

[@jonathandeannafritz4991]

Set it up to do IP pass through.

[@JamesMccorn]

Your Community questions about the Netgear M1 are answered here kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYO1nImeobB1pZo If you have more questions please keep asking so I can test.

[@hapisal7427]

Hi mate, can you do something to lock the band selection like AC790 & AC810?

[@jamesgallo6674]

James, Will the ATT nighthawk M1 do port forwarding or be able to have a static ip on ATT?

[@pcparlor]

Att isn't willing to offer static ip services their words not mine

[@pcparlor]

But to answer your question specifically it does have port forwarding but it does not open your NAT type if you're asking this in regards to online gaming

[@pcparlor]

Also has upnp and dlna features as well

[@rgaddis1000]

@@pcparlor …I do have a static IP from AT&T but it required a business account. They say it’s a $500 one time/ $3 per month…I was never charged the $500 fee, only the $3 per month. The sales rep will just tell you no. My son is a AT&T sales rep and had to inquire thru the AT&T business side to get the info on the static IP. So it’s available if you get a hold of the right person…Good Luck. Ron G

[@GranGranOgraphy]

Does this throttle down after 22GB each month?

[@JamesMccorn]

GranGranOgraphy good question. Atat deprioritizes on a second by second approach after you cross their data soft limit. So the way it works is if you are in the woods and the only one on the tower you won't get deprioritized. If your like me and in a urban area you are going to feel it.

[@GranGranOgraphy]

Thank you.

[@garbundy7771]

This might be a bit late but I am only 5 days in the monthly cycle and i am at about 300 gb so far and speed has not been affected at all with AT&T.

[@JamesMccorn]

Yo Boii Mr Krabs I'm at 54gb this month and so far no deprioritzation but it's all dependent on tower load. Congrats on the usage. Is it your primary internet?

[@garbundy7771]

Yes primary internet, best option and I am very impressed with the speeds I am getting even in a rural town

[@slader-hl1kk]

you do know that the m1 already has a feature that keeps your battery at the perfect charge percentage to make the battery last a long time it does not let your battery sit at 100% so you do not need to take the battery out when using the adapter,

[@keepoffmyherb420]

It'll get hot if you just leave it in all the time when its not nessessary

[@KeystoneState]

I bought this thing unlocked, and obtained a SIM from ATT, however because I wasn't grandfathered into a contract with them, I decided to opt out and go with Verizon. (I was told ATT was better where i'm at in Rural PA)... anyways. I went to Verizon shortly after deactivating my ATT account, to get a connection with them, and they had it working at the store, as soon as I got home. I started getting the error message "Mobile Broadband Disconnected" "Your data connection is disconnected" .. I"ve reset the router a few times, to factory mode. I've confirmed all the settings are back to factory on the router's settings. Anyone else having this issue? I'm thinking it might be happening because I switched from ATT to Verizon, but wasn't sure. Can anyone help?

[@JamesMccorn]

Atat did not tell you that you need to set the APN to make this work... look around for a tutorial.

[@KeystoneState]

@@JamesMccorn they did not... Do you mean Verizon didn't tell me? I had service with AT&T that worked fine, now that I switched to Verizon its not connecting. I'll see what I can find about setting the APN. Is that something the consumer can do or only people at the carrier?