NETGEAR Nighthawk 4G Modem Router MR1100

Late to the review but honestly, if you're thinking of getting a mobile router BUY THIS ONE! Yes it's pricey, but it has become an invaluable piece of kit for me. I work in video production so often deal with files of 2GBs or more - and this thing turns 4G/5G simcard data into super speedy internet. I've used it all across the UK/Europe and Africa so far in the last year and never had a problem.

I just moved onto a narrowboat and work from the boat daily. I did my research before buying a source of Internet, it was either something like this or Starlink. However the biggest drawback of Starlink is its very expensive and draws a lot of power. Knowing I am based at a permanent mooring for the time being and the 5G signal being very good here I decided to give this a try. I am very happy with my purchase. It has been used daily non stop and hasnt missed a beat yet. The speeds I am getting vary from 20-200 mbps but I havent noticed any drops or outages. And I havent even used an external ariel yet. The battery is great, it lasts more than a day on a full charge of constant use. Definitely recommend!

TL;DR this eSIM device doesn't allow you to add eSIMs After spending hours (days?) troubleshooting, I am now - unofficially but unquestionably - a certified NETGEAR expert. I have navigated hidden menus, decoded firmware versions, tested activation persistence cycles, performed soft reboots vs cold boots, manually configured APNs, and learned more about eSIM provisioning than any sane person should ever need to know. At this point I feel entitled to a framed certificate and possibly a small stipend from NETGEAR. Am *not* an IT professional, but I now think I have a lot to add to my CV... ffs Here’s the issue in simple terms: The device ships (at least mine did) with early firmware (NTGX72M_12.00.47.00). It allows you to install a third-party eSIM. It will even connect temporarily. You’ll see signal. You’ll get data. You’ll think it works. Then you restart it. And it forgets everything. The eSIM does not persist as the active boot profile. After reboot: “Mobile data not available.” The modem reports the SIM as not ready. You can’t add an APN because the SIM isn’t active. The app says “Unable to activate eSIM.” OTA updates say “No update available.” So you’re stuck with firmware that: Cannot reliably activate third-party eSIMs Cannot persist them after reboot Cannot be updated manually And offers no meaningful diagnostic feedback I was going to upload a video of me crying or smashing the thing, but I've realised I'm still in the timeframe to send the brick back..

I have 2 of these now and as long as you get the right service provider these work amazing well. I have just had one of the batteries exspand due to over heating so I removed it and replaced it with a genuine Netgear battery and all is good again. I would highly recommend

I got this to be a back up for data access on the go, I live in Prestwick in Ayrshire, all the networks CLAIM to have 4G but in reality, non really deliver its always hit n miss, I bought Smarty unlimited data sim at £20, they use "the 3' network it shows 4G on my device right at the mast but you can see clearly from the speed tests in NO WAY do you get 4G speeds, in London you might, in Manchester you might, in Liverpool you might but rest of UK esp here on Scotland you wont get much at all above the odd 50 mb download so never expect 1gb, its not going to happen. Now we tested several devices connected same time, it was ok to start depending on network, but 4 or more caused lag and often will drop off network totally. The kit itself is small, neat and smart, easy to set up BUT you will really need to delve deep into the best sim or sims to get depending on your network area coverage in my case I bought a Smarty Sim at £20 unlimited data only on The Three network, the same deal on Three actual network web site is £34. EE were around £29 for just 70mb, so it depends on what you think you need data wise and to be fair £20 for unlimited on Smarty was best deal in the UK I can find. Charge time seems fine at around 2 hrs for full charge and around 8 hrs data time, depending on network access and numbrr of devices connected. A pont to note is that from time to time you do check uour connection as for some odd reason it does disconnect for no reason. Other wise its a neat bit of kit that does work and connects - but do your homework on best network(s) will work for your area.

I should have bought this years ago. Not sure if the newer one is any better, or if you need that for the extra money. I don’t think i would get 13 hrs battery life but this is more than i need to work on the road. I am away from the office and done a few speed tests in the weeks that i have had it. Today i am getting 1.0GB / 950 Mbps which is amazing. I got the unlimited data SIM from EE (via Amazon) and don’t regret the upfront cost. Together they are working brilliantly and i cant fault it them. I have already forgot the password i did on set up which doesn’t help but i can cope with that. One criticism rather than a fault, is the one button on the router makes it a little difficult to navigate but once set up all you really need is the power one - or at least for what i do. It connects effortlessly to my iPad, phone and laptop and does what it needs to. On one site where my phone gets very little signal, I still managed to get 150Mbs.

Got this for weekend off-gridding at our hut. We're not in a great signal area but managed to pick up three bar with a smarty data only SIM. I've since fitted a Nelawya 4g/5g directional mimo antenna and it has improved it greatly, doubling the download speed. The only thing to watch out for is that the TS9 pins are quite fragile and sometimes it doesn't feel like they'll stay in. Would recommend but research the signal in the area first before you choose your provider.

First off, I have used Netgear routers before and always found them to have great functionality and long lasting with firmware updates/support available long after I have changed model. This however was sold at a reduced price from Amazon warehouse and I believed it was similar to the programme run by a major phone/laptop/tablet manufacturer, where even the boxes are re-shrink wrapped. This could not have been further from my expectations. The item arrived in a small cardboard box with packing paper stuffed in. No manual, no bag or product box. The screen had fine scratches on it and once I had found a charging cable, it refused to stay on long enough to try and work out why it was not working. I tried several sims and although these connected to the network (as they do on another dongle that I have been using), they refused access to my devices on this. After a frustrating day (abroad) trying to get this to work, I had to buy a dedicated dual band 4G router from a competitor. I cannot comment on performance overall but the battery was surprising (virtually DOA), which is surprising as these units were only released in the UK in late 2017 I believe. The screen is quite small to read and I think this could be improved on. Set up is straightforward (normally). The ethernet port is appealing on these along with the TS-9 ports, but I did not get a chance to test this. Amazon have been great and resolved this quickly and refunded my outlay. However I am really surprised at the overall quality. I have bought things at car boot sales that looked more appealing. From what I understand, the products are direct from the manufacturer via the warehouse - even more of a reason to insist on excellent quality control, which was sadly lacking this time. The model has since been superseded by the M2 version but I will probably wait for the 5G (M6) to come down in price and next time around try and get it new.

Mon précédent routeur 5G était un Netgear MR5200. J'ai donc apprécié l'évolution offerte par le MR7450 : interface améliorée, meilleure connection 5G, sans doute aussi une meilleure prise en compte de la sécurité. Ce type d'outil est important pour moi car mon métier implique de nombreux déplacements. Il est donc indispensable que je puisse compter sur des outils fiables. C'est ici le cas et j'en suis pour l'instant très satisfait.

Ich nutzte seit über 6 Jahren den Vorgänger (M1) sehr intensiv. Gerade, wenn man, wie ich, viel unterwegs ist, ist der Router spitze gewesen (Tags auf der Arbeit, im Urlaub, in der Freizeit - autark zu sein und nicht von fremdem W-Lan abhängig zu sein - gerade in Hotels - mega entspannt mit dem Netgear). Super stabile Verbindung, mehrere Geräte laufen sauber - ohne Ruckeln oder Aussetzer. Er war/ist stets zuverlässig gewesen. Der Akku hält einen Tag lang; wurde einmal ersetzt (Verschleißteil). Daher habe ich mich entschlossen, nachdem nunmehr wieder der Akku "totgearbeitet" war, mir den Nachfolger zu leisten, zumal meine Sim-Karte (unbegrenzter Datentarif) von Anfang an 5G "konnte", ich es sich aber mit dem M1 wg 4G nicht umsetzen lies - was nicht schlimm war, da das Teil anscheinend die Daten "an sich zieht" und zuverlässig an die verbundenen Geräte abgibt/abgab. Mittlerweile ist das Gehäuse sehr zerkratzt, da er bei mir in der Handtasche oder Rucksack "rumfliegt" und ich (gewohnt durch meine stabilen, kratzunempfindlichen Sony-Handys) nicht pfleglich mit solchen Gebrauchsgegenständen umgehe - sprich: kein extra Case oder Ähnliches drumherum packe. Aber: er läuft und läuft und läuft und läuft... mehr kann ich nicht erzählen... Daher nun zum NETGEAR Nighthawk M3 und meiner Kaufentscheidung: JA, das Teil ist teuer. Aber Geiz ist nicht immer geil, jedenfalls in meinem Leben nicht und daher habe ich nicht lange überlegt und den Nachfolger (bezogen auf meine Einleitung hier) bei Amazon bestellt. Auch das, wie immer (Amazon) schnell, zuverlässig und klasse. Der Kundenservice, soweit ich den bisher -wenig- nutzen musste, ist ebenfalls 1A und hat m. E. KEINE Konkurrenz ;-) NETGEAR steht für mich seit dem M1 auch für: super Verarbeitung, einstöpseln und fertig. Der NETGEAR Nighthawk M3 geht sogar noch einen Schritt weiter. Die Einstellungs-App hatte ich ja bereits vom M1. Nun erscheint beim Einschalten des NETGEAR Nighthawk M3 direkt ein QR-Code und man kann anfangen, die Geräte zu verbinden. Zack.... läuft. So muss das sein; das erwarte ich auch bei einem solchen Preis. Kinderleicht in Betrieb zu nehmen; läuft einfach. Ich bin wieder super zufrieden und hoffe, dass auch der NETGEAR Nighthawk M3 mind. 6 Jahre hält. Wie erwähnt muss das Teil bei mir "sehr viel Arbeiten", wird ständig von mir mitgeschleppt und ist hoffentlich für die Zukunft gesehen weiterhin mein treuer und zuverlässiger Begleiter. Ich kann den NETGEAR Nighthawk M3 uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Ich kam damals auf den mobilen Router durch Videos, die ich mir im Vorfeld zur Information meiner Kaufzwecke angesehen habe. Nutzer/Camper, die begeistert von dem Teil waren. Seither habe ich keine schlechten W-Lan-Empfänge mehr in Hotels, weil gefühlt 100 Leute draufzugreifen, hab mein eigenes Netz, schließe mein Laptop unterwegs an, Handy sowieso (auch für Maps und Spotify unterwegs im Auto; lässt sich ja auch nachladen im Kfz am USB-Stecker) und bin glücklich und autark; egal wo ich bin. Handynetzt ist klar - natürlich Voraussetzung. Hatte ich aber noch keine Probleme - oder einfach nur Glück :-) Geschmack ist aber verschieden und ich kann auch verstehen, wenn jemandem das Teil zu teuer erscheint. Ich sage: Das Teil (jedenfalls der Vorgänger; den neuen habe ich gerade 2 Tage) ist jeden Cent wert. Aber das muss jeder für sich entscheiden, ob und wie viel Geld man dafür ausgeben möchte. Ich habe einen unlimitierten 5G Tarif und bin glücklich. Werde mir erlauben, in ein paar Monaten ein weiteres Kommentar abzugeben, glaube aber nicht an eine Verschlechterung.

لا انصح فيه ابدا السرعة بطيئة جدا ولا يدعم 5G لشبكات شركة STC فانتبه من هذه النقطة! والشركة صرحت بأنها تعلم بالمشكلة ولكن لم تعد بأي حل... وشركة STC تأكد ان المشكلة من Netgear وليس من قبلهم

Si sabe configurar, es una bestia, un todo terreno en 5G y wifi 7

Super MiFi router, eSIM mogelijkheid werkt goed, je kan hem ook aan een bestaand wifi netwerk koppelen. Let wel op dat je de juiste eSIM neemt want je provider moet wel het gebruik in een router toestaan en geen handmatige acties vragen om in te loggen, zo niet dan kan je je eSIM weggooien, ze kunnen zien dat je een router hebt.