NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 4G LTE WiFi Mobile Hotspot (MR1100-100NAS) – Up to 1Gbps Speed, Works Best with AT&T and T-Mobile, Connects Up to 20 Devices, Secure Wireless Network Anywhere
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Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
Features
- Connect to your existing home router using the Gigabit Ethernet port for fast, reliable primary or backup Internet connection. Ideal for homes with poor internet service or coverage
- Avoid risky public WiFi and travel with your own portable, secure Wireless Network anywhere
- Unlocked hot spot accepts all SIM cards (excluding Sprint legacy network); works best on AT&T and T-Mobile. Check with preferred carrier on data plan details and limitations
- Requires Micro SIM card from carrier and activation of compatible BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) data plan that meets your data needs. Simply insert into SIM card slot to activate
- Download speeds up to 1Gbps. Speeds may vary by service and proximity to nearest cell tower
Description
The NETGEAR Nighthawk mobile hotspot router is the world's first commercial gigabit class LTE mobile hotspot router to achieve maximum download speeds of 1Gbps It combines ultrafast download speeds support for cat 16 LTE advanced and 4 band carrier aggregation providing the best Internet connection possible while on the go or at home - Max 1 Gbps download speeds and 150 Mbps upload speeds - LTE CAT 16 4-band CA and 4x4 MIMO - LTE/4G Bands 1 2 3 4 5 7 12 14 29 30 66 - 3G Bands 2 4 5 - Full Dual-Band/Dual-Concurrent WiFi - WiFi 802 11 a/b/g/n/ac - 2 4” LCD panel - 5040mAh battery - Ethernet Port - USB-C Port - Dual TS-9 external 3G/4G antennas connectors. Refer instruction manual for troubleshooting. T-Mobile in the US has gone through some recent changes when it comes to their plans and as a result of those changes, some users may find themselves not being able to have their MR1100 Nighthawk M1 Mobile Router connect to the T-Mobile network. If you find that you are no longer able to connect to your MR1100 Mobile Router to the T-Mobile Network, please contact your T-Mobile support and ensure that your device is on the correct plan for mobile hot spots.
Specs & Other Info
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Model | MR1100-100NAS |
| Main Features | High-Speed Internet Access, Parental Controls |
| Frequency Band Type | Dual-Band |
| Wireless Standard | 802.11ac |
| Compatible With | Various personal devices |
| Operating Frequency | 5 GHz |
| Recommended Use | Home Internet |
| Components Included | Detachable Li-ion battery, Start-up guide, Mobile Hotspot Router, AC charger, USB-C cable |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi |
| Display Size | 2.4 Inches |
| Item Weight | 8.5 ounces |
| Dimensions | 4.15 x 4.15 x 0.8 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Supply | 220 Volts |
| Battery Type | 1 Lithium Ion (included) |
| Produced In | China |
| Release Date | August 3, 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
The NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 Mobile Hotspot offers up to 1Gbps download speeds under ideal conditions. The actual speed you experience will depend on your network conditions, including signal strength and network congestion.
The Nighthawk M1 works best with AT&T and T-Mobile. It may not be compatible with Verizon, Sprint, or other carriers. It's important to check with your carrier for compatibility before purchasing.
The Nighthawk M1 can connect up to 20 devices at a time, making it ideal for families or small teams needing to connect multiple smartphones, tablets, and laptops on the go.
The Nighthawk M1 provides a secure WiFi network anywhere by supporting WPA/WPA2 wireless security protocols. It also offers password protection and the ability to manage connected devices through its interface, ensuring a secure connection for all your devices.
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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The Netgear Nighthawk M1 has garnered mixed reactions. Some users praise its high speed and reliability in various settings, from remote work to gaming on the go, highlighting its substantial battery life and compatibility with multiple carriers. However, a significant detractor is its complexity in setup, particularly with the APN settings, and a concerning issue for one user of the router entering a reboot loop under multiple device connections, questioning its stated capacity for simultaneous connections.
Pros
- 🚀 High speed internet comparable to fiber optic services
- 🔋 Large battery life, with reports of lasting 14-15 hours
- 🌐 Compatibility with various carriers and simple administration via an app
- 🕹️ Great for streaming and gaming, especially for those on the move
- 🎮 Extra features beneficial for remote play and on-the-go entertainment
Cons
- 🔧 Challenging setup process, especially with APN settings
- 🔄 Issues with the router entering a reboot loop under load
- ⚖️ Questionable device capacity, contrary to what is advertised
Should I Buy It?
If you are in need of a portable, high-speed internet solution and are willing to navigate a potentially difficult setup, the Netgear Nighthawk M1 could be a great choice. However, if you plan to connect multiple devices simultaneously, it may be worth considering other options or preparing for possible troubleshooting.
Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
I bought the Moxee hotspot from Cricket and wasn't impressed at all with it. Not only was it slow, but it doesn't have a built-in router, so no LAN and no Chromecast via the Moxee hotspot. I came across this device and while it was expensive, I decided to give it a try. I ordered it and took the SIM card out of my Moxee hotspot and installed it in this one, then configured it (pretty easy to do and intuitive) and WOW. This thing is much faster AND I can use things like Chromecast while on the go. I'm a trucker and internet on the go is the only viable option. Cricket's network is reliable in most areas while traveling and works great with this. Another nice feature is the battery life on this device, especially compared to the Moxee, which had a terrible battery life. It charges via USB-C, so I can use the same charger I use for my Samsung Galaxy phones. It also has a bandwidth meter, which you can configure in the settings and it'll tell you how many GB you have left as well as how many days are left in your current cycle. It also has a LAN port on it if you want to connect it to another router or directly to your device via a LAN cable instead of wirelessly. I definitely recommend it and it's well worth the money, especially if you travel a lot and need a good mobile hotspot with a Wifi router built in. While it's only 4G LTE, it's much faster than the 5G hotspot on my Samsung Galaxy S20. Money well spent.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020 by David Miles
Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
For years I have had to suffer without good internet. The only options I had out here was satellite or dial up. For the longest time I was using a Sprint USB router on a Cradlepoint router. Then AT&T offered us a home LTE internet plan. (that was garbage after using it for 3 weeks) then I went around looking at LTE modems. And found this M1 router. And I have loved this thing ever since I found it. So the first thing I love about this router is it works with any LTE plan offered by almost all services (except Sprint because Screw them) I already had a plan with AT&T, but out of curiosity I went and got plans with Verizon and T-Mobile. Verizon worked as expected. No problem with them. T-Mobile doesn’t work well out here so I wasn’t able to truly test them here. (I also tested this In Canada. Bell, Rogers, and Freedom work with this, Never got a chance to work with Telus) For those that want to do more with this then Just know “it works” The M1 Router Is fully capable of being telnetted into and reprogrammed in different ways, my main purpose for doing this was to program it to Specifically connect to only B12 and B14. (the two higher speed main LTE bands for AT&T where I live) I think there are a few more things you can do but im not sure, I didn’t do too much. As a Home internet service, this Modem is fantastic. I paired it up with my Nighthawk router for a very simplistic look. Because it charges with USB-C I was able to plug this indirectly to the router and charge it with that. However, you cannot use the USB tether with the router so I needed to use an ethernet cable in the back. You get much better speeds out of this thing if you put the WIFI signal on the device to low or just off. I also picked up a antenna for this and hung it out my window. I love that the most about this device. As a travel device for internet. This thing is really awesome, the battery life is about 4-8hrs depending on what you use it for. Not really much for me to say about travels with this thing. It just does what it’s suppose to do, and easy to charge in the car. (one of the benefits of being charged with USB-C) All in all. This little thing was worth the money I paid for it. I’ll probably be using this thing for a really long time. If you need a home LTE internet service? Start here. This thing is really great for work, home, and just travel, and much better then that Hotel WIFI that you get really skeptical about cause you only paid $20 for the night.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021 by Alex Foxe
Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
NetGear, up to their old tricks again ---- spying on their customers. Their mobile hotspot device stops functioning if you try to remove their cookie from your browser. They make this cookie a requirement (and the persistent surveillance it entails) for their device to function. This mandatory cookie most likely defeats VPN and TOR encryption, as it is attached to the browser itself, following you around the internet, knowing who you really are, despite efforts to mask yourself with encryption --- information they will later sell to data brokers, most likely, or whoever the highest bidder is. The persistent cookie requirement is a slimey practice of NetGear with their routers currently. When I first bought this device, I was free to use it without their web based router interface cookie tagging along, and just deleted it, after I finished logging into the router. Later, I'm pretty sure, they pushed an undisclosed update to the unit's firmware --- causing it to nolonger work without the cookie being present --- at all times. This is after months of use prior without it (so I know it's possible to function without it). This is just not a company that can be trusted -- at any time -- certainly not with your online privacy. I've had their cellular router for awhile now, and did rigorous testing --- always the same thing: remove their cookie from the browser, and their router stops supplying internet not long after. In order to restart your service, you have to relog into the router, reboot it, and allow it to re-place the cookie ---- internet restarts. Sometimes, you have to do this process many times, to get it restarted. This router has come with tons of hassle, wasted time, and lots of wasted money. I remember having another router of theirs, a good while back, and running into other slimey practices. That router eventually experiencing strange problems, that I could not resolve myself. I contacted the company for help, and was told: I would need to purchase a technical service plan, before they would assist. I threw their router in the trash. Years later, I completely forgot, NetGear was the manufacturer of that thrown away router, and foolishly bought another NetGear router, this one --- getting suckered in by the hype online (lies). Unless you like being spied upon.......stay away from NetGear. UPDATE: Things only worsened: Tor is completely unuseable with this router, as it doesn't allow their cookie to follow you around, either deleting it everytime you go to another site, or otherwise preventing the cross site tracking NetGear is attempting to employ upon you. UPDATE: Using tabbed isolated containers on your browser is ineffective stopping their tracking; attempting to use them has them slow your internet speed, followed shortly by, stopping your internet connection entirely. I imagine, their using the http://192.168.1.1 NetGear web interface cookie to fingerprint your browser and log your IP address --- not allowing any data flow without checking each and every time that the cookie is still present, and has your initial browser fingerprint and IP address, from when you first logged into the router. Any deviation from that browser fingerprint and IP address forces an arduous relog-in and reboot process, to restart everything (that you may have to do many times, to get everything going again). UPDATE: Things get progressively worse. Now, even with me allowing them to follow me around, everywhere I go online, keeping their spy cookie in-place, I get constant stoppages of my internet --- requiring me to relog-in, reboot, refresh pages, clear cookies --- even do factory resets (wiping out all my user preferences, and having to reset them each time; sometimes, again and again and again and again and again, to restart operation of their router). If you can imagine having another company between you and your internet service provider, that decides when, if, and under what circumstances, you get the internet that you paid for, from the other company --- and that in-between company jerking you around, not providing any simblance of effective customer support after sale, spying upon you, causing you large amounts of hassle, aggrevation, time loss, money loss; attempting to con you into purchasing technical service plans, to solve problems they most likely created..............you just had the NetGear experience. FINAL UPDATE: Things went down hill fast, after writing the final revision of this negative review of their product. This company doesn't apparently know how to deal with critical reviews in an ethical way --- or, in a professional, business focused way. I experienced their router not being able to fully reset (indicative of requiring the default, on-device, log-in credentials) shortly after this review posted --- that was a big red flag -- that something was pushed to my device to stop its full recovery, and alter its performance --- and --- it did --- I experienced its operation get progressively worse --- concluding in: no effective measures to return the device to full operational functionality. At best, after relentless factory resets, reboots, relog-ins, and other aggrevation, the router now only supplys internet for two minutes, then ceases operation --- effectively, making it useless. This is not an ethical company. I post my experience with NetGear as a warning to all ---- avoid their overpriced low performing devices ---- avoid their no help customer service ---- avoid their strange malphunctions and device abnormalities down the road, that has them offer you pricey extended tech support plans as the solution (after they created the probem in the first place) ---- avoid the hassle ---- avoid the aggrevation ---- avoid the time loss ---- avoid the money loss ---- avoid the scam...........avoid the NetGear experience. * Friends have told me: the NetGear NightHawk 5G M7 Portable Wi-fi Hotspot is ten times worse than the M1 NightHawk, in way of personal information collection, and online monitoring. I'll be staying away........I've had enough of the NetGear snoop game.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2026 by JASON ARNOLD
Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
[UPDATED 3-9-2021] Changing my rating from 2 stars to 5 stars... I was wrong. Though 2.4GHz wifi option provided similar performance compared to my T-Mobile Alcatel 4G hotspot, the 5Ghz wifi option boost the performance to the equivalent of the T-Mobile 5G Inseego 5G hotspot. I am very impressed with the performance. I also learned that when I can plug the USB into my laptop, it acted as a wifi card -- I can turn off my wifi on my laptop, and this router usb input provided the internet through usb. This means that I can use this as my internet source for my desktop pc without needing to get a wifi card or put it near a router / switch to get internet via CAT5 cable. This thing is a winner! 5 stars! ====================== I purchased this router because I have a 4G T-Mobile Alcatel Hotspot that worked ok. It's not 5G fast, but it's not too bad for internet access and watching Youtube videos. Review for this product says it will help boost 4G signal, so this is why I bought it. First, as for the product itself, it is very solid. It takes a Micro Simm, so I had to buy a micro-simm adapter in order for my T-Mobile Hotspot simm card to fit. Once I plug it in, the internet just worked. Very painless. As for the speed, I ran a speed test comparing my T-Mobile Alcatel 4G hotspot vs this product. My T-Mobile Alcatel 4G actually performed slightly better, but for all intents and purposes, they are effectively the same. No super fast 4G LTE performance product description says. What's worst is that this is actually 3x more expensive than the Alcatel 4G hotspot from T-Mobile. Thus, 2 stars -- mostly for ease of use only.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021 by danny
Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
First the good : Super easy to use. Great screen, with readable and useful information. Does what it's supposed to do (for the most part - read on). Now the bad : Do not expect reliability from this unit. At this stage, I consider it a backup device only, and even given that, I am still looking for a replacement. (edit) scroll to the bottom, this has been resolved. When this little gem works - it works pretty well. WiFi throughput isn't awesome, but it's more than enough to saturate the cellular link, which I've not seen above about 120 meg. The problem is this - while you're using the device, it *will* reboot on you, with zero warning, and zero logging of the event. It will happily restart, and then you'll be solid; until it decides to reboot again. This happens on WiFi, this happens on tether, this happens when both are working. If you need to rely on a cellular link for your WiFi in a business sense (either a store, a tele-worker, or anything else), this unit is not a good choice. If it's a simple backup, and you don't mind losing internet periodically (for ~30 seconds a pop) then this is an ok choice. I could write more on battery life, or other aspects of the unit, but frankly - the reboot problem is so severe that the workaround for those issues (carry a battery with you) really doesn't matter in the slightest. -EDIT 2019.11.12 rating raised from 2, to 4 stars. Additional notes below - I already had several support cases on this issue, I was advised to wait for a firmware update, which should resolve the problem. As of release NTG9X50C_12.06.08.00, my particular problems have been resolved. I have had very solid connectivity now, and my primary complaint is addressed. Now that I've had it able to withstand continued use - some additional experiences that I've had : The firmware update that has resolved the reboot issues now requires that the battery be installed in the unit. Not ideal for headless semi/permanent installation in an RV, Cabin, etc. Not a show stopper, but something to be aware of. If you are using the WiFi heavily between devices on this router, performance is going to suffer. My use in this case was a VNC session to control another computer. Doing that, with a video conference call going on the Cellular link was enough to cause serious performance degredation for both sessions. I'll not get into battery life, or other things that people with more time and effort have written about. It's a good unit overall, and I'm not displeased now that it has some semblance of reliability. It's not perfect, but nothing is.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2019 by Brock D Norvell
Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
Bought this then went looking for a data only plan. In the mean time I used my MVNO AT&T SIM from the phone. Worked fine. Looked around for a data only plan, but all the "hotspot" plans had sneaky 5 GB limits without paying a lot of extra money. Finally ended up at the AT&T store (you will need their SIM they are asking $15.00 for to start a new plan). They have a 20 and 50 GB plans for very reasonable money IMHO (but you have to ask for the "data only", as most of the sales people will try and get you into something else). The other caveat is you will probably need their 4G SIM, not the current 5G one, to get it working before you leave the store. Most of the store people know very little about these type of devices. Just checked speedtest.net late tonight in California with 4 bars on the display I am getting 130 MBs down and 20MBs up. The WiFi seems be fairly short range, so don't think this will extend very far away from the box. The color display is cute and each push of the power button shows signal/battery status, 2 gHz, then 5 gHz band and the password to access it. The hardwired ethernet works great with a wire to your desktop or even a router. The battery seems to last longer than 4 hours, depending on use - as it will "sleep" when not actually using the internet, but wakes quickly. Or keep the type-C cable plugged into a wall wart for 5 volt power and battery charging. One minor issue with 'my unit' is sometimes on boot up it hangs before becoming fully operational. I just hold the power button down until it turns off, then hold it down again to restart. The orange and blue blinking lights are also helpful as is the signal strength bar graph and Mega bytes used to indicate its status.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021 by Gary D. Scott
Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
I purchased the Netgear Nighthawk MR1100 over a year ago to attempt to get a decent internet connection at my home in a remote area of the Ozarks. With this device along with the Netgear MIMO Antenna, I was able to get download speeds of up to 40 Mbps (with an average of 20-25 Mbps), which is terrific compared with the speeds provided by the local internet service of 1.5 Mbps maximum. Of course, I did have to purchase a internet unlimited hotspot plan through AT&T that costs about $90 per month. Basically, this device was a life changer for us and now gives us the capability to stream all sorts of stuff including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube TV, Hulu, etc...The setup with AT&T was a little difficult at first and resulted in me taking the device to the AT&T store to get the internet up and running. However, once setup there has been no problems other than having to replace the device battery after about 12 months of use. BTW, Netgear customer support is topnotch for troubleshooting any problems at least during the 12 month warranty period! After that, it is a paid service. Overall, we are extremely satisfied with the device and would wholeheartedly recommend it for anyone living in a rural area that struggles to get decent internet service!
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Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2023 by LRW53
Style: (Discontinued) 4G LTE
I purchased this router from this seller in August 2018. By the first week in December, the product failed. The router kept up a continuous cycle of shutting itself off and rebooting. (Yes, I checked to see if there was a firmware update. There wasn't.) I contacted the seller, Electronics-Plus, who said that they wouldn't replace it since it had been more than 45 days since I purchased it. They referred me to contact NetGear directly, since the issue seemed to be a manufacturing defect. After 2 phone calls with NetGear, they determined they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase the router directly from the manufacturer (even though I purchased it through a company I believed was an authorized retailer). So I reached back out to the seller and after several heated emails, they finally agreed to send me a "refurbished" router, if I sent back the original. Fast-forward to 2 and a half months later, and the same problem is occurring again. I reached back out to the seller yet again, but have not received a response as of the time of this review. Not surprised. I work remotely and travel full-time so it's vital that I have reliable internet. Don't get me wrong, the product is AMAZING... when it works. But to spend $300.00 on a router (now on my second one) and to only have it last a couple of months is ridiculous. I was able to walk into Best Buy today and purchased this router not only for **$100** CHEAPER than what this seller offers, but I also got the Geek Squad 2-year Replacement Warranty for only $30.00. That means when (not IF) this router goes out, I'll be able to walk right back in to any Best Buy location and get a replacement for FREE. Overall, I highly recommend this product. Truly, it's amazing. Ours runs off AT&T's network and we've never had a single issue with it. We do have a signal booster in case we are in a more rural area with weak tower coverage; but we've been able to stream Netflix, YouTube, and even play games online without any issues! But I should've done my research beforehand and purchased this router from BestBuy the first time around. I wasted $300 purchasing from this seller since they don't offer a warranty and the product doesn't work due to a manufacturer defect that the manufacturer doesn't cover either. Conclusion: GREAT product (just be sure to get it from an authorized retailer that offers a warranty!) AWFUL seller - AVOID AT ALL COSTS.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019 by Samantha Baker