Hey Gordon, I currently have an AT&T Unlimited Starter plan that includes 5G, unlimited data, talk, and text. If i were to stick my AT&T sim card into the Netgear Nighthawk M1, would it work as a hotspot router and will there be throttling? Thanks mate.
I have always stated that I am not a tech youtube reviewer and to set it up you put a sim card in it and turn it on, ta da its working and all setup, your welcome
Good tutorial but this router really sucks. there's new firmware, but there's no way to even update it. I'm not in a bad area at all. I'm in Queens NY, & it keeps dropping the Network. Its the second one too. I returned the first one thinking it was defective but the second one does the same thing.
The LAN port is input, intended for connecting to hotel LAN to provide an access point, unless I am mistaken. Thus, the gigabit switch you mention is irrelevant?
Well mine must be super intelligent then as I have a freesat box, a games console and a hive all connected to the gigabit switch then connected to the M1 all working perfectly
@@choppamaxx8383 There is a data cap dependent on your plan, however if you go over it charges you extra per gig and you can keep using it if you need to.
I'm a traveler and this would be great for my mobile office! I think I heard something about an external antenna being able to suction cup to window! What antenna will work?
You liked my comment but no reply? How have you managed to log into the app it’s not letting me there seems to be a fair few complaints about this I literally can’t use it without the app any help I’m desperate here!
I have no issues at all with the app and I use it on a daily basis and I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner but I work full time and I posted this video months ago
This is the m1 but there is also an m2 which is currently 60 quid more on Amazon, is it worth getting the m2 over the m1 or is there not much difference in speed download and uploads
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
This question has been answered several times in the thread, any sim card as long as the unit is unlocked to all networks and it does not have to be a data plan as I use a normal phone plan with unlimited data
So Im in the process of turning the storage unit that I rent into mancave. I have everything I need in there. Couch, lazy boy, space heater, flat screen, xbox, microwave, mini fridge, etc. Only thing im missing is the internet because it doesnt have any coaxial or ethernet outlets. Will this be a good fit for my situation?
Great video! A few questions though... can we use a T-Mobile SIM card to operate it? What does it mean when it says “26 days left”? And what happens when we us all of the GB? Do we really use up all of our data?
If you buy an unlocked version of this then yes you should be able to use any sim in it The 26 days left is set up in the app, its the day that your data is reset and the 26 days left means you have 26 days till your reset day I have no idea what happens if you use all of your data up as I'm on unlimited data sorry
can i use a vodaphone sim that has a 4 digit pin with this router? i have a pre paid 50gb sim card, but when i restart my phone it requires a pin. wondering if i can use that with this hotspot. thanks
The sim that is in it at the mo is a pay-as-you-go so we could test it but we are going for a 24 month contract with network 3 with unlimited data no caps for £11 for 6 months then £22 a month for 18 months
@@WhatWouldGordonDo okay so I would get a ( at&t SIM card ) and can that be A basic account on the SIM card and that can unlock unlimited 5G speeds up to 20 devices and my subscription would come from ( at&t ) and for instance I can pay my bill a head of time as if I had a unlimited phone subscription on a ( at&t device )
Thanks for the video, seems a great device but as a single person on my own is there any point if I was to get mobile broadband to actually get this device, as this seems to be for heavy use, there are others on the market a lot cheaper? Or would you think the quality of this is worth it anyway ? For single use I can watch and stream HD movies at fairly low speeds for example from just a hotspot on my phone, but sometimes it can be a little unreliable, so looking for a router that will bump it up a bit, what would you suggest ? Thanks
Like I said in the video, I got this unit because it has an ethernet port so it suited me, we buy tech that suits our needs so if you don't need something with an ethernet port then there are alot more cheaper options but I am a normal person not a tech reviewer so I am not in a position to give advice other than on a product I own and use sorry
@@WhatWouldGordonDo Will this router work with any SIM card ? I’ve just had a conversation with three and they said that there is a difference between ‘data sim’ - which are more expensive and are used for routers and iPads etc and ‘normal sim’ which is the ones you put in your phone. I am led to believe that they would both work, though but the data SIM cards are just practically a scam.
@@christofinb I currently use a mobile phone sim from EE that had unlimited data and unlimited calls and texts, now the calls I can't use for obvious reasons but the data is unlimited and I can use the texts through the app
@@WhatWouldGordonDo Thanks 👍 so phone Sims should work for the main reason the device is used for i.e to provide mobile broadband. If I buy a phone sim unlimited data I'm not bothering about phone calls etc I just want to use it for the mobile broadband. I ask as so called 'data sims' seen to be more expensive but they do less. Just calling them data Sims they are exploiting a situation.
Great video Gordon - like with the USB port can I watch movies via SDA? Also in the van it will / can run off 12v USB USING WHITE POWER PLUG ?! Cheers Chris
Thanks for your review. I bought one of these as I need something solid if no fiber network available. The only thing which I am afraid is the mobile network specification or limitation. In practice
Hi Gordon, I have M1 and have removed the battery and plugged into AC power and it won’t power up?? Is there a setting I need to alter so I can work off my 12v caravan battery?? Cheers Chris
The USB C OUTLET? I’ve tried this and it failed? Won’t turn on?? So I just plugged into 240v with power cord supplied and left in USB C power port and it won’t turn on? Only if battery is in?? Cheers Chris
I have one of these and was using it until early this yr. I had 16 devices connected to it and it got real slow. In the beginning it was really fast (AT&T hotspot) but the more I connected to it (16 devices) the slower it got. I kept losing service. It would disconnect LOTS of times during my internet access. Like I would lose connection 6-10 times a day. Got so frustrating. I'm now with Tmobile (hotspot) and it is a slower service but I don't lose connection. It might buffer a couple times if I'm watching a video online but only last a couple seconds. So moral of the story. Faster with ATT but lose connection LOTS. Tmobile slower but don't lose connection
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Hey Gordon, I currently have an AT&T Unlimited Starter plan that includes 5G, unlimited data, talk, and text. If i were to stick my AT&T sim card into the Netgear Nighthawk M1, would it work as a hotspot router and will there be throttling? Thanks mate.
Luckily mines is a old at&t unlimited plus family plan with unlimited data
I can’t login to the app for some reason have you had this problem?? I can’t find any help for this anywhere
Not to good, didn't explain how the set it up. Everyone known what all that shit is, but no explain on how to set it up just talk about the other shit
I have always stated that I am not a tech youtube reviewer and to set it up you put a sim card in it and turn it on, ta da its working and all setup, your welcome
Great review sir thanks a lot 😍 i'm going to get one next week and i'm really hyped about it ! what do you think after 1 year please ?
Still going strong and its never let me down
@@WhatWouldGordonDo Thanks a looot 😍🤗
Very thorough descriptive video.
You bossed it ...thanks
Regards KCB 🇬🇧👍
Good tutorial but this router really sucks. there's new firmware, but there's no way to even update it. I'm not in a bad area at all. I'm in Queens NY, & it keeps dropping the Network. Its the second one too. I returned the first one thinking it was defective but the second one does the same thing.
The LAN port is input, intended for connecting to hotel LAN to provide an access point, unless I am mistaken. Thus, the gigabit switch you mention is irrelevant?
Well mine must be super intelligent then as I have a freesat box, a games console and a hive all connected to the gigabit switch then connected to the M1 all working perfectly
I have never heard anyone pronounce Ethernet that way! Good video 👍
It's then new improved way, your welcome
@@WhatWouldGordonDo lol, yes indeed. Do these need to be mounted flat, or can they be wall mounted and still give out a WiFi signal?
@@MrPantss I have mine wall mounted and it works great 👍
@@WhatWouldGordonDo great thank you, I plan to put mine in an over head cupboard in the Motorhome on the back panel.
Great video mate. Let me know how you get on with coverage
What's ehhhthernet??
Thanks for the sarcasm it is much appreciated
Can this be used without a SIM card / carrier plan? Example- plug it into a hotel's ethernet for wifi in the hotel room-
Does it connect to your current hotspot plan? Like I have a 30GB hotspot plan so will that cap out at 30GB?
No idea sorry as I use an unlimited data sim in it
Hey have you tried it? If so was it capped at 30GB or was it unlimited?
@@choppamaxx8383 There is a data cap dependent on your plan, however if you go over it charges you extra per gig and you can keep using it if you need to.
I got external antenna an can't tell wu I have do hook it up guess just plug it in.
I'm a traveler and this would be great for my mobile office! I think I heard something about an external antenna being able to suction cup to window! What antenna will work?
You liked my comment but no reply? How have you managed to log into the app it’s not letting me there seems to be a fair few complaints about this I literally can’t use it without the app any help I’m desperate here!
I have no issues at all with the app and I use it on a daily basis and I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner but I work full time and I posted this video months ago
reset permissions on website
This is the m1 but there is also an m2 which is currently 60 quid more on Amazon, is it worth getting the m2 over the m1 or is there not much difference in speed download and uploads
No idea sorry I only own and use the M1
Why he keeps saying mili bits, its wrong mate, its MEGA bits (Mb)...
I never confess to be a a genius so I apologise, I will take a look at all your videos to see if you make any mistakes and let you know 👍
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
This question has been answered several times in the thread, any sim card as long as the unit is unlocked to all networks and it does not have to be a data plan as I use a normal phone plan with unlimited data
those rubber things come off for an anntena
So Im in the process of turning the storage unit that I rent into mancave. I have everything I need in there. Couch, lazy boy, space heater, flat screen, xbox, microwave, mini fridge, etc. Only thing im missing is the internet because it doesnt have any coaxial or ethernet outlets. Will this be a good fit for my situation?
No idea sorry
those 2 little rubber things on the bottom are not legs they have antenna ports that you can add an external antenna for more distance
I explained that in the video but thanks for pointing it out as most people think they are feet
Only problem I believe is the Ethernet port is only 100mbps so if linking this to a mesh system etc that will be the fastest speed you will get right?
Correct but the fastest speed I can get from my network is 60mbps it is more than enough
Great video! A few questions though... can we use a T-Mobile SIM card to operate it? What does it mean when it says “26 days left”? And what happens when we us all of the GB? Do we really use up all of our data?
If you buy an unlocked version of this then yes you should be able to use any sim in it
The 26 days left is set up in the app, its the day that your data is reset and the 26 days left means you have 26 days till your reset day
I have no idea what happens if you use all of your data up as I'm on unlimited data sorry
can i use a vodaphone sim that has a 4 digit pin with this router? i have a pre paid 50gb sim card, but when i restart my phone it requires a pin. wondering if i can use that with this hotspot. thanks
Not sure as it's never happened to me but I think you can remove the pin off the sim in your phone settings
@@WhatWouldGordonDo ah thanks for the response
So just so I'm clear, to use the device, all I need to do is put in a sim card, setup the device, and boom internet?!
Yes
@@WhatWouldGordonDo Can I put my phone SIM card or do I need a separate SIM card with it's own plan?
Really in-depth. Appreciate you showing us, mate.
Hi nice video what the data limit or data cap and what is your monthly plan?
The sim that is in it at the mo is a pay-as-you-go so we could test it but we are going for a 24 month contract with network 3 with unlimited data no caps for £11 for 6 months then £22 a month for 18 months
Thanks for the Video! a question: can be used (in need) as portable wifi repeater? thanks
I believe so but I personally have never done it
@@WhatWouldGordonDo maybe a very good idea for a new video!
Hi could I use this abroad for work?
If you have an international sim card in it yes
Is this the exact same one as the At&t version? whats the difference?
Sorry never seen the version you mentioned so cannot comment
@@WhatWouldGordonDo At&t Netgear Nighthawk MR1100 M1 looks exactly the same just has the at&t logo on it
Does this require a subscription plan ?
Depends on what sim card you put in it, you can put a pay as you go sim in it or a pay monthly one its up to you
@@WhatWouldGordonDo a net gear SIM card? or what the network provider it is Associated with?
@@JayJay-ne9nh netgear don't provide sim cards they only sell the unit, the sim card you get from whatever network you choose
@@WhatWouldGordonDo okay so I would get a ( at&t SIM card ) and can that be A basic account on the SIM card and that can unlock unlimited 5G speeds up to 20 devices and my subscription would come from ( at&t ) and for instance I can pay my bill a head of time as if I had a unlimited phone subscription on a ( at&t device )
@@JayJay-ne9nh in theory yes
Can it take giffgaff
No idea sorry, its unlocked so I would guess so
Thanks for the video, seems a great device but as a single person on my own is there any point if I was to get mobile broadband to actually get this device, as this seems to be for heavy use, there are others on the market a lot cheaper? Or would you think the quality of this is worth it anyway ?
For single use I can watch and stream HD movies at fairly low speeds for example from just a hotspot on my phone, but sometimes it can be a little unreliable, so looking for a router that will bump it up a bit, what would you suggest ?
Thanks
Like I said in the video, I got this unit because it has an ethernet port so it suited me, we buy tech that suits our needs so if you don't need something with an ethernet port then there are alot more cheaper options but I am a normal person not a tech reviewer so I am not in a position to give advice other than on a product I own and use sorry
@@WhatWouldGordonDo
Will this router work with any SIM card ?
I’ve just had a conversation with three and they said that there is a difference between ‘data sim’ - which are more expensive and are used for routers and iPads etc and ‘normal sim’ which is the ones you put in your phone. I am led to believe that they would both work, though but the data SIM cards are just practically a scam.
@@christofinb I currently use a mobile phone sim from EE that had unlimited data and unlimited calls and texts, now the calls I can't use for obvious reasons but the data is unlimited and I can use the texts through the app
@@WhatWouldGordonDo
Thanks 👍 so phone Sims should work for the main reason the device is used for i.e to provide mobile broadband.
If I buy a phone sim unlimited data I'm not bothering about phone calls etc I just want to use it for the mobile broadband.
I ask as so called 'data sims' seen to be more expensive but they do less.
Just calling them data Sims they are exploiting a situation.
Totally agree and I've had no issues at all using mine
Brother, can this device run without battery?
It will work with the internal battery removed but only if it has power plugged into the USB C
@@WhatWouldGordonDo thanks. your answer is very helpful
@@fauzanveri4349 if it over heats tho it will keep restarting
Great video Gordon - like with the USB port can I watch movies via SDA? Also in the van it will / can run off 12v USB USING WHITE POWER PLUG ?! Cheers Chris
It runs off a standard USB C type connector plugged into a USB port that as far as I am aware is a 5V output
What carrier are u using
is this the 1 gig plan?
Do you just bang any sim in these ? I’ve an unlimited everything sim from vodaphone or do you need a data specific one ?
I have an unlimited ee sim made for a phone and have no issues, I can even send and receive texts using the netgear app
@@WhatWouldGordonDo sweet, thanks for the reply mate.
Thanks for your review. I bought one of these as I need something solid if no fiber network available.
The only thing which I am afraid is the mobile network specification or limitation. In practice
Is it good for gaming
If so How’s the latency
No idea sorry I'm 50 and not into gaming
It’s great for gaming
@@OneWay0024 Thanks bro
@@WhatWouldGordonDo Please do an update on this soon I just got one
Hi Gordon,
I have M1 and have removed the battery and plugged into AC power and it won’t power up?? Is there a setting I need to alter so I can work off my 12v caravan battery?? Cheers Chris
I removed the battery and run it off a USB outlet no problem but putting 12v into it is too much power as a USB is only about 5v
The USB C OUTLET? I’ve tried this and it failed? Won’t turn on?? So I just plugged into 240v with power cord supplied and left in USB C power port and it won’t turn on? Only if battery is in?? Cheers Chris
@@chrisdenison6550 no idea why yours won't sorry but mine works OK without battery
I'm having the same issue. Did you find a solution?
@@tnezrose no unfortunately ☹️
I have one of these and was using it until early this yr. I had 16 devices connected to it and it got real slow. In the beginning it was really fast (AT&T hotspot) but the more I connected to it (16 devices) the slower it got. I kept losing service. It would disconnect LOTS of times during my internet access. Like I would lose connection 6-10 times a day. Got so frustrating. I'm now with Tmobile (hotspot) and it is a slower service but I don't lose connection. It might buffer a couple times if I'm watching a video online but only last a couple seconds. So moral of the story. Faster with ATT but lose connection LOTS. Tmobile slower but don't lose connection
Great vid bud! Definitely gonna invest
Thanks 😊
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what are the data plans ?
What ever data plan you choose as it is unlocked to all networks
What Would Gordon Do? and i can get this from anywhere it is available or the certain website
I bought mine off ebay but you can buy from amazon or anywhere else that sells it