Mobile Internet For The Motorhome | Netgear Nighthawk M2 (MR2100) Mobile Router
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We review the Netgear Nighthawk M2 (MR2100) Mobile Router, and test it in our Motorhome to provide mobile internet. We look at the features, connections, mobile and web app controls. I used it to upload three videos whilst we were away and connected it to our Sky HD box for streaming movies and catch up.
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The Vodafone SIM I am using is "Unlimited Max" and is £30 a month. It is a phone sim, rather than a data sim, but that's what they sent me when I asked for unlimited data.
Does the phone sim work just as good as I have noticed you don't get as much data with just data sim
As always Bob your review is excellent, straight forward and understandable for the layman. I know your interests are probably more motorhome related, but I really think you could have a full time job reviewing virtually anything, its just the way you go about it and the overall delivery honest and straight forward 10/10
Thank you very much!
Interesting video we used a TP-Link M7350 with a Giffgaff no contract 40gb data sim better than caravan site wifi also worked in France good enough to watch tv on through Amazon Fire Stick.
Great review Bob just purchased one yesterday hopefully will work well with the fire stick.
Good review.
Will be looking into one.👍
Great video helpful and very interesting. Please keep them coming
Many thanks for link.
A very interesting video, thank you x
Great thorough review well done 👍
Thank you
Good video and information
Top marks for the review, not sure about the price.
I have a three unlimited data sim for £22.00 per month, good review 👍
Thanks, that sounds good value
Have a look at the Maxview roam internet system, just installed on my van. Contact them they may send you one to review 🤔
for anyone watching this and may be put from buying it because it only has 1 ethernet connection (wired connection) you can simply buy a 4 port net work switch for around £10, which you would plug into the single ethernet port on this router, which would then give you 4 ethernet ports on the network switch, so you end up with 4 ports instead of one.
Good point, just plug it into a switch.
Nice gadget at a cost. My phone has plenty of data and as a hotspot it allows a wi-fi TV to connect to it (or a google cast). Just for camping etc I am thus done like that (dual sim phones exist too). Thought I would mention as another route to go. If I needed a constant gateway / server for 20 devices I see this one but for say 5 constant users a MiFi (even on a pole in the awning if reception were bad) is dirt cheap......One phone is fine as it stands though. Nice review of options out there though.............Lastly (Vodafone site looks down for quick maintenance s of now) but worth checking if that unlimited data applies to tethering / also if a max on users sim card wise.
Thanks for the informative video - can it be charged from a usb socket rather than the 220v adapter? It's expensive though as for the same money you can get a full diy kit with external aerial from motorhome.wifi - not sure if this has the network plug connector though.
Yes, probably best on a fast USB charger though.
great review, will be getting now when get our 1st van in 4 weeks time, see that Three are doing an unlimited data sim for £11 a month for the first 6 months
Thanks, never had much luck with Three as a network. What is it after 6 months?
@@BobEarnshawMoHo £22
Great review looks a really good product. What router were you using previously.
Thanks, I still have a Huawei E5577C MifI pocket router
Very interesting video Jenny & Bob. Bob, in general is the shower a good pressure and is the temperature control good (as in a domestic shower)?
If you mean our motorhome shower, it's not as high pressure as the one at home, but ours is perfectly acceptable and nice and hot.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Cheers Bob
Fantastic review from the both of you excellent information as always. Just what I’m after & if you can use it without an aerial then that’s money saved there plus no holes in the roof.😁👈me 👍👍👍
Hi Bob another question
When you changed over to phone sim
Did you have to put the sim into a phone to register it or did you put the sim straight into the netgear night hawk
Thank you for your help we are getting the nighthawk 2 so been trying to gather as much information including getting the external aerial
Regards
Tinab
The sim just goes straight in the router.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo
Thank you
Hi Bob, did you install an external antenna, if so which one please? Great videos by the way.
Not yet. Works OK without one.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thankyou, I’ll try without first.
great system ,,gladiator my favorite film ,,but £300 odd i will stick with the free one i received from bt when my broadband went down great info though ,,
These are a hundred times better than the naff routers that bt provide bud
Hi Bob would you be able to make a video installing the sky where wires go in router from sky box and how to install sky to your netgear wifi for the sky to use the wifi
Which external Ariel would be best for this
Thank you for your help
Love your reviews
No, I'm afraid I can't show where the wires go, I've got a new motorhome that doesn't have a satellite. As for the router that simply plugs in using a LAN patch cable into the back of the sky box. One of these amzn.to/30aBQaQ
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Thanks Bob really appreciate the link
Would never have known what cable to get
Regards
Tina
Good review on this mobile broadband router, the price is off putting though, if it was £200 max i would consider it. The reception and speed will be all dependent on the actual signal from each mobile company. In major cities i imagine you would get the top speeds but in remote locations not so good. Im with BT broadband and I have BT plus which gives me a BT mobile broadband modem and chip with unlimited data when my broadband goes down supplied by BT inclusive of my BT package. I think this is a better device but by £300+ i don’t know.
Yes, we are dependant on the signal, but this device seems to have worked reliably this last two weeks. I have an extended test video coming out next week.
Hi Alan just wanted to ask question of bt mobile
Is it good in rural areas or have you only tried near towns
Thinking of getting bt mobile for netgear 2 as with having halo gives me double data
But just wanted to find out if signal for 4g any good
Thank you
Tina
What Network do you use Bob? I like the sound of this, outlay cost is steep but after that we could save on phone data. Vodafone, EE are advertising Unlimited data sims .
I'm using a Vodafone Unlimited max sim at £30 a month.
I did some homework on signal strengths and o2 is the best but they don't offer a sim but Vodafone is second. I think we'll be investing. Cheers Bob
Like your box holding assistant [ jenny ]
Thanks for the Video! a question: can be used (in need) as portable wifi repeater? thanks
Yes you can, it calls it data offloading, either via WiFi or Ethernet.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo oh cool! thanks!
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OK, multipurpose device but £300 ain't Peanuts.. although a one off payment.
*Device still requires Sim with unlimited date which is & £20+ per month but could facilitate multiple connections*
how does it charge if youre not on EHU? Do it mean relying on an inverter or is there a way to keep it powered on 12v?
Thanks for the detailed review, while it is a lot of money as many say, for me its a proper router that will allow me to run my Synology NAS and even CCTV and POE switches set up if i wanted to, so well worth it.
edit, price of the M2 is now £330 and the 5G version is now out at an eye watering £740.
Wow, don't think I'll be buying the 5G version for a while! It will run off USB in the motorhome when not on hookup. We have a 100w solar panel to keep the leisure batteries topped up.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Thanks Bob, perfect
Hello Mrs & Mr Earnshaw, I do apologize in advance for my ignorance but I just would like to ask you if that Netgear works in main land Europe.
Thank you
Yes it does. UK mobile providers have roaming agreements with European providers.
Bob Earnshaw thank you Mr Earnshaw
Mr. Earnshaw, if I could ask you another question, if you wouldn’t mind to tell us the price of your unlimited plan. We understand if it is to personal. Thank you again, ciao
£30 a month.
Bob Earnshaw thank you very much Mr & Mrs Earnshaw, I hope they will sponsor you so we’ll buy through your channel, perhaps you’ll get some credit. I hope they will deliver to Italy. Ciao and thank you for producing such high quality videos.
Hi Bob, got my Netgear router and when charged and SIM in it is in German! How do I get it to show English instruction for set up?
Swipe up, setting, screen, swipe to the bottom, default language. Or, Wischen Sie nach oben, Einstellung, Bildschirm, wischen Sie nach unten, Standardsprache. 😁
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Hi Bob, thank you for your reply, your German is very impressive! When I swipe up it says WLAN anpassen can’t get a setup screen, do you think my device is faulty?
@@anneprowse78 I have exactly the same problem, except mine is entirely in Spanish. Swiping up makes no difference at all.
Great honest review. Nice and clean.
We are in the process of ditching out landline & BB at home for a 4G connection. Have you tested it out fully in a LAN with a WiFi printer.
I'm a fan of Netgear products. And have been using and recommending them for domestic and commercial situations.
I know its a router but has it any (standard home/small office) limitations that you are aware of. Also is there any benefit of the MR2100 over the MR1100. if it is easier to configure the setting via the app or 198.*.*.* link.
Thanks, I was reviewing it as a motorhomer using it as mobile router for a motorhome, but realise it has potential to replace domestic routers. Maybe will try what you suggest later.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Thanks for the reply
In Italy they have unlimited 4G for around €20. And we have been waiting for it to arrive here in the UK. And as we live out of the way only O2 has a strong signal.
The cost is the same, the speed is 3x. No DECT phones to hunt down or keep chgarged and we can take it away with us. its a draw - win - win -win.
Are you aware if there is any other difference between the MR1100 and the MR2100 other than the touch screen? Is it worth the extra £100
We use xbox one as it has Sky Go app Amazon Video App and Netflix app and you tube
Do I plug the XBox one into router like you have plugged your sky box into it ?
Looks really good and easy to set up
By look of sky you have in motorhome husband will be pleased watching films on night and I have no problem downloading ebooks and using Alexa for music
Thanks, yes I suppose you could plug the Xbox direct into the Netgear M2.
Obviously a great piece off kit, electronics and gizmos are not my expertise but I do like the multi functionality of this little box. I might be concerned about carrying it in a man bag or similar. Does Netgear suggest this as an option?🤔👍🖖🏴🏴🏴
No, just my thoughts, useful to have with us. It's not too large to carry around.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Obviously I am not concerned about the weight. There are "some" sites that are suggesting not to use mobiles next to your ear, presumably because of the suggested harmful effects. Again I am not an expert on these suggested problems. If a mobile phone could cause this kind of concern, what is the potential harm that these products can cause? I know you are not an expert in the side effects of these products either. Do you think that I am being overly worried? I like playing with tech like most of our population, but I am having second thoughts. Landlines, telegraphs and good old fashiond letter writing. The future?🤔👍🖖🏴🏴🏴🍺
I imagine it's like eating too many carrots - too much of anything does you no good. if you walk around with it glued to your head, bound to do something.
Hi would it pick up Free Wi-Fi there are at some sites
It can act as a WiFi extender. Netgear call it 'offloading'. So it can pick up WiFi from a campsite fof example and distribute it via its own WiFi. Never going to be as good as a decent mobile signal though.
Is the Netgear Nighthawk M2 compatible with 5G networks?
No, it's not a 5G Router, there is a newer one the Netgear M5 which I believe is.
Hi Bob, Following your lead and recommendation we are having a Netgear M2 in our new van. Can you please tell me what size SIM card it requires - ie physical size not capacity. Have got a good deal with EE. Barry
It's the middle size, micro. Most providers do the standard SIMs with different cut outs for the sizes.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Thanks Bob, You refer to being able to connect your SKY+ box to the ethernet port. Does that allow you to record programmes onto the box as it would in a domestic set up? We intend to link an Amazon TV firestick to the mifi and being able to have a fully functional SKY+ would be great. Any chance of a follow up 'how to' video on this? Sounds too good to be true?????? or am I missing something obvious here? Barry
Yes, it allows you to download programmes as if at home, depending on the mobile signal of course. It would be difficult to do a follow up because I don't have a satellite dish on my current van, I just use a Firestick now. Did this 3 years ago. ua-cam.com/video/o7FHHVCZksw/v-deo.html
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Ahh! So you still need a dish then? We don't intend fitting to new van so looks like it was too good to be true? Isn't it always? is there any recording facility on the firestick? Ours hasn't arrived yet so still very much in the dark. Cheers, Barry
Great review - what unlimited package do you have ?
Vodafone unlimited max £30 a month
Bob Earnshaw is that a data only sim or a phone sim
It's a phone sim, they don't do unlimited data sims. I asked for unlimited data, but they sent me a unlimited phone sim. Seems to work fine in this router.
Dear sir, @12.45s Do you think it’s possible to transfer files to the connected usb storage device using this nighthawk? I want to connect a remote (timelapse) camera with the ethernet cable to the m2 and store the images to the storage device (e.g a stick or even a ssd drive) which can be picked at the location. How about overheating risks you think? Can one override sleepmode? Thanks
Hello Bob! I have a question did the M2 still works if the battery were removed but the M2 is plug-in into a power?
Yes, but it comes up with a warning saying no battery. Not sure why you would do that though.
Bob Earnshaw thanks Bob! Thinking of it to prolong the lifetime of the battery. Every time the battery will get full charge will just removed it from charging and stay it plugged when at home
Hello Bob, thanks a lot for this video, I found it by chance on the internet. It is very useful. I have the Netgear Nighthawk M2 (MR2100) Mobile Router that you comment on this video. I wanted to ask you this. I would like to connect my mobile phone to the "wifi" available on the Netgear Router, but I don't see the "Netgear" option listed under the "wifi available networks" on my mobile phone when I press "settings". Could you advise me, please?... Is there a special button that I should click on to allow my mobile phone to access the internet of the Netgear Router? Many thanks indeed, and sorry but I am not very technically minded! Ana.
No, but you need to check in the settings of the Netgear, what the WiFi is called,. When you set it up it asks to give the WiFi network a name, that's the name you search for to connect your phone to. Mine is called Bobnetgear for example. It should tell you what the network name is and the password on the router screen.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Thanks very much for this reply, Bob. Sorry, I haven't used UA-cam for a while and hand not seen your message. I shall try what you say. Thanks very much for the advice. Kind regards, and the video was very useful indeed. Ana
I have the new virgin oompah tv package which comes with an unlimited sim will this go in the netgear
Also I see you have Sky in your motor home do you pay extra on top of your home Sky package?
We used to take our Sky Box away with us when we had a satellite system on the roof, since we changed motorhomes, we haven't bothered with a Satellite system and don't miss it. No I didn't pay extra to take our own sky box away. Shhh, don't tell sky!
Bob Earnshaw so I could get an old sky box take my sky dish down and use it at our caravan which is permanently sited do you think I’d get charged
@@joeduffy9431 the Sky Box has to be activated, so you'll need a viewing card in it. I was using my home sky box, just taking it away with us. To answer your other question, yes your Virgin Sim should work in the Netgear router, I use a vodaphone sim for a phone.
Bob Earnshaw I will have to look at another way of getting more channels than tv.
Way too expensive! We have an EE mini WiFi router which costs about £13 for 30GB. Very rarely don’t have a good signal. PS Merry Christmas lol (my wife spotted your cushion in the background).
Yes, but you have to remember what else this router can do.
The EE Mini runs of mains or battery. Runs for 8 hours on battery. We have it plugged in to a socket so it charges when on hookup and auto switches to battery once we unhook so we constant WiFi. Have an app on my phone to show what data has been used and whose connected.
Battery, 20 users, 2gbs download, USB tethering, port filtering and VPN Passthrough plus LAN connection are the main things you pay extra for.
True. Bit much just for using in a Motorhome tho’.
It could replace our domestic broadband too.
I nominate Bob to test drive the one wheel scooter or segway 😜
Good review, nice bit of kit, however, the price seems rather steep for what it can do.
Thanks for the nomination, but I'd rather go bungee jumping! Not.
I take it you know the voda sim is capped when abroad? The device itself is just far too expensive, it needs to be at least 100 pounds cheaper. I have a roof mounted aerial in my Motorhome and considered the device but it’s just a ridiculous amount of money.
Yes it is capped at 25gb a month. Half my total allowance of the last sim. Think that will be enough. Also got 8gb roaming on our phones.
Why there are two wifi???
Sorry don't understand what you mean. There is the mobile Internet and the WiFi that the Netgear produces connects the TV, laptops and phones to the Mobile Internet via the Netgear M2.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo Aha now i got it why there are two bands , we create one then two appear . but what is the difference bewteen the two and which one we must use? Or am i wrong in this too?
I understand your question now. The Netgear M2 produces two WiFi signals (or bands) that you connect your phone, laptop or TV to, one is a 5GHz signal, which faster but has less range, the other is the more common 2.4Ghz signal.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo it is really good router👍.. There is an update,should I update it or not? This update will effect on the wifi or signals or charging or etc? I just bought it a week ago
Thanks
I have always done the updates for it, not had any problems so far.
Really interesting and informative, thank you. I’m looking into getting an unlimited data SIM at present. Who do you think is the best coverage, ie EE, Vodaphone or Three? Thanks
EE followed by Vodafone then Three
Bob Earnshaw thanks for that,I will try ee
I have a three sim and an EE sim both in tp link mifi routers. To be honest I have found that speed etc all depends on location but where both work well I think EE is faster and gets reception in more areas. Not tried vodaphone though
Hi, Nick forgot to say that Smarty (owned by 3) has an offer on for unlimited everything for 18.75 per month at the moment - if interested here is a link where you get a free month and a 10 amazon voucher and I get a free month referme.to/N6risNo. I'm using Smarty and it is exactly the same as three in speed etc - just uses online support no phone
@@simonbailey2399 it does sound good, but I don't find the three network coverage as good. Hardly any Three signal at home at all. Plus I'm on a year contract now!!
After doing this review thought you might like to watch this insight into 5g ua-cam.com/video/_CTUs_2hq6Y/v-deo.html think it will be a very long time before we see a good 5g signal on caravan sites.
Lets see it working in a remote location until then it’s all talk
Like said it would benefit from an aerial.