AT&T NetGear "Nighthawk" LTE Hotspot REVIEW
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- Опубліковано 7 бер 2018
- NetGear Nighthawk LTE Hotspot? Definitely. Need an Internet hotspot for when you're out and about or on the road? Do you find the idea of high-speed access from anywhere appealing? Of course you do, and secure access via your own hotspot too? What's not to like!
Tech expert Dave Taylor of www.AskDaveTaylor.com/ tests out the new Netgear Nighthawk 4G/LTE Mobile Hotspot from AT&T Wireless and finds it quite impressive. A best-in-class product, it offers a surprising number of features and capabilities, but don't get too confused: It doesn't offer 5G, nor does any product at this point: 5G won't even begin to be deployed until mid-to-late 2019.
Tests include speed tests while driving 80mph through Wyoming and parked in the middle of nowhere in Montana, along with an exploration of many of its other features.
Learn more about the hotspot at www.att.com/
#netgear #nighthawk #hotspot - Наука та технологія
Hi Just got this yesterday and it was 'buffering' a lot while watching your video from my PC. Is that normal? I only have a TV connected to it also??? Thnx
Thanks had it for a week and I love it
You CAN plug a CAT5 cable into it and run it to another device. I run mine to a 4-port Hub so I can hardwire my PC's.
I was wondering that Brett. I have a wifi router in another building I would like to run from this
If your router supports USB Modem or Android tethering, then you probably don't need this fairly expensive device. If you router is OpenWRT compatible then you can flash it with custom firmware to enable USB Modem or Android tethering. ;)
Thanks for sharing that detail! My entire house has CAT5 hardwired, to that's a great option.
Hey Dave videos like yours is why I purchased the nighthawk lte...But, I can't seem to operate it?...I purchased an att version ( with unlock option...I have the unlock numbers) ..It's has printed instructions to..login to attwifimanager..or 192.169.1.1 and nothing...I looked online and it seem many people are having this problem....what am I doing wrong?....need help
Thank you
ANYONE know why I'm getting slow speeds??
I have a Nighthawk M1 connected to a Cisco Micro booster and getting 12 down and 4 up? The bars keep fluctuating from 1 to 4! I had AT&T reset the booster and it's been 6 hours. I only have 2 devices connected within 10 feet. Shouldn't need a router for 2 device's? This is my first time setting up and have not purchased yet. I'm in LA a nd a tower is about 1/4 mile away! Simm is AT&T no limit, no throttling, no cap!
Battery is slow charging. 5hrs from 25% to 75%.
Can you use any of the functions without the att plan? Like use it for dlna etc? Use it via ethernet as a router in the hotel without the att plan?
I'm sorry to say this, but you have to have a certain service that has this device, in order to use the device. It also comes with a SIM card, a battery, and more. You can also charge your devices with it, and, use the USB type-c to charge the router, and the ethernet cable is to plug into another router. And you can manage your stuff, like username, passwords, and other than the router's functions using an app early. By the way, you can use the app to raffle, or Google Play. Also, it has 2.4 J, and five J. It also has a guest mode, where you can set it up, when guests come to your house, you can set that up, and it will let the guests get onto your guest Wi-Fi. So yeah. You will need to know if plan to do that everything with it. Sorry. Oh yeah I forgot to mention, it also has feet where you can hook an antenna to it. That way, if your getting poor speed At your home, or getting a 4-speed while you're traveling and your art bank, or other cars and vehicles, you can connect an external antenna, so yeah. It also comes with an SD card. At least folder. Runs off of that CPU thing you were talking about. sorry, I mean he was talking about. Are you planning on buying one? And if you are, then where do you want to get it from?
What ping do you get with it?
Good review appreciate your work
It can achieve 4g+ Signal?
Can you compare devices for as of today blue v. purple?
What is written on paper and what it really does thats what we need to know connects 20 devices? hughs net is 5g connects 5 devices but only really supports 2 3rd is lagged so much i dont bother
I got mine a couple weeks ago. Found it today on my table broken!
Going to pick this up this week since I just got a great new unlimited plan that includes 10 sim cards! Have you tested this with the external antenna?
I have not. let us know what you find if you do!
Yo how is it working and can it use a T-Mobile sim card?
D.R. LITTLEJOHN Doubt you can use a T-Mobile SIM but T-Mobile might have its own hotspots...
@Dave Taylor, can the Netgear Nighthawk provide Internet to a smart TV?,..(like for example, can you steam live shows with it the Netgear Nighthawk through your channel apps, while live programming, using the Netgear Nighthawk)
Theoretically but that'd sure eat up a LOT of bandwidth. I would proceed with caution or you might go through a 50Gb allotment in a few hours.
@@AskDaveTaylor ok, thanks...I'm sure allotment would finish out pretty quickly, if I was just using the netgear nighthawk on a smart tv, that requires an internet connection, for any smart tv's ability to live stream, or, stream on demand, whether it be cable channel apps like the ESPN app, CNN app etc. or other smart tv apps for streaming services, like vudu, Netflix, Hulu etc, In which I do plan on using a netgear nighthawk for those purposes on my smart tv......but as you mentioned the bandwidth would be finished up in no time, unless it's proceeded with some type of cautionary awareness.....but If I'm using, the Netgear nighthawk for internet connection on a laptop, tablet, Alexa, ipod, etc. The amount of bandwidth wouldn't run out so fast on those electronic devices.
Should i use this to replace my Att home wifi? I get 42.64 down and 16+ up on a 50mbps plan at $40 a month. Main reason is for my phone to get wifi on the go. I have Google home mini, Samsung smart TV and a laptop i rarely use.my only concern is taking on the go, my mini will be disconected. Will it reset mini to start settings or resume when return home? I live alone. Im saving $ on the lowest mobile plan 1gig at $45 a month as i am home all the time and connected to home wifi.
Can you use nighthawk model ro play pc games? Also whats my pick buy it outright 200$ ot go to carrier, whizh carrie wyoukd u prefer. Thanka -Allan
No it will have a strict nat type and no way to change it because it’s using cellular data
So I won't be able to run a lan cable from the hot spot to the ps4. Cause I have a cricket phone hotspot that uses the AT&T network. It works wireless. But I was gonna do a LAN connection today
So how do you use it with cricket
@@CourtPrettiiGurlNash You must go to Cricket and get a sim card from Cricket. And have Cricket activate it and insert it into the Mobile Hotspot Router. They will give u the rest of the details. I bought the 35.00 dollar mobile hotspot plan.
But is it like the sapphire 2 mobile hotspot, where it has it's own service that you can pay for, that will connect to any reciprocal ISP WITHOUT having TO INSERT any particular ISP sim card?. If I am travelling abroad, the sapphire will connect to almost any network and I don't have to have a sim card.
A hotspot tied to the AT&T network is not going to be comparable to a third-party device like the Sapphire. Still, the Sapphire can't perform magic; it still has to connect to a network so it can work. It just uses a 'guest' access of some sort. I reviewed the first gen Sapphire hotspot on my channel too, btw!
@@AskDaveTaylor thank you Dave. I am just asking because I travel internationally, and looking for the best current options. The Sapphire 2 is on sale now so I look forward to a review. I subscribed. 👌👍😁
Great to hear! I've reached out to Sapphire to see if they can send me a new unit. Stay tuned!
Is there anyway to change the NAT type on this thing? My XBOX ONE NAT is strict and not sure how to change it to open.
Wow really? I think my sp4 picks automatically for me when I do auto setup.
ATT will never under any condition change the NAT type to anything other than strict. What they will do is spend hours lying to you about how they don't know what you are talking about, and bounce you from tech to tech till you give up.
So here is what you do, and you better be ready to commit. You call them, and tell them open your NAT to open, and as soon as they start the run around you hit them with this. Ok, well then cancel my service and close my account on all my devices and I will just go over to VERISON because they know what NAT type is. BAM fixed in 10 minutes.
@@arctxbushman lol that's great but knowing my luck they'll be like ok consider it canceled.
What kind of ping are you getting?
Is IT possible to USE express VPN no this device?
Do you mean can you install ExpressVPN *on* the device? No, you can't install user software on the device. If you want to run it on your computer, sure, you can do whatever you want with the network connection.
Would you recommend this for rural folk who need to connect to the internet? Being that they need to connect to a cellular plan, how would one get around data caps and subsequent throttling?
Rural Internet is tough. I've tried these sort of hotspots and they've worked well, but they are dependent on a good cellular signal and if you're going to stream Netflix for some binge watching, you're going to go through a LOT of data. I'd talk to your cellular provider and see what they suggest. Good luck, rural's tough.
Dave Taylor I’ve been streaming off my throttled unlimited att plan just fine, but my hotspot sucks. The nearest dealer says throttling won’t be bad because there are few people in my area. However, my hotspot experience makes me think otherwise. I probably need an booster or something. Definitely, my situation is not unique and it sucks for rural folk
@Ben Lewis there are several on there for that price. What ebayer seller did you use?
@Ben Lewis I did see that last name. I think I will go to Best Buy and get the jetpack. I will know for sure it is good.
I am going to see if Best Buy has one of the Nighthawks for AT&T.
Saw another video where you can purchase a monthly $20 unlimited/no unthrottled SIM-card! Anyone know if this offer is still available in 2020?
Look on eBay
I got 145 Mbs down and 30Mbs Up! Nice!
I hope to use this in lieu of my satellite internet modem in a rural area, any thoughts?
Me too. Terrible options here in West Virginia with satellite and DSL only.
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.
You need to have a sim card in the Nighthawk in order to be able to get wifi. As long as you do that and pay for a plan, you can take this with you where ever you go. I took mine camping last summer
It is advertised as being able to be plugged directly into your home internet as a replacement for home WiFi, while also being able to grab it and take it wherever you go. Should work for what you’re saying because that is literally what it’s made for.
@@highkergaymer8301 . Hi. I just don't want two bills? I want to see if AT&T will let me replace the home (Bundled) modem with the Nighthawk and bill the same?
Life changer. This leaves the Hughes net service standing still. Now I can watch netflicks.
will geo wooowee. I just got HughesNet and have been trying to watch Netflix. Can’t watch a thing! I’m done with HughesNet
what is your monthly charge? can you start at stop at your discretion?
Does this just use your cell phone data as hotspot? It says 512mb??
@@robbusby4579 no, this is separate from my cell phone service. It is a self contained device that just gives you wireless internet, unlimited and no slowing it down.
Does this work with Verizon plans as well? I already have Verizon and don't really wanna switch but this does sound promising as I've been looking for a hotspot device.
Harper Roah it will not sadly since first AT&T will not unlock it so using it at all is helpless even just on lte and even if they did unlock it you would only be able to use lte you wouldn’t be able to use 4g or 3g because Verizon is cdma and AT&T is gsm and those do not work with each other
what does the dial bar opposite of the battery bar represent?
Not sure what you're talking about, Brian. Perhaps a visual indicator of how much of you data quota you have remaining?
How do I get the WIFI Plan? What is the AT&T Plan called for this device?
I would like too know this aswell
Anyone know how to change this to NAT type 2? It says NAT type 3 for me on my ps4
It’s impossible I’m taking mine back
Can the WiFi network be “hidden” with this device?
No only password protected.
Would I be able to use this to play online on the Xbox and download or update stuff? I have good service where I live there’s a AT&T tower close to my house but I just don’t have WiFi so I use my phone hotspot but it runs out
Theoretically yes, but those are going to use a huge amount of bandwidth so it's going to prove a very expensive use case.
No bro it will have a strict nat type so if you want to play any multiplayer your screwed even if your pulling 500mbs. No option to port forward or disable the firewall.
If you purchase it in full will it come unlocked?
Yes.
it's worth noting that this device can be ran with out the battery being installed so if you are in a place were there is mains power you can run it just off that and this will prolong the life of the battery over alll
Yes, but if you're going to always have it plugged in, why worry about battery life in the first place? :-)
My question is: I'm in a temporary location for a couple of months. Can this be my "daily-driver" to power my iMac, iPad, and iPhone without losing speed!
Possibly, but that's potentially going to be a lot of bandwidth so it might be pretty expensive over a few months. I'd not expect great Netflix streaming or similar either. Just the reality of this generation of hotspots, I think.
@@AskDaveTaylor Agreed on the expense.
@UCyrZ8XpeqIWhE1XUwxolcwA Does the device show how much data is left?
Does this work with consumer cellular?
The version from AT&T is definitely designed for their network. I'm sure CC has an equivalent.
Nice video. But just as an fyi I've used the Ethernet port directly to my laptop for wireless service. There are others on Reddit and Howard Forums that also confirm it can be used as an output port if you follow certain steps
Excellent, but do you have to do a bit of device hacking to get it working then? I worry about "if you follow certain steps"...
No "hacking" needed. It's the order in which you connect and power everything up. Plenty of people use the Nighthawk with a more powerful router to use wireless service as their home Internet.
very interesting. Can you point me to a video or tutorial on how to do that? I might well experiment with it myself...
Dave Taylor www.reddit.com/r/ATT/comments/78srea/netgear_nighthawk_mifi_ethernet/?. Lots more threads in the AT&T subreddit. Also more information at Howard's Forums.
Have you been able to attempt it yet? I just replicated my results again this morning. Just to make sure I hadn't missed something.
Hi there. Can I use this with a wireless HP printer?
Yes, that should work.
do you think this will give faster connection on xbox than 1mb wifi?
I don't know what you mean by 1Mb Wi-Fi. Is that your download speed?
No cause it’s a strict nat type only
Can you keep it on the charger and keep it on
Yes. It works fine that way.
that green screen control room background is hot..reminds me the tv show 'George Michael's Sports Machine'
Now that's throwback
Wow, you just throttled my memory 20-25 years back by mentioning George Michael's Sports Machine. Thanks, Marty Mcfly!
Has anyone used this on roku streaming? Netflix, HBOmax amazon, tubi? How are the speeds or any buffering?
I've used it for streaming. Works decently (you're not getting the 4K UHD version) but it'll eat up your bandwidth way faster than you'll want.
@@AskDaveTaylor what were your dwnld speeds. currently getting 10mps
Don't recall. I tested it rather a while ago at this point! 🙂
how do you use this as a media server? I have at&t and the paperwork refers to website that does not work anymore. I can only access the router thru the netgear mobile app
It's probably best to use this as a modem, by patching one of the LAN outputs from this device to the WAN input on a good full featured/media router. It has great radios built in but it's not a high end router at all.
Will it work with other networks (Verizon)?
Doubt it, but check with Verizon to be sure: They might have their own version of this device from Netgear.
May 2021 ~ I think about a year ago NetGear unlocked it to work with other carriers, besides ATT.
But reading online it seems it’s a hassle to get it working.
what does its battery power? New York City?
lol. pretty sure you'd need at least three of these to power The Big Apple for an evening.
What’s the best plan to answer calls on NiceNcontacts away from home, as hotspot?
I don't know what NiceNcontacts is, so I cannot answer your question!
@@AskDaveTaylor it’s an app to answer calls for a work from home job. Sometimes I need to take my laptop on the go and just wondering if this would hold up to take calls on from my laptop, something like ms teams chat calls?
Ahhh, I would definitely test it, and I expect it's going to work differently in different areas. Voice isn't incredibly demanding (compared to video chats) but I wouldn't be surprised to find it is a mixed experience...
@@AskDaveTaylor Thanks for replying.
You should have mentioned the model number there are two different kinds...
What is the difference in the middle number
Watching netflicks and good quality? 360 480 1080?
At least 720 or I would have said something about it. Good question!
Anybody live in a travel trailer and have this thinking bout adding wifi for when my nephew comes over is it good for having google echo Netflix? Smart TV?
The biggest problem with using something like the Netgear for a streaming TV channel or online gaming is that those consume a huge amount of bandwidth and it would end up being a very expensive solution. I'd look for another option for when your nephew is visiting, honestly. Maybe ask some of your neighbors?
Actually online gaming uses very little. Streaming movies, especially 4k is a different story. I use my phone as a hotspot to play Xbox live and only use maybe 100mb after about 2 hrs of online gaming.
Can u use it in the USA california?? Please help
Yes, should work great with AT&T service. Double check their coverage map first, but you should have no problems throughout the state.
@@AskDaveTaylor ok very interested where can i buy it send a link please Thank You!
Mili not Mega
he doesn't no the difference
@@Geo_Knows_Things "know the diff?"
Hey Dave, I have owned this Nighthawk in the U.S. for over a year. First, the early version had a different chip that was not Band 14 (FirstNET) capable. I live in a rural area with weak cellular options and zero broadband availability (excluding satellite). I average around 200Gb per month of usage. There are some problems with it. 1) It is not enterprise quality. My first Nighthawk failed after 5 months. AT&T replaced it quickly.2) Firmware: AT&T controls the firmware. The end user does not have any options of when it's installed or changed.3) Power: If heavy usage, especially via Ethernet, the USB-C is incapable of providing enough power. It supplements the increased power demand from the battery. If the battery is removed and it needs more power for the demand, it will shut off and restart.4) Battery: The battery is quite good until it's not. They swell and short out. With all that said, it is a great device for the "casual" user. For mobile use, it is affordable compared to the high quality devices. The Snap Dragon chip is good but wished they used the Sierra Wireless version capable of LTE-A (CAT 12 speeds). It's performs better with external antenna's. All in all, it's ok but not great. Appreciate the review and quality of your videos. Keep it up.
Good info, thanks for sharing!
Does it have a band 71?
You'll have to check with Netgear for specific bands, protocols and frequencies supported.
Would i be able to play and download steam games on this device
I imagine you can try it, but 1. It's going to eat up your bandwidth alarmingly fast, and 2. The throughput might be insufficient for good gameplay.
Is it possible to use it in the philippines?
You'll have to check with your local cellular carrier for that answer, Jonathan!
Hell no, man! They don't even have electricity in the Philippines!
can I unlocked this and use it with another phone company like tmobile
I don't believe so, but you can check with Netgear to find out for sure.
@@AskDaveTaylor thank you for your quick response.
@@DOMINILOCO It is locked to At&T.. I put a Verizon sim in mine and it wouldn't work. I have been looking for a way to unlock it unsuccessfully so far
@@andreweastwood6598 . Hi. Where did you get yours and how much?
@@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285 I bought it at best buy. It was $199.99. searched Bestbuy.com and they didn't have it on their site. Your local one may still have it. AT&T also sells it. When I bought mine, Best buy had it in stock and AT&T was out of stock. Now it is reversed. Here is a link for AT&T www.att.com/devices/netgear/nighthawk-lte-mobile-hotspot-router.html#sku=sku8820339
Seen on Unlimitedtogo
Bought the NightHawk MR1100 wireless modem/router and it worked as robust as advertised .. however it rolled over and died 81 days after I bought it (shit happens) .. went to Netgear's site, registered and proved my online buy (from Bestbuy) .. Netgear's site outlines a 90-day replacement warranty and 1-year limited warranty .. endured a talking down to by a Netgear tech rep over the phone (have you rebooted, do you have power, is your simm properly connected, etc.) .. the end of this story is Netgear REFUSED to honor the 90 replacement warranty, insisting that it's a Bestbuy problem (Bestbuy has a 15-day replacement warranty) .. now using my dual simm phone to get buy and waiting for Brand X wireless modem/router replacement from Amazon .. I have bought many routers over the decades and will buy many more I'm sure, but I will NEVER BUY NETGEAR EQUIPMENT AGAIN!
Huawei B818 ?
Can I hook up to my home internet away from 10 miles away.
It works by creating a cellular hotspot and then letting multiple devices share that connection. Your home Internet is not part of the equation.
Price? Will it work in middle of nowhere?
$200. You can get it a Best buy or from AT&T. You have to be able to get a cell signal from AT&T to use it.
On YT, go to 'Big Family Homestead'. They do an in depth evaluation of their usage in the middle of WI. They have virtually no cell coverage at their place. But, check them out...let them tell you...you'll be amazed!
If people read the comments, they will find it that he misspoke about the battery terminology. But he keeps being polite and answering the peoples repetitive question that he answered over and over. Some people are just really jerks about it. I just ordered the nighthawk, my plan will be with tmobile. I live near a tower I think. The 4g lte speed I get from my phone is already over 100mbs download and 30 upload. At times is even double those results. But with this device and no throttle involved. I think I will be pleased with the overall product. Can't wait.
Thanks. Appreciate that you recognized I've tried to keep things civil when people are being hostile about a single word misspoke in the video. :-)
@@AskDaveTaylor Yea man, I think their hostile behavior over such a small matter says alot about them. I enjoyed the review, keep up the good work.
Ok so like. Im so confused on how all this stuff works. I live in a hotel. And the wifi is horrible. All i care about is being able to game online. Is there any way i can just have my own internet. Im having a really hard time finding a non confusing answer
A unit like this would help you out with basic Internet connectivity for email, etc, but it's really not designed for gaming. You'd have two problems; connection speed and the cost of going through so much bandwidth when you're live.
@@AskDaveTaylor i gotcha. Thanks alot I appreciate it. I ordered a WoW internet thing. Hopefully i can hook it up at the hotel with no problems. Yea i live just like Schitts Creek lmao
Will it work with net buddy unlimited wifi?
Yes
How much do you pay for Netbuddy wifi? And where do i get it?
@@jat-justamaturetech-philpj8285 I don't use netbuddy's service but I know the Nighthawk works with them because they sell it. Their service is $60 per month. I use Verizon's prepaid unlimited data in a jetpack. It is $65 per month by itself or $45 per month if you have a phone with them. I also have AT&T unlimited tablet plan for $29.99 per month that also works in this Netgear nighthawk, if you know what you are doing.
@Andrew eastwood Could you explain how I would use the att tablet plan with the nighthawk? I have the at&t tablet plan and wouldn't mind not having to spend extra money.
@@Tomgirl87 If you have the tablet plan and the sim for it, just put it in the netgear nighthawk. You have to change the apn to broadband. To do that you will have to look up the owners manual on the AT&T website. There are details about this on Reddit which is where I learned about it.
Does it come with at&t garbage mat type 3 as well
I have no idea what "AT&T Garbage Mat Type 3" means, so I can't answer.
Dave Taylor NAT type.
Hey I have the nighthawk m1 but i am here in australia and here they call their network the 4GX its basically faster than 4G but not as fast as the 5G's 10Gbps i am in the middle of no where and i get 200 download and 20 upload the upload isnt that great but the download makes up for it but when you are at a tower that support the full frequencies of the device and there is not many people on that specific tower that must be what is happening right now... And they use different frequencies on the australian model then the US Model. I have a video on the speeds but that is somewhere else in australia because we got this to travel with (my family is traveling australia)
I would ask your local cellular network provider what's going on and what kind of speeds you should expect. Don't know much about Aussie cellular deployment. :-)
Dude 200 download and 20 upload is not slow at all! Dang I wish I had internet like that!!!
Goddamn, 5000 mega amp-hour. I am getting this to get unlimited range on my Tesla. Thanks Netgear!
I know, impressive, eh?
It's rated mAh for Milliamp hours not Mega amp hours.
@@1217Inferno Hey, no-one's pointed this out before. Thanks. :-) :-)
good stuff =)
Thanks!
I am a tech who constantly travels and I cover most of the area you tested lol As I am getting tired of all the hotels seaming to give up on their internet, I was wanting to try something different
So are you going to go for it and get a Nighthawk to test out for a few weeks? Let us know how it works for you!
The speed man come on
4 1/2 minutes in I share a speedtest score. Please watch the entire video if you are going to check out one of my reviews, I put a lot of info into 'em. Thanks!
Just about everyone gets 20-35Mbps no matter where you are. I have been researching these things and in Los Angeles and even Portland OR, that seems to be it. I am not that impressed by the speed, but the device is pretty amazing. For reference, I have the Sierra Wireless WiMax (Sprint's fake 4g) back about 9 years ago and saw these speeds. Meanwhile my S10+ phone sees up to 230Mbps in Portland, and around LA 50-180Mbps.
use a old/second hand iphone do the same job or similar...
Not quite the same thing, but if you have a spare iPhone, you might be able to get it to work as a hotspot. Not sure it'll save you any $$
Does it work on a ps4 ? Any lag?
Unplayable man
@@inspiregracevlogs2365 bullshit I play my Playstation 4 on my laptop via remote play using this exact Hotspot. Runs smooth as fuck you are a moron.
I just downloaded all my catalogs and played online no problem
Troll America what ping do you get on Fortnite?
@@summondominion how you get around the strict nat type?
Did I miss it or does he say how much hot spot data it has? Unlimited?
And I guess this works with people who have no internet besides their phones?
I don't mention how much data it has because the plan you buy is seperate from the hardware device, Mark. Check with AT&T to learn about your options...
Dave Taylor ,
Thanks! We live in a rural area with no internet besides our phones... so this would be an option for streaming etc?
Thanks!
Ah, probably not, actually. It would really depend on whether you luck out and get a strong, fast signal or not, but streaming (esp Netflix, etc) eats up a HUGE amount of bandwidth so it might well eat up your entire data plan in an evening anyway.
Dave Taylor we use AT&T and have a really good signal but our plan only comes with 15 gig hotspot really wish we could increase that, so if this router doesn’t give us much more than what our phones already provide a hotspot then might not be worth the time... I need an endless hotspot more or less
Gigabit LTE (not Gigabyte LTE)
How about updating this video. It supports an entire network. I will link the video(s) using it as the access point.
Also the 2 rubber feet pull out, it has external antenna jacks, works extremely well will with external antennas.
Also seen several posts about the oem power supply will not be able to power it with multiple device's constantly hooked to it. They recommend using a 2.4 amp verses the 1.2 amp supplied. Might want to investigate it.
We are planning to buy one in a couple weeks. We plan use netbuddy.co as the service. $60 4GLTE unlimited plan.
Thanks for the review!
How has that gone for you? I'm setting my parents up with it soon.
What type of external antennas will fit?
I pay 29,95 euros a month for 300 mbps 4G+ unlimited plan. Actually my ISP does not even have limited plans available. But I live in Finland, seems your ISPs have some catching up to do. :)
Agreed
I'm late I just got mines yesterday luckily I still have at&t Og unlimited plus family i was able to retain unlimited data for my hotspot
I got mine @ $40/m visible wireless mvno of Verizon Wireless unlimited no cap no throttle
5000MaHr aka 5000 Milli-amp Hr, NOT mega ampHr
Yeah, misspoke. Obviously it's not a mega-amp-hour. Someone else already pointed that out. Hardly a crisis, tho. :)
Dave Taylor
Yep not a crisis, but could be confusing for somebody that just understands mega is a lot more than milliamps
That night hawk is impressive, good video, I'm using the netgear explore 815s on AT&T,
I mean it could be a crisis. A 5000 megaAh lithium battery would have roughly the same energy as the Hiroshima bomb.
Ha. Definitely an unintended consequence, if so!
I bought this and went thru OTR MOBILE 60 BUCKS A MONTH. 100% unlimited it runs smooth as silk. I play Playstation 4 off it all the time. No need to sign up thru att they will throttle you
Thanks bro!
Just bought it through Otr mobile. Do you need to add each device to the app? Or just connect it wifi.
Can I play xbox live on this
I have to say that I would doubt it would work well, but I haven't tried it personally.
There’s a company called “OTR Mobile” selling these with unlimited data plans, and I know several people using it for gaming consoles. I’m looking for a cheaper source for the device
Yes u can play xbox live I play ps4 and pc with no problem
Yes....you do “have to say this” because not everyone is as versed in how these devices work, which is why we are watching UA-cam videos. Who do you think your audience is? Techno geeks? They don’t need you to give them your opinion about Gear. They are smart enough and proficient enough about what’s out there to draw their own conclusions from what they read on the specs sheet of the device.
So, don’t insult your viewers a potential subscribers With condescending comments like, “do I really need to say this?”
I appreciate your perspective. Not sure I agree with it, but I appreciate that you took the time to leave it as a comment.
It shuts off once it hits 50 mbs very annoying
Sounds like you might have hit your bandwidth quota. Talk to your provider about what options you have.
Dave Taylor I have unlimited plus plan. Every time the speed hit 50 MBs, it restarts. I got two night hawks. Does the same thing.
@@bassfamily86 Ugh, sounds like a design flaw. Check with Netgear customer support, see if they have a firmware update?
I know I'm late, but I have the unlimited plus plan also and it never restarts.
5,000 MEGA Amp hour battery. LOL. It's like a nuclear power plant!
mah stands for MILLI amp hour. Milli means "1/1000" . Mega means "1 million".
You basically stated the power of this battery as a billion times more than it is. You could go 3 million years between battery charging!
I calculate I can power my entire house at maximim power 24/7 for over 1,000 years on one charge!
Right! Pretty amazing technology, isn't it? :-)
TOOO PRICY
5000000000 MEGAWATTS!!!!! 😆😆😆😆
Impressive, eh? :-) I don't show the HOUSE SIZE battery that's in my backyard :D
mega amp? lol milli amp
BUY THIS IF YOU WANT CONSTANT REBOOTS
Or not. Never once had that issue with ours during our testing period. FYI.
Wrong it's not one way ethernet
Effectively it is, though. What would be the point of already having a hot Ethernet plug and connecting the Nighthawk rather than using the Nighthawk as your Internet connection?
@@AskDaveTaylor yes use it as home connection with a wireless router by turning on IP passthrough, disabling DHCP, and disabling ethernet standby
@@MegaGamer84 Interesting. Since that's not really its purpose (at least in my opinion) why not just use a standard router?
Bullshit, I have my ps4 plugged into ethernet over 40mbps
Your gaming on this?
Full of misinformation... including that mega-amp battery! Wow!
What the heck are you talking about?
Dave Taylor 5000 milliamp battery, it does support ethernet in/out, and at&t has a 500gb plan for $100 a month. How would you use that up in an hour? Not a bad video otherwise though. And are you the same Dave Taylor who wrote the book creating cool web pages with html?
I get the specs directly from AT&T, so it's possible they have changed things since the unit was sent to me, and data plans are constantly being changed. The plan I had was 5GB. 500GB is way better :-) And yeah, that was me a long, long time ago who wrote Creating Cool Web Pages with HTML.
Dave Taylor great book!!! I read it cover to cover.
Dave Taylor well we all know how carriers are with specs.....! You can't rely on anything anymore....
anybody can read aloud some bunch of garbage scribbled by some junkie techie who did not review the product thoroughly
Are you like this with your friends and family too? I hope not, for your sake, Gladson.
You hate junkies?
Rubbish item
Because....?
This Video is miss leading. It is not 5G at all. Its known as LTE advanced or 4GX or 4G+ depending on how it is marketed. It uses the same frequency bands as all other 4G LTE networks unlike 5G, which uses 6GHz Band and 15GHz band (in testing), Also it's a totally new specification.
5000 Mega Amp Hour battery? Face Palm..... You want to power a house with that box? Seriously dude, Get the Facts and Terminology right before you release your video!
Seriously, dude, AT&T calls it a Nighthawk 5G, that's what I'm going to call it too. And as for the battery, well, you're not the first to point out my gaffe. Que sera, sera. Learn to have some tolerance for those of us actually producing content here on UA-cam. Oh, and one final thing. It's "misleading", not "miss leading" :-)
what kind of speeds can you get with this
Dave Taylor att doesn’t call this 5g.
What, you think I just made up the "5G" part? You guys are pretty amusing...
Dave Taylor I mean you put 5g in the tittle for views so yeah lol. There is a difference from 5g and 5g evolution
I tuned out @ 1:09 , when he said it has a 5000 "mega" amp battery. FALSE. It's milliamp. Go back and educate yourself before doing reviews.
Glad you couldn't spend the 30 seconds it would have taken to read other comments and my mea culpa on making that obvious and easily ignored mistake. And enjoy all the other perfect videos you watch here on UA-cam. Because you never make mistakes and none of the other videos you watch ever have mistakes in 'em, right? (rolls eyes)
If you know you "misspoke" why don't you correct the video with a annotation ? You really expect me to sit and read ALL your comments? Do you read all the comments on every video you watch? Hmm. As far as being "easily ignored" mistake, I say If you expect the people to respect your "review" of a product, you should at least be educated enough on the product to talk about it correctly. What good is a review that gives false information? Would you watch a review on a product and expect to hear things that are false? Don't try and degrade my knowledge of electricity and electronics. (rolls eyes)
Degrade your knowledge of electricity? Are you Ben Franklin? lol. Just take a deep breath and walk away, my friend. There's really nothing to be so stressed about here...
I'm not stressed at all. Just trying to help you in your quest of making Better review videos. .. Seems like your the one stressed. Do you call all people with knowledge about electricity Ben Franklin?? Sounds childish to me. Your the one who should just walk away............ from doing reviews. Leave it to the "Pros"
This guy is a toad. He needs to educate himself on the meaning of Cat16 and why speeds actually vary.
You shoud test the speed against OTHER devices, like a cheap Samsung smartphone. Without COMPARISON yr review is worthless!!!
That's a good idea but there are so many variables affecting the performance of an individual device, including variations in connectivity over time, that I'm not sure how beneficial that would be. Plus it would require me having a half-dozen devices which I didn't have when AT&T loaned me the Nighthawk for review. FYI.
It can achieve 4g+ Signal?
Yes.