A mobile hotspot, allows you to share your mobile hotspots internet connection with other devices like laptops, tablets, providing internet access anywhere you have a cellular signal. This is useful for staying connected on the go, working remotely, or sharing internet when public Wi-Fi is unavailable.
Convenience and Portability:
Mobile hotspots offer a convenient way to get online when you're away from home or office, without needing to rely on public Wi-Fi.
Reliability:
Hotspots often provide a more reliable connection than public Wi-Fi, especially in areas with weak or unstable Wi-Fi networks.
Security:
Using a personal mobile hotspot can be a more secure option than connecting to public Wi-Fi, which can be vulnerable to security threats.
Sharing Internet:
You can share your phone's internet connection with other devices, allowing multiple people to use the internet simultaneously.
Productivity and Work:
Mobile hotspots enable remote work and staying connected with clients or colleagues when traveling or working in unconventional locations.
Access Anywhere:
You can use your mobile hotspot to connect to the internet anywhere you have a cellular signal, making it ideal for road trips, camping, or working from various locations.
Netgear Nighthawk M7 Pro Mobile Hotspot MR7400 (Mobile Hotspot)
The M7 Pro was the first mobile hotspot to utilize Qualcomm's Snapdragon X75 cellular chipset, which includes advanced features like 5x carrier aggregation and other performance and efficiency improvements. The M7 Pro also comes with Wi-Fi 7.
Currently, the M7 series has only one hotspot, but as with previous generations, like the M6 series, we expect more models to come out in the future.
M7 Pro (MR7400) - AT&T flagship with Wi-Fi 7 and an X75 modem.
DataConnect - AT&T
Device: Data-only devices
Data: 50GB or 100GB
Price: $55/month or $90/month
Mobile Hotspot Plan - VERIZON
Device: Hotspots, Tablets, & Routers
Plus: 50GB.
$20/month if bundled with a qualifying unlimited phone plan.
$40/month if bundled with a non-qualifying phone plan.
Essential: 15GB.
$10/month if bundled with a qualifying unlimited phone plan.
$20/month if bundled with a non-qualifying phone plan.
Specifications
Model: Nighthawk M7 Pro MR7400, Nighthawk M6 MR6150
# of Connected Devices: 64 (M7) 32 (M6)
Control Panel and Default Password:
Address: http://192.168.1.1
Password: None - user created on initial setup.
USB Tethering Support: Yes
Modem Chipset: Qualcomm X75
Supported Networks and Bands: AT&T
5G Sub-6GHz: n2, n5, n12, n14, n28, n29, n30, n48, n66, n77, n78
5G mmWave: None
LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 28, 29, 30, 40, 46, 48, 66
First Net: Yes
5G Cellular Performance:
Max Theoretical 5G Performance: 6 Gbps
5G Carrier Aggregation: 5x 5G Carrier Aggregation - Mid-and & Low-and 5G can be combined.
LTE Performance:
LTE Performance Category: Category 20 (Max Theoretical Speed: 2.0 Gbps Down / 316 Mbps Up)
LTE Carrier Aggregation: 5x Download, 3x Upload
MIMO Support: 4x4 MIMO
Cellular Antenna Ports: 2x TS-9
Other Ports: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Battery:
Claimed Battery Life: 10 hours use, 10.4 days standby
Can Be Powered Without a Battery: Yes
Battery Part #: W-20b
Battery Purchase: Not Specified
Dimensions: 4.14 x 4.14 x 0.85 inches
SIM Card Type: Nano
Amazon $299.99 (M7), $199.99 (M6)