NETGEAR Nighthawk M5 5G WiFi 6 Mobile Router Review

an introduction

It’s been a while, but this review is actually the third in a series of mobile network solutions from NETGEAR that started with the Orbi LBR20 4G LTE Home Router using a SIM-based mobile data source as a backup of the basic Ethernet connection from a modem and leads to a Nighthawk hotspot router The fully mobile MR2100 4G LTE which uses an internal battery to connect to the Internet via LTE with broadband speed par. I thought the Nighthawk MR2100 was a tough sell in many places, and NETGEAR clearly agreed given the low retail availability in the US. It was tough to maintain in a world increasingly ready for 5G, not to mention the lack of WiFi 6 and internet speeds not much faster than fiber backbone connections in areas like the UK. I mentioned in their review how NETGEAR has put together something arguably the answer, and thanks to the company for providing TechPowerUp with a sample review to better answer the question of whether mobile routers and access points are ultimately viable.

NETGEAR Nighthawk MR5200, also called Nighthawk M5, has impressive form factor specifications. This is another portable router intended for wireless use in areas where there is no wired Internet connection or in situations where you want a backup plan but cannot use a wired network. The 5G antenna is the first of the Nighthawk M2 updates, and the downstream end also gets WiFi 6 with a throughput of up to AX1800 to challenge multiple standalone WiFi 6 routers. The Nighthawk M5 has also been launched in other regions, including the US and UK, in association with several major mobile operators. There’s a lot to talk about, so let’s jump to the chase and start by taking a look at the product specifications in the table below.

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