The NightHawk MR5000 by Netgear is equipped with a 5040 mAh battery, ready to power up the 4G LTE device for up to approx 2 days in use. Its make it more reliable to use it for longer time outdoor activities when the power source is diificult to be found. The fast charging capability is also included to its one of some advantages.
This MiFi device, also similiarly called the portable WiFi hotspot device powered by alatest X16 LTE chipset for modem technology, supported by a 1.2 Ghz processor by Qualcomm, ready to share the superspeed internet connection to up to 20 wifi-enabled devices.
The support for almost all GSM-based frequencies become the one of the Netgear NightHawk MR5000 advantages. It works on basic GSM with 3G UMTS band 850/1900/2100MHz, HSPA+ at the same 3G UMTS bands and 4G LTE at almost all American LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 29, 30, and 66.
The MiFi Netgear NightHawk MR5000 is a good choice for 4g LTE user. Other critical features include a 1.4 informative display screen, internal storage (memory), a microSD slot for up to 256GB support, email and messaging (receive only). Lets see more technical specs below:
NetGear NightHawk MR5000 Specs:
| Cellular Networks: | 4G-LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 14, 29, 30, and 66 4G HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul 3G - UMTS 850/1900/2100MHz |
| Processor Chipset : | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X16 LTE Modem, 1.2GHz single core |
| Memory : | Internal |
| External memory storage : | Up to 256GB, microSD™: |
| Display: | 1.4 inches, Resolution (pixels) 320 x 240, Colors 64 thousand |
| Battery Capacity : | 5040mAh, Use time (hours) Up to 241 Standby time (days) Up to 1.7, |
| Fast charging capable- | Pair with Quick Charge 2.0–certified adapters (sold separately) |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | 802.11b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz & 5GHz (dual-band, dual-concurrent) |
| Mobile hotspot | Up to 20 devices |
| SIM Type : | Micro |
| Dimensions: | 4.14 x 4.14 x 0.75 inches |
| Weight () | 8.5 ounces |
| Product codes: | UPC 606449133790 SKU 6420B |
The MiFi Netgear NightHawk MR5000 is available on AT&T with monthly 4G data plan.
App Downloads:
Netgear NightHawk MR5000 Android APP https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sierrawireless.mhswatcher
iOS App for Netgear NightHawk MR5000 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aircard-watcher-for-mobile/id457698895
How to update Netgear NightHawk MR5000 software?
Important:
== Download and update firmware via OTA requires connection to AT&T network on both the Netgear NightHawk MR5000 and the device connected.
How to start Software update?
1. Connect your device to AT&T networm
2. Go to http://attwifimanager - Enter username and password- go to My Dashboard - go to Setting - find the Check fot update now - follow the process.
How to Verify software update Netgear NightHawk MR5000?
1. Connect to AT&T network
2. Go to http://attwifimanager - Enter username and password- go to My Dashboard - go to Setting - select More - choose Device Information - scroll and find Firmware version.
Note: the latest firmware version of the Netgear NightHawk MR5000 : NTGX50_15.10.06.00 (Jun,17,2019). Thanks, hopefully useful.