December 18, 2024

NETGEAR adds blazing fast 5G WiFi 6 mobile router to nighthawk lineup

by Freddie Steele • Company news, Flexible working, Technology

NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the provider of award-winning connected products designed to simplify and improve people’s lives, has expanded its unlocked 5G mobile router lineup with the launch of the NETGEAR Nighthawk® M3 Mobile Hotspot Router (MH3150). The new product meets the growing demands for accessible and powerful WiFi coupled with advanced security features anywhere, anytime.

NETGEAR launched the world’s first unlocked 5G mobile router and has continued to innovate, improving on-the-go connectivity experiences customers have come to enjoy. The Nighthawk M3 follows in the same vein, delivering 2.5 Gbps over 5G with the capacity to reach a maximum aggregated WiFi speed of up to 3.6Gbps. Additionally, the M3 features in-home performance mode which boosts WiFi coverage up to 1,000 sq.ft when the device is plugged in, and the battery is removed.

Powerful WiFi With Advanced Security Features On the Go

Like the Nighthawk M6, the M3 is powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ SDX62 Mobile Platform which enables it to provide performance with trailblazing speeds. Featuring dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz AX3600 WiFi 6 ensures that customers can enjoy support for their mobile connectivity needs from fast file transfer to high-end video streaming on up to 32 connected devices. The M3 router has a powerful 5185mAh battery which delivers up to 13 hours of power on a single charge.

The M3 provides uninterrupted internet access for work, streaming, and gaming, and connectivity in any environment. It provides a portable, private WiFi connection in place of risky public WiFi. At home or in the office, it is also ideal for backup internet access.

“NETGEAR continues its commitment to making high-performance connectivity more accessible. With the launch of the Nighthawk M3 router, we’re delivering even more value—offering improved performance at a more competitive price point,” said David Henry, president & GM of Connected Home Products and Services at NETGEAR. “We have tapped into more than 25 years of wireless expertise to design this mobile router which combines 5G and WiFi 6 to enhance connectivity for business workers, travellers and digital nomads.”

Like all products in the Nighthawk range, the M3 is simple to set up and use and easily transportable. It features an intuitive colour screen which monitors data usage and allows users to see the WiFi name/password, check mobile signal strength and oversee device and network settings. The USB-C ports make it easy to connect and distribute fast internet speeds to wired devices and support an Ethernet dongle to share 5G access with multiple wired devices simultaneously (feature available in Q1). External 5G antennas (sold separately) can be connected to the available antenna ports to boost reception in buildings, at remote sites or wherever network coverage is sparse.

Technical Specifications:

Next-Level Sub-6 5G SA Performance: Strong, reliable, secure 5G internet with speeds up to 2.5Gbps. Sub-6 5G SA can deliver lifelike video calls and streaming, rapid file transfers and downloads, more competitive multiplayer gaming and more.
Faster Speeds with WiFi 6: Fast WiFi 6 speeds up to 3.6Gbps and greater capacity to connect up to 32 devices for exceptional performance.
Powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon® SDX62 Chipset: The advanced Qualcomm modem supports 5G’s Sub-6 band, delivering an arsenal of technologies and extreme power efficiency. The M3 meets the 3GPP Release 16 standard, so it’s upgradable in the future via firmware updates.
Intuitive Screen Interface: The simple-to-use 2.4-inch LCD screen lets you conveniently monitor cellular signal, share WiFi access and monitor other settings.
Reliable Network With Advanced Security Features: Avoid the dangers of connecting directly to public WiFi. The Nighthawk M3 is equipped with VPN pass-through support and password protection.
In-home Performance Mode: Boost your WiFi coverage, up to, by simply removing the battery and using the power adapter.
Unlocked Potential: The unlocked device accepts nano SIM cards and works with all major providers.
Mobile Ecosystem: Increase your 5G cell reception by connecting external 5G antennas (sold separately) to the available TS9 antenna ports.