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NETGEAR MR2100 100EUS Nighthawk 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Router Download Speeds up to 2 Gbps for 20 Devices Unlocked for All Networks
Last Updated: July 21, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.3
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Review Analysis - 120 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
394g, wifi, bars, netgear, coverage
+62%
-38%
" ... Doubled the signal. ... "
" ... Then I attached this antenna. ... And that’s just standard 4G, not the latest LTE that this router is capable of. ... As for the antenna, well a 33% boost in signal strength isn’t to be sneezed at. ... "
" ... As my house has a lot of smart devices that reply on Internet connection in some manner this has already shown its worth. ... "
" ... Now my go to mobile WiFi router ... "
" ... Much faster than without an antenna and uploads faster than my FTTC connection at home. ... "
" ... Great dock for the aircard giving great WiFi all over the house. ... "
" ... Brilliant pocket wifi. ... "
" ... Good hotspot with both 5Ghz and 2Ghz support (only one at a time, no dual radio). ... WiFi range is good even in short range mode. ... "
Wifi
16netgear, wi fi, password, wifi range, network
+75%
-25%
" ... WiFi range is good even in short range mode. ... "
" ... Now my go to mobile WiFi router ... "
" ... Brilliant pocket wifi. ... "
" ... This is the best router ever ... "
" ... I work from home so reliable WiFi is essential. ... "
" ... Most Mi-Fi routers don't look as stylish as this one and that's one big Plus! ... "
" ... I have also set up a 'Guest' network where the password changes each time I power up the device, good for letting someone in for a time. ... Being a Netgear router you can't really go wrong. ... "
" ... It’s served its purpose extremely well, and the range of both the Wi-Fi signal as well as the 4G signal has impressed me (markedly better than my smartphone, for example). ... It turns out you have to be connected it via Wi-Fi to manage it (unlike the Netgear Orbi units which we have at home), and given the price I would have expected being able to manage it remotely. ... "
Data reception
14lte, 3g, broadband, modem, sim
+50%
-50%
" ... The main reason for purchase was to get 3G / LTE service for internet access, however, this isn't reliable. ... "
" ... * network from broadband to LTE if it can't ping the Google DNS server (8.8.8.8) and back again if it can. ... "
" ... Doesn't stay connected to LTE and doesn't reconnect automatically ... I've bought the LB2120 as a backup to my wired internet connection - when it drops, the network will failover to using an LTE connection. ... Checking back in later I see that the LTE connection indicator is red\amber - a quick google and this means LTE is disconnected. ... "
" ... If you're in the UK avoid the Three Mobile data sim and go for the EE. ... "
" ... This could be because I have only tested so far in a really bad 4G area ... "
Device Compatibility
13mobile, connected, mifi, wireline, app
+62%
-38%
" ... There’s an app to set this thing up and monitor it, which is easy enough to use or you can do so with a web browser, which I tend to prefer. ... "
" ... You can have it send texts when it switches to 4G and back to wireline, and when the data usage gets up to a set percentage of your limit. ... "
" ... Overall a great little mobile (MiFi) device that has had many of my contract personnel and friends have admired. ... "
" ... I have around 6 devices connected to it when I am on the road. ... "
" ... Connectivity is excellent. ... In fact, I was getting faster speeds on my iPad directly than when I used the Nighthawk. ... "
" ... connect all your devices to it, great stuff. ... "
" ... You can connect several devices at the same time such as iPads, mobile phones, etc and use them simultaneously on either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz networks. ... "
ISP
12modem, 4g, 168, netgear, internet connection
+67%
-33%
" ... This is well worth the money so much better than the rubbish three supplied with our mobile broadband use it in conjunction with a Netgear nighthawk router so allows me total control over my network and internet connection, it's worth noting if you go down the same route as me don't forget to put it into bridge mode otherwise you'll get into a double nat issue which can headaches if you don't twig it's causing the issue ... "
" ... This is the best router ever ... "
" ... For the everyday user who want to use this product to replace wired broadband at home with a 4/3G connection, this modem works perfectly. ... "
" ... I got this as a backup for when my home ISP drops, and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Now my go to mobile WiFi router ... "
" ... And that’s just standard 4G, not the latest LTE that this router is capable of. ... "
SIM
12sim card, ee, works perfectly, uk, payg
+67%
-33%
" ... This fantastic product, though not cheap, has allowed us to port to mobile-SIM as opposed to LandLine for our broad-band. ... "
" ... EE pre-paid SIM inserted, online. ... "
" ... My AC785’s EE 4G SIM went from one to four bars within 30 seconds of plugging in and fixing to an external window. ... "
" ... Stick a SIM card in and it sets its self up automatically and away you go. ... "
" ... I simply inserted my sim and was good to go! ... "
" ... The SIM Card is so handy works a dream once set up. ... "
" ... Use the same sim card in the TP link, and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... I appreciate that this is a provider issue rather than manufacturer issue, but I strongly suggest using local data SIM in whatever country you're visiting as opposed to a 'so-called' global or world SIM, which never gave me any data access in Europe or Africa - ... "
Software Platform
10via, management, settings, page, interface
+30%
-70%
" ... * network from broadband to LTE if it can't ping the Google DNS server (8.8.8.8) and back again if it can. ... "
" ... The page would load in Google Chrome - but only partially. ... When I tried the NETGear Mobile App it indicated that the MiFi device wasn't supported. ... I also tried the Nighthawk App (from NETGear) and that presented the same incompatible message. ... The only way that I could partially manage it was after connecting to the WiFi network and clicking the message (standard on Android) along the lines of "Setup WiFi access". ... The Management Pages were very slow to load (incredibly slow via a Desktop Browser) and so in the end I gave up. ... "
" ... From the management page, if I click connect it does so first time, having to manually reconnect renders this device useless as a fail over. ... "
" ... Alternatively it may just be a software issue causing this but irrespective of the cause it stops working regularly. ... So a potentially good device ruined by a software or hardware issue. ... Update June 2019: ... "
" ... Be aware of the Chinese version. ... "
" ... Unfortunatly it does not support VoIP phone systems. ... "
Setup
9wifi, settings, netgear, configure, unit
+78%
-22%
" ... I have also set up a 'Guest' network where the password changes each time I power up the device, good for letting someone in for a time. ... "
" ... The hauwei ones cost less than half the price and perform better without any setup. ... "
" ... The setup of the router was pretty simple - bridge mode sitting between my ISP supplied router and Google Wifi. ... "
" ... Works straight out box, no config of any kind required. ... "
" ... Very easy instructions too. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, clear vibrant screen with all the info you need to know. ... "
Ease of Use
9easy, wifi, use, unit, small
+100%
" ... Easy to use - plug in and go! ... "
" ... Small, light, easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to attach to the mifi. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Very easy instructions too. ... "
" ... Easy to setup, clear vibrant screen with all the info you need to know. ... "
" ... in the past I have used many MIFIs and this seems to be very good and easy to use. ... "
Capacity
9antenna, wifi, signal strength, poor, bars
+89%
-11%
" ... I'm not in a strong EE coverage area at all, the most I get is 2 bars of signal, but I get a consistent signal and this translated to a 45Mbps download speed again and again using fast.com. ... "
" ... Get the antenna as well it makes the difference on the car ... "
" ... Great dock for the aircard giving great WiFi all over the house. ... "
" ... As for the antenna, well a 33% boost in signal strength isn’t to be sneezed at. ... "
" ... Full strength signal. ... Used in 'Bridge' mode in the loft space and connected to my existing router/wifi on the ground floor. ... "
" ... With the antenna, I get two bars. ... "
" ... Great piece of kit: I live in a poor-signal area ... "
Overall performance
9speed, job, fast, terrific, slow
+89%
-11%
" ... Good for the job ... "
" ... Fast downloading data ... "
" ... In the ciy when the receoption is good, the speed is very good. ... "
" ... Fast and reliable. ... "
" ... It does a terrific job. ... "
" ... Noteably my upload speed jumped up significantly. ... "
Battery Life
8hours, charge, long, life, day
+63%
-38%
" ... The battery lasts a fairly long time but not as long as the overall size of the unit would suggest. ... "
" ... It says the battery should last you a good 24 hours but it doesn't, I would say most likely to be 9 hours to 11 hours, anything longer than that would be surprising. ... "
" ... Battery is awesome! ... It's very expensive for a decrease in speed, even given the connectivity and great battery. ... "
" ... Great gear i use all over the world its fantastic good battery easy to use ... "
" ... Works 'out of the box' with a half-battery charge (top that up straight away to keep your battery 'fit'). ... Battery life seems fine after a full charge (82% after an hour of use, so I am guessing that I will get six hours from it - more if I reduce the screen brightness and timeout). ... "
Product Reliability
6failed, working, six, number, netgear
+33%
-67%
" ... I've had two units and both have failed within 6m so have now switched to a different brand. ... "
" ... It wasn't until a few months later that our Internet went down for a number of days. ... Be warned, the device is useless unless you want to use it for a short period! ... "
" ... Alternatively it may just be a software issue causing this but irrespective of the cause it stops working regularly. ... Update June 2019: ... I've long since moved to a competitors product that works perfectly, however I still pursued NetGear over a fix for this for several months without success. ... "
Ports
6lan, port, wifi, wan, ts
+67%
-33%
" ... I have found this item reliable enough to consider using it as my main home internet source. ... You can connect up to 11 machines through it (1 via the charging cable) and if you should take it out of the house it reconnects to other machines easily on your return. ... "
" ... If I was to buy a hotspot again, I would get the big brother, which also has an ethernet port for the extra flexibility. ... "
" ... Also, it has lan port which important for me. ... "
Firmware
5firmware updates, firmware, test, fix, wi
+20%
-80%
" ... There is a thread on Netgears website "LB2120: no automatic re-connect", seems its a firmware problem with no fix in sight. ... "
" ... There aren't any firmware updates available for download either manually or via its web settings page. ... Now 10 months since I first reported issues NetGear offered me the chance to test new firmware with a possible fix. ... However at this point I've declined as my Teltonika 4G-RUT240 is working perfectly and Teltonika regularly release firmware updates with new features and minor bug fixes (not that I've had any issues or the need to upgrade). ... If it takes NetGear a year from when users first started reporting this issue to get to a 'test' firmware or make any other updates to firmware then that says enough for me. ... "
" ... Others on Netgear user forum have the same issue. ... Probably needs a firmware re-write. ... "
Marketplace
5version, deliver, returned, return, order
+80%
-20%
" ... Finally found a like-new Amazon Warehouse deal and boy does this deliver in spades. ... "
" ... Item as described. ... "
" ... There are seller that will deliver the Chinese version. ... "
" ... Look at the pictures with ease. ... "
Build Quality
4build quality, plastic, life, hours, connectors
+50%
-50%
" ... The design has a significant weakness in that the connectors for the antennae are very thin and could easily be bent. ... "
For Travel
3used, travelling, travel, data, africa
+100%
" ... Exceeded my expectations on its first use while on vacation in Ireland. ... "
" ... excellent product and extremely useful when travelling abroad ... "
" ... Took this hotspot on a 10 day trip to South Africa. ... Bought a data card at the airport and used it for the duration of the trip. ... "
Apps
3page, via, settings, web interface, web
+67%
-33%
" ... There’s an app to set this thing up and monitor it, which is easy enough to use or you can do so with a web browser, which I tend to prefer. ... "
" ... Settings are accessed via the app or the web interface. ... "
Returns
3amazon, version, sent, returned, order
-100%
" ... had to return it ... "
" ... Item returned to Amazon. ... "
Display Clarity
3unit, touch screen, touch, navigation, info
+100%
" ... Easy to setup, clear vibrant screen with all the info you need to know. ... "
" ... Should be 5 star if there is a keylock protection on screen. ... If you accidentally touch the screen wile in pocket, it will change its settings. ... "
Charging
3charging, charge, machines, day, cable
+67%
-33%
" ... It’s plugged permanently into power so I can’t rate the battery life but it’s easy to set up, plugs into the external aerial and gets a consistently good 4G signal. ... "
" ... Works 'out of the box' with a half-battery charge (top that up straight away to keep your battery 'fit'). ... "
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