On 10 September 2024, NETGEAR announced the Nighthawk M7 Pro (MR7400) mobile hotspot, presenting it as the world's first Wi-Fi 7 5G mobile hotspot. The device first went on sale in the US for the AT&T network.
According to the manufacturer, the M7 Pro's Wi-Fi side is BE5800 class: theoretical Wi-Fi speeds of up to 5,764 Mbps with a 320MHz channel in the 6GHz band. On the cellular side it uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX75 modem; actual internet speed depends on the operator's network and signal quality.
Key Features
- ✅ Wi-Fi 7: 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, 320MHz channels and 4096-QAM; Multi-Link Operation (MLO) support depends on the firmware version
- ✅ Cellular connectivity: 5G Sub-6 and 4G LTE Cat 20 support
- ✅ Battery: Removable battery; the manufacturer states up to 13 hours of use (10 hours in the original announcement). Actual runtime varies with the number of connected devices and usage
- ✅ Ports: A 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port and USB-C; up to 64 simultaneous connections according to the manufacturer
The M7 Pro's 2.8-inch touchscreen shows connection status, the number of connected devices and data usage. The device can also be managed through the NETGEAR Mobile app.
Who Is It Suitable For?
It is a suitable option for frequent business travelers, field workers and teams that need to set up a temporary office. Because the MR7400 was made for AT&T, check its compatibility with operator frequencies in Turkey and its availability before use.
