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Retired_Member's avatar
Retired_Member
Feb 29, 2020

Is there any limitations on running MR1100 without battery?

I plan to connect the hotspot to a home router. Will I be able to update the hotspot if there is no battery connected to the hotspot? Thanks 

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  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Mar 01, 2020

    I am going to purchase the device without battery and the reason for that is because the exporting country customs will not allow it to be shipped with its lithium battery inside the box.

  • JohnPeng's avatar
    JohnPeng
    NETGEAR Expert
    Mar 06, 2020
    Retired_Member wrote:

    I plan to connect the hotspot to a home router. Will I be able to update the hotspot if there is no battery connected to the hotspot? Thanks 

    Without battery, you are not allowed to upgrade the device. This is a feature to protec the device from being bricked due to sudden loss of power if no battery inserted during upgrade.

     

    We are going to sell satndalone battery for M1. Please check. Maybe you can buy the battery later.

     

    Thanks