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Netgear M1 Connecting Two Computers by Ethernet
I would like to situate a Nighthawk M1 in an outbuilidng (powered via the AC adaptor) and connect by ethernet to two Linux computers within an office 20 metres away.
Is it possible to do this b...
I found a YouTube video where someone claims they do connect their LAN / PCs via the M1 ethernet port So, now I don't know...
The default operation of the Nighthawk M1 Ethernet port is a LAN port.
Off loading is a special feature which re-purposes the Ethernet as a WAN port (i.e. travel router which switches between Ethernet WAN and LTE).
So then, if I understand correctly. I can 1) operate the M1 modem continuously from its AC adaptor, 2) run an ethernet cable to another room, 3) install a standard ethernet switch so two computers can access the internet at the same time, and 4) disable the modem's Wi-Fi transmission.
Can someone please confirm? Thank you.
Should work fine. The only limitation you will see with the switch is the 20 device limit.
If you have the latest Telstra firmware NTG9X50C_12.06.02.00, you can disable Ethernet Standby (default) at Settings|Setup|Mobile Router Setup. This will provide an always on Ethernet connection which you can then connect to your switch.
From the June 2018 Telstra specific manual: MR1100_UM_EN.pdf
"If you use the mobile router as a fixed mobile router, we recommend that you remove the battery and use a quick charge power adapter. The mobile router supports Quick Charge 2.0 technology."
The universal manual linked by the dashboard help does not have this information. Get there instead by Settings|Help & Support|Device Support then look for documentation.
My setup is working well since the October firmware update. It involves:
- MR1100 connected to external antenna
- Blitzwolf BW-S9 QC3.0 charger (backwards compatible to QC2.0)
- Ethernet out to Dovado Router Internet in Port. Any recent router would do.
- Internet from Dovado by Ethernet and WiFi to houselhold.
- I leave WiFi available on the MR1100 for troubleshooting. Also connect to it during blackouts with battery in place.
The Ethernet switch you propose should be fine.
The longest I have run this without reboot is about 20 days continuous. Performance was enhanced by the QC charger. I could only source the Blitzwolf but I believed Anker make good ones too.